Happy Facial Monday

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Ours was busy but very fun! We did spend a lot of time in the sun, and that got me thinking about moisture! With all the time this Summer in the sun, water, camping, shorts and flip flops galore our skin has taken a beating!

Just because Summer is coming to an end, and soon our exposed skin will be hiding behind a fluffy wool sweater, doesn't mean that we should stop moisturizing! Actually quite the contrary. If we stop and take the time to moisturize our skin now, we will be helping our skin repair, renew, and ready itself for the drying and tightness that occurs with cold weather!

I have some tips for regenerating skin cells, renewing hydration, and helping your skin ease into fall with a healthy Summer glow!

1. After you cleanse your skin it is very important to exfoliate! The sun dries out your skin causing cracking and flaking with a dull lifeless appearance. It is very important to remove those dead skin cells, which will stimulate new growth and prepare your skin to accept the moisture!

• Rejuvenating Salt Mud exfoliates skin to a silky smoothness, refines skin’s texture and tone, conditions and nourishes skin showing signs of aging, and improves elasticity and firmness!

2. After you have removed the dead skin cells it is important to apply a rich, deeply moisturizing lotion that will continue to improve your skin's texture, tone, and firmness long after you have left the bathroom!

• Renewing Body Lotion deeply moisturizes the skin keeping it smooth and soft, visibly improves skin’s uneven texture and tone, contains botanicals known to increase skin firmness, and visibly reduces signs of redness and irritation
  
  3. Take time each week to love on your feet! They are super important, and will be the focus on next week's blog.

4. Drink LOTS of water!!! Your skin is a reflection of what is going on inside your body. If you are dehydrated your skin will show it! The human body is about 60% water in adult males and 55% in adult females. This is a high percentage, our body needs water to be healthy!

Also the more time your skin is exposed to the sun and daily elements the more the moisture is drawn out of your skin. Without water to hydrate, your skin will loose its lipid barrier and look dull, lifeless, clogged, and in return you will use more of your daily products.

So, Hydrate, Hydrate, and Hydrate!!!

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A Weekend Outside

Happy Friday Everyone!

One of the things I love most about Summer is how much time we get to spend outside. Growing up in Leavenworth, I experienced 4 very distinct seasons. After a very LONG Winter and a short but lovely Spring, Summer was always welcomed with joy and great anticipation!

Our days were filled with swimming, floating the river, hiking, bike riding, hours basking in the sun, and fun family dinners around the table in the outdoor gazebo! Dinner outside always tasted better, jokes are always funnier, and great family memories are created around the candle lit table!

With the promise of eating outside great weather extremes are overlooked and endured. Extra sweatshirts and blankets are fluffed and wrapped to ease the Summer night time chill, or on especially hot evenings dinner is served around the pool with extra cold drinks on hand and dessert awaiting its appearance in the freezer!

The special sounds of Summer take center stage and fill the calm night with a strange sense of unity and camaraderie. Frog, crickets, bees, the soft whisper of humming bird wings, a slight breeze rustling leaves, and the calm of the setting sun all mingle and become a beautiful chorus depicting the joys of Summer.

As Summer comes to a close and the subtle signs of Autumn begin to approach, I want to cling to every last moment outside. I want to savor every last warm ray of the sun, each fruity sip of my icy beverage, the last snuggles in the hammock under the Summer sky, and freeze all the Summer memories, laughs, and special times together with a snap of the camera!

I hope you enjoy your weekend and take sometime to be outside in the Summer sun before it slips away into a brisk and colorful fall! Our weekend will be spent outside; Vacation Bible School BBQ, two birthday parties, and a fun Seattle airshow with the Blue Angels! Memories with friends will be created, little boys will get dirty, new experiences will be embraced with squeals of delight, and fun will be had by all!

Wishing you a very happy, warm, and wonderful weekend!

Facial Monday!

Happy Facial Monday!

"Quiet Time"

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! What better way to start your week than to take a few minutes and pamper yourself. You will be amazed how 10 min of "ME" time, can set the tone for your whole week! I love the power of a great facial, but if washing your face isn't relaxing for you, I would recommend that you find whatever it is that relaxes you and take at least 10 min to enjoy! You deserve that!

Product Highlight:

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New “smart” ingredients support cell longevity to age-proof the look of your
skin, leaving it instantly soft, supple and silky-smooth!

Recommended For Use By: All Skin Types

Features and Benefits

• Aging- Boosts skin’s immune response to support DNA self-repair in record time. Skin is re-energized, and collagen performs more
effectively for vibrant, younger-looking skin

• Sun damage- Heightened recovery provides forgiveness for past damage while the skin’s innate repair mechanisms kick into high gear
to erase signs of environmental stress

• Discoloration- Protects against visible discoloration and age-spots

• Dehydration- Dramatically improves moisture levels for a difference you need to see to believe!

• Paraben Free!

Serum and Benefits-All rights reserved-Sensaria Natural Bodycare

Who wouldn't want younger looking skin? This product provides amazing change in the appearance and health of your skin!

Let me know if you want to take your skin to the next level and age proof your skin!

For Today: I hope you will discover the benefits of finding quiet time devoted especially to you and your overall well being! You will be happier and more effective as a wife, mom, employee, boss, sister, or friend if you care for yourself!

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As We Gather

As we gather may Your Spirit work within us

As we gather may we glorify Your name

Knowing well that as our hearts begin to worship

We'll be blessed because we came

We'll be blessed because we came

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases

His mercies never come to an end

They are new every morning

New every morning

Great is Thy faithfulness O Lord

Great is Thy faithfulness O Lord

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIVMSUpApxY

There is something very encouraging about the sunrise on a new morning! Beginning fresh & new each morning!

Looking forward...toward our future!

Pictures: Boys-All rights reserved Emily Carlson, Mountain pics-www.picdaus.com

Breakfast For Two!

Breakfast for two in the morning sun on my patio! My beautiful new mason jars, fresh cut flowers, and my beloved dishes, what do you think?

Lovely isn't it? Coffee anyone?

photos: all rights reserved by Emily Carlson

And the Winner Is....

Happy Facial Monday!

I have a winner for the skincare challenge giveaway. I looked back on all who commented during the six weeks of tips, randomly picked a name, and the winner of a basic skincare package is Ann with My Villa Life! Ann is a great blogger. She is warm, funny, and totally real with her life! If you haven't checked out her blog, wander on down to Auckland...you won't be sorry!

Ann posted this amazing photo! She loves to read...can you tell!

Congrats to Ann, if you want to get me your shipping info and skin type, I will get that sent out!

Happy Monday All, hope you get in some facial time today!

Deck the Halls!

Today was one of the most glorious days in Seattle! Sunny, hot, not a cloud in the sky, and I spent my day dreaming, thinking, and planning for the winter holidays. An amazing glass of Christmas Cab, Christmas carols playing in the background, a stack of past December Martha Stewart magazines spread from one end of the table to the other, and plans created for another sparkly and successful wreath season! Inspiration comes in many forms, here are just a few of my favorite inspiration pictures from my finds today! I hope you enjoy a little frosty love in the middle of our heat wave!

Our official pre-selling season begins tomorrow, Monday June 26th through August 31st! Our wreaths make great gifts for clients, family, friends, and of course would look fabulous on any of your amazing doors! We create custom, high end wreaths that will add sparkle to your home or business, and if ordered before the end of August you will save 20%! Don't miss this amazing chance to get a jump start on your holiday shopping!

A pre-view of our wreaths will be posted this week, or visit our website for more information!

http://www.premiumwreathdesign.vpweb.com/

photos-Martha Stewart Living