suzette roberts

// Humble Bee Candles: Winter Pine

I received this truly lovely candle in 'Winter Pine' this past holiday and checked all the boxes a beautiful candle can deliver the very first evening I lit it — and then some: deep relaxation, restoration, calm, and a gentle-be all over feel. If you have yet to hear about this fairly new-to-the-market company, welcome to the serene world of Humble Bee Candles. Hand poured right here in Toronto, Canada, and hoping to "sprinkle kindness, humbleness, and joy to those who receive the candle..."

// The Tuesday Six, Plus...

Recent reads, finds and little luxuries of the month...

 

...  Made me smile. :)

...  On giving friends a permanent spot on our to-do list.

...  Currently loving: this soft winter mist, holiday lip colour, and nourishing gift.

...  4 Big changes coming to jobs and hiring for 2020.

...  Why we love untranslatable words.

...  Going fish-ful these days - Exotic fish you should know about.

 

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// The Tuesday Six, Plus...

Our last Tuesday Six, Plus post for 2019, with recent reads, finds, and such. It's been so comforting to chit-chat about many of these reads and experiences online as well as off in gatherings throughout the year. Thank you, and here are this month's loved links and shares from around the web and city travels...

 

... Celebrating our 'Classic Blue' with this loved capture. I can relate.

... Fun things to do during Advent.

... Holiday gift ideas for him: fragrance, handy bar tool, and cozy cardigan.

...  7 Tips for teaching pet kindness to toddlers. :)

...  December favourites on the daily: all-over body, hair, and cuticle oil.

...  And, Anna Olson's Grand Plum Pudding for quiet family get-togethers.

 

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// Pantone Color of the Year 2020: Classic Blue

"Instilling calm, confidence, and connection...

A timeless and enduring blue hue, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue is elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.

Imprinted in our psyches as a restful color, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge. Aiding concentration and bringing laser like clarity, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue re-centers our thoughts. A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters resilience."

 

Via Pantone :)

 

 

// Holiday Gift Ideas {for} Our Spirited Kids

Hello December(!), and let the holidays begin... especially for our little ones. This year's gift theme embraces comfort and curiosity for our ever-spirited, always inspiring kids. :) Have an amazing week.

 

01. A furry toy pup that looks, feels, and breathes like a real puppy.

02. Pretty and petite bow stud earrings for all occasions.

03. For crafty days: make your own heart necklaces and bracelets jewellery kit.

04. Over 200 brain-bending challenges and fun twists.

05. A cozy at-home pullover for lazy weekends.

06. Discover new facts while exploring the limits of the human brain.

07. Warm fuzzies for our fall and winter days.

08. Sing your heart out with this cute portable karaoke machine.

09. A relaxing SoundSpa machine for reading and falling asleep.

10. Keep the memories alive with a compact smartphone picture printer. 

11. MasterChef Junior baking set for the young foodie at heart.

12. A hands-on marble game for kids who love a good challenge.

 

 

// Holiday Mats (Indoor and Out)

Even with keeping things low-key and quiet this year for the holidays, a colourful seasonal mat really adds a festive lift to the soft and warmer bone eggshell walls within. And, so many of us love having a front door mat on the inside to reap the cheery, mood-elevating hues as often as possible throughout the day,-- as opposed to that a.m. and p.m. exit and entrance moment. A few mats I'm currently loving... 

 

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