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Julien from Copenhagen, Denmark
Tuesday 21 August, 2018
The house is perfect for a quiet stay in this beautiful area. It is well located, in a very quiet zone but a short ride from so many places to visit! The house itself is very comfortable, very clean, and has all the amenities you would need. The little private garden is very charming, and you can enjoy eating outside on the covered terrace. The shared garden is big and beautiful, with an amazing array of fruits and veggies you are welcome to taste. The swimming pool area is definitely a plus, very well kept and overlooking a peaceful landscape. In addition, Sofia is super responsive and welcoming, making your stay worries free and comfortable. I would definitely recommend you stay here!
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Fiona from Dublin, Ireland
Wednesday 15 August, 2018
We stayed here for it's proximity to the music festival Paredes de Coura, only a 20 minute taxi journey away. The place is absolutely stunning, loads of little relaxing spaces so you don't feel like you're on top of your fellow travel mates, and a salt water pool with absolutely beautiful views. You'll definitely need a car to get there and around the area. Some of us went surfing in Viana do Castelo from here, another horse-riding in Ponte de Lima, and we when we weren't cooking and dining al fresco in our own private garden, we went to eat in Via Nova de Cerveira and Valenca. There are two houses for guests and we had a lovely one all to ourselves. Sofia and her family live in another house on the property, but they are so chilled out you never feel like you're in their space, or you in their's. The pool is shared with the other guests, but as everyone is usually off doing their own thing we only saw the other family staying there for a couple hours by the pool one day. It was so relaxing and exactly what we were all looking for. Word to the wise: bring insect repellent... the mosquitoes loved us during our late night dinner and drinks sessions at this time of the year. Thanks again Sofia!
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Ricardo from Aveiro, Portugal
Tuesday 07 August, 2018
Espaço bonito, limpo, com bom gosto e bem decorado. Excelente piscina e áreas com excelente qualidade de lazer. Para descansar e relaxar recomendo vivamente.
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Hannah from Jena, Germany
Tuesday 24 July, 2018
We had a wonderful stay at Yavanna. The setting is beautiful and secluded. The garden was huge and had many quiet spots to be alone in and a big lawn for the kids to run around on. Sofia and Gustav were wonderful hosts; welcoming and warm and at the same time respecting our private, vacationing vibe. This place did more than meet our hopes and expectations and we would recommend it for anyone looking for a peaceful, family friendly location in Northern Portugal.
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Anisabel B. from Braganca District, Portugal
Sunday 15 April, 2018
Local calmo e seguro para passar ferias com crianças. Para além do conforto da casa muito espaço ao ar livre para as crianças brincarem (contacto com a natureza). Tem piscina o que é muito bom para ferias de verão para toda a família ( pensamos voltar nesta altura). Fomos muito bem recebidos. Nada de negativo a apontar.
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Mario T. from Braganca District, Portugal
Tuesday 20 March, 2018
Um belo sitio para descansar em harmonia com a Natureza. Adormecer com as Galinhas, acordar com os Pássaros, e depois dormir uma cestinha na Rede à sombra da Laranjeira...
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Teresa B. from Vila Real, Portugal
Thursday 15 March, 2018
Adorámos a estadia, a hospitalidade, o lugar... O espaço era agradável, requintado! Tudo 5 estrelas! Recomendo!
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Reyes M. from La Coruna, Spain
Thursday 11 January, 2018
Pasamos fin de año en Villa Fontoura. Magníficos anfitriones, siempre atentos a las necesidades. La casa que decir, preciosa y no le falta de nada. Esperamos volver a repetir. Gracias por todo Sofia. Un fuerte abrazo.
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Shalen from Cape Town, South Africa
Friday 27 October, 2017
An ideal location for any traveler wanting to explore or get away from the hustle and stresses of the city.
Yavanna is a peaceful haven situated in a picturesque countryside of Portugal. The fresh air, simple living along with waking up in the morning to the faint sound church bells is bound to rejuvenate mind body and soul.
The self catering accommodation will surely satisfy your every need and also has a laundry room should you wish to lighten the load before returning home. There is plenty of room and games for children to play including an amazing pool to cool off in or take a few laps.
Should all this tranquility become too much for you, you can take 15 minute drive into the city and enjoy the many patisseries on a number of sidewalk cafes or you have the added advantage of crossing over to Spain and visit the many attractions it has to offer.
The hosts Sofia and Gustav are always available and willing to attend to your every request. They are able to provide you with valuable tourist information and are even able to secure tour bookings should you wish. The untitled chef at Yavanna Gustav is ever willing to share tips on the local mouth watering delicacies. The hosts make wine and condiments from organic fruit grown on the property, which can be purchased and most appealing to any palette.
All in all a five star rating. I will definitely be going back it might just become my summer retreat.
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Eric M. from Oakland, California, USA
Thursday 21 September, 2017
This is a beautiful property with 3 renovated farmhouses nestled in the countryside in northern Portugal. It is ideal for families, groups, retreats, couples. There is a lot to do on the property-- gardens, large lawn, saltwater pool, volleyball/other games, or just relax in a private garden. We enjoyed picking fresh fruit and produce from the gardens to include with our meals. Books, internet access, and tv available. There is also plenty to do and see in nearby in Portugal and Spain and the coast. The hosts are very friendly and excellent at customer service, family friendly, multi-lingual. Very relaxing, charming without being stuffy, highly recommended.
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Gaelle from Finistere, France
Sunday 17 September, 2017
The location is amazing, with very confortable"parfumed" rooms. The pool has such a beautiful view on the garden in bloom, which is like a little paradise where we were allowed to pick up fruits and vegetables, play ping-pong and volley ball, or simply make a nap in the hamacs. We made wonderful ballads all around in the green countryside. Then of course, Sofia and her family were very welcoming. All were prepared in details to make us feel good...even parasols available to go to the beach ! We enjoyed so much our stay at Yavanna and of course, hope to come back one day...
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Ben & Marike from Zoetermeer, Holland
Friday 15 September, 2017
We almost spend two weeks in Casa Gabriel. Two adults and two big boys. Lovely that they had their own rooms.
Enough place to sit and to enjoy the view to the countryside. Large kitchen with everything you need. The sleeping rooms had enough space, enough cabinets and the bathroom was sufficient. For groceries and bread we went to Valenca do Minho.
Our trips were approx 50%/50% Spain/Portugal.
To summarize: a very relaxing environment
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Roberta from Lisbon, Portugal
Tuesday 12 September, 2017
Hi dear Sofia and Gustaf :) I want to thank you so much. Everything was fabulous! Great location and a friendly atmosphere make the Yavanna a perfect stay for travelers. Sofia&Gustaf are a charming hosts who ensures that guests are truly welcome! This place is so full of love! Thank you guys for allowing me to stay in such a beautiful and positive place! I Will definitely be back soon. I would highly recommend! Thanks again for everything!!! :))) Take care! Roberta from Lisboa!
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Josy H. from Nailsworth, United Kingdom
Wednesday 06 September, 2017
This is our third successive stay at Casa Gabriel, we love the house, pool, gardens its perfect for a family. North Portugal is off the beat & track compared to the Algarve, lots to explore, beautiful beaches. I would highly recommend to everyone!
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Mary Bartlam from Usk, United Kingdom
Friday 01 September, 2017
We had a great time at Yavanna. Everyone loved the views, the pool and the table tennis. Thanks so much to the owners for providing towels for both house and the pool - it made travelling from the UK so much easier. Highly recommended.
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Shan Dimin from Brooklyn, New York, USA
Tuesday 29 August, 2017
Casa Gabriel went well beyond our expectations for a few relaxing days as we traveled through Asturias then Galicia in Spain and into Portugal. The house was thoroughly equipped and immaculately kept with three bedrooms each with their own private bathroom, full living room and separate kitchen/dining overlooking a private garden and grill. Shopping locally for meals to compliment the properties "garden of eden" was a highlight as were the helpful, friendly and fun hosts who were always ready to help pave the way for our adventures. We traveled with two young children and couldn't have dreamed for a better place to enjoy the food and people of the region. My highest compliments and recommendation to future travelers.
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Mike H. from London, United Kingdom
Thursday 24 August, 2017
When we booked this property had nothing but 5* reviews, and so we were slightly cautious as to whether they were all genuine; they sounded good and plausable, so we took the plunge and booked anyway. Let me tell you, that the reviews ARE certainly justified and this really is a wonderful retreat. We had the most fantastic relaxing fortnight and our kids (12, 9 and 9 years old) declared this the best of all of the places that we have stayed. Recommended.
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Rod B. from Nailsworth, United Kingdom
Thursday 17 August, 2017
third year in a row we have now stayed. Hosts Sofia and Gustav are amazing and accommodation and location are amazing for family visits of all ages. Recommend you book early as expect they will get fully booked next year
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Jorge Rios from Tui, Spain
Saturday 05 August, 2017
Prefect stay for family. We have stayed with some friends and kids.
The rooms are perfect for a relaxing stay, there is a really good family room were the kids could play.
Gardens and pools are ok perfect condition all amenities of the house are perfectly thought for the guest comfort.
Loved the barbeque address for the house had all of our meals outside. Perfectly placed and with every detail for a great night.
Really recommend the place.
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Ian C. from Virginia, USA
Saturday 29 July, 2017
Great place to stay, Great couple running the place. Sofia and Gustaf, they will help you in all things.We phoned for help to get to there place,and they came over to meet us in there car.When we arrived at there house,Gustaf took us to a food store for us to buy goods .If you wish to know the way of life for people in north Portugal,this is the place to be.We loved the old City of Valenca, spent two days looking around.Great food to be had in most places . We will be back next year.
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Jonathan Aguin from Reading, United Kingdom
Tuesday 04 July, 2017
Wonderful place and a great location. The pool is amazing and the garden is full of fresh and tasty fruit and vegetables. We have everything we needed in the kitchen and the rooms are nicely decorated.
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Claude C. from Toronto, Canada
Monday 12 June, 2017
Wonderful location and property with pool. Immaculate villa with all comfort and tastefully decorated. Great host and children who let us enjoy their garden and produce. Would highly recommend.
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Lorena C. from Vigo, Spain
Sunday 30 April, 2017
Que decir de casa yavanna...
Ya nos hemos alojado en ella dos semana santa y vamos ya para la tercera,es un sitio con un encanto maravilloso,tiene todo para una estancia maravillosa.Si hace buen tiempo la piscina y jardines son increibles.Tiene unos colchones muy comodos y las habitaciones decoradas con gusto.
Y la propietaria sofia y su familia son encantadores ,siempre dispuestos a todo.
Q mas decir ... si vais repetireis.
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Iris Wilbrink from Ultrecht, Netherlands
Monday 17 April, 2017
We had a very nice an comfortable stay in this luxury old looking but totally renovated house. The living with open kitchen is big, light and nicely furnished. In the kitchen you will find everything to prepare a good meal. Beds are perfect. Everything was shiny and clean. And the garden.... I would rather say a park :-)))))) Huge!!!! With 'ping-pong' table, hammock, bbq, fountain, vegetable garden and.... of course a huge pool surrounded by a lounge-area. We loved the view from the garden over the mountains of Spain. We made a nice trip to Santiago, Braga and to the National Park. If you love to hike: do the 7km trilho dos moinhos (starts 3km from the national parks gate Lindoso: ask there for a map). You will climb up hill along a cascade to the top, with an amazing view. Thanks Sofia and Gustav!!
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Helen R. from Bristol, United Kingdom
Thursday 03 November, 2016
Please see my previous review from April......our second stay in October was equally as wonderful. It was like coming home.
We were welcomed so warmly by Sofia, Gustaf and the family and we relaxed quickly into our holiday knowing the area well. We hit the beach and played in the pool and had loads more time for exploring. Our passion for Portugal is still burning. Yavanna is such a wonderful place to escape the stresses of everyday life, to relax and enjoy the outdoor living and the peace and quiet.
Thank you Yavanna we miss you. Roll on next year for another visit.
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Sara B. from Hamburg, Germany
Wednesday 14 September, 2016
We travelled with 5 kids (age 6-14) and we all had a terrific time at Yavanna. The premises (with a great pool area, table tennis, huge garden with lemon, orange and fig trees) were just perfect and Villa Gabriel very well equipped/maintained. The hosts are extremly friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the kids liked it so much that it was hard to lure them away and get to see at least some of the sights and nice beaches around. The landscapes of Northern Portugal are extremly scenic and what we really liked: not really touristy. We intend to come for another holiday and can really commend a stay at Yavanna!
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A. Lehmann from Germany
Monday 05 September, 2016
Our stay with our children was very pleasant. The owner, a young family with two children, are very nice and accommodating. It is a beautiful old house with a large and lovingly landscaped garden. Ideal for children to play. The Swimmingpool is great after a sightseeing-day. Everything is very neat and clean. The house is equipped with everything you need. Even towels and a umbrella for the beach. There are less than 30 minutes by car to the beach. Until Porto, required the mountains or Santiago de Compostella is about 1 hour by car. We can recommend the object very much. Many thanks to the owner!
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Andrea L. from Germany
Monday 05 September, 2016
Unser Aufenthalt mit unseren Kindern war sehr angenehm. Die Vermieter, eine junge Familie mit zwei Kindern, sind sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Es ist ein wunderschönes altes Haus mit einem großen und liebevoll angelegtem Garten. Ideal für die Kinder zum Spielen. Der Swimmungpool ist super nach einem Ausflugstag. Alles ist sehr gepflegt und sauber. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt. Sogar Badehandtücher und Sonnenschirm für den Strand. Zum Strand sind es weniger als 30 Minuten mit dem Auto. Bis Porto, ins Gebirge oder Santiago de Compostella benötigt man jeweils ca. 1 Stunde mit dem Auto. Wir können das Objekt sehr empfehlen. Vielen Dank an die Vermieter!
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Caroline from La Brède, France
Sunday 04 September, 2016
Magnifique endroit propice à des vacances reposantes. Très belle vue sur la campagne environnante. Beau jardin avec orangers, citronniers, agapanthes, potager... Grande piscine qui a permis de bonnes baignades contrairement à l'océan qui reste très frais. Le logement était très agréable ouvert sur le jardin et aménagé avec beaucoup de goût. Il est idéalement situé et permet d'explorer facilement le sud de la Galice et le Nord du Portugal (Porto à environ 1h15, St Jacques de Compostelle 1h30). Sofia a été très disponible durant tout notre séjour, soucieuse que tout se passe bien pour nous. Petite attention également à notre arrivée avec panier de produits locaux ou confectionnés par ses soins. Famille avec 3 enfants.
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sunandblueskyseeker from Southampton, United Kingdom
Saturday 03 September, 2016
We stayed for a week at Yavanna, and had a fabulous time. Our accommodation was roomy, clean and well equipped - we spent most of our time outside on the covered terrace where there is a large table, small garden and lovely views, or at the pool. Pool was great - also lovely views from here, good shade for when it's very hot as well. Sophia and Gustav were very helpful and have worked hard to make this a lovely place to go on holiday. Yavanna was close enough to the main roads to be accessible and we had great day trips out to Spain, up the Minho River white water rafting and wild swimming in the River Coura, as well as down to the beaches on the Atlantic Coast.
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jel-yorkshire from Croydon, United Kingdom
Wednesday 24 August, 2016
My husband and two teenage children stayed in Casa Dolinda for a week in July. The accommodation is excellent, all rooms clean and well furnished. We had several of our evenings meals outside enjoying the great views across the gardens and valley beyond and of course the pool is fab - my son particularly liked the fact that the salt pool didnt aggrevate his excema. This was our first visit to northern portugal but I think i prefer it to the Algarve now. Would recommend trips to Santiago da Compostela and Iles de Cies (for the latter book online beforehand). Sofia and Gustav are great hosts - helpful yet unobstrusive.
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Flora R. from Lille, France
Saturday 20 August, 2016
Idéalement située, à 15 minutes de la Galice, 45 minutes de Braga, Ponte da Barca, la cote atlantique, et 1 h de Porto. Grands parcs naturels à proximité, cayak, paddle, à Ponte da Barca, baignades dans les rivières, le minho, et la plage à proximité. En pleines collines, village très calme, beau, belle propriété avec superbe et grande piscine avec filtration au sel, avec un vaste pool house avec fauteuils, tables et transat avec coussins, magnifique vue depuis la piscine. Arbres fruitiers et légumes bio que vous pouvez cueillir. L'accueil par Sofia et son compagnon, et les enfants, a été très chaleureux, panier de bienvenue, qui nous a été très utile ! Cuisine totalement équipée, chambres spacieuses, 1 en rez de terrasse, 2 à l'étage avec vue. Petite terrasse avec fauteuil et table, et jardin arboré privatif, photophores, barbecue "en dur", table de pic-nique pour diner sous pergola, avec une vue imprenable sur les collines. Jardin collectif très joli dans lequel les enfants peuvent jouer. Tout est très propre, pratique, et les produits de base sont gracieusement mis à disposition ( huile, vinaigre, sels, lessive, etc...). Nous étions 3 adultes, avec chacun sa chambre et sdb. Pour nous c'était parfait. La décoration est raffinée, fleurs fraiches, excellente literie, beaux draps, rideaux, etc... Les maisons sont " étages" sur la colline, l'intimité, le calme pour chacun sont préservés. Vous pourrez également profiter de la piscine pour vous seul, étant donné que le nombre d'hôtes est limité. Pour nous ce point était important. En résumé, si vous voulez des vacances calmes, en prendre plein la vue, vous déplacer facilement à la fois en Galice et dans le nord du Portugal, cette location est idéale. Nous la recommandons chaleureusement.
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irish family from Dublin, Ireland
Friday 19 August, 2016
We have just returned from two weeks in Yavanna with our three children (7,5,2). We had a wonderful, relaxing holiday. The kids loved playing the the gardens and the fabulous swimming pool (with it's magnificent views), swinging on the hammocks and playing with the owners' children. There countryside is beautiful with so much to see and do. We love trips to nearby Valença and Caminha beach. Being so close to the Spanish boarder means you can easily nip across for tapas any time you want. The hosts Sophia and Gustav were so welcoming and friendly. We will miss the late night barbecues and the lovely local vino verde. We hope to return in the future and we'd recommend Yavanna to anyone looking for a relaxing holiday with their family or friends.
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Josy Hayes from Nailsworth, United Kingdom
Wednesday 17 August, 2016
This is our second visit to Yavanna, I would recommend Yavanna to everyone. It suits families, couples, friends you name it. There are wonderful beaches nearby, beautiful towns to visit such as Valenca, the National Park is nearby, water activiees on the River Minho and so much more. The cottages are comfortable with everything you need and the pool is out of this world. Gustav & Sophia couldn't have been more helpful.
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Carole B. from Lille, France
Monday 08 August, 2016
Accueil formidable de Sofia, la propriétaire et de son compagnon. La maison Gabriel est composée de 3 belles chambres spacieuses, décorées avec soin et détails, beaux meubles, fleurs fraiches, décoration personnalisée, beaucoup de rangement, ventilateur, bref vous vous sentez chez vous. Salle de bain bien aménagées, fleurs fraiches, douches italiennes, rangement. La maison dispose également d'un salon convivial avec bibliothèque et télévision. Le wifi est offert. La cuisine est vaste, et très bien équipée, lave-vaisselle, four, vaisselles, il ne manque rien ! À noter que tout est très propre. Deux terrasses, un jardin, sur l'une d'elle, une table en bois sous une tonnelle en fer forgé, surplombe les collines, à coté un barbecue très fonctionnel, "en dur", gros photophores extérieurs. Enfin juste à coté de la maison, une laverie est à disposition avec les produits nécessaires. Des serviettes de piscine sont offertes également. Nous sommes arrivés avec beaucoup de retard, et avons eu un panier d'accueil et de bienvenue à l'arrivée, qui nous a fait très plaisir et qui fut très utile ! Tout est fait ici pour que vous vous sentiez comme chez vous. À noter que les hôtes sont extrêmement discrets. Vous disposez d'un très bel espace piscine, ( eau sans chlore ), avec un ravissant espace salon de détente la surplombant. Coussins, décorations, le patio piscine est très soigné, délicat, haut de gamme. La vue de la piscine est très belle, le jardin est à disposition avec coins repas et ambiances différentes, il y a des citronniers et orangers, potagers, plantes aromatiques, que vous pouvez cueillir ! Le lieu entier est dédié à la détente et au repos. Le service et l'accueil sont irréprochables, professionnels, bienveillants. En conclusion, nous recommandons les yeux fermés Yavanna.
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Clemens H. from Hamburg, Germany
Sunday 31 July, 2016
Wir waren mit vier Kindern in Yavanna und hatten für alle das perfekte Domizil für zwei Traumwochen in Nordportugal gefunden. Super hilfsbereite Eigentümer, top gepflegte Wohnungen, ein herrlicher Garten und ein Pool mit Liegen haben einfach nur zum Entspannen eingeladen. Wir können Yavanna 100%ig weiterempfehlen
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Morin O. from Houston, Texas, USA
Thursday 09 June, 2016
Yavanna is a great retreat location for travelers who need a respite from the hustle and bustle of big city life. The grounds of the property are well maintained with outside sitting areas. There is a very nice pool area (although I did not utilize it because of the timing of my vacation). The accommodations are nice and comfortable. The view of the mountains from my room was priceless. The owner had recommendations of activities in the area and the best pastry shops. The location of Yavanna to Spain made it possible for me to also visit some tourist locations in Spain. I will not do this review justice if I do not mention the edible garden. I love oranges and they happen to be in season during my visit. Overall, from this experience, I will most definitely visit again. Tip for visitors (and it depends on where you are travelling from), I flew into Vigo, Spain and appreciated the short commute especially since I had to board a morning flight on my return home.
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Marilynne McClung from Chester, Canada
Saturday 14 May, 2016
Our host made us feel very welcome! Sofia's husband drove to meet us and lead us to our location. A welcome basket of goodies awaited us which we really appreciated. Sofia's husband lead us to the closest grocery store which was a ten minute drive away and waited for us to lead us back. The location of our home was picturesque and the views were stunning.
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Helen Rose from Bristol, United Kingdom
Thursday 28 April, 2016
We are a family of five who stayed at Yavanna in April. The accommodation was stunning, the outdoor living feel was so unique. We had the most beautiful garden for our evening BBQs with stunning views. The sitting room with its log burner was so cosy when we wanted to come in. We all enjoyed the pool, the table tennis, and the thoughtful attention to detail that made our stay so comfortable. Sofia and Gustaf were so welcoming and helpful and could not have done more to have made this an exceptional holiday. The surrounding area is full of things to do. We visited markets and towns and walked into Spain. The beaches at Moledo are amazing for the children and we could have done with a few more days to stay. We will be back!
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Juan V. from Vigo, Spain
Thursday 07 April, 2016
Pasamos 4 días maravillosos. Casa estilo rural para poder desconectar del día a día. A 35mntos de Vigo y a 35mntos de braga. Destacar la amabilidad de sus propietarios y de la equitación completa de la casa, incluso su cocina, que tiene de todo. Grandisima la calidad de sus colchones y almohadas. Una zona con piscina preciosa.
Sitio perfecto para la familia. Recinto cerrado y seguro por si van niños. Como fue mi caso.
En general mi puntuación es de 9. Equipamiento de calidad, descanso y amabilidad.
Volveré seguro.
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Angel S. from Vigo, Spain
Monday 04 April, 2016
Nosotros nos alojamos en Gabriel,lugar perfecto para estar con los tuyos y tus amigos. Donde podrás disfrutar de sus jardines con barbacoas, su preciosa piscina y como no una sala de estar donde poder echar unas risas en buena compañía. Yo sin duda repito.
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Lorena Cancelas from Vigo, Spain
Sunday 03 April, 2016
Fuimos a Yavanna en el mes de marzo 4 dias 3 parejas y 1 niño. Desde el minuto 1 que llegamos fue maravilloso, encontrarse con una jardin de noche, iluminado con velas y luces fue amor a primera vista. La casa es una maravilla, tiene muchisimo encanto y la finca con su piscina y zona de hamacas es increible. Es un lugar de relajacion absoluta. Podria hablar mil maravillas. Y por ultimo secir que sofia es maravillosa, muy hospitalaria y siempre dispuesta a ayudar a los que nos hospedamos. Nos tenia hasta una cestita de recibimiento con productos tipicos. Pudimos probar productos de su huerta ecologica. En resumen ha sido una estancia de ensueño y que repetiremos seguro. Gracias por todo sofia.
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Joao Teixeira from Porto, Portugal
Sunday 31 January, 2016
Foi uma Passagem de Ano bastante agradável. A casa rural totalmente recuperada, é muito confortável e acolhedora, com todas as comodidades necessárias para os seus hóspedes. Mesmo com o tempo de inverno que apanhamos durante toda a estadia, passamos bons momentos, pois entre uma vasta selecção de filmes, livros e jogos (óptimos para entreter as crianças) disponíveis, nunca nos sentimos "fechados" na casa. Um agradecimento a Sofia pela simpatia prestada antes e durante a estadia. Decididamente é um lugar para voltar!
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Milu Rela from Vila Real, Portugal
Wednesday 16 December, 2015
Yavanna é um ótimo lugar para passar um fim-de-semana ou umas férias. Num ambiente rústico, podemos desfrutar, em contacto com a natureza, de uma bela piscina; de espaço suficiente para caminhar e as crianças brincarem; de pequenos recantos á sombra de uma árvore, onde podemos ler tranquilamente, tomar um pequeno lanche, conversar, jogar ou simplesmente descansar. A casa Gabriel, onde ficámos, tem todas as comodidades necessárias para uma estadia agradável. O seu interior é moderno e bem equipado, simples mas de bom gosto e confortável. Um destaque para a simpatia, boa educação e afabilidade do jovem casal, donos do lugar, que contribuem, em grande medida, para o bem--estar e satisfação dos hóspedes.
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Nathan R. from United Kingdom
Saturday 01 August, 2015
We stayed in Casa Dolinda for 10 days in July 2015. Family with 3 teenage boys. We had an amazing time....the swimming pool, table tennis and WIFI zone were great. The villa gardens were really special with oranges, grapes various other fruit which we could try. We had day trips to Porto (an hour away), white water rafting on the Minho, hiring three wheel bikes and cycling along the river. Visiting local beaches and historic towns.
The owners are really friendly and helped us book the various activities we enjoyed. The accommodation is in a rural area but there are facilities and supermarkets within 15 mins drive.
A hidden gem.
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"Here to Help" is a support column written especially for Formstack's awesome, loyal customers.
If you work in finance or accounting, you likely spend a lot of time collecting and managing important financial information for your company. From processing travel reimbursements to check requests to vendor approvals and beyond, your work is an impressive act of juggling numbers and data.
Did you know Formstack can help you streamline these processes and save time? Our online form builder is packed with useful tools to help you create robust accounting and finance forms to automate your workflows.
If you're not familiar with all the ways Formstack can help you manage financial data, don't fret! I'm here to fill you in.
Last week, we covered Formstack features and integrations for HR teams. This week, we're diving into the features and integrations best suited for finance and accounting teams. Below are 5 that can be added to your accounting forms to streamline financial processes.
With Formstack, you can safely collect financial data and get the sign-off you need. Plus, you can make sure people take the appropriate next steps after their financial submissions. Here are a few Formstack features that can help:
Electronic Signatures
With Formstack, you can add a Signature field to any form to easily gather electronic signatures on tax documents, financial contracts, insurance paperwork, and more. The best part? Our e-signature fields are mobile-friendly, so people can sign from anywhere!
Simply drag and drop our Signature field onto your accounting forms, and you're good to go!
Note: All electronic signatures submitted on your forms are saved as image files and stored in your Formstack account.
Approval Workflow
Formstack's Approval Workflow feature can help you eliminate pesky email strings and get the financial approvals you need in no time! By allowing you to add specific approvers to your form submissions, Formstack standardizes your approval processes.
For example, a specific finance team member can be set as an approver on an expense reimbursement request. That team member will receive an automatic email notification when someone submits a request, and he or she can approve or deny the request without logging into Formstack—which means the person who submitted the request can get his or her reimbursement faster!
For details on how to add an approval process to your finance forms, check out our post on implementing Approval Workflow. (Note: Basic setup is pretty easy and starts with going to Settings > Approvals and adding email addresses for desired approvers.)
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Formstack's submit actions allow you to send people confirmation messages upon submission of your financial forms and/or to direct them to another form or next steps in the accounting process.
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One of the best ways to save time on your financial processes is by connecting your financial forms to existing tools to automatically send the data where it needs to go. Formstack integrates with a handful of third-party apps that you may already be using for accounting purposes. Here are two:
FreshBooks is a cloud accounting software that allows you to manage financial transactions like billing and invoicing. Connecting your Formstack accounting forms to FreshBooks allows you to automatically create FreshBooks clients, invoices, and estimates from form submissions.
When a FreshBooks-connected form is submitted, Formstack searches the FreshBooks database for a matching email. If the email exists, the client information is updated based on the information submitted on the form. If the email does not exist, a new client is created. Additionally, the integration can create a new draft invoice or estimate for the client based on the information from the form.
To link FreshBooks to your financial forms, go to Settings > Integration Hub > Accounting, and click "Add" in the FreshBooks box.
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Authorize.Net is a payment processor that allows you to collect payments for your business. Connecting your finance forms to Authorize.Net allows you to securely collect the payment information you need and smoothly process it through a trusted payment processor.
Use your Formstack forms and Authorize.Net to manage recurring billing, transactions for your online store pages, event registration payments, donations, and more. Go to Settings > Integration Hub > Payments, and click "Add" in the Authorize.Net box.
This will walk you through the process of connecting your Authorize.Net account to your Formstack account and mapping your form fields appropriately. For more details on the steps you should take, check out our Authorize.Net Support doc.
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At the turn of the 20th century, Charlotte was in the midst of an expansion. The street car meant that residents could live outside of the city center without having to rely on horses or automobiles. The first street car neighborhoods were springing up around the city center and so did the plan of Myers Park. Conceived by baseball player George Stephens, Myers Park was set upon 1,200 acres of land owned by his father-in-law Jack Myers along the road to the Providence Church, Providence Road less than a mile from Uptown.
They hired landscape architect John Nolen (who earlier designed Independence Park) to layout their street car neighborhood with trolley stations under large stone archways. It was Nolen who enlisted the help of Earle Sumner Draper to assist with the development of the tree canopy that is synonymous with Myers Park.
Today, the wide boulevards remain along with the stately residences. It is home to Queens University and the second oldest golf club in Charlotte: Myers Park Country Club as well as one of the premier communities in south Charlotte. As a result of the original design of the neighborhood, it is one of the only true walkable neighborhoods in Charlotte with shopping and great restaurants located on Selwyn and Providence Roads.


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Make Your Own Interchangable Magnetic Memo Board Using A Picture Frame
Making a magnetic memo board is as easy as can be. An old frame, sheet metal, and some scrapbook paper can instantly become a simple and useful piece of home decor. If you find the right sized picture frame it can also be interchangeable. This board is the perfect place to display your newest family photos, cards from family and friends, or important dates and notes. I love using our magnetic board to display import things. For holidays and birthdays it is filled with cards and letters from family and friends. If we have important dates or activities I often leave a little note...Read More
Teach Your Kids To Show Their Love – Deliver Treats And Flowers To Family For Valentines Day
It feels great to have some one show how much they love you, but even better to do something special for the ones you love. Valentines Day is the perfect opportunity for the kids and I to do something special and out of the ordinary for the ones that we love. I definitely love the idea of Valentines Day, and since I'm lucky to be home with my kids I love to make it fun for them. I think it is just another opportunity to do a little something special for the people in our lives that love us day in and day out. It is something that I think is very important. I want to teach my...Read More
Hugs And Kisses Valentines Day Wreath
You can create this simple hugs and kisses wreath for just a few dollars to help celebrate valentines Day. It is a fun activity to do with the kids and makes a great rustic decoration for your front door . All you need is a few scraps of fabric, a wire heart wreath from the Dollar Store, and some ornamental gingerbread dough. Here is the final creation that the kids and I made for Valentines Day using our ornamental gingerbread cutouts. This little hugs and kisses wreath is a rustic and simple wreath to hang on the door to show your love. This wreath began from a wire Dollar Store...Read More
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When gingerbread hearts meet a bowl filled with chalkboard paint you end up with adorable little hearts that you can leave messages on with chalk, hang as decor, or use as gift tags. I'm so excited to share this fun DIY Valentines' Day decoration idea with you. Remember last week when I showed you a fun valentines Day craft to do with your kiddos? Well when I baked ornamental gingerbread hearts I went a little overboard with my double batch and had way more hearts than I needed. As I was pondering what to do with the leftover hearts, I came up a crafty idea to cover...Read More
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Anyway, I left them in the oven a little too long so they aren't as moist as they should be and the icing is a maple syrup tasting chocolate flavor. So with that said, you can change this recipe as you see fit. I'm going to try these again and change a few things and see if I get different results. These taste good but, again, they don't taste like what you would find in a bakery. Vegan baking is challenging for me so I'm continually trying to perfect everything :) When I try this recipe again and end up changing something, I'll do another blog post.
So here is what I did. I added chia seeds to these cupcakes because it looks cool and they are such a power food. Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups of garbanzo bean flour
2/3 cup of agave nectar/maple sugar blend
1 tsp of baking powder
1/2 tsp of baking soda
1 tbsp. of chia seeds
1 1/4 tsp of vanilla
1 1/2 cups of almond milk/apple cider vinegar blend
1/2 cup of coconut oil
Combine 1tbsp of apple cider with enough almond milk to make 1 1/2 cups of the mixture. Leave the mixture to sit and curdle for about 5 minutes. While doing that, mix all dry ingredients (flour, chia seeds, baking powder and soda) in one bowl and the wet ingredients (agave nectar, coconut oil, vanilla and milk/vinegar mixture) in another bowl. You need to heat up the coconut oil to make it liquid. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well. Pour the batter into cupcake pans and bake for 15-20 minutes. Make sure you don't overbake.
Icing: Beat 1/2 cup of earth balance butter, 1/2 cup of agave nectar, 2 tbsp. of unsweetened cocoa, 1 tsp of vanilla in a medium bowl and taste it. Add more cocoa if you need to. I still need to perfect my vanilla icing so for now I can share the chocolate with you.
Let the cupcakes cool before icing them. Top with fruit instead of sugar or food coloring.
Like I said earlier, I'm going to try to make these lighter and I will work on vanilla icing. I'm used to using white confectioner sugar for the icing but it's not healthy plus not all brands are vegan.
You can taste the garbanzo bean flavoring in the flour. You can taste the maple taste in the icing. Just beware of those two things. Substitute another flour, use plain agave nectar. Or use coconut sugar...or just find vegan confectioner sugar. I hope these turn out for you! I love cupcakes!!


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This blogspot will remain up and running as an archive for our older posts, but please check out our Reviva Weddings website for all new and future blogs.
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This blogspot will remain up and running as an archive for our older posts, but please check out our Reviva Weddings website for all new and future blogs.
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Saturday, December 21, 2013
Merry Christmas from Reviva Weddings
As we all shut down now for the holiday season, we would like to wish all our clients, past, present and future a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We would also like take this opportunity to thank all the amazing suppliers we have worked with this year. We appreciate all the hard work and dedication from you all and wish you a peaceful and Merry Christmas.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
A Spanish Rustic Orange and Olive Hacienda Wedding by Reviva
I always squeak with excitement when we are creating weddings at this venue as it is so on my top list of favourite venues and I love heading up to Seville, any excuse for a mini break up there and to catch up with Anthony!
We are delighted today to have been booked to style a wedding there this coming year for Nina and Matt :)
Katy and Simon, what a perfect pair and what a laugh, I think you can see this in their photos, humour emanated from Simon and he was one of those lovely characters that was so going to enjoy his day.
Their wedding date was set for the second week in June and having travelled to Seville in glorious sunshine the weekend before for Margot and Sergy´s wedding you can imagine my horror at waking up there 6 days later to a definite sniff in the air of rain :/
Luckily despite some grey coverage it never materialised and a fabulous day was had by all. We had a wonderful time creating all the staging, styling, props and florals for this wedding from the paddle fans to the bridal bouquets. A prop box was set up for the cocktail along with the fabulous table seating plan and many personalised signs were displayed around the venue. We loved the little touches such as the dancing shoes and of course waved our famous magic wand to turn the venue into a candle lit, twinkling paradise ready for the evening.
The beautiful ruffle wedding cake was created by Sweet Things by Fi and we would like to thank Alberto and Sue at Saro McCallister Photography for allowing us to share these fabulous images with you and to Anthony at the Hacienda for always having a permanent smile on his face and being such a star to work with :)
Our congratulations to Katy and Simon and thank you for allowing us to style and create your day x
Sunday, December 15, 2013
French Jewish Wedding at La Cabane by Evenpic Photography
I love this time of year as we wind down from our wedding season, it allows us to meet new suppliers, plan photo shoots and generally catch up with all our friends in wedding world and have a rest!
It is so rewarding and satisfying to have time to sit and look back at our achievements and the beautiful weddings we worked on this year and pat ourselves on the back. Our winters are spent putting the foundations, designs and more exciting ideas together for our future weddings and events.
We are delighted to have had such a successful year, we love our 2013 couples and it is so rewarding to see such beautiful photos of such special days.
We would like to share this gorgeous Jewish wedding held at La Cabane at Los Monteros Hotel with you from Evenpic photography, a fabulous photographer based here in Malaga.
We have been taking the time to introduce ourselves to talented professionals over the past few months and I had seen Fran and Elizabeth´s beautiful photos from Evenpic and was keen to meet with them and what a charming team :)
We have been taking the time to introduce ourselves to talented professionals over the past few months and I had seen Fran and Elizabeth´s beautiful photos from Evenpic and was keen to meet with them and what a charming team :)
It is always important when you meet with a potential photographer to see entire portfolio of weddings and not just selected shots they have chosen, so having met with Fran I was thrilled to see beautiful wedding after wedding captured so perfectly from the getting ready to the party and dancing :)
We love this French Jewish wedding Evenpic shot at La Cabane, so as an introduction to their work, we are delighted to share this fabulous wedding with you.
The wedding was planned and designed by Annie Heitor from Weddzy in Paris
In case you are past wedding stage and onto baby stage Fran and Eli at Evenpic have Babypic which we think is just too cute to not shout about!
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Dates of birth: September 23 – October 23.
The symbol: The Scales.
The most compatible signs: Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Aquarius.
The most incompatible signs: Taurus, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn.
Suitable professions: Artistic endeavours, Musician, Writer, Actor or Teacher.
Health problems: Kidneys, Lower Back, Spinal areas.
Libra Personality Traits
Just for Fun!
People born under the same sign 'may' display some similar basic personality traits. This is just a fun look at some of those those traits but is in no way a replacement for a helpful, deep, rich and complex Astrology report. Each chart is very distinctive and unique, like a person's fingerprint. Having you own personal Astrology report is like being given the keys to the blueprint for your individual soul and life.
Their symbol is the scales, it is not surprising that their characteristics will be that of a balanced individual. These are the most diplomatic and balancing people and they will strive to be just and make things right, balancing those scales. These are people who are naturally graceful and want to maintain harmony and peace under all situations. On their own too they avoid conflicts and confusion and that at times gives rise to their own indecisiveness, if not for this they would make perfect judges.
The positive traits of Libra:
These people are often charming and seem to be optimistic all the time (on the surface anyway). The biggest strength of a Libra is represented by the fact that not only they find the right solution in no time, but it is also the solution that takes in consideration everyone involved in any dispute if it's possible. It is quite easy to communicate with a Libra, as they are genuinely open and interested people.
The negative traits of Libra:
Argumentative, can be impressed by cults and end up joining in (Libras love to jump on the bandwagon) Extreme anger if they are not listened too and can have a habit of talking down to others. Libra's are often hoarders too but proffer to think of themselves as 'collectors'.
Some personality traits of Libra
Libras are born perfectionists and this can damage their self esteem, unless they fall in the other extreme and become vain and sarcastic. Sometimes they tend to act superficial and skeptic when others come with ideas or plans they haven't thought of. Libra weaknesses include timidity and over calculation and getting stuck in routine.
Want to know what the stars have in store for you?
Know yourself better and gain a huge advantage in life!.


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Seohyun is the stage name of Seo Ju Hyun, a South Korean singer and actress. Born on June 28, 1991, she was discovered by a talent scout on a subway train when she was in fifth grade. She debuted in 2007 as a member of Girls' Generation, one of the most popular K-pop girl groups in the world, and also is a part of the subgroup TTS. Seohyun branched into acting in 2013 with a small role in the television drama "Passionate Love." She has since appeared in the popular dramas "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" (2016), "Ruby Ruby Love" (2017) and "Bad Thief, Good Thief" (2017).
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Once again, an early day, more early morning web-surfing, a cup of joe at my disposal.
Eventually we set off to The Forbidden City once more. We looked at the crowds of people milling about beneath the large, forbidding red walls, taking in the groups of Chinese tourists with thei matching caps and tiny flags, the street-cleaning people on their powered motors, small families of foreigners, and the key attention-grabbing feature: the mol… er, portrait, that's right, of 毛泽东 (Mao Zedong) on 天安门 (Heavenly Peace Gate).
To detract briefly from the boring descriptions of our travels, let's talk a bit about Mao Zedong. Why is he so revered? Yes, he defeated Chiang Kai-shek and thus allowed the Communist Part to come to power… but honestly, the man to thank for modern China, which has had absolutely amazing progress in the last 30 years, is 邓小平 (Deng Xiaoping). The Tian'anmen Square incident on 1989 notwithstanding, 邓小平 had previously been against the two most disastrous movements in modern Chinese history –大跃进 (Great Leap Forward) and 文化大革命 (Cultural Revolution) which set back modern progress by years, possibly decades. The man behind these two movements? None other than 毛泽东.
Tip: Buy nothing in these tourist attractions. The price of food might be similar to a more upmarket eatery… with 1/3rd the quantity at 1/10th the taste. Since it's best to arrive in the morning and leave in the afternoon, bring some snacks and fluids along for sustenance.


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I must share this post by Tania Marie. I love how she details her experiences in her dreams and how they relate to what is unfolding in her life. She allows the messages to support, inspire and direct her as well as expand her vision. Thank you for this beautiful share. Oxox
Monday I was feeling like quite the witchy alchemist measuring, mixing, blending, pouring, preparing, and activating the magickal Crystal elixirs after their potent weekend immersed in the garden with the Full Moon Eclipse, Easter, Elemental, Cosmic, and Solar Energies.
After a bunch of orders (a few including double and quadruple orders), I still have a lot of elixir to go around, so if you're still interested in one of these powerful blends, you can still order them.
They are available in both dropper or spray bottle form. I'm creating some for my upcoming Crystal Magick Workshop and the two Crystal talks I'm doing at Chapman University too.
Yes, I guess I went a little Crystal elixir crazy, but I can't help myself. 🙂 I created quite the large witch's brew batch of each.
I thought the last Crystal elixir was potent, and it WAS, but these are something else.
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A worthwhile. Valuable post on resentment. Great questions to ask ourselves. Clarity on what resentment is.
"When you resent a man, you become his slave. He wrecks your meals, destroys your peace of mind and stalks you everywhere. He is with you when you're awake and invades your dreams when you sleep. He's beside you when you're at work and goes along on your vacations. He might even steal your last moment of consciousness before you die…" – Anonymous
Resentment is a feeling of bitter indignation for having been treated unfairly, a judgment that others have hurt us or fucked us over or haven't done enough for us. It arises because anger isn't expressed and discharged directly, as an immediate emotional-energetic response to some event that is happening in the present. When the energy of anger remains bottled up, it keeps re-feeding on itself, or regurgitating, and turns into resentment. That is the root of the word resent, to re-feel the original pain without discharging or…
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Sharing. See what happens
Thanks to Kieron for reminding me to post this short, simple and demonstrative video:
"Want to know what happens in your body when you switch from eating conventional food to organic? Watch this! The study was conducted by the Swedish Environmental Research Institute IVL, and the full report is available here: https://www.coop.se/organiceffect"
Here's a timely one from my friend, Astrologer Timothy Glenn. I could provide a very long, twisty, turn-y, ouch-y, shaking my head and laughing intro about just how right he is, but if you're living on planet Earth right now, you can probably provide your own synchronous intro. Happy New Moon, Happy Mercury Retrograde, and Happy Earth Retrograde!
Earth Retrograde
As we move into the Mercury retrograde of May 2015, people can now have something to "blame" for their wild and sundry symptoms of transmutation syndrome. For more than a week, a surprising number of folks have been saying things like, "It's because of the retrograde." Somewhere along the line, someone heard that we had entered the shadow (or foreshadow) of the Mercury retrograde, so this could now be designated as the cause of all the incidents happening outside the box of their suddenly antiquated interpretations of life.
Apparently, it…
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Love and hugs to Cosmo on his birthday. You are so precious, loving, vulnerable and brave. You have touched my life through the reports and updates by your sweet mommie Tania Marie. You know how to be. Oxox
Cosmo cozy on the bed last night with me after I got home – he reminds me of Bambi as a little fawn laying so sweetly in the thicket.
According to some paperwork I have from when I adopted Cosmo, his records indicate that today, nine years ago was his day of birth. Happy Birthday Cosmo!
Depending on your time zone, the New Moon in Earthy Taurus takes place tonight May 17th/May 18th and brings the element of love into focus, as well as grounding with Mother Earth for harmony, restoration, and balance.
How perfect is that for sweet Cosmo?!
Mercury Retrograde also kicks in at nearly the same time as the New Moon and will last through June 11th.
Going within and loving yourself and all else as a reflection of that is the key here.
Not to mention it's a time for taking things lightly, having humor, and…
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Rachel King
Creative Director, ITV
"Given that this was our first professional video project for the business we were looking for a company that would provide good advice and handhold us throughout the process. Cailie took us slowly, step by step; transforming our marketing text into a project storyboard and ultimately a fantastic final video. Content Creatures has made me more aware of the possibilities for other product videos and I won't hesitate to use them again."