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The Taste of Things/La Passion de Dodin Bouffant, petit plaisir #374

The hypnotic, soothing nourishment of cooking seasonal food in the French countryside. Placed in the hands of an award-winning director and the videography of such scenes of artistry in the kitchen become appetite whetting. Such is the case in the new French film The Taste of Things, or as it was originally titled in France […]

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The Art of Living Well: What to Let Go, What to Learn and What We Gain

To describe living well as an art form recognizes that each life lived as each person embraces the concepts of doing so will indeed be a work of art. Not one life will be the same, look the same on the outside; however, what will be the same when we choose to consciously live our […]

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This & That: February 2, 2024

The list of great books to explore continues! So many this week – historical fiction, mysteries, social science explorations, a book about books, contemporary fiction and yep, still more! Two wonderful films debut this week on two very different topics, the return of an award winning comedy series to prime-time television, let the celebrating and […]

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A Cuppa Moments w/Shannon, February 2024

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13 Things That Made Me Smile This Month (January 2024)

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The Long Game and Why Designing our Everydays Thoughtfully Makes the Journey a Joy and Our Desired Success Most Certain

���Pick your lane, go narrow and deep and master that. But really think about nothing short term.��� – advice given by Warren Buffet  The convenience of immediacy, whether the ability to shop and ship quickly, search and find with a click while on the internet or receive feedback/likes/loves/comments following a posting on our chosen social […]

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The Full Kitchen Reveal & My Key Essentials for Cooking with Ease & Enjoyment

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The Full Kitchen Reveal & The Key Essentials for Cooking with Ease & Enjoyment

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This & That: January 26, 2024

So many new books, some not yet available in the states, but I know where you can find them and ship affordably! From how to dress well with ease, how to decorate your home simply and well all the while adhering to sustainable practices, and a new fiction book with a playful plot that received […]

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Refining My Approach to Curating My Capsule Wardrobe

Buy well. Buy once. Embracing this ethos as it pertains to both clothing and d��cor has proven its veracity time and time again. Even when it comes to travel, whether with accommodations or long-haul flights, I continue to be reassured my choice of investing is an investment in comfort and peace of mind and ultimately […]

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