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This & That: September 16, 2022

Oh my, the autumn season of entertainment begins, and that means this week’s This & That is FULL! Viola Davis stars in a film that tells a true story not to be missed, a light-hearted, farcical caper film set in mid-20th century London with an all-star cast, books about travel and why we love it […]

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Outfit of the Month: Sharp Color + Trusted Neutrals

A strong and savvy trend this fall season is the addition of statement colors paired with trusted neutrals. From cobalt blue, deep reds and vivid greens, when you know what color complements your skin tone, choose to invest, and then welcome the neutrals you already have in your wardrobe. Today I have brought together an […]

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Simplify to Elevate the Quality of Your Entire Life

“Simplify to amplify.” —Marie Forleo Mono-tasking, a singular focus of our energy, time and thoughts. One area of expertise, diving deep, giving our whole attention, dedication and investment of time and resources. Often when any phrase similar to what is shared above is uttered, we think of what is let go, but the truth in […]

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Grilled Courgettes with Dill, Mint, Yogurt and Chèvre (season 5, episode 1)

[image error]Summer is not quite over yet, and that means an abundance of fresh produce awaits to be harvested and enjoyed. Today, it’s all about courgettes (aka zucchinis). Join me in my kitchen at Le Papillon for the premiere episode of Season 5 of the cooking show. I am excited to be back in this space […]

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This & That: September 9, 2022

As the British Commonwealth mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II along with Anglophiles around the world which includes TSLL and many of our readers, I have gathered up a handful of books on her life, as well as leaned into a more British-focused This & That this week. For comfort, the return of the […]

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339: The Paradox of True Contentment

“The paradox of [contentment] is that it doesn’t matter about our situation of life as meditation gives us freedom in the mind, but [when we cultivate contentment] we want to try to create an environment that is good for our body and mind.” —Andy Puddicombe, Headspace Welcome to the premiere of the 9th season of […]

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The Split, tv series on BBC – petit plaisir #339

In April 2018, BBC premiered the series The Split. created and written by Abi Morgan (OBE), a Welsh playwright and screenwriter known for her works for television, such as The Hour, and the films The Iron Lady and Suffragette, and it is a series to watch. Available to be viewed in the states on Sundance […]

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The Forever Dog, the book – Petit Plaisir #339

A book to read as a prerequisite to owning and/or caring for a dog is The Forever Dog. Your dogs will thank you and you days and experiences with each other will be loving, healthy-filled and vibrant. I recently read The Forever Dog: Surprising new science to help your canine companion live younger, healthier and […]

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The Trailer for Season 5 of TSLK Cooking Show!

The second Saturday in September means the kick-off of a new season of The Simply Luxurious Kitchen cooking show here on TSLL blog And that means this Saturday, the cooking of seasonal everyday meals that delight your tastebuds and make stepping into your kitchen time you enjoy is about to begin. This season, as you […]

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Saying ‘No’ to a Culture of Non-truths and Finally Finding Inner Calm

“Learning to walk the walk of integrity is arduous at first, effortless by the end.” —Martha Beck, The Way of Integrity: Finding the path to your true self When a rubber band is pulled taut with no more stretch to give, if there is a piece of the band that is already weakened or less […]

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