Happy mood !

IF........you feel a bit low.

I would recommend that you rush to buy some oranges. They are uplifting and put you in a good mood. Simply peel an orange and inhale the aroma.

You will feel happy at once.

The orange aroma encourage a positive outlook on life. That's what all the aromatherapy books are teaching me.

So i trust in them,

G

Dear Friends

To all my dear friends at Tomorrowland,Gallerie Vie and Des Pres.

I would like to thank you for your great attention and fantastic support during our presentation of nara heltnaturligt. I am very grateful i had the opportunity to meet you all in person and see your positive reactions to our products. It makes me very proud!

I was very pleased with our launch at the Tomorrowland White House and we have had a good response from the press and friends. Personally, i had a great time as always in Tokyo, a city with a special place in my heart.

I hope you will continue to enjoy nara heltnaturligt organic skin care to care for yourself every day: relaxing showers and baths, healthy hair and soft hand are small things that make life a little pleasanter and keep you energized and happy!

I look foreward to seeing you again soon,

Gunn

Sunday best

Sunday is my day in the garden.

I started to prepare the vegetable garden today, for this summer's healthy meals, Seeded beets, leeks, white onions, kale and dill. All my knowledge and inspiration is from Monty Don's books. Love his books and read them over and over again during the winter. It keeps me dreaming.

He makes gardening look so effortless and light.

Olmo, is my assistant during all the gardening. Controlling that all the things are under control. He stays for hours watching over me.

I am the gardener who is starting my work with gloves to protect my hands but already after 15 minutes they are off and my hand are deep into the dirt.

Somehow i like to get my fingers into the ground and i also think it's a good way to fetch some good energy .

The bad side is that my hand are rough and with broken fingernails from the month of March until October. I know it is not a good look and i am trying to my best to keep them in shape.

A god tip for gardeners like me is to simply make a bowl of an handful normal cooking salt and a couple of tablespoons of olive oil.

Rub your hand in the mix and rince off with warm water.

The hand comes clean and soft. Finish off with nara heltnaturligt handcreme with the scent you favour best.

I am back next Sunday with more,

Gunn

We love trees

The earth day,

was yesterday.............. And i missed out on it, in my blog. Sorry about that.

But kept up to date on what happened around the world. My favorite reading was a beautiful letter by Renzo Piano in the Italian newspaper, Corriere della sera, yesterday.

He is telling us about his problem with Milano and his project. It was originally planned to plant treas in front of La Scala but unfortunately is was cancelled.I can only say that we are awfully sorry about it. Milano desperately needs more green areas. The inner city is a grey un-modern situation nobody is enjoying.

We love to be in Milano for food, shopping and different shows offered.

Personally i escape after a few hours of appointments and is happy to arrive in the country side to breath again.

The letter is in Italian but it is worth taking a moment using google translate.

Thank You Mr Piano for a wonderful letter,

Gunn

Food for puppies

Feeding the puppies !

Mommy is starting to get a bit tired of feeding her 8 puppies.

I don't blame , poor thing. So it is time for me to take over. That means we are going over to solid food , teaching them to eat from a flat dish. I promise, it's not an easy story, they scream , they stress, they make a lot of noise.

No table manner here.( I need advise from Mrs Ribbing in Stockholm)

This is my receipt for a healthy first meal.

Quinoa, grated carrots and lean minced meat cooked together to a soft creme.

I also add a spoon with miso-paste, it will prepare their digestion.

That is yummy and should keep them happy for a couple of hours.

G

Vitamins

Vitamins !

Fresh fruit and vegetables has a lots of energy to offer.

My daily dose of vitamins comes from this fresh juice of two carrots, an apple with added juice from half a lemon. I also sweeten it sometimes with a table spoon of maple syrup.

I love the taste.

Carrots gives you A - important for keeping a healthy skin and hair.

Lemon has C - it boost immune system.

Apple gives you A+C+B+C and many more.

Together it is an excellent source of energy.

Try it,

Gunn

Spring cleaning

Spring cleaning !

I love this art collage of personal items by Simon Evans showing at

the James Cohan Gallery In New York.

It reminds me about what i should be doing after this last year of collecting too many items around the house.

It always feels very light sorting out and cleaning out the wardrobe, kitchen , pantry or the library with too many magazines and books.

Here we go.........and out it goes.........,

G

Dry hands

Dry hands ?

I can really recommend my hand creme,

for active hands ................

Grooming dogs, gardening, surfing, reading books or blogging.

Some extra help keeping the hands soft with a velvet touch.

We have three scents;

Delightly - orange and lemon,

Enchantly - geranium and lavender,

Lovely - damask rose and rosewood

It works,

Gunn

Lemons

Energize with lemons !

Lemons are just an incredible useful fruit.

It might be the one and only i can't live without..........I keep this colourful bowl on my desk next to my computer and it is uplifting just to look at it. But most of all , when i feel low in energy my favorite thing is to play with a lemon, squeeze it and inhale the aroma. I promise it is working.

It is also wonderful to use the left overs of squeezed lemons for the greasy dishes.

Just a side story...i once went to a very good Russian acupuncturist i heard of and asked for a treatment. He checked my pulse and said; all you need to add a few drops of lemon to your protein in order to absorb it better and there is the energy you need. I insisted that i wanted some treatment from him as i was beat.

Sorry , stay with the lemon !

I am, Gunn

Gromming Tati

Tati !

Sunday should be a perfect day for grooming Tati.

Here she is in the bathtub getting her bath with Naturnara dog shampoo. She is actually very calm and relaxed and is not trying desperately to get out of the tub when i use my natural products for dogs.

More to come,

Gunn

Easter

Easter !

I missed it this time being away in a country that do not celebrate it.

This is how we traditionally decorate our homes in Sweden

Some light birch branches in a vase with added chicken feathers in bright colours.

I favour yellow or white. Un Momento Nordico, Biella enjoyed it this time.

I will remind you in time before the next Easter decoration,

Gunn

Less alcohol

A great non alcoholic drink !

I can really suggest this good looking and tasty drink for you who want to stay away from alcohol or simply prefer something refreshing.

Cool fresh made Kukicha tea made out of dried stems from the green tea plant.

Dried for 3 years and toasted into a tasty note. Often called 3 year tea.

This is my all day and every day drink, either hot or cold. Just perfect.

It actually energize the blood and is completely without tenin stimulant.

This time i added some fresh lime and the colour turned intrestingly green.

Decorate with a slice of orange.

Keep this tip for hot summer days.

Gunn

Did they miss me at all ?

I do miss them !

How about them ? I guess they do not even notice that i am away. But i have this idea that they are sitting by the gate looking and silently waiting for all the goodies i am bringing back with me.

A bright pink collar for Tati , as she deserves to get a nice bath and looking pretty again after all the hard work of feeding 8 puppies. Some cute toys for the small ones.

I am also looking foreward to a nice walk with them.

Actually i do have the proofs that they miss me......normally when i am back from a trip they all make a point of beeing noticed ( all in their own way ) and insists to sit in my lap, sleeping next to the bed. Or to warm my feet under the desk.

I admit when you are a passionate dog owner , you becomes a bit silly at times,

Gunn

nara helt naturligt window diplay

Our first window display in Ebisu, Tokyo !

I must admit that i am super proud of this launch in Japan. After two years of planning, studying, graphics, testing products, writing, reading, taking photos and taking photos again, bathing and so many showers that nobody can ever believe...........

Thanks to nara bodylotion that my skin is holding up beautifully.

So this is our first window display. Many pedestrians and even people driving by are asking about nara heltnaturligt. So i can confirm that the first impact has been good.

nara heltnaturligt can also be found in my shop Un Momento Nordico, Biella

I am now on my way back to Italy to my Spring gardening. I will keep you informed on how herbs are holding up after a severe winter in Biella.

My notebook is already full of ideas for the vegetable garden as well. Luckely enough , i managed to find some Shiso seads in Tokyo.

Gardening is the best way to relax.

G

Love organic

Alska organic = Love organic !!!

Ropongi hills

Ropongi Hills in flowers !

Sasaki san and i sneaked out for a sunny walk to enjoy the cherry blossoms.

Naughty.......

nara opening

nara opening !

We launched ....nara heltnaturligt .....for the press with 300 visitors.

We are so pleased and happy that so many journalists, editors, photographers and friends came to see us. Thank you.

Happy partners.........Sasaki san and me.

Two charming men are showing you the way...................

nara heltnaturligt....... bath foam, shower gel, body lotion, scampoo and conditioner in three scents

handcreme and a botanical dyed T-shirt in organic cotton sold in a jar.

More to come,

G