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This & That: November 15, 2024

A super full This & That to enjoy perusing with books about honoring yourself, as well as stepping over the 50-year marker well and into mid-life with ample knowledge about to make it an awesome second half; also, wisely modeling Mother Nature; along with a mystery to solve in Westminster Abbey, and still more titles. A trove […]

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Outfits of the Month (3): Chic + Slightly Oversized for Autumn/Winter Style

Oversized is not overhyped and worth definitely exploring. Keeping in mind what is ‘oversized’ for one person might be ‘just right’ for someone else or visa versa, but the concept of quality oversized pieces to mix and match with I find to be a timeless option that will not go out of style. From a […]

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Petites Pensées Lundi: The Audacity to Live Beyond Fear, to Live Creatively

PETITES PENSÉES LUNDIA new addition to TSLL's regular postings, available to all readers, non and Basic and TOP Tier members. Enjoy the Petites Pensées Lundi post each and every Monday as you begin the week, a shorter post replacing the Monday Motivational post, as I dive into completing TSLL's 4th book. This post, sharing thoughts […]

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This & That: November 8, 2024

Cookbooks for sweet treats and, their antithesis, vegetables too! A new series to take you around the world touring gorgeous, inspirational homes with a playful Scottish host, a new comedy series that is sure to leave you in stitches (the best kind 😉). And we cannot forget the books! Titles focused on art sharing how […]

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How Contentment Supports, Strengthens and Elevates Our Lives During Unwanted Moments

During unwanted moments we discover whether we understand and are truly living a life of contentment. Contentment does not numb us from feeling any particular emotion: the desirable, the feared and everything in between and all around. In fact, it does just the opposite. Contentment provides the clarity to see with pristine vision what we […]

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391: 6 Important Skills and Abilities Gained When You Begin Living a Life of Contentment

That moment when everything appears to immediately shift. Similar to a teeter totter/see saw or a balancing scale designed with two plates or bowls suspended at equal distances from a fulcrum. Gradually adding more weight to one side, it takes a moment for the scale to reveal which side comparatively weighs more and then, that side […]

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How to Make New Tracks (Helpful Defaults)

~This week’s Petites Pensées Lundi is a bit less petite, but none the less, an idea that has been bouncing around in my mind, and I wanted to share to provide encouragement if you too are seeking inspiration to make a positive change in your life. “Greatness, in the last analysis, is largely bravery – […]

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TSLL’s Annual Holiday Gift Guide for Francophiles & Anglophiles, 2024 (70+ Finds including 15 Advent Calendars)

Happy holidays! And if you are shopping for or are a Francophile or Anglophile, this is the holiday gift guide you’ve been looking for. ☺️🇫🇷🇬🇧 But first, set aside some time to slow down, settle in and simply enjoy perusing this year’s annual Gift Guide from TSLL. Grab a hot cuppa or chocolat chaud. Maybe […]

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A Cuppa Moments w/Shannon, November 2024

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This & That: November 1, 2024

A handful of films being highly praised by critics, books of sleuthing, books about England and their history with food and a historical fiction book that will keep you intrigued. Clothing for sleeping stylishly, layering effortlessly, dressing well and saving money on your workout wear. Also, steak knives – discover the French brand you can […]

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