Sense Fully, Live Slowly

The Story Behind Maris: Shell Jewelry Rooted in Memory

The Story Behind Maris: Shell Jewelry Rooted in...

For thousands of years, shells have been more than just treasures found along the shore. They’ve been carved into talismans, used as currency, and worn as symbols of love, luck,...

The Story Behind Maris: Shell Jewelry Rooted in...

For thousands of years, shells have been more than just treasures found along the shore. They’ve been carved into talismans, used as currency, and worn as symbols of love, luck,...

From the Garden~ Edible Flower Crackers

From the Garden~ Edible Flower Crackers

Few things have brought me more joy this winter than the abundance of fresh, edible flowers from my garden. Since this is my first foray into gardening, I kept it...

From the Garden~ Edible Flower Crackers

Few things have brought me more joy this winter than the abundance of fresh, edible flowers from my garden. Since this is my first foray into gardening, I kept it...

Slow Travel: Oaxaca, Mexico

Slow Travel: Oaxaca, Mexico

An analog photo journal of our founder Michelle's time in Oaxaca, Mexico where she participated in a week long retreat hosted by Cosa Buena, focused on visiting the artisan villages...

Slow Travel: Oaxaca, Mexico

An analog photo journal of our founder Michelle's time in Oaxaca, Mexico where she participated in a week long retreat hosted by Cosa Buena, focused on visiting the artisan villages...

From the Garden ~ Easy Herbal Pesto

From the Garden ~ Easy Herbal Pesto

Another easy summer favorite-- herbal pesto. Michelle shares her favorite recipe for a summer pesto, gives a few recipe ideas, and shows you how to make it your own.

From the Garden ~ Easy Herbal Pesto

Another easy summer favorite-- herbal pesto. Michelle shares her favorite recipe for a summer pesto, gives a few recipe ideas, and shows you how to make it your own.

A Slow Wedding Wardrobe

A Slow Wedding Wardrobe

From vintage to heirloom, borrowed to handmade, there are more options than ever to create an intentional wedding wardrobe that is true to you and your values. Our founder Michelle...

A Slow Wedding Wardrobe

From vintage to heirloom, borrowed to handmade, there are more options than ever to create an intentional wedding wardrobe that is true to you and your values. Our founder Michelle...

From the Garden ~ Hydrating Herbal Tea

From the Garden ~ Hydrating Herbal Tea

An easy recipe for a hydrating, herbal tea you can enjoy all summer long, featuring our new vintage porcelain teacup and saucer set.

From the Garden ~ Hydrating Herbal Tea

An easy recipe for a hydrating, herbal tea you can enjoy all summer long, featuring our new vintage porcelain teacup and saucer set.

Welcome

Welcome to our new journal series: Sense Fully, Live Slowly

These four words, our tagline, wrap up our purpose here at AVILLA ~ inspiring connected, slow, intentional living; using our senses as an anchor to the present moment, ensuring we take time to enjoy the little things that make life beautiful just as much as we honor the big ones.

We are so excited to embark on this journey with you of exploring and sharing ways to live life fully and with purpose. Our offerings at AVILLA serve as tangible reminders to do just that. We are here to embrace the art of the everyday.

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