I turned the page and found yet another beautiful rose image inside, printed on thick card stock.
Then, when I turned it over, I found it included a favorite psalm, Psalm 91. I wasn't expecting a keepsake, so that was a fun surprise gift.
The photography is simply beautiful, and some of the articles are sweet devotional type pieces, like this one inspired by a mom's afternoon walk with her little boy (the mom in this case happens to be the magazine's founder, and after reading this piece, I already like her).
What I was not expecting, but was delighted to find, were several articles on tea! I once tried ice-steeped tea, but I did not know that it was called Kouridashi tea, so I enjoyed learning more about that process here.
I also found a recipe for matcha popsicles with blueberries and cream, so I'll be picking up some popsicle molds soon to give these a try. The magazine is what I'd call a "luxury magazine" purchase ($21.99 per issue), yet I'm pretty sure I'll be a regular now because the quality and articles aren't like anything I've seen anywhere else. There's even an Eden & Vine "Teahouse" with tea for sale, so I'm convinced I've found some wonderful new kindred spirits here. (No affiliation, just a very happy customer who didn't want to keep this yummy new publication to myself.)
I usually skip right over the ads but I can see why this one caught your eye! Lovely photographs and inspiring articles, a great mix. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThat really looks like a beautiful magazine, I was not familiar with it. I'm glad you found it, or rather, it found you!
ReplyDeleteThe magazine sounds delightful and you know I love a good magazine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful magazine. Enjoy.
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