{"product_id":"collaboration-with-hauu-暮らしのなかの-ゆるもちレシピ-ep-02","title":"Everyday Recipes for a Soft and Relaxed Life, EP.02｜collaboration with hauu (nishikawa)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQ. What kind of spaces or places help you relax?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a month, I gather with a close-knit group of families to hang out. We often rent a cottage and spend time in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three families of friends I’ve known since I was 20, and as it happens, our children are all the same age. Before we knew it, we all got into camping and going to the beach for surfing. My husband loves fishing, so we sometimes head out to rivers or mountains as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-2.jpg?v=1775969666\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen someone posts in our group LINE, \"This cottage looks nice,\" someone else will say, \"Shall we go there this month then?\" and the destination is decided quite naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when we’re all together, we don’t spend every moment in the same spot; everyone does their own thing. Some people go for a walk, others go fishing, and some just take it easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe only naturally drift together when it’s time to eat. That kind of distance is really comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpending time fulfilling everyone’s little \"I want to try this\" wishes is, perhaps, the most relaxing moment for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-3.jpg?v=1775969692\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQ. What are your principles when creating a room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriends often come over, and I love standing in the kitchen feeling the bustle of everyone around me. Since I can see the entire living room from the kitchen, I feel like I'm part of the space even while cooking. That kind of distance is comfortable, and this has naturally become my favorite place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-7.jpg?v=1775969723\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore I knew it, my interior decor had become quite colorful (laughs). I often bring back things I like from my travels little by little, and it feels like the current look is a result of those layers. Even my slippers are from Sri Lanka; every item has a memory behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’m also fond of the vase I made with Taira, and the drawings he’s done. I feel like just having something handmade by someone adds depth to a space. Perhaps the way I create a room is by slowly layering those kinds of things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-11-683x1024.jpg?v=1775969787\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"345\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-10.jpg?v=1775969803\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"345\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaira thinks the hauu blanket is his own (laughs). Sometimes a duvet is just too hot, but that light warmth seems to be just right for him. It’s light and easy to use, so I feel it’s perfect for kids too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQ. How do you reset your mind when you’re tired?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the past year or so, I’ve made it a firm rule not to schedule any work on days when daycare is closed. Since I can manage my own schedule, I could keep working if I wanted to, but that eventually leads to burnout. I’ve decided that my days off are for my children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-5-768x1152.jpg?v=1775969866\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, I make sure to take at least an hour of \"me time\" after my kids and husband have gone to sleep. I might watch a video or read a book. Just having that time to be alone feels like a great way to refresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, I try not to strive for perfection. A friend once told me, \"Nobody dies if the house is messy,\" and I thought, \"That's so true!\" (laughs). Some days I feel like cleaning, and other days I just want to slack off, so I try to spend my time in a way that matches how I’m feeling at the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-9-768x512_e4b51f4a-0036-493b-a998-f05a5b6a6006.jpg?v=1775969893\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother thing is that I try not to jump to conclusions. Whether it’s work-related or something at home, I try not to force a decision immediately and instead set the issue aside for a moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings naturally settle down as time passes. 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