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November 4, 2022
TSLL’s Annual 2022 Holiday Gift Guide, Francophile & Anglophile Inspired
Earlier this week, with the freshly fallen snow, it felt as though winter had already arrived, which is when the above photo was taken, but Mother Nature has corrected herself and all the snow in town is now melted as the temperatures increased a bit with winds blowing in a rainstorm that fits November, giving […]
November 3, 2022
This & That: November 4, 2022
A long-anticipated Anglophile favorite series returns, oodles of films, winter clothing for indoor and outdoor style and warmth, a book for food-lovers that involves history as well, books about friendship, healing, tapping into your inner strength, living and the beauty of Provence by a beloved American photographer, a documentary about a famed luxury shoe maker […]
November 1, 2022
343: How Setting Healthy Boundaries Contributes to True Contentment
“Creating healthy boundaries is how you ensure that you’re happy and well in your relationships and in life.” —Nedra Glover Tawwab, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself To have boundaries that are respected is to give your life and your days peace of mind. Just as a sovereign state provides the foundation […]
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, book – petit plaisir #343
In less than one hour, you can read through Deepak Chopra’s pocketbook- The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams, and in that hour that you will discover the power of letting go of the outcome, the simplicity of discovering the path that is meant for you actually involves less stress […]
October 31, 2022
A Cuppa Moments w/Shannon, November 2022
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October 30, 2022
18 Ideas to Add A Touch of Brightness to Your Autumnal Everydays
When the natural light of the morning streams through the windows in my reading nook, or when the evening light as the sun sets kisses the top of my pillows on my sofa as though reminding me to settle down and relax, my days soften, my breath deepens, and simply because I have taken notice […]
October 28, 2022
A Luxurious, Modern & Garden-kissed Croque Madame
A classic warm and toasted, full of cheese sandwich but without the extra slice of bread is my updated version of a French favorite – Croque Madame. But wait, it still gets even more delicious as we add a simple topping that brings an extra crunch and savory surprise, yep, fresh from the herb garden. […]
October 27, 2022
This & That: October 28, 2022
A wide-ranging swath of interesting and lovely finds this week. A new dramatic and inspired based on true events series for Francophiles, a comedic series for those who have a soft-spot for Blockbuster that is receiving positive reviews, a new British series for those who enjoy listening to true-crime podcasts, an Italian cookbook must-have for […]
October 25, 2022
18 Things That Made Me Smile This Month, So Far . . .
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October 23, 2022
The Art of Living Subtly and How It Decreases Everyday Stress
“Human subtlety will never devise an invention more beautiful, more simple or more direct than does nature because in her inventions nothing is lacking, and nothing is superfluous.” —Leonardo da Vinci To take a walk amongst the beauty and magnificence of Mother Nature is to take a lesson in how subtlety functions and why it […]
