Congratulations to Miss Jamaica World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, now Miss World 2019. May you do wonderful things for the world as we enter a new decade. With her parents, and this hilarious moment with Miss Nigeria World. :) More here.
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The last time I peeled an apple was for snack time with Xena over a decade ago, as that's the only way she would enjoy it, and perhaps even have it-- forget about with-the-skin-intact-added-fiber anything. This time around, it's to serenade our healthy fresh and cooler outdoor air, and rebounding fall season with some apple pie, minus even a thin gluten-free crust, for full-on flavour. I read through a few apple pie recipes online, got a good gist of how to balance the ingredients, and loved it from the very first try. As we officially wrap up Autumn in the next nine days, here's to an easy stove top treat that goes well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, lightly buttered French toast, saltine crackers, or all by its warm or chilled luxurious self.
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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.
>>> Plus...
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And this one's for you Dad- Bourbon Vanilla Rum Ice Cream. Using the best of the best Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans, and Jamaica's finest rum, Appleton Estate Signature Blend, as well as a few other organic greats, I started working on this flavour a few months ago in honour of my dad. He wasn't much of an ice cream guy per se (although he always made sure there was a tub of chocolate ice cream awaiting me and my Lifetime Channel, when visiting-- for many of the murder movies we watched together, daytime and after supper-- I guess we could say he liked a good murder too? :)). He did however, love a good spiked cream punch, booster or otherwise, with a healthy dose of vanilla extract. I realized this growing up and more so when he was not so well back in 2008 and I was in the kitchen peeling a lot of green bananas and playing around with the blender and such. And of course he hated all the fuss, saying he was fine, and to relax! But I wanted to create a flavour that would be just his: very little sugar, lower fat milks, fine beans, and with a splash from afar of rooted red rum that was not too lost and not in overkill-- but just right, so our kids could enjoy a happy scoop, as he'd want that too. This is it! :) ...
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"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 :)
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Toronto based artist Emily Carriere, creates gorgeous depth-provoking mixed media on circular plexiglass with resin art pieces, and in a variety of dimensions. It's easy to see the love of the blues here too. :) Working intuitively, and allowing the process of combining organic and symmetrical forms manipulated through technology to have their own independent flow, viewers are pulled into each abstract image to interpret as they choose from their own relatable life experiences and memories. I love her curious play of space and colour to evoke a mood that summons the observer to delve further... More gorgeousness here and also here. Desk paperweights? Yes, please. More favourites after the jump...
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