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The Grateful Gardenia is a blog dedicated to living a happy, healthy, stylish life at every age.
Lezard One Piece Birkenstocks Quickblade Paddle
These fins are the best! So flexible and they come in great colors. They are super comfortable on your feet, so lightweight and bend when you do.
Ray Ban Sunglasses
Going for a swim in the bay
HERMES SILVER BRACELET
one day i'd like to be a mermaid....
Thank you beautiful ocean for your peaceful welcome.
Located in Lido Marina Village, you will find jolie, a charming high-end women's boutique for the chic . Nestled among two olive trees and "Cape-Cod" style development, this charming and sophisticated village is a welcomed change to the marina village. Be sure not to miss jolie, you will not be disappointed. 3400 Via Lido Newport Beach, Ca.
jolie is right across the street from my favorite lunch spot -Bear Flag. How convenient for me! A little fresh Sushi then cross the street for a little shopping.
MANEBI Espadrelles / Clair Vivier Pouches
Anniel sandals / MOTHER JEANS /enshalla fringe pouches /
enshalla fringe pouches from Marrakech (I couldn't resist the metallic one.)
jolie has a great collection of Aquazzura / Paloma Barcelo /Schutz Carmen sandals
Spitfire Roll On Perfumes
May Bay Jewels / Diane Cotton jewelry
Anniel, glitter lace up shoes / MOTHER DENIM / Rag&Bone / RtA Denim / LACAUSA CLOTHING /XIRENA / 360Cashmere /
Can't ever go wrong with Celine Sunglasses
How happy was I to get home and unwrap my enshalla fringe pouch, Aquazzara Heels, and my PLAY NICE T SHIRT- MOTHER DENIM / PLAY NICE CAMPAIGN Thank you Norma and Nicloe for a perfect afternoon of shopping and lovely conversation. I can't wait to come back and shop and see you both! GRATEFUL
If you aren't familiar with Dan Buettner's book The Blue Zone you might want to check it out. It's a cookbook about a "Longevity Lifestyle" for understanding how to eat healthy for your mind, body and soul. My meal above consists of white fish with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and herbs de provence. Beautiful Red beets with cooked spinach - pitted olives, and raw radishes * Radish - A fabulous detoxer; If you ever feel like an inner cleanse, eat a radish or two. A key to a long and happy life, look at your diet, have a purpose everyday, call your friends and family, be grateful and exercise. The Bluezone
The above salad consist of watermelon, arugula, kale, mint, jalapeños and goat cheese. A simple salad dressing made with Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, lemon juice and a touch of sea salt. I love the contrast of the watermelon and the spicy. I chopped portabello mushrooms, garlic, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and lemon juice, then I sautéed the mushrooms in the pan for 3-5 minutes.
White fish marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, herbs de provence, and garlic. Bake in the oven on top of foil in a pan for 10 minutes at 450 degrees.
We added an Italian Red with our meal mixed in with a little Latin Jazz. My husband and I have an enormous desire to see our teenage son with his family one day, as most families do, and we understand one way to accomplish that combines healthy eating habits and exercise. I love to share anything I read or see about nutrition and stories about inspiring people with our son. These are simple meals that require just a bit of planning and care. When you cook with good intentions and love, that energy goes right into your meals and your body, for you and your loved ones. To eat healthy cost a bit more, but you will notice a difference in how you feel, and in the long run you will have fewer trips to the doctor. Mother Nature has provided us with all we need to keep our bodies going, why not educate ourselves on how foods can enhance our lives. It's a small investment of time to a longer, healthier and happier way to live. Today with all the blogs, tv shows, movies, and apps, we are fortunate to have unlimited information to encourage us to stay healthy. If you love getting creative with your meals check out "Chef's Table" on NETFLIX, It's a visual feast, and it's a simple reminder of just how important gathering around the table can be. Buon appetito!
Netflix Chef's Table
