suzette roberts

// Have a Loving Family Day Weekend.~

{rustic-style homemade french fries; it started in a dream weeks ago...}

 

... where I was once again on a ship cruising the Atlantic with my last Grade 3 group. All my kids were enjoying fries: some had just one fry in hand, some two, others a few, and one or two an entire bucket. It made me laugh, but it also made me feel really good inside to see them sharing their golden goods and having a grand time with each other in casual style while taking in the majestic blue... #life #love #heartful Happy Valentine's(!) afternoon and/ or evening wherever you are in the world. Have a sweet one, and have a very loving long weekend. Happy Family Day to you and yours! More after the jump... ~xx

// Magazine Moments: Winter 2018 into 2019

"For the creative and curious..." and they are not in the least bit kidding here. My eyes were drawn to the simple and clean (angular presence) cover layout of this new-to-me mag: Uppercase, while in the checkout line at our local Whole Foods a few weeks ago. I was so wowed and inspired with the colourful creativity on each new page, I actually stepped out of the line for a few to slowly view more pages and take in a quick read. My middle sister, Jan, who loves casual sketching in her downtime (for relaxation) immediately came to mind, and this brilliant magazine has her name written all over it. Uppercase is a quarterly print magazine that celebrates editor Janine Vangool's love of the handmade, vintage, and playful creativity from her studio in Calgary, Alberta, publishing books and magazines that "spark the imagination and inspire creativity." And I wholeheartedly agree... "All progress begins with a brave decision." More online and off, seasonal reading favourites after the jump...

// The Tuesday Six, Plus...

Talk about a case of the comatose... it's where we're at on the weekends with getting the most out of it, relaxation-style. All our kids have come of age as the saying goes, and are pretty much their own people now within our generation line, so why not give into the tucked away luxuries of our slower weekends as often as we can, with or without the kids, breakfast and tele in bed for everyone. #goodtimes #love Recently read, viewed, and loved links from around the web...

 

...  Maison & Objet: 7 Colour trends to watch in 2019.

...  Signs you're in the right relationship.

...  CHANEL's Spring-Summer 2019 Haute Couture Show by Karl Lagerfeld. 

...  I bought a mini trampoline to work out in my apartment and have no regrets. :)

...  Currently enjoying this hand cream for our frigid winter days. 

...  And the secret ingredient for fluffier pancakes and waffles. #winter-cravings

 

>>> Plus...

...  5 Factors that demonstrate a strong work ethic.

...  The science behind your favorite workout playlist.

...  My go-t0 for at-home and online K - 6 Math practice; Updated.

...  The perfect comfort top for just about anywhere.

...  10 Movies that changed the world.

...  It can happen even in the winter.

...  What your favourite candle scent says about you.

...  And 23 Fun, little-known Valentine's Day facts.

 

 

// Everything And The Kitchen Sink

{what could happen when you show up later than planned for family dinner; almost missed out on our sample slices; my sister Jan's dead-on perfect holiday fruit and rum cake; she nails it(!) every year}

 

It's been a hazy week all-round with commuting (our deeper freeze and its after-effects, and then some), and when having your own helicopter sounds like a very good idea for those roof touchdown moments. And since we are forced to go at a slower pace whether we're in the mood for it or not, we will yield to it like good people with another weekend of light reading, movies, naps, and things ready-made. 'Love it! Have a warm and fluffy weekend. A few trending signs of the times after the jump...  ~xx

// Three For 2019 (Thus Far)...

(clumps of snowflakes on wild branches; #rustic-winter-days-toronto)

A few years ago, I retired myself from the New Year's Resolution Committee in favour of more spontaneous let-my-hair-down-after-work moments, and going with the flow of where it could lead with its own positive potential... In some ways it felt like 'resoluting to not resolute' which within the logics of could still be seen as a resolution of sorts-- the p's and q's of it all. Then as the year would progress, there were notables that took root during each season often becoming a natural part of each day, week, month, and/ or progressive year. The best part of taking this route has been the serendipity moments with their full of calm, comfort, and gentle appeal. Three notables for 2019 thus far...

// The Tuesday Six, Plus...

I knew it was going to be a fast-moving boomerang of fun-loving kindness (insert your vibe here) kind of year, but at this speed we could be at the end before we know it... and we are very determined to enjoy our year. A few recent reads and finds from around the web with all the elevated feels...

 

...  15 Stunning University libraries around the world you need to see.

...  New Year's Resolutions based on your Myers-Briggs type.

...  CHANEL'S Cruise 2018/19 Show presented by Karl Lagerfeld. :)

...  Currently loving this skincare goodness.

...  23 of the most colorful animals in the world.

...  And up for login today: Making Sense of Number Sense.

 

>>> Plus...

...  270 Martin Luther King Jr. quotes that will move your soul.

...  Simple ways to declutter your life in the new year.

...  Head-scratching puzzlers that made me laugh.

...  Stretches you can do at your desk.

...  Taking care of your mental health.

...  And one of these each week does a body good for our winter days.