Returning to London has been healing for me

Returning to London has been healing for me 🌻SOCIAL MEDIA & LINKS ►My Instagram for more herbalism and crafts:   / simply.magical.living   💛 Thank you to you all for your beautiful support of my channel so far, and please do consider subscribing for weekly slow living videos, it means the world. In this video, I'm sharing what moving back to london has been like for me and how I’ve slowly begun rebuilding a gentler, slower life here again. From quiet moments in nature to simple rituals, this season has reminded me that peace and beauty can exist even in the middle of a busy city. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from yourself, I hope this video feels like a soft place to land ♡ All my love, Lika xx ~ Nettle and Lemon Cake: Ingredients: -100g nettle leaves (if you don’t have a blender, pick only the top leaves of the plant without any stems, or if you have a good blender like me, I use the whole top of the nettle and thin stems) -200ml plant milk (I used soy milk) -1tbsp lemon juice -100ml vegetable oil -270g plain flour -180g caster sugar -1tsp baking powder -zest of 1 lemon ~ (Optional) For the icing: 2tbsp icing sugar -2tsp lemon juice 1) Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (Gas mark 4) Rinse the nettle leaves in water and drain to get rid of any dirt/dust. Now cover them with boiling water and let them sit on the side for around 4 -5 mins to get rid of the sting. 2)In a blender (preferably) mix the nettle leaves with the oil, lemon juice and plant milk until you have a nice smooth mixture without lumps. 3)In a bowl mix all the other cake ingredients and add in the nettle mixture. Fold in and mix well. 4)Grease a baking tin or loaf tin and pour the cake mixture in. 5)Bake for around 45 – 50 mins and then let it cool down if you wish to add icing later, or if not, just enjoy! 6)For the icing, mix the icing sugar with a few teaspoons of water until you see it form a nice runny mixture, and add in the lemon juice. 7)Drizzle on top of the cake in whatever way you wish and enjoy! ►ITEMS I USE: -Dress: Meadows -Glass Teapot: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teabloom-Sto... -Copper Measuring Spoons: https://www.amazon.co.uk/GuDoQi-Stain... -Pestle and Mortar: from second hand shop -Ball Mason Jars: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ball-Mason-G... -Glass Bottle with stopper: https://www.amazon.co.uk/KitchenCraft... Iron Taper Candle Holder: https://www.amazon.co.uk/PRINTEMPS-Vi... ►MUSIC: Epidemic Sound Artlist #slowliving #londonlife #cozyliving #simpleliving #urbanhomestead #mindfulliving #seasonalliving