NEW YEAR | Adventurous Horizons

It seems that at the start of a new year our minds light up with ideas of self improvement and the overall hunt for a change or thrill in the year to come?  In some ways, we as humans, look at the start of a new year as the start of a new US! A better version. As much as I love this idea, I fully believe that we have to be relaxed in our approach and realistic in the demands that we put on ourselves. Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Therefore it is all about the consistent steps! 

I have two main wishes for myself this year. The first MORE TRAVEL, and the second MORE TIME. I feel that these two go hand in hand fairly well! I also have many dreams for SALT, but you will see those as they come along. I have to keep you on your toes!  

Inspired by my dear friend Brittany, of Life Set Sail, with her recent adventures and her wonderful blog I am committed to making my adventures a part of the Journal here at SALT. Something I am so excited to share with you! 

First up is a little tour thru Germany, Belgium, + Scotland! I leave in 20 days and I cant wait! I will be sure to take my SALT favourites with me and let you know just what those are! I will be 100% traveling with my fave's, the classic Ula tee as well as my Mud Denim, Pacific Sweater and a trusty pom pom hat! 

SHOP THESE IMAGES  |  WHITE ULA TEE  |  SKINNY LILLY - PURE BLUE  |

from SALT Shop - Journal http://saltshop.ca/blogs/news/new-year-adventurous-horizons

HIMMELI HEAVEN | A Holiday Tradition

With the holiday season nearing many of us are thinking about decking the halls at home. It is during this season that numerous families honour age old traditions in search a nostalgic memory from holidays passed. Traditions as unique as a family recipe or as broad as decorating the home with ornaments and twinkling lights.

 

 

Having a home for the first time this year, I am excited to take some of my family traditions and combine them with ideas I would like to make a part of my heritage some day! One being my love for a Finnish tradition, the Himmeli. Now, I am not sure if I have any roots that link to Scandinavia, but I feel it in my heart, so I must have some.... RIGHT?

A few years ago I met Johnna from Lumota Designs, I was captivated by her handcrafted Himmeli's I started to collect them at home and share them with local customers. I find them almost meditative! 

With this growing appreciation I started to look into the heritage of these geometric ornaments. With roots all over Europe and a different name depending on the country. The name Himmeli means heaven or sky, in honour of winter harvest. Originally created using straw they were hung over the table during harvest festival to ensure a good crop the following year – the more elaborate the himmeli, the more abundant the following year’s crop. The most beautiful himmeli's were stored hanging from the rafters of attics from one Christmas to the next. If treated with care these unique shapes can last for over 100 years. 

 

 

Today, the modern Himmeli is often made from brass. Built to last from year to year with ease. I hang mine year round, but adapt them to the season, holing air plants in the spring and foraged foliage in the fall and winter. These himmeli's have become a part of my home and I love to highlight there existence around the holidays! 

See our collection of Himmeli's available from local maker, Johnna from Lumota Designs in Shawinigan Lake, B.C.

from SALT Shop - Journal http://saltshop.ca/blogs/news/himmeli-heaven-a-holiday-tradition