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// Flavour of the Month: Jamaica Rum and Raisin

"Our passions make it easy to find our place and true lifelong connections in the larger world." - Suzette

 

The official uploads of our flavour of the month: Jamaica Rum and Raisin and a year after the fact too with its rum-infused mix of two types of organic raisins. My mom actually requested this flavour for last year's holiday family get-togethers, and well, when your amazing mom calls it and gives it her blessing, wonderful things happen, including a licensed signature product which gives back to your native land. Creating fresh, small batch, made from scratch ice cream continues to be a genuine passion, and although I still feel like a baby in the biz, I am always thrilled to see others (family, friends, my work team, and folks I've yet to meet in person, enjoying something I created that took its first baby steps in my cozy kitchen. Thank you for your tremendous support, kind words, and seriously enjoying my product in the quiet comforts of your home or on a larger party/ gathering scale. A few behind-the-scenes snaps of its very humble egg-free beginnings... Happy weekend. ~xx

// Holiday Gift Ideas {for} Our Nurturing Ladies

Earlier in the year, I gave my sister, Jan, who loves candles this sensual candle for her birthday and teasingly said, "to balance your chakras and keep away the spooks." :) Within days she was raving about its exotic scent and how relaxing it was to enjoy the refined fragrance just before bedtime with her tea. I've been enjoying this woody, citrus note this month and look forward to more... hand-poured right here in beautiful Toronto. A few holiday gift ideas for our nurturing ladies: moms, sisters, cousins, friends and work buddies who continue to elevate us with their love, fun-side, generous spirit, and calm soothing style...

 

01. Full-bodied citrus notes with a touch of the exotic: Arc En Ciel.

02. Tissot T-Trend ladies watch.

03. Lovers of sheers: Vince Camuto tiered ruffle blouse.

04. Lola's Apothecary delicate romance balancing body and massage oil.

05. Cashmere jersey bow gloves from Portolano.

06. Her favourite weekend evening out fragrance: Chloe Eau de Parfum spray.

07. 14K Rose Gold Endless Hoop earrings.

08. Holiday favourite on-the-rocks: Baileys Chocolate Cherry(!) ;)

09. Birth month Flower Grow Kit.

10. Sheer hydrating lip colour with Chanel's Rouge Coco Shine. (#44)

11. Blue Nile's 14K Rose Gold Petite Rose Quartz Cabochon earrings.

12. Chunky Rib-Knit cashmere scarf from C by Bloomingdale's.

 

 

// The Tuesday Six, Plus...

 

The last of our Tuesday Six, Plus... posts for this year. A few recent reads, loved links and finds from around the web...

 

...  CHANEL'S Paris-New York 2018/19 Métiers d’art Show by Karl Lagerfeld. :)

...  16 Most important things in a relationship.

...  How an artist makes paint swirls look like microorganisms. 

...  Simple holiday-restore routine: makeup wipes, face wash and moisturizer.  

...  How to live an extraordinary life, starting right where you are.

...  And, All the cookbooks and regular books we adored in 2018.

 

>>> Plus...

...  Why it's healthy to sing this holiday season.

...  31 Products that make life easier. #22 haha (stocking-stuffer?)

...  Laying low?: breakfast, late-lunch, and dessert for your favourite bottoms.

...  And, The science behind gratitude.

 

 

// All The Warm And Fuzzy Feels

{afternoon cat-napping; Jasper in all his cozies on Xena's bed; thanks Xeens! :)}

Happy Friday! We have been elevated and I'm already saying it's the icing on the cake with Pantone's Color of the Year for 2019 announcement yesterday: PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral. The golden undertone within this colour delivers a softer, mellow edge to the coral's dominant vibrancy. All the feels, and we're very excited to step into our new colour with its positive energy, genuine warmth, and delight in little ways moving forward. I hope you had a good week, wherever you are in the world. As usual every other week or so, music from the work week with a few behind-the-scenes moments after the jump. Thanks everybody and have a lovely weekend.  ~xx

// Holiday Gift Ideas {for} Our Very Loving Guys

They are so loving, kind, wildly funny, strong, dedicated, and fiercely protective (even quite territorial :)), and take very good care of us. With all that they are and do, it keeps us calm, grounded, and carefree with our love for our families, friends, nature, and passions near and dear to our hearts. We love you forever. A few relaxing and fun finds for our very deserving gents...

 

Loved track: ♫ Andrea Bocelli - Vivo

 

01. The latest from a favourite Italian singer-songwriter: Andrea Bocelli.

02. A light everyday go-to casual fragrance from Clinique.

03. 100% Cotton, soft and cozy Mercantile boxer (candy cane print).

04. Luxurious lather: L'Occitane's Cade shaving cream and Cade shaving soap. 

05. A quick n' easy Dual breakfast sandwich maker for busy weekday mornings.

06. Therapeutic SheaMoisture massage nut oil for relaxation.

07. Personalized leather wallet that's spacious in a compact design.

08. New Wilson Blue Bullet performance racquet balls for his loved sport.

09. Superior comfort wear Pantherella printed socks.

10. Set of four Godinger Silver Art airplane coasters.

11. Etched World Decanter set  for guys' night (& girls' wine night) :).

12. More cozies: Nordstrom's cotton and cashmere V-neck sweater.

 

 

// Hello December!: Maintaining Our Classroom Team Spirit

Hello December(!) and what a year it's been!!

First up, on a very happy and celebratory note, I have to share (if you are not already in the know)... our Official NORAD Santa Tracker is up and busy and yep our kids (and many of us teachers, shamelessly) are always in... :)

 

Wow! I don't think we can overdo our exclamation marks for the year that has just evolved with all of it's happenings, and well-needed changes along the way looking back on our last 12 months. Now that my work in Education has transitioned into webinars, compliance, and research, I still reflect quite often with a huge smile, much laughter, grace, and gratitude on those super-busy hands on years in the classroom, and with our various well-structured learning centers. If I were to choose just one word to describe what makes a classroom (or group) soar to incredible heights and goodness that transcends outwards into the larger world, it would be 'Respect'... respect for our individual selves, respect for those who we serve: our families, friends, business relations, and in general, each other. Once we are committed to this very wholesome and defining principle, the rest is easy, as it lends itself to kindness, doing the right thing, and living a life that we can look back on with appreciation, fulfillment, and feel that lightness, lift, and healthy inner elegance we are meant to have in our everyday lives...