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// 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.

 

 

// 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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// October Is Women's History Month

Hello October! Quiet living celebrates our well-being (better health, less stress), with an emphasis on quality over quantity (the less is more principle), and deeper engagement with our loved ones, work, and creative side (without the noise, rush, and distractions). Three 'easy' ways to summon the calm contentment of quiet living in and out of our classrooms and working environment...

// Roasted Maple Pecan Salmon

Hello Autumn! A warm (and yummy) favourite in the lean meat/fish protein must-have: Roasted Maple Pecan Salmon, combining two loves: fresh wild salmon and roasted buttered pecans. Easy recipe after the jump. Have a cozy season Everyone. 🍂...

// Many Enchanted Evenings

July arrived with such a feel-your-own-adventure-forward vibe, we mentally checked out and embraced it with later sleep-ins (well needed), nuked leftover dinner for later morning lunch-y breakfast with coffee, easy free-falling lounge music, playful convos, sparkling juices, and sunny outdoor frolics... meant to be. Looking forward to re-creating all these euphoric moments, on repeat. Join us if you can.

Recent reads, finds and entertainment for that very important balancing act...

 

...  Most played ♫ restorative track this summer.

...  5 Ways to instantly upgrade our quality of life.

...  Made me laugh. Can you relate? #truestory :)

...  On rotation for the serious worker bee in us.

...  Totally loving this Library Bar's Gentleman's Gray.

...  And, simple falling temps Garlic Butter Steak Bites.

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