Welcome Friends!
Meet Valeria
I love finding beauty in the simplicity of nature and I use that inspiration to turn my baked goods into lovely bites in bloom.
Life is best enjoyed doing the things you love, with those you love most! My favorite things include nature trails with my fur baby, Hercules, pizza + movie night with my husband, Cristian, harvesting fresh veggies from my home garden, walks through the vineyards with a fresh glass of wine, and baking up a storm in my small blue kitchen.
I am inspired daily by nature and the way in which everything changes and grows through the seasons. Change and growth go hand-in-hand. I hope to inspire you through your flourishing journey, as you find what balance means to you, by sharing good food, a positive mindset and lot’s of honey love.
Live Flourished,
Bees + Honey
The Honey Drizzle was envisioned from my love of baking and from my own health journey, in search of nourishment for my body, mind and soul. Honey for me represents abundance, prosperity and good health, just as it is represented in the Bible. It’s no wonder it is referred to as liquid gold. Most of the recipes you will find on here are baked with honey.
Bees have a special place in my heart. They are a reminder to focus your energy with intention, but always remember to take a moment to enjoy the flowers. Through my late teens and early 20’s, I lived consumed by the constant pressures to achieve more, do more, be more. All that left me feeling was burnout, stress, and anxiety. I pushed myself to the edge but I wasn’t refueling or nourishing myself and I started to notice the physical + emotional impacts that this took on my health. I realized that I needed to make a change. Through my journey I learned that health encompasses many areas of life. When one area is out of sync the whole system becomes unbalanced. Like the bees, my focus became to live purposely, live more presently, listen to what my body needed, and invest my time and energy in the things and people that brought joy to my life.
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A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME
MY FAVORITE THINGS
01. INSPIRED BY NATURE
Most of my inspiration comes from quietly observing the beauty of nature and understanding that every living being is interconnected. It reminds me that there is something greater than us and that keeps me centered. In fact, all of THD brand colors are inspired by objects found in nature. When I feel uninspired, I can always count on a nature walk to get me back on track.
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02. Creativity Feeds the Soul
I’ve always had a curious heart and one of the ways in which I learn best is by visualizing. This is where my right brain shines, the creative side of me that uses design to express my inner thoughts. I love crafting, repurposing old furniture, home and garden remakes, baking, oh and if you haven’t noticed, I love taking pictures of my food!
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03. My guys
I would love for you to meet the two most special guys in my life- my husband, Cristian + my dog Hercules (my furbaby because no kiddos yet). Cristian is my best friend, biggest supporter, and high school sweetheart. Hercules is a mighty German Shepard, but truly believes he is a lap dog at heart. He makes the best puppy eyes and he knows I am a sucker for them!
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04.I was a Biologist at another time (Yup, you can “study life” for a living, that’s a real thing)!
Since I was young I have always had a love for science, and I am fascinated by the idea of everything being interconnected. We need the bees for pollinating our food, the bees need flowers to make honey, and the flowers need us to grow. It amazes me how the simplest of life forms can be some of the most complex.
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05. I love to explore
I love to travel with my husband and learn about different cultures, indulge in new flavors, and visit natural wonders. After every trip, I return home with so much inspiration for my home and lifestyle.
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AS SEEN ON
FLORIETTA
GARDEN & TABLE
We are in the process of re-branding!
Over the course of the last year, I have become more aligned with the content and value I wish to share with the world and felt it was time for a shift. While our name will be changing, the essence of the content will remain centered around nature and botanical inspiration.
I cannot wait for you to be a part of this new journey! Stay tuned!