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

[anna]

that book looks amazing!

kind of a coincidence - but paging through cookbooks with a cup of tea has a very calming effect on me. dreaming of al those delicious meals makes me happy...

[Courtney]

* a walk
* a good book
* time with fam

[Rahel]

i recharge by lighting tons of candles and then i read, read and read :)oh and drink a hot chai tea latte.

[Emily]

Laughing with my friend Nathan :-)

[Kristin Heal]

Smoothies are one of my favorite healthy treats. Looks like a great book. The thing that recharges me is stretching and doing yoga.

[Nadia]

listening to some good music, making a really good smoothie on a hot day, a long bike ride, a hot cup of tea, or eating strawberry soy yogurt with bananas and granola in it (yum).

[Bec]

The book looks awesome! A 10 min meditation always recharges me!

[Kate]

I love a hot cup of tea, a good book and quiet time blogging.

[shaylah fawn deviney]

a lovely hot bubble bath with just a few candles and zero 7 playing in the background while sipping on white wine... and it would be even more perfect if it was raining.

[rachel]

to recharge i go to yoga or get a pedicure or go on an amazon.com shopping spree. or do all three.

this book looks lovely. you always inspire. =)

[Julie]

Having giggle time with the kiddos always recharges my batteries--I guess it reconnects me with child energy!

[rachel]

yoga, a pedicure, an amazon.com shopping spree. or all three.

the photos look beautiful. you always inspire. =)

i just wrote down everyone's post in my journal. lovely suggestions. !!

[Stefanie Jane]

it depends on the day, but usually an episode of doctor who, a cup of tea, and snuggling under the covers. then realizing i can't do that all day :)

[jillian]

yoga or reading are my favorite pick me ups! The book looks beautiful; can't wait to see it!

[Claire]

My Recharges (in approximate order of effectiveness): 1. Running, esp in a beautiful place, in full sun, and up a hill. At the top of the hill I can run down, and in picking up speed, I pick up energy! 2. Napping. A big one. 3. Listening to Irish jigs at a very loud volume. 4. Cleaning. Once things are clean and I put a little sweat into cleaning, I feel refreshed and ready to be productive.

Thanks! Have a great week everybody!
--Claire

[stephanie caldwell]

my rechargers: (long list)

nibbling on semi-sweet baking chocolate, sipping a really cold glass of water or a cup of hot jazmine tea, playing with puppies, a good thrifting day, a weekend away (of course), playing outside, going for a long drive on our country roads, snuggling, listing to my little girls giggles, laying in the grass all afternoon and gardening.

[abby]

the unsolicited company/help of my husband in various chores i dread when i'd rather be messing in the vegetable garden or coming up with new knitted lovelies. fresh like a quiet and cool spring morning. i treasure both! (and things get done twice as fast!)

[Desi]

a run, flossing/brushing my teeth, swimming & some ginger.

[eug]

seeing my kids laugh and have fun

[Ingrid]

5 hour energy, it's crazy I know, but it does work. Also a shot of Bushmills gives me a big charge.

[Grace]

Conversation with precious family members recharges me. Thank you.

[denise]

A walk on the beach and/or fresh fruit are a wonderful recharger for me. Also painting, pilates, and yoga. Beautiful captures... thanks for sharing.

[Danielle Hoffman]

Looks like a wonderful book! Beet ginger smoothies always recharge me...or bikram yoga! A 20 minute nap never hurts either.

Thanks for sharing!

[Brooke]

Citrus perks me up right away. Love a grapefruit mid-afternoon.

[Carole]

a green smoothie and an all out shake-your-booty dance!