{Breathe in Zen}

breathe in, breathe out, repeat…

Ever notice when you’re in a bad mood, feeling resentful, irritated, feeling scattered and stressed, that you feel like you have less to offer yourself and others? When this happens, our breathing becomes shallow, blood races through your veins at abnormal speeds and your body goes in to fight or flight mode.  One way to remedy this is to slow down and take a deep breath in, exhale your breath, and repeat.  When we find we can be more gentle with ourselves, take time to slow down, we remember what’s important to us!  Take a walk out in nature, feel the grass under your bare feet and breathe in life.  Once you’ve found your breath, look around and see how miraculous life is and how lucky we are to be living in a world with so much possibility.  Fall in love with your life and you’ll be happier, healthier and more at peace.

Our Zen Meditation bracelets are another way to use nature to your advantage.  They are made with semi-precious stones, crystals and are stretch so they’re one size fits all! They’re all available at our online jewelry boutique at www.tresorsdeluxe.com

Namaste beaded bracelet in Onyx and crystals $28

Ohm semi-precious stone and crystal necklace $38

Ohm beaded bracelet in semi-precious stones and crystals $34

Holiday Shopping TIP #3! ( 3 of 5)

What comes to mind when you think of the holidays?  Family?  Presents?  Long lines at your local mall? Decadent sweets…yes, all of that is true and more!  This is why our next holiday shopping tip (#3)  has to be these three simple words: REST. REJUVINATE. RECHARGE.  How many of you have come down with the flu this time of year when so much is expected of you, or exhausted all of your energy reserves to get that last-minute gift,  sometimes the pressure of the holidays is just too, too much!  So, this is why we’re turning over a new leaf and going to try something new this year!  You can join us in liberating yourself from all the holiday hoopla and succumb to what the holidays are really all about: PEACE. LOVE. GOOD CHEER.  We’re going to challenge ourselves to step outside of our comfort zone and make some precious time just for ourselves, curled up in bed with the highest thread count sheets we can find, a hot cup of fragrant herbal tea and make this holiday season one that includes giving back to ourselves. If not you, then who? If not now, then when?

 XO, Tresors De Luxe! www.tresorsdeluxe.com

{ Dark CHOCOLATE 101 }

While those heart-shaped boxes of milky, cream-filled bonbons don’t qualify, recent studies show that pure dark chocolate is actually really, really good for you! That doesn’t mean you should stack a massive supply next to the remote control and settle in for the winter, but wouldn’t that be FUN!?!  But in moderation, you can enjoy the glorious taste of dark chocolate guilt-free.

LOOK FOR…

Appearance High-quality dark chocolate should have a high-gloss sheen, not a “bloomed” (blotchy, almost dusty) look.

Feel Because it starts to soften at about 97 degrees, good chocolate should melt in your hand.

Sound You should hear a solid snap when you crack off the corner of the bar, proof that it was tempered (or melted and cooled to the desired crystal structure) properly

Enjoy these irresistable selections…XO ~ Tresors De Luxe

( chocolate and jewelry…what more does a girl really need?!?)

Dark chocolate truffles rolled in bittersweet cocoa…

Rich in antioxidants, it satisfies the deepest darkest cravings…

IMAGES VIA PINTREST ;D

{ simple PLEASURES }

If you can, try to take 20 minutes a day to do something just for you: read a book, sip hot tea, breathe slowly and deeply or even meditate.  These precious moments are not only time well spent, but are rejuvenating and restoring to your soul.  It’s a gift you can give yourself. No one else can do it for you…

 xo ~ Tresors De Luxe

miracles…

ahhh…

decompress

breathe…

{ Crystals }

There is something magical about crystals, polished gemstones and the way nature creates them!  Some say they carry an energy that soothes, and healers have been known to place them along chakras to open and expand blocked energies. For centuries, people have worn them as protection from evil or negative vibrations.  We LOVE them for many reasons and because they are all unique and unlike any other, like a snowflake! So, here are a few that we are O.I.L with (officially in love) in addition to a few  pieces from our online jewelry boutique @ www.tresorsdeluxe.com!

Have a treasure filled day XO ~ Tresors De Luxe

Our “Christine” turquoise beaded bracelet with irridescent and clear crystals $24

Our “Liz” brushed gold bangle cuff with multi-colored crystals! $24

“If You Can Dream It, You Can Achieve It!”

What holds us back from our dreams? Whether it be achieving amazing health, a loving relationship, financial security or a dream vacation…it is all possible whether we know it or not! Could it be fear of the unknown?  Fears of success? Or maybe even not fully believing that it could happen to you.  Today is a brand new day…what’s in the past shall remain there.  metaphorically, let’s unzip ourselves out of the ”story” we tell ourselves, and leave it behind.  When we make a decision to do so, miracles are possible around every corner we turn.

MAKE “IT” HAPPEN. You’re worth it…

Have an amazing day friends!

    Trésors De Luxe

www.tresorsdeluxe.com {check out our new front page!)

THE BODY.

YOUR DREAM HOME.

LIVING IN NATURE.

{ HOMEMADE } Chilled Fruit Sun Teas!

Lime Cherry Cooler!

What’s your favorite summer refresher??

Rimmed with sugar!

Whole Living ~ Power Plants!

{JASMINE. ORCHID. ASPARAGUS FERN. FICUS. JADE PLANT}

They’ve been shown to increase creativity (hello!) for us this is essential,  filter & clean the air, lower blood pressure and even speed up recovery time of hospital patients!  We’re talking about houseplants!  Not only can they make your house feel more lived and cheerful, like a good friend, they’re beneficial to have around!  We like them in the office and scattered throughout the house.  A few must haves are the traditional Boston Fern and Bamboo Palm…you can stop by your local nursery and pick a few of your favorites!

……….

Have a luxurious & treasured filled day! ~ www.tresorsdeluxe.com (FREE SHIPPING!)

Check our our latest collections! xx

 

a lovely “green” interior!

 

assorted plants in the kitchen!

 

all grouped together!

 

assorted varities throughout the home

 

healing plants in the office

L@@K What We Just Found!

True Food Kitchen Southern California

Occasionally we’re stopped in our tracks when we discover a find so fabulous, that everything else comes to a screeching hault…well, it’s happened again! If you’re not familiar with the name, Dr. Andrew Weil M.D., you’re in for a treat.  You may have seen his name on the Origins skin care line, or the spa~rific, Miraval Resort in Tucson, Arizona! Oprah and her best friend, Gale stayed there for a weekend, and became familiar with Dr. Weils integrative wellness program there.  It’s worth YouTube~ing, let’s just leave it at that!

Dr. Weil is one of the most advanced doctors of his kind…he specializes in balanced living, aging gracefully, the “Anti-Inflammatory Diet,” and now…restaurants!  Have you ever been conflicted when choosing what to order, trying to find a balance between flavor and feeling satisfied?  We have! It’s becoming more and more difficult finding healthy options when dining out, without sacrificing flavor!  Dr. Weil decided to take everything he knew and create the most fabulous, addicting and non~guilty pleasure, eatery we’ve stumbled across in a long time!

Here are a few of his most notoriously famous dishes…

Strawberry Gelato with blueberries

Grass Fed Bison Burger with Kale Salad and Sweet Potato Hash

Kale Salad

Edamame Dumplings with Daikon Radish and White Truffle Oil

Spicy Shrimp and Asian Noodles

He has locations in Arizona and Southern California as of now, but we hear there are plans to expand in the very near future!  For those of you who live at a distance, we want so badly for you to understand our obsession with Dr. Weil’s dishes, so we’ve included his famous, Chocolate Pudding recipe here for you to try!  

True Food Kitchen Chocolate Pudding

by www.tresorsdeluxe.wordpress.com

 

1 c Cocoa Powder

1.5 T Cornstarch

2 c Raw Cane Sugar

4.5 c Soy Milk

12 oz Organic Chocolate

1 T Vanilla Extract

1 T Cinnamon

In a large pot, combine cocoa, cornstarch and sugar. Mix with a whisk and slowly pour in 3 cups of soy milk. Mix until smooth paste forms. Add remaining soy milk once all of the lumps are gone. Place over medium high heat and continue to stir until it simmers and thickens. Remove pot from heat and continue to stir for 2 more minutes. Add chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon and whisk to combine and strain through a fine chinois. Cover with plastic wrap on top to keep a skin from forming. Chill 4 hours.

Enjoy!

P.S. ~ Don’t forget to enter our “Grand Opening Giveaway!”  here on our blog!  We’re giving away our one of our most popular “Feathers” bracelets, featured on Polyvore!  3 lucky people will win their choice of colors: Turquoise, Coral or Onyx! 

Good luck!!!