The Joy Issue
Nourish Your Skin, Feed Your Soul with Norabloom founder
Holly Green
ENJOY THE MOMENT (14) • EXPAND YOUR SPACE (48) • SLOW DOWN (90)
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human’s wellbeing. Turns out merely surviving isn’t that fun and certainly doesn’t bring about Joy. I longed for a deeper connection to my children, even as I longed
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and my mental health was such that I could no longer ignore my own needs. Without fully understanding the ramification of my actions, I moved “take care of myself” to the
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top of my to-do list. Looking back, I can see that my lack of practice at self-nourishing (i.e. taking care of my own needs) inhibited my ability to provide meaningful nourishment to others. Since prioritizing self-nourishment, I’ve seen ALL my relationships improve.
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My life is proof that self-care can’t be categorized as a luxury or a special treat—taking care of myself is a critical aspect of my daily life. Whether we’re mothers, daughters, sisters, or friends, someone will always need something from us, and we can’t give to others unless our own needs are being met.
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Nourish yourself first. I promise, your relationships will be more joyful.
P H O T O by @ B E V E R B U T T S
One can only share what she has in plenty. – REBECCA CAMPBELL
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IN THIS ISSUE
Create Joy by Celebrating Nourishment M O N T H LY M US I C
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Celebrate Choose to pursue your most meaningful, joyful, and nourishing life, with esthetician and spa owner, Holly Green. WITH PHOTOGR APHER MICHELLE TUREK
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Choose to indulge‌in pleasurable activities, healthy food, and warm layers. Move your body, whether at your desk or on a visit to wine country. Give yourself yummy treats and delicious self-care.
Lifestyle Indulge a Little............................................... 14 Take a Look Inside.......................................... 30 Throw Some Layers On................................... 34
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Books.............................................................. 17 Food............................................................... 18 Cocktail.......................................................... 20 Movement....................................................... 22 Nourishing Products....................................... 24 Self-Care......................................................... 32
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Dwell Curate your home to be nourishing and joyful, by filling your space with your most beloved stuff; making space in which to treat yourself well; and indulging in a spacious mindset.
Design Love Your Stuff................................................. 42 Make Some Space............................................. 44 Uncover More Joy............................................. 48
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Live Crave self-care and give in to the desire to be completely nourished. Find all you need to feel whole and well within the reservoir of your Self.
Mindset Prioritize Self-Care........................................ 80 Connect through Love................................... 84 Give In........................................................... 90
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T H E MA K ERS
Our makers consistently share their time & talents. We'd love to introduce you to the lovely ladies who contributed to this month's issue.
Michelle
Heather
Cover Photography
Dwell Feature Photographer
@michelleturekphotography michelleturekphoto.com
@VanderpoolStudios vanderpoolstudios.com
Michelle has loved photography since she picked
Heather Vanderpool is the owner of Vanderpool
up a camera as a kid. As the owner of Gray Dog Pet
Studios near Rochester, Minnesota. She is a Certified
Photography and Michelle Turek Photography, she has
Professional Photographer, and has been awarded
worked alongside some of the best in both the pet &
the Platinum Photographer of the Year medal
wedding photography industries, leading to features
in 2016 and the Bronze medal in 2017 at PPA's
on Borrowed and Blue, SnapKnot, Lets Bee Together, &
International Print Competition. She specializes
other publications. Michelle splits her time between New
in high school senior portraits as well as travel
York & Virginia and loves to travel for assignments.
photography (she lived in India for 2 years).
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Lee Lee Creative Director & Managing Editor
Jessie L.
Cindy
Art Director
Intern
@leeleeinp
@littlelegendsdesign littlelegends.com
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Liann
Micayla
P.K.
Content Editor
Books Editor
Proofreader
@hilodaisy
@uggly_mugg zucchiniontheceiling.com
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Amanda Luisa
Kay
Kelly
Collaborating Photographer
Collaborating Photographer
Dwell Feature Photographer
@amandaluisaart amandaluisa.com
@walkerstudiosllc walkerstudiosllc.com
@kfpphotography kellyfpeterson.com
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Jessie H.
Dana
Maghon
Contributing Artist
Collaborating Artist
Collaborating Artist
@jessiehartlandart jessiehartland.com
@danutzi danadesignillustration.com
@allshewrotenotes allshewrotenotes.com
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