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October 2, 2018
A Peek into the Brunch at TranquiliT Trunk Show
Fashion you can buy, but style you possess. The key to style is learning who you are, which takes years. There’s no how-to road map to style. It’s about self expression and, above all, attitude.—Iris Apfel
Above are shots from Saturday’s Brunch at TranquiliT Trunk Show held in my new office. In a way, this event was an Open House, Trunk Show, and Pigs & Pugs Project fundraiser all in one!
When I began announcing it as such, Tim was like “choose one!” similar to his response to my tendency to over-accessorize. So, of course, I chose all three and only announced it as one.
Shortly after noon, we welcomed longtime and new friends into the space to nosh on homemade vegan blueberry muffins and pumpkin scones, sip mimosas, and shop TranquiliT’s fall collection.
In the process, we raised $2200 for Pigs & Pugs Project (fundraiser), I was able to share my space with others (Open House), and we hosted the first TranquiliT event in a few years (trunk show).
Before our guests arrived, I shot a brief 3-minute Facebook Live to show off the sweet pop-up boutique we’d created.
The icing on the cake was having such great help! Thursday through Sunday Tim helped me haul everything to and from the office. On Friday Carol spent the afternoon helping me tag and hang the clothing plus label all the cute chalkboards while we listened to Nina Simone. On Saturday Joanna, Patricia, Carol, and our seamstress Renee helped answer questions, alter clothing, ring people up, and were such gracious hosts.
Whew, it takes a village!
A BIG thank you to everyone who came out to the event AND, in turn, the work of Pigs & Pugs Project. Your support helps pig sanctuaries and pug rescues in need, our local seamstress, and this small, artisanal pet project I’ve had since 2002.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Bisous. x
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September 28, 2018
To Daybook or Not to Daybook?
A pink planner, lifestyle organizer, and wellness guide all-in-one. This is the Tranquility du Jour Daybook story.
After months of dreaming, design, research, and edits, on November 11, 2012 I announced its release. The seed for this project was planted by an email from a blog reader/friend and took sprout with the $100 donation from the 2012 World Domination Summit.
For the past many months I’ve been debating whether to produce a 7.0 version and, after much inner reflection, I’ve decided not to create one this year.
Honestly, I wouldn’t change much from 6.0 (other than that darn typo that shall not be named) and right now I lack the necessary creative space that designing, reviewing, editing, packing, and shipping these little gems entail.
My biggest fear of not producing a new version was leaving Daybook supporters without a tranquility-filled option for planning.
To alleviate this concern, we’re offering ALL six editions of the Daybook and one edition of the Playbook as PDFs for you to print, cut, and assemble in a way that fits your needs best. And below are some ideas on how to DIY your planner!
Here’s a video by Daybook connoisseur Barbara who has personalized and assembled hers over the past six years.
Here’s a blog post by Darca who also created her own version.
While I know this isn’t the same as receiving a completed product in a pink envelope via snail mail, I hope this will allow you to continue using what you most love about the Daybook and enjoy a dose of tranquility, organization, and love in your every day!
I’m honored to know that this labor of love touched the hands of creative women around the globe.
Thank you also for understanding as I ponder if this project may have run its course or if I simply need a small break from producing it.
So to Daybook or not, that, my dear friends, is the question. Bisous. x
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September 27, 2018
Self-Care During Triggering Times
People start to heal the moment they feel heard.– Cheryl Richardson
I trust that many of you are glued to Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony and I know many women are feeling triggered right now, so I wanted to pull together a few resources to help you navigate the hearings (and hopefully beyond).
When the News Itself is a Form of Trauma
Tips for Dealing with Onslaught of Triggering News
How to Take Care of Yourself if Feeling Triggered by the Kavanaugh Hearings
If the Kavanaugh Allegations News Cycle is Triggering for You, Here’s How to Get Through It
Self-Care Checklist
Sending so much love and strength to each of you. Believe women. You are beautiful and deserve to be fully seen and heard. x
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September 24, 2018
Tranquility du Jour #430: Living with Pain
Living with Pain with Sarah Anne Shockley. In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss ways to manage chronic pain through heart and soul while staying engaged in life.
New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here
Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #430: Living with Pain
Upcoming Events
Year of Tranquility: Join anytime
TranquiliT Fall Trunk Show: September 29 (RSVP here)
Pugs & Pints: October 7
Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat: October 20
Tranquility Salon: January
Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica
Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left}
Featured Guest:
Sarah Anne Shockley is the author of The Pain Companion. In the Fall of 2007, she contracted Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), which is a collapse of the area between the clavicles and first ribs, and has lived with debilitating nerve pain ever since. She has been a regular columnist for Pain News Network and is a regular contributor to The Mighty, a 1.5 million–member online community for those living with chronic illness and pain. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and you can visit her online at http://www.ThePainCompanion.com.Find Sarah:
Mentioned in the Podcast
Fall TDJ Live
Sign up for Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures
Learn more about Mentoring with moi
Social Media
Eye candy on Instagram
Pin along with me on Pinterest
Let’s connect on Facebook
Follow moi on Twitter
Watch via YouTube
More Tranquility
Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT
Browse my 5 Books
Tranquility-filled E-courses
Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android
Read about my passion for animals
Request
Pen a review on iTunes and/or share this podcast via social media.
Pen a review of my books on Amazon or Goodreads.
Techy
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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.
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TDJ Live Gratitude + Replay
Thank you to those of you who were able to join last night’s Tranquility du Jour Live.
I LOVED being with you and SO appreciate you tuning in from Japan, New Zealand, Canada, and across the US to celebrate summer. It was an honor to host you and it’s such a lovely way to launch the new season with you.
These images below were spotted online with #TDJLive. If you have an image, takeaway, or next step from our experience, please share. It means a lot for me to see and hear how these events impact you.
REPLAY: If you missed us live, the one-hour video recording is now available for $10 download HERE. A portion of all Tranquility du Jour sales benefit Pigs & Pugs Project.
SAVE THE DATE: Our next TDJ Live is Sunday, January 6.
May you find rest and relaxation this fall. And beyond. Bisous. x
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September 23, 2018
Fall Delights
Welcome to fall, the most amazing time of the year.
I slept with windows open last night and woke up to the sound of sprinkling rain and a nice chill in the air which felt like the perfect launch into this new season.
Nature beckons us to slow down and I’m so excited to join you on this inward journey starting with tonight’s TDJ Live!
Below are an assortment of ideas to help savor the many delights of this time of the year.
1. Light a candle.
2. Read poetry.
3. Go to bed early.
4. Sip French wine.
5. Watch leaves fall.
6. Visit a pumpkin patch.
7. Plant bulbs.
8. Cradle a steaming cuppa tea.
9. Stargaze.
10. Roast vegan marshmallows around a campfire.
11. Bake kale chips.
12. Build a fire and listen to it crackle.
13. Pen your fall wishes.
14. Celebrate a success.
15. Write a love note.
16. Let go of something you’re clinging to.
17. Embrace a loved one and hold for ten breaths.
18. Take a stroll under a full moon.
19. Make apple butter (tart apples, cinnamon, lemon juice).
20. Go apple picking.
21. Sip spiced cider with a stick of cinnamon.
22. Simmer fall scents on the stove (cinnamon sticks, orange rinds, whole cloves, a few drops of vanilla).
23. Carve a pumpkin.
24. Wear a chunky sweater, leggings, and tall boots.
25. Lose yourself in a big book.
Wishing you a tranquil launch into the fall season. Bisous. x
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September 21, 2018
TDJ Live THIS Sunday
Life begins again when it gets crisp in the fall.—Fitzgerald
It’s that time, let’s welcome a new season together via TDJ Live!
Indulge in an inspiring hour THIS Sunday, September 23 at 8pm ET. This FREE seasonal online event offers space to reflect, set intentions, and learn new ways to find tranquility this fall.
Grab your creative tools (journal, markers, washi tape, ephemera, pens) and make YOU a priority for this one hour.
Upon registration, you’ll receive a link to a private page with everything you need including a TranquiliT discount code, a Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat discount code, a 13-page Playbook PDF, the call-in information, and more.
Connect with like-hearted ladies from around the globe and get inspired to make this new season a fresh start filled with what you need most. I hope you can join us! x
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September 14, 2018
August in Review
I’m restless. Things are calling me away. My hair is being pulled by the stars again.―Anaïs Nin
Month in Review
I’m staring at my computer while listening to a French cafe playlist and the synchronized snoring of pugs. This Month in Review is a bit late. Okay, quite late. I almost decided to skip it, but instead thought spending my Friday night on it would feel better. So here I am, pondering August mid-September.
Last month’s highlights included a trip to NYC and the cherry on top was the meetup, taking lots of ballet, enjoying a weekend jaunt to West Virginia, releasing the self-care module of Year of Tranquility, brunch and tea dates with girlfriends, setting up my new office, hosting a childhood friend in DC for a night, snuggling with the pups, dreaming up TranquiliT’s fall designs (video from today’s shoot), and collaborating with therapy and mentoring clients.
While in NYC I hit Strand (of course) and picked up a 500-page biography on Anaïs Nin. When looking for a quote to embody my current mood, hers above felt like the perfect fit.
As mentioned in last month’s review, I’m craving a brief escape once I get through the events over the next six weeks. November and December are quiet other than the holidays, so I’ve got my eye on them for a getaway. Where? To be determined. The tugs at my hair are getting stronger and stronger.
Wishing you a beautiful weekend ahead with an opportunity to listen to those things that are calling. Bisous. x
September Wish List
Release two podcasts
Host fun TranquiliT Trunk Show
Savor Alanis concert
Enjoy Tim’s birthday weekend with family and friends
Host inspiring TDJ Live
Smooth TranquiliT fall photo shoot
Schedule Pugs & Pints event
Design new message tee graphic
Finalize fall TranquiliT designs
Outline TDJ Guide to Paris
Take 12 ballet classes
Collaborate with clients
Finish 1-2 books
Release another TDJ Eat Plants video
Savvy Sources
19 Powerful Nighttime Routines
I’m Addicted to My Devices, but When I Unplug . . .
Make Your Weekend Count
Summer to Autumn Transitional Outfits
Journal Therapy
Boosting Your Mental Health With Expressive Writing
10 Ways to Slow Down and Embrace Autumn
14 Vegan Fall Recipes
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September 13, 2018
Seven Upcoming Events
Life begins again when it gets crisp in the fall.—Fitzgerald
The next six weeks are filled with multiple events ranging from 15-minute online events to weekend retreats and I’m writing to invite you join for any or ALL of them!
TranquiliT Fall Sneak Peek via Facebook Live TOMORROW at 3pm ET {FREE}
Tranquility Salon (waitlist)
TDJ Live {FREE}
Brunch at TranquiliT: A Trunk Show to Benefit Pigs & Pugs Project {FREE}
Pugs & Pints: A Fundraiser for Pigs & Pugs Project {$10 in-spirit, $20 in-person}
Virtual Retreat {$49}
Writing in the Woods {$575—four spots left}
As we prepare for the unfurling of the fall season, I find myself moving into a space of deep reflection, slowing down, and softening.
Oh, and gearing up for fall fashion—faux fur, layers, tall boots—of course!
I’ll be launching Tranquility Salon, the TranquiliT fall collection, and holding the first trunk show in a few years, hosting the last TDJ Live, Virtual Retreat, and in-person retreat of 2018, and co-hosting the third Pigs & Pugs Project of the year.
All these events happen within the next six weeks and I look forward to connecting in-person, online, and in-spirit. I’m oh-so-grateful for our community!
These are the last few offerings of 2018 as I transition into a place of creative hibernation to work on a few projects, tie a bow around Year of Tranquility, and mindfully drop into the holiday season. Can you believe we’re getting close to that time of the year?!
Grab your spot in these gatherings and let’s make these last few months of 2018 as festive and reflective as possible.
If you have any questions about these offerings, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for reading, listening, and joining me on this tranquility journey! Bisous. x
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September 11, 2018
Tranquility du Jour #429: Feminism and More
Feminism and more with Jamia Wilson. In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss feminism, writing, and her storytelling secrets.
New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here.
Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #429: Feminism and More
Upcoming Events
Year of Tranquility: Join anytime
Tranquility Salon: Starts September 17 (apply for the waitlist)
Tranquility du Jour Live: September 23
TranquiliT Fall Trunk Show: September 29 (RSVP here)
Pugs & Pints: October 7
Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat: October 20
Writing in the Woods: October 26-28 in West Virginia {4 spots left}
Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica
Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left}
Featured Guest:
Jamia Wilson is the director of the Feminist Press. Wilson has contributed to The New York Times, Glamour, Elle, The Today Show, CNN, BBC, and more. She is the author of Young, Gifted, and Black and wrote the oral history in Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Heard Around the World.
Find Jamia:
Mentioned in the Podcast
Sign up for Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures
Learn more about Mentoring with Moi
Social Media
Eye candy on Instagram
Pin along with me on Pinterest
Let’s connect on Facebook
Follow moi on Twitter
Watch via YouTube
More Tranquility
Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT
Browse my 5 Books
Tranquility-filled E-courses
Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android
Read about my passion for animals
Request
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 Androi
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