suzette roberts

// 2023 Holiday Gift Ideas {for} Her

And here we are again (with asking since October, "Where did our year go?"). Blink! :) It's always comforting to share an uplifting moment and treat with family, friends and each other as we stay in prayer for peace in all lands. A few holiday cozies, from chilly weather pinewood and amber notes to a fun get-together of true confessions and daring deeds I'm currently loving for our ladies...

 

 

 

// Wild Amarena Cherry Gelato

November pleasure notes. A delicious and luxe balance of sour and sweet. Wild Amarena cherries from Bologna, Italy blended in more milk than cream with a light drizzle of syrup: Wild Amarena Cherry Gelato 🍒...

// Happy World Ballet Day!

Today's the day! Happy World Ballet Day 2023. We're up super-early to join the cultural celebrations of dance, music and creativity around the world. Above is Joburg Ballet enjoying last year's World Ballet Day. And on that note, let's uplift our day with ballet. Full schedule » follows below.

 

 

// The Best of October

In addition to my very recent (and relaxing) Menthe Française (French Mint) and Pre-Halloween Freckled Caramel,  these were our favourites this month (left to right, top to bottom):

 

...  The Lemoniest Lemon Gelato

...  Cranberry Orange Granita

...  Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Crumble

...  Frozen Banana-Peach Smoothie

...  Cherry Vanilla Sorbet

...  Naked Mocaccino Ice Cream

 

 

// Indian Summer Vibes? My Fall Playlist

Is this the year we'll have a true Indian summer? 'Sure feels like it with stepping out this week minus jacket. Happy early weekend Everyone! Always something to look forward to on a Thursday. :) Light(er) listening (I started a fall playlist on Spotify while making Sunday dinner recently —all the soothing notes in the background, and I'm still adding to it), easy reading, and savoured scoops to go... Have a restful one. ~xx

 

...  Autumn inspiration from Pantone. 

...  "She writes best in her cashmere nightgown." It happens. :)

...  Halloween movies to watch with our kids.

...  A brief guide to navigating periods of disorder.

...  'Made me smile. "I am in grade 5. P.S. write me back."

...  And, where have all the Halloween marshmallows gone?  » Well,...

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