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Aliza Sir's avatar

This was sooo much fun! Thanks for the collab with Platonic Love ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿงก

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

It was such a pleasure! Your links are always spot on, thank you so much for sharing on YGL today - a total dream ๐ŸŒผ

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Alexa Spiegel's avatar

I too am obsessed with flower bathing lately ๐ŸŒธ my entire camera roll is filled with wildflowers from my neighborhood walks and it brings me so much joy. Loved this list!

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Aww thanks Alexa! Love the camera roll filled with wildflowers ritual ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒผ

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Kuleigh Baker's avatar

Favourite flower? Ranunculus.

Smoothies with a straw, though I rarely make them at home.

What are you most looking forward to this summer? The beach next weekend! I can't wait to have a week away from the office.

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Thank you Kuleigh! Oh ranunculus are so gorgeous, great pick. Have a fantastic time at the beach next week. A week away from the office sounds perfect. ๐ŸŒผ

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Sonya's avatar

Love this edit! Smoothies with a straw all the way. I sip it more slowly that way. If it is too thick, I am not opposed to a spoon either. I add granola when it is thick.

I also have that Rick Rubin book and have slowly been picking my way through it and am really loving the little gems.

I LOVE all of the flowers. The pink petals are nature's confetti. I've got my own plants on my balcony and I am hoping that the flowers start blooming soon since I planted flower seeds.

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Thanks Sonya! Iโ€™m also a straw or spoon smoothie person - the thicker the better!

Ahh yeah, after reading The Creative Act I actually wondered if it would be better suited reading small bits over a long course of time. Let each of them really sink in before moving on. I think youโ€™re onto something there.

Victoria is so gorgeous this time of year. I love all the flowers we get! ๐ŸŒธ

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Megan Gibbons's avatar

Dahlias are my absolute favorite. So many great colors and textures. I used them for my wedding bouquet.

And I agree, smoothies deserve a straw. As does iced coffee. Iโ€™ve been putting my reusable stainless steel straws to good use lately.

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Ahhh a wedding bouquet of dahlias is such a dream! I bet you got such beautiful photos with those flowers.๐Ÿ˜ Team straw, love it! Thank you Megan.

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Christy Moyer's avatar

Such a fun issue! Love the Platonic Love feature, they always get it right! โœจ

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Thank you Christy! They absolutely do ๐Ÿฉท

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Martina Casonato's avatar

Talk about amazing collages! I had a huge girl crush on Audrey Hepburn in my early twenties and watched nearly all her movies. Funny face is up there, I love her in Sabrina too!

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Thank you Martina! Ohh, I'll have to check out Sabrina sometime.

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Craig Burkitt's avatar

(bookmarking several of these for my trip in August) Do you care to elaborate on this please.

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Kaitlyn Elizabeth's avatar

Been really wanting to pick up The Creative Act. This may push me over. Iโ€™ve been feeling a little in a rut so maybe this is the moment.

Loved this roundup, as always and got my links in ๐Ÿ˜œ

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Awww thanks Kaitlyn! I think youโ€™ll like The Creative Act. Itโ€™s nothing mind blowing, but nice little refreshers and reminders. ๐Ÿค

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Aoife's avatar

Lauren, reading about your flower meadow walks and the concept of flower bathing feels like a meditation. Thatโ€™s just so magical. This issue made my day ๐Ÿ’“.

I love all flowers but if I had to choose, gardenia, with honourable podium positions for pink jasmine, lavender, jonquils, red geraniums, and red poppies.

Smoothies with a really fat straw are my fave. Can you please share how you find having ashwaganda this way? Iโ€™m intrigued.

For summer, time outdoors, lots of vegetables, purposeful living and less mindless hours online, laughing, and really rebuilding and fortifying mana. And honestly, good vibes only โœจ.

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Ahhh thank you so much for your thoughtful comment Aoife!

Gardenia, what a dream!! Oh my, smiling just thinking about this and all the other honourable mentions in your list.

I use a small spoonful of ashwagandha powder, it's quite pleasant with a light earthy flavour. I find it blends nicely into the background and often don't even notice it.

Mmmm, these summer plans sound absolutely idyllic. I'll be right there with you, keeping things simple and good vibes only! ๐ŸŒผ

Have a wonderful weekend lovely.

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Aoife's avatar

Have a great weekend, Lauren! Going to liaise with my husband about using ashwaganda this way. Thanks a million for the tip and the lovely words xx

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Christy Moyer's avatar

I need to start using the word liaise more in conversation. ๐Ÿ’ฏ

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Kelsey Rose's avatar

Was so happy to see the Funny Face shoutout! Thank you!

Loved reading this! โค๏ธ

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Thanks Kelsey! Such a fun movie.

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Thank you Gabriella! ๐Ÿฉท I also have the furthest thing from a green thumb. I keep telling myself gardening will be the hobby I learn in retirement. Love the sound of your yard right now, got to love the previous owners!

Awww Spring lady, ok noted. I love learning more about our crew through these little clues here and there. Have a great weekend!

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