Shannon Ables's Blog, page 57

An Almond Torte w/Creme Anglaise and Fresh Berry Drizzle

Even as summer begins to wind down, there is a bounty of deliciousness to be found in the garden. The premiere episode of season six of the cooking show is inspired by the oodles of blackberries dripping from the canes in my garden (follow along to see all that is happening in my garden Le […]

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This & That: September 8, 2023

The return of a favorite drama series, two cookbooks about pasta, because . . . why not? Many more books about an array of topics – fiction and non-fiction – French food and building a happier life, as well as a unique caper and much more. Shopping finds I love and recommend, fine cotton pajamas […]

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364: Energy Management for Quality Everydays: 6 Daily Habits to Include

Prevention versus correction. For a few decades now, or perhaps more than a few, stress management has been the term of phrase often used as we find a culture, and more specifically, ourselves nearing or reaching burn-out whether in our jobs or life in general, and while bringing healing and remedy to something in our […]

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La Carrière Frères Candles

There is something soothing about not only the chosen scent of a candle alight in our chosen cozy special spot in the house, but the sight of a candle glowing on atop tea table, beckoning us to sit down, slow down and be. Over the years, I have recommended many French candle brands and companies, […]

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Embrace an Ease of Being, How and What It Means

“How to be at ease with the present; to drink wine just for its lightness on the tongue; to linger over an ordinary, unfussy meal; to not want, want, want without end.” —Ligaya Mishan, author of essay “French Connections: Many years ago, a simple meal became a lesson in how to be in the world.” […]

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TSLL’s 2023 Annual Fall Shopping Guide, including 80+ hand-picked shopping finds

Assessing, refining, polishing and investing. Autumn nears and the luxe apparel of knits, cashmere, suede, tweeds and plaids rises to the forefront to grab our attention and remind us how powerful and elegant, as well as comfortable well-made basics in our fall capsule wardrobe can be. The trick is figuring out which ones to invest […]

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A Cuppa Moments w/Shannon, September 2023

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This & That: September 1, 2023

So many books to share as with the start of September, the releases are aplenty. Along with the books, a film that won a grand prize at the most recent Sundance Film festival, set in London with a fun, yet feel-good plot created by a debut director and screenwriter, it looks to be a great […]

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12 Things That Made Me Smile This Month, So Far . . . (August 2023)

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11 Life-Enriching Decisions That Take Time to Bear Fruit, But Are Worth Making

“The paradox of life is that people seem to deliberate more carefully over little choices than the big ones. Before buying a car, they read all the ratings, check out resale values on the internet, and so on. But when it comes to choosing a vocation, they just sort of slide rather than decide. They […]

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