Shannon Ables's Blog, page 64
June 1, 2023
This & That: June 2, 2023
Discover French finds from books to cookbooks to season premieres of shows, as well as summer clothing finds for both men and women to keep you stylish, timeless and comfortable. Three novels and a non-fiction book to shape up our eating to improve our mental health from an author whose previous book inspired a favorite […]
May 31, 2023
A Cuppa Moments w/Shannon, June 2023
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May 30, 2023
17 Things That Made Me Smile This Month, May 2023
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May 28, 2023
Discovering A Way of Life That Harmonizes with Your True Self
“Every [wo]man is the sum total of his[/her] reactions to experience. As your experiences differ and multiply, you become a different [wo]man, and hence your perspective changes. This goes on and on… So it would seem foolish, would it not, to adjust our lives to the demands of a goal we see from a different […]
The Giveaway Winners and Thank You for a Wonderful British Week on the Blog
Saturday late afternoon and actually more evening as it was about 6pm when Norman, Nelle and I snuggled in to the reading nook after enjoying an afternoon tea with a friend at Le Papillon following a morning of pottering about for many hours in the garden. Soon I was watching an episode of The Chelsea […]
May 26, 2023
What I Enjoy Watching on AcornTV: 23 Shows (a must-have streaming service for Anglophiles)
Anglophiles, after sharing earlier my favorite shows to watch on BritBox, it is time to explore my favorites on AcornTV because it too is full of wonderful programming to satiate your penchant for British cosy mysteries AND a few internationals series that are well worth your time. What I enjoy about AcornTV, along with its […]
What I Enjoy Watching on BritBox: 31 Shows (a must-have streaming service for Anglophiles)
It was a no brainer three years ago to cut my cable cord and hand-select the streaming platforms that satiated my interests when I am looking for something engaging, enjoyable and an escape to either Britain or France, or anything that speaks to either culture. Sans ads and overflowing with dramatic as well as comedic […]
The Grand Giveaway: Champagne Afternoon Tea in London with TSLL (Shannon and a select few TOP Tier Members)
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May 25, 2023
This & That: May 26, 2023, British-Inspired
As it is TSLL’s Annual British Week after all, so you will find nearly every (but not all) finds being British-inspired. From cookbooks to cooking classes, tours of King Charles III’s official residence in London, acclaimed series, a new mystery film inspired by Agatha Christie’s writings, just released garden books for gardeners and of course, […]
Why Not . . . Enjoy Tea for One?
“When you have flowers, books, and tea, you are never alone.” —Alexandra Stoddard The rituals we create and savor throughout days and thus throughout lives create a quality of life that only comes from intentional living. Which is to say, when we live thoughtfully and invest in that which we have control, the time we […]
