it's here!  super-charged smoothies from chronicle books is now available and i would love to treat one reader to a copy.  simply leave a comment about your favorite pick-me up - what recharges you?   i loved working with the team at chronicle and of course the amazing authors, Mary Corpening Barber and Sara Corpening Whiteford - the inspiring women who wrote the book and run d'lush.  i not only photographed the book, i prop and food styled each shot as well - as such i was able to taste every drink on the shot list and o.m.g. - delish!!  i can not recommend the blueberry brain boost and goji greatness enough!

in other news - i promise to update you on what's going on this week - i am in another head space - another reason i am asking what recharges you - i need to recharge! ;)

xoox~jla

Comments

[kat]

so awesome!! I eat some dark chocolate for a quick pick-me-up! ;)

[mara]

Looks like a lovely book! Running always recharges me. It clears my brain and energizes me.

[rachel]

Crucial rechargers for me?
A museum trip
redoing my inspiration wall
going to the library
working in a new journal

love ya, lady!

[Erin]

I am very excited that this book is out. I love smoothies and am always looking for new ideas. Your photographs should be amazing!

I like to recharge by doing the things I most love to do that make me feel active- taking a walk around my neighborhood, going to the library to pick out a new book, swimming laps until only the count is in my head, making food that I love, spending time with someone special.

[Leah]

Are you ready to know how truly Californian I have finally become after all these years?

Pilates! Or a walk to the beach, to stand and gaze and smell and feel and breathe deeply. Especially in the evening, when it's so cool and dark and still.

Love 'em both. And I love smoothies. And I LOVE the photos. Congrats, gorgeous. xox

[Rachele H]

I am recharged each time I re-read any of David Foster Wallace's essays.

[Charla]

This looks like an awesome book and the photography looks beautiful.

[jodi]

fresh flowers on my desk at work and a little bit of chocolate are amazing pick me ups for me.

[emily]

green smoothies recharge me!

[Ana]

Mmmmm, this looks great!

Hanging out with my friends recharges me

[andrea d]

taking a shower and blow-drying my hair always recharges me! i feel so much better when i'm clean and when my hair is dried and styled.

[emily]

a good night sleeping under the stars always recharges me. the fresh air - being so crisp right as you wake up makes a drastic change in my ability to think and simply find joy.

[melissa deakin]

looks like a wonderful book.
to recharge, i enjoy a tall coffee from Starbucks and sip it during naptime while perusing the internet.
it is a favorite time of the day for me.

[Iva]

A freshly squeezed juice :) Or if I have more time - a getaway somewhere in the forest. I am lucky to have so many great places so close:)

congrats on the book - it looks beautiful!

[beth]

i recharge by writing my thoughts down on paper and eating chocolate while dancing to pink....yep, all those things make me feel whole again.....

[Reena]

An evening out with my girlfriends and a single piece of dark chocolate is my no fail recipe to recharging my energy.

[jessica]

a few minutes tending to my garden, shoes off, toes in the dirt, sun on my face. i come back in dirty and ready to face the rest of the day.

[Judy Grubbs]

I take a bike ride around my neighborhood. It feels good physically and I get to see my great neighbors.

[bright and blithe]

What a treat!

These days, I'm refreshed by playing in the earth. Spring planting time!

[Jen]

Getting away...a trip, recharges me. I think I need to buy this book. Smoothies are so great.

[Grace]

A sweaty power yoga class often jump starts my body and soul, and lately I've been splurging on locally grown and freshly squeezed wheatgrass juice (don't knock it 'til you try it!). Aside from all the health benefits, the colors alone lift my spirits: brilliant green liquid with an orange slice resting nearby...

[hanne]

the book looks wonderful!
these days i get refreshed by taking an evening walk listeing to the blackbirds.

[holly]

For my soul, a new journal. It's a tangible fresh start for times when I can't get a fresh start in the real start.

For my belly, a handful of almonds, coconut and chocolate chips for a make shift almond joy!

[Amanda {Mocking Bird}]

Congratulations dear friend!
The book looks gorgeous, can't wait to see it.
I always need the sea. Walks around the oceanside, along the beach or a swim in the pool.
If I'm at home, some of my favourite scented melt candles and a nice long bath.

[Kelly]

a hot, hot bath. some champagne or wine. good dark chocolate. a stack of magazines. quiet.