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May in Review

   

May in Review

Welcome to June! I hope you’re able to carve out a few minutes over the next day or two to pen your June dreams and do your May review. Here’s the digital version of mine:

Took 10 yoga classes and one ballet class, read two books, sang along to Garth Brooks, fell in love with Midland {they opened for Garth}, saw Wild Nights with Emily, ordered a DC library card, practiced hand lettering with friends, completed and released the Daybook, collaborated with clients, didn’t get my decluttering done {sigh}, created the TDJ Soirée Welcome Guide for guests, had the most adorable puppy come to a therapy session {diagnosed him as incurably adorable} attended a Pug Takeover event in Baltimore and met Hamilton, joined The Wing {color-coded library featured above}, savored a five-hour Mother’s Day brunch with girlfriends {yummy spread above}, enjoyed a six-hour happy hour with neighbors, had a wonderful weekend in Pittsburgh with friends, had another gum surgery {ugh, numbing gel featured above}, Pops adopted the sweetest little kitten {see above}, spotted the pups kissing and holding hands {see above}, spent three days in the forest with Tim and the pups, booked a flight and Airbnb in Paris for late summer, survived two weeks of solo parenting, enjoyed tea dates with girlfriends, toted Gizmo in a sling to help quiet his sundowner syndrome, donated micro-grants through Pigs & Pugs Project, got a cortisone shot in my shoulder {ouch}, took a Bed Day, got an eye exam and annual physical {still too much darn iron in my blood?!}, hair cut/color, savored many vegan cupcakes at Sprinkles.

Analog version coming next complete with washi tape, a glue stick, a Sharpie, and images from Bella Grace.

I wish you space to exhale, sip iced green tea, reflect on the first half of 2019 {where did it go?!}, consider the second half of 2019, love who you are, and love who you are becoming. You’re beautiful. Bisous. x

June Dreams

Co-host an AMAZING Yoga + the Animals

Finalize prep and host a magical TDJ Soirée

Host mama for 10 days

Visit the baby apes at the zoo {while I don’t support captive animals, I do support the zoo’s conservation efforts}

Take in Jazz in the Garden

See the women’s suffrage exhibit at the National Archives

Collaborate with clients

See A Doll’s House, Part 2

Host inspiring TDJ Live on June 23

Take a two-day ballet intensive

Savor 46th birthday on June 30 {woo-hoo!}

Release all the Daybook bonuses

Teach in the Yoga and Meditation Virtual Summit June 15th & 16th {FREE: sign up here}

Plant flower garden

Savvy Sources

Hacking the Habit Loop with Mindfulness

Summer Bucket List

10 Tips to Read More

26 New LGBTQIA+ Books To Read This Pride Month

Planning Your Essential Girls’ Night In

Take a Mindful Garden Walk

How to: Rose Quartz Facial Roller

Anti-Inflammatory Vegan Meals

DIY Anti-Aging Beauty Recipes

8 Detoxifying Ingredients to Refresh This Summer

Warm Weather Staples

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She’s Here!

Happy June!

As I spend my Saturday morning tying a bow around the PDF bonuses for the Daybook (includes an art journal tutorial, SMART goals scoop, how to host a ChariTea, weekly budget, and more), I’m delighted to announce that the latest 272-page version of the Daybook is now available on Amazon.

Once you orders, head here to grab your bonuses:

1. TWO workshops: Save the date for our live virtual book launch party on 6/28 at 8pm ET. Also, I’ll walk you through creative ways to set up your Daybook in a video workshop. Coming 6/30.

2. Enjoy a Spotify playlist filled with French-inspired tunes designed to fuel your creative spark as you move through the planning process.

3. Download an assortment of  PDFs to print and use with your new Daybook. Coming 6/5.

For ongoing community, please join the Tranquility du Jour Daybook Facebook group and share photos of your personalized planner using #tdjdaybook. As soon as my copy arrives mid-week, I promise to do the same.

We spent FIVE months writing, editing, designing, and redesigning to make it as beautiful and useful as possible and I truly believe it’s our best one yet. I can’t thank you enough for your support and enthusiasm around this project.

Please reach out when you have yours in hand and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you and am honored to create for you! Bisous. x

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Tranquility du Jour #456: Jewelry Design

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Christy Natsumi. We discuss how she got started in jewelry design, our work together over 13ish years ago, and her cross country move to create in San Francisco.

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Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #456 – Jewelry Design.


Upcoming Events

Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary

TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [2 tickets left]

TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online]

Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots left]

Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada

Guest:

 

Christy Natsumi is an independent fine jewelry designer in San Francisco, CA.  She specializes in wedding rings, engagement rings, and modern jewelry essentials so you can wear meaningful reminders of all of your special celebrations and milestones.  Christy Natsumi is proud to be a certified San Francisco Green Business and has been featured in The Knot, Design Sponge, Brides, and San Francisco Magazine. Connect with her over at christynatsumi.com

Savvy Sources

Find Christy

Website

Pinterest

Instagram

Facebook

Mentioned in the podcast

Tranquility du Jour Daybook is NOW available on Amazon
Use code TRANQUILITY to save 20% through June 15 at christynatsumi.com
Tea with Kimberly video



Tranquility du Jour Online



NEW Book: Year of Tranquility (comes with FIVE bonuses)
Eye candy on Instagram
Follow along on Facebook
Watch YouTube


More Tranquility

Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT
Browse my 6 Books
Tranquility-filled E-courses
Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android
Read about my passion for animals

Favor

Pen a review on iTunes and/or share this podcast via social media.
Pen a review of my books on Amazon or Goodreads.


Techy

To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes.
New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411.
Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released.
Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to download the podcast “automagically” on iOS or Android

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Daybook Sneak Peek

Drumroll please . . . meet the brand new Tranquility du Jour Daybook.

She’s:

272 pages (yes, 72 pages more than former editions)
filled with 60 dateless weekly layouts so you can start at any time
contains mindfulness, yoga, and journaling how-tos
offers 32 Tranquility Tools for days, weeks, months, and seasons
has monthly habit trackers
serves up six plant-based recipes
and so much more.

The PDF is now available for purchase and the print version will be available on Amazon within the next 24 hours.

Learn more about her here and be sure to grab your three bonuses: a workshop (coming 6/30), a Spotify playlist, an assortment of PDFs (coming 6/5).

Also, learn about the Daybook “herstory” here. We’ve been at this since 2012!

All TDJ Soirée attendees will receive a PDF (general admission) or print version (VIPs) and we’ll celebrate with a launch party at our June 9 event.

A BIG thank you to my beta readers Kirsten, Sara, Robin, Hilary, Darca, Carol, Linda, Akhila, and Barbara, my incredibly talented designer, Christy, to Tim for putting up with the days of writing and editing, and to YOU for your support.

As you know, I wasn’t sure if I’d produce a new version after we sold out of all former editions, but I heard you and am delighted to introduce you to this latest passion project.

I hope you’re in love with her, too! May we all have more tranquility, gentle productivity, and creativity in our lives. Bisous. x

 

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In Two Weeks . . .

After months of planning, I can’t believe in two weeks we’ll be together celebrating, dreaming, and learning at TDJ Soirée.

Curating the goody bags is always one of my favorite parts of hosting an event. I contemplate what would bring joy, a dash of luxury, and be useful to our guests.

Here’s a peek inside the luxe goody bags: rose quartz, face mask, handmade rose tea light, gold metal straw, gold pen, journal, parfum oil, handmade leopard-print bath bomb, and a card by artist Mary Catherine Starr.

Not shown CBD-infused skincare samples, Tranquility du Jour Daybook PDF, TranquiliT scarf, and a few more surprises—all tucked inside a reusable handmade velvet bag!

We have three tickets left and would love to have you with us. Here’s a taste of the sensory-filled experience.  Bisous. x

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Daybook FAQs

What’s the difference between Year of Tranquility and Tranquility du Jour Daybook?

Year of Tranquility: A Lifestyle Planner has no weekly layouts and 12 essays/4 weekly practices not found in the Daybook. It’s more of a lifestyle planner and you can search inside it on Amazon. The Daybook has 60 weekly layouts plus all the Year of Tranquility lifestyle pieces MINUS the 12 essays and associated weekly practices.

When will the Daybook be available?

The Daybook will be available on Amazon early June and I’ll be sure to let everyone know as soon as it’s ready!

What are the new features in this edition of the Daybook?


how-tos: journaling, yoga, seated and walking meditation [NEW!]
a list of Artist Date ideas [NEW!]
a chart with suggestions on how to use your weekly layout [NEW!]
space for your word/theme of the year [NEW!]
six Tranquility du Jour Tenets [NEW!]
an updated Tranquility du Jour manifesto [NEW!]
32 Tranquility Tools: daily, weekly, monthly, seasonally plus tick boxes for tracking
a wellness planner to track or plan meals, sleep, exercise, mood, and water intake
current and ideal 168-hour schedules
seven-day detox plan and 10 tips
15 journal writing prompts [NEW!]
a detailed description on how to use the Daybook [NEW!]
six yummy and simple plant-based recipes
monthly budget
weekly spending tracker [NEW!]
monthly habit trackers [NEW!]
a two-page visual layout of your year [NEW!]
60 weekly layouts to capture your daily schedule, to-dos, and projects
space to write your weekly gratitude and intention
12 monthly layouts to pen dreams, intentions, and review
pages to dream: books to read, places to visit, things to experience, start and stop, gratitude
four Seasonal Life Reviews to reflect on life trends
a tranquil travel packing checklist
a Savvy Sources podcast list [NEW!]
tips on creating a capsule wardrobe
30 days of tranquility monthly challenge
moon phase journal prompts [NEW!]
ideas to practice everyday tranquility, creativity, activism, and mindfulness [NEW!]
letter to your future self how-to [NEW!]
a bucket list page to note your life’s dreams [NEW!]
a seasonal aspirations page [NEW!]
blank inspiration pages for doodling, taking notes, and dreaming


What bonuses come with the Daybook?
1. Workshop
I’ll walk you through ways to use Tranquility du Jour Daybook  to set your days and life up for a year filled with what matters most to you. Coming 6/30.
2. Playlist

Enjoy a Spotify playlist filled with French-inspired tunes designed to fuel your creative spark as you move through the planning process.

3. PDFs

Enjoy an assortment of  PDFs to print and use with your new Daybook.

What the the Daybook‘s specs?


270 perfect bound full-color pages
portable 8.5×8.5 size
$54


What if I want a spiral version?

Although Amazon doesn’t offer a spiral bound option, your local print shop can chop off the perfect binding and turn it into a spiral for a nominal fee. You can often choose metal or plastic spirals and sometimes from a variety of colors!

When will the PDF version be available?

The Daybook PDF will be available for purchase in early June for $29. Color printing is usually quite pricey unless you have access to your own color printer. However, this is a great option for making it your own as shown in this sweet video by Daybook aficionado Barbara.

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Happy Long Weekend: Tea with Kimberly Episode 3

Before you dash out for your holiday weekend adventures, I wanted to share the latest edition of Tea with Kimberly.

This week is a Mindful Check-in video to help as you wade through airports, highways, or your own backyard. This practice is a helpful tool to pause and check in with ourselves physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching! You can subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Wishing you a tranquil weekend complete with a sprinkling of mindful check-ins. Bisous. x



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The Sound of Music

I’m delighted to announce that pianist and composer Heather McAuliffe will be sharing her talent at our TDJ Soirée on Sunday, June 9. We’ve worked together on over the years and you’ll hear her beautiful music on my first yoga CDs.

As we continue build on this detailed description of the event and add more sensory surprises, you’ll now be greeted with the sound of jazzy piano tunes by this gifted musician.

Last weekend I headed to Pittsburgh to hear my boy Garth play in his stadium tour (and fell in love with the opening act, Midland). Whew, I’m still on a high from the experience!

I love how it taps into emotional parts of that can only be touched through lyrics, rhythm, melody, harmony, and overall texture. I’m sure you, too, have found the sound of music to be transformative.

Of course, I had to explore further and, yes, there’s a whole music therapy program. Clearly we’re not alone in our connection to its effect on our overall well-being. Now, please excuse me while I put Midland’s album on repeat. Again. Bisous. x

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Tranquility du Jour #455: Feed Your Soul

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Carly Pollack about the her new book, Feed Your Soul. We discuss the law of attraction and food karma, why clarity of outcome is important, the five non-negotiables of weight loss, and more.

New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here.

Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.

 


Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #455: Feed Your Soul.


Upcoming Events

Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary

TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [only 8 tickets left]

TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online]

Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots left]

Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada

Guest:

 

 

Carly Pollack is the author of Feed Your Soul and is the founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a thriving private practice based in Austin, Texas. A Certified Clinical Nutritionist with a master’s degree in holistic nutrition, Carly has been awarded Best Nutritionist in Austin five years running and has helped over 10,000 people achieve their health and happiness goals. Visit her online at www.carlypollack.com

Savvy Sources

Find Carly

Facebook: facebook.com/CarlyPollackNutrition/

Twitter: twitter.com/carly_pollack

Instagram: instagram.com/carlypollack/

Pinterest: pinterest.com/wisdomseekers/

YouTube: youtube.com/carlypollack

Mentioned in the podcast

Tranquility du Jour Online



NEW Book: Year of Tranquility (comes with FIVE bonuses)
Eye candy on Instagram
Follow along on Facebook
Watch YouTube


More Tranquility

Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT
Browse my 6 Books
Tranquility-filled E-courses
Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android
Read about my passion for animals

Favor

Pen a review on iTunes and/or share this podcast via social media.
Pen a review of my books on Amazon or Goodreads.


Techy

To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes.
New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411.
Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released.
Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to download the podcast “automagically” on iOS or Android

 

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Yoga + the Animals

Join us for an afternoon with rescued farm friends at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary in Ellicott City, Maryland (a short one-hour drive from DC) on Saturday, June 8 from 10-2.

The day’s adventure begins at 10am with tea and treats followed by a private tour of the sanctuary. Around noon we’ll roll out our yoga mats on the grass to enjoy an all-level yoga class taught by moi.

To round out the experience, you’ll be treated to a tasty homemade vegan brunch complete with cupcakes by “chef” Tim.

Your $75 ticket includes yoga, brunch, tour, and donation to benefit Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary and Pigs & Pugs Project’s micro-grant program to pig sanctuaries and pug rescues in need.

Because this is a working sanctuary, please leave your four-legged friends at home. All attendees must have their own ticket. This event is suitable for ages 14+.

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