Shannon Ables's Blog, page 34

This & That: June 21, 2024

Hello summer and hello summer sales! So many! From summer and winter finds on sale to stock your capsule wardrobes in dependable, chic style, to home d��cor as well. Also, a French film from a couple years ago I think will delight, the return of an award-winning tv series, books for travelers and a caper […]

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384: 6 Things We Gain By Honoring Our True Self

“When we are adhering to our authentic self, when we are following our passions and curiosities, the fuel doesn���t reside in the success, the fuels resides in the doing.”���from a TSLL post, titled “How to Be Your Truest Self” (written in 2018) A red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) butterfly with its wings painted in white, orange […]

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The Best Gift to Receive

The summer of 1997. Having just graduated from high school, and knowing I would be heading to college across the state in the coming fall, I asked my parents if I could head to Portland for a month to attend a personal course that had caught my interest. Having a dear family friend and her […]

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Le Papillon’s Cosy English Cottage-inspired Living Room + Styling the Frame TV (how to set it up and use your own art/images)

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This & That: June 14, 2024

Over twenty finds this week, as I just kept finding things to share! From summer outfits details – scarves, linen pants, layering pieces and stylish jute totes to books that will captivate curiosity, teach us about connecting well with others, renovating successfully our sanctuary from beginning to end, feed (and cook) delicious and healthy meals […]

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Outfits of the Month (3): Summer Chill

With summer just a few short weeks away, it’s time to get comfortable and bring the style. From light layers to oversized items sharpened up with trim pairings, the accessories are timeless yet confident, and the books involve just released, soon to be released and long ago released. Have fun playing with mix and match […]

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9 June Ponderings . . .

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The 12 Ingredients for a Very Good Day

Nothing special occurred that might be written about in the newspaper or spotlighted on the news. Nobody applauded. And it is highly unlikely from the outsider’s vantage point gazing upon how the day unfolded would surmise a grand day was being savored . . . but I knew differently. Back in March 2010, in one […]

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This & That: June 7, 2024

From books about families and gardening, British fare and the Queen’s corgis to films and biopics about vastly varying topics – fashion in Paris, a moonlighting professor, the pack from the 80s, the ‘geeks��� rule again!, as I mentioned – quite a variation of releases this weekend. As well, sales are happening and I have […]

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383: 11 Health & Beauty Secrets for a Better Second Half, as taught by Liz Earle

“My years working in wellbeing have taught me that it’s about living life in a daily, achievable balance. The one thing that counts above all else? Consistency. It doesn’t have to be much and it doesn’t have to be hard, but it does have to be consistent.” ���Liz Earle, author of A Better Second Half: […]

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