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// Hello December!~: And Here We Are...

hauling and a-hauling...

Franklin had the last word which said it all and said it best, "I so love you Grace." And that's how we know our mothers in this world. This is it, as our countdown out of 2020 begins... The facts spoke (and keep on speaking) for themselves. We all had our ups and our downs and our sideways, and clutched onto what and where we found our balance, our centre, our refuge, stability I like to call it, to navigate the moments, the many, many moments of 2020. I've been tagged. Quiet behind-the-scenes truths from my world this year...

 

1. A much stronger morning espresso with sticking to my one good cup a day.

// 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

// Holiday Metallics: Five Ways to (Quietly) Indulge

Softer metallic looks we can enjoy without going full-blown golden blonde. A few decades ago, I came home a blonde and yes, a full head of blonde. We know how late teen years can go... and well, the hazelnut-ash colour choice stayed on a tad too long while having fun-overload at the hair salon that fateful Friday. I totally freaked out as the curlers came rolling out (with immediate plans to return early next morning to resolve). It was more than enough to make the boys playing hockey further down our street drop their sticks and start running up the street for a closer close-up, that evening...

// Kale and Pecan Pasta Salad

Warm, nutty, and full of fresh flavours with a bit of an edge, this simple pasta salad has become a new favourite that will continue way beyond our fall season. The toasted pecans are a fun and playful add so I'd say >insert your favourite nut here< too. 'Giving our carnivorous life a little rest while celebrating more loved greens. More after the jump and have a delicious weekend. ~xx

// Applesauce Rum Cake

My darlings!, today I present the cake that truly made it out of the pan, and decided to live large on the simple things of life, and then some. :) And I wanted to enjoy a little pun in saying all of that. Many have made it out of the pan actually, but this one is indeed very special. She is. Let our holidays begin. My love of applesauce goes way way back — and I do mean way way back. J would even tell you, "It's a goddess thing." We love the sauce. With some leftover raisins soaking in rum, and for a while too, it was really only a matter of time that the two would meet and like love at first sight (or bite); kismet!, all the angels showed up and escorted them to the heavenly gates. Light, moist and mellow, this dessert truly delivers the holiday spirit. Enjoy! ~xx