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// 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...

// Recent Reads, Finds, and Little Pleasures

Good morning, and hello Tuesday. Lighter reads, notes and finds from around the web I've been indulging in for my/our own inner calm, and regrouping moments with all the 'goings on' around us these days. And it's been quite tremendous. Stay safe and well, and let's make rest a high priority.

 

...  These sunburst slices are speaking my language.

...  On scheduling more downtime for our brain.

...  Alphabet games for kids of all ages.

...  The key to a good life.

...  Currently loving this face moisturizer for winter, our boys included.

...  I'm a fan of Stella Parks and love her no-eggs winter treat.

 

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// 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

// Coming Up Roses {in Sweet Little Moments}

{my welcome to fall after 7 "ahhh" moment, (daytime too! from the inner-lid :)) with working behind the scenes: Humble Bee's Rose and Sandalwood wood planter candle; pure exotic oils, and hand poured with love right here in Toronto; #bliss; thanks Natalie!}

 

We treasure our coming-up-roses days, hours, and even minutes these days. They have a much deeper meaning and special-ness to them and we are grateful for all the love that surrounds us each and every day in so many varied ways. More relaxing moments that elevated our days and evenings this month after the jump. Have a smooth and peaceful week. ~x

// Sweet Little Pleasures in Threes

{plush market strawberries (or any berry) washed and trimmed, sprinkled with half a cup of super fine sugar and left covered with plastic wrap on the counter for six hours; tossed gently, then placed in the refrigerator for a chilled dessert topping as is, or with...#you-get-to-choose :)}

 

Three little things I've been enjoying and soothing my soul with in recent times. Nothing over the top (as always), and all things nature connected (of course). Plus, I really wanted to share this new-to-me mellow track (below) which was streaming in the background recently while doing some light closet spring cleaning one afternoon. I had to learn more...