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// Flavour of the Month: Gianduja (Chocolate Hazelnut)

Right around this time last year as I totally, 110% relaxed on my sister's couch, watching a series (of course I can't remember what series it was now), while gingerly enjoying this irresistible holiday treat, each and every bite-sized moment of it, I casually thought about bringing to life its frozen counterpart. But, it was just a fleeting thought as the holiday flavour was already set, and on tight precision scheduled to go. Deviating from the plan or even the slightest addition to it would have created immense chaos and one thing I try to avoid these days is any FOMO when it comes to our holidays and chilled downtime. Valentines soon came around, and then Easter, and the thought lingered a tad longer than the last, but I wasn't 'there' yet...

As I peacefully settled into summer with feeling a needed calm, lift, and breath of fresh air, I felt ready to do the quiet research to create this desired frozen flavour which required more gentle attention and intricate balance. Good timing as it were, I am so happy to officially debut this month's holiday kickoff flavour: Gianduja (Chocolate Hazelnut)...

 

... with an emphasis on our hazelnuts.

// Gift Ideas {for} Our Host and Hostess

With our fresh pine trees and colourful lights having their way this year, early arrival and all, it's set the tone to dive right into our annual gift guides for our upcoming holiday season. First up... a simple collection of reasonably priced gift ideas for our many hosts and hostesses (family, friends, and new meets) that will be part of our next few weeks and more...

 

ONE - dreamy and nature-ful Vintage botanical magazine print, TWO - seasonal favourite: Chocolate Shop Chocolate Red Wine, THREE - casual gatherings, cheese, crackers and cold cuts: Torre & Tagus cheese board & serving utensils, FOUR -  Cuisinart mini-prep plus food processor, FIVE - Diptyque Amber scented candle, SIX - delicious balancing recipes for men and women: Cooking for Hormone Balance, SEVEN - mellow jazz: Paul Hardcastle VIII, EIGHT - RENPHO Hand held deep tissue massager, NINE - funny and pretty cool: RainBowl motion sensor toilet nightlight, TEN - Roast or ground 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee for more indulgent mornings... 

 

More gift ideas right » here.

 

And a loved just-because-it's-Tuesday track from ♫ Paul Hardcastle...

Paul Hardcastle - Stay in the Moment THE SMOOTHJAZZ LOFT

 

 

// Thank You to Our Veterans,...

... our brave men and women who have served, continue to serve, and have sacrificed, to guard, protect and defend our beautiful homelands and borders north and south, for the safe wellness of us all. We can never say thank you enough for our present day freedoms that we continue to partake in, and flourish. Today, we observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. to honour our armed forces with respect and gratitude. Thank you.

 

 

// Have a Playful Weekend. :)

{early tree trimmings; we had a good laugh with many of our holiday trees and lights already in sparkling motion; yep, well needed!}

 

Happy Thursday into Friday(!) and happy weekend. I hope you had a productive week and enjoyed it too in the process. Very important. :) This weekend we're looking forward to movie night with all the cozy, laid-back, and fun trimmings of home. Wishing the same to you and yours. Music and a few behind-the-scenes to go. Thanks everybody and have a lounge-ful one.  ~xx

// The Tuesday Six, Plus...

Recent reads and loved links from around the web...

 

...  Cookies, cookies, and more cookies. #gorgeous!

...  Denzel Washington's Life advice that will change your future.

...  5 Changes to make to your shaving routine fall through winter.

...  12 Children's books that influenced highly successful people.

...  One pan, in only 45 minutes... Sunday-ready.

...  New webinar (Nov. 12th): "Grace, Gratitude, and Going the Extra Mile." 

 

>>> Plus,

...  The Dream & Being and Nothingness.

...  Comfy and cozy weekend-at-home lounge favourite.

...  What's your season personality?

...  And made me laugh. :)

 

 

// Serendipity Signs of the Times

SOGGY DAYS

These our days of non-stop drizzles, rain, and foggy landscapes have a way of creating the most beautiful blend of seasonal colours. Three quick snaps taken over the course of three days during recent everyday en route travels to salute Mother Nature, "Noted." Have a lovely week...