So, here’s the deal, I’m not a Concrete Flower anymore.

A few months ago we decided it was time to leave NYC, in search of a different kind of life. Fate and good fortune put us in Ojai, in the mountains north of LA. Now, instead of discovering beauty and style in the urban landscape I will now look for it in the Los Padres National Forest or something of that sort.

I’ve also decided to refocus my career toward health and wellness, so please come with me to my new blog, Råfrisk & Råsnygg (means something like Raw Health & Hotness), where I will cover a mix of health, wellness, raw food, slow living, design and style.

Love, Johanna.

Photo by Esther Nisanova.

Located in a revamped old motel called the Lido Spa on Belle Island between Miami Beach and the Design District, The Standard is one of my favorite places in Miami. It’s far enough from South Beach that you don’t get annoying crowds, but close enough that you can walk or bike there.

Walk through the mod/scandi lobby through lush gorgeous gardens until you reach the pool area.

On a sunny day, the grill is such a great place to have lunch. It’s rarely crowded and…

…there is even a raw dish on the menu — “living” lasagna — hooray!

In the distance, you can see the building where I used to live.

If I still lived here, I would definitely join the club. Sunrise Yoga, Bayside — ummm, yes, please.

For dessert I just had to try the Vegan Ding Dong, which was a bit heavy for my taste, but still very good.

After that and a glass of cold rosé, I was definitely ready for a nap in the sun…

I started the day with a great yoga class at Synergy on Española Way. Then, I had some yummy green juice and a mani-pedi before meeting up wtih a friend for lunch at The Standard, one of my favorite Miami places (more on that soon). Could get used to this…

/// top, old cut-up H&M shirt / shorts, Forever21 / flipflops, from The Standard Spa years ago / earrings, streetbazaar / tote bag, Edun / mood, very happy ///

Despite a few glasses of beer, sangria and wine last night, I woke up early. My lovely hostess and I went to one of my favorite brunch places in Miami, A La Folie on Española Way, for a nice sunny sidewalk breakfast.

I broke my no coffee and dairy diet with my favorite bowl of latte.

And since I was cheating anyways, why not have a crepe with smoked salmon, brie and mushrooms? I am on vacation after all…

But, there was fresh-squeezed OJ, and fruit.

And a basket of tartine and croissants, ooops.

I dressed to match my breakfast, just something I like to do. And, I am realizing that I may need a haircut, since my hair seems to have begun defying gravity.

It’s nice to be on Española Way in the morning, when it’s quiet and peaceful. Quite the opposite of what it looks like at night.

A La Folie is on 516 Española Way (at Drexel). Get the savory crepes or the Royal breakfast.

Today is a good day, and I decided to start it off in the best way I know — with freshly made yummy green juice!

Yesterday was my last day at work and I am very excited about what the future has in store. Against the dark NY-skies, a toast to what’s to come.

Yesterday, Corporate America. Today, a future of possibilities.

Yesterday was such a nice and sunny day, I felt it was the perfect time to wear my new rainbow earrings for the first time.

Walking across the Williamsburg Bridge, it became clear that someone else was (or had been) in the same rainbow bright mood.

Rainbows make me happy. Life makes me happy. Time to get out in the sun!

Yesterday we went to the Sakura Matsuri festival, Brooklyn Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of Japanese culture.

The cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Such beauty. Expect a flower photo bomb to hit this blog very soon.

/// old tank, H&M / tencel blazer, H&M’s Garden Collection / jeans, Blue Cult / hat, Dockers / necklace, Brooklyn Charm / wicker bag, Beacon’s Closet ///

Back in January, when I was in Hawaii, we were planning to go horseback riding.

Turns out we should have done the planning-part a little better, because all the rides were full.

Instead, we found this gorgeous path behind the horse ranch, where we made some new horse buddies.

At the end of the path was our reward: a pretty secluded beach.

/// chambray shirt, H&M / old tank, Marshalls / shorts, Roxy / backpack, Fjällräven Kånken / flipflops, Havaianas, from The Standard Spa in Miami ///

It was a misty morning here in NYC, but clearly these images are not from here.

I temporarily misplaced the drive I used to store my newest pics, but instead was happy to find these…

…from another wonderful misty morning, on the Windward side of Oahu.

I miss digging my toes into that cool sand.

And waking up to the sound of nothing but waves crashing on the beach. Total bliss.

So I took a little break from blogging. Not because I’ve been “crazy busy” or traveling or anything. I just felt like doing other things. Like staying in bed for a whole day reading books, and taking long walks in the sun. Feeding the soul.

On a random tangent, I’m suddenly feeling like bootcut jeans with high-heeled boots are totally right again.

/// fur-lined jacket, vintage / tee, H&M / jeans, Earnest Sewn / scarf, mom’s / vintage high-heeled Timberland boots, Beacon’s Closet / denim tote, Ekovaruhuset ///