suzette roberts

// The Other Sides of March

{favourite film this month: Audrey, a biographical documentary of the life and loves of Audrey Hepburn; hard to resist with that sophisti-hairstyle as she reminds me of my mum's easy look and style back in the late 60's when she starting having us; once we were all tucked into formal school, Mom grew her tresses all the way back. #motherhood :) You've seen the photos... We just had another good laugh about this yesterday}

 

On my mental note to self is to avoid any potentially sad movies this time of the year. We've all had at least a year of it in some form or another. But that haircut caught me off guard while browsing trailers earlier this month. 'Audrey' pulls emotions all over the place and I actually found the documentary very cathartic and a beautiful authentic tribute. Says Audrey, "I'm a very lucky girl. I've been often through hell, but I've always come out at the other end. Either somebody helped me, or something happened." Well said, and very relatable. Have a safe and peaceful Easter when it comes. More behind-the-quiet-scenes of the month that was... ~xx

// More Chocolate!

'Playing around with a new milk chocolate from Belgium. All I want to do is have more fun, "and I got a feeling I'm not the only one." No pressure.

 

 

// The Many Shades of Winter...

Serendipity. Paris feels in New York. Last weekend, Saturday evening to be exact, we watched this romance-comedy-drama, and loved everything about it! Conrad (Jason Bateman) is absolutely hilarious, his best friend Dylan (Billy Crudup) forever suspicious, and Beatrice (Olivia Wilde) exudes pure grace with a touch of the mysterious. It's the kind of movie you snuggle right into without realizing it, —agreeable crackers, nibbles of a favourite hard cheese and a cup of hot and cozy tea (or hot chocolate, or warm red...) close by, for the full experience it truly is. The soundtrack is both enchanting and refreshing. I laughed so hard while enjoying the slower pace of it all. And I'm still envisioning that ~wave lounge chair! in the psychiatrist's office. "What?, but I've lived here since birth." These are the days of winter too. :) 'Hello to our weekend...

// Have a Cozy Weekend.

Fast forward two weeks, and this is last weekend's arrival in a photo. Our first snowfall of the season— freezing rain included, and we're enjoying the view. We love our changing seasons. Hello Friday!, and here's to a warm and all-snuggles weekend. 'Looking forward to making these potatoes with my easy-skillet chicken. Have a restful one. More happenings of the month that was after the jump... ~xx

// Where November Finds Us...

Hello November! What are you up to as we begin a new month (and the second to last one too for 2020)? The year has certainly flown by with all its unexpected and continuing unknowns... In a nutshell— we're trying to keep up with the busies of October, which is a good thing. All the little overlaps, lovely surprize gifts and more that elevate these our chilly days. When Natalie sent me an unexpected email asking what colour I'd prefer: matte black or blue, I immediately said blue with sporting my complimentary work-from-home beauty lift that day, not realizing what she was actually up to. A few days later, the very enchanting Blue Spruce arrived and it was so so hard not to light this refreshing and relaxing forest escape right away. I hung in there (taking a whiff ever so often), and excitedly struck that match yesterday! 'Tis the season for stepping into our warmer wood and spicy botanical blends. More after the jump...