suzette roberts

// Love, Faith, and Poinsettias

Our flowing foliage of the season. Hello Winter! 'Wishing Everyone a safe, healthy, loving, and joyful Christmas, wherever you are in the world. It's been a tremendously busy and challenging year for many, especially our families with young children. To my blog family and Ed Group, thank you so much for being here and honestly supporting and caring for each other. It's been my absolute! pleasure. We wrapped up last Friday with a few posts scheduled while enjoying some time away. Here's to lots of fun at-home pampering and bonding, enjoying all the simple gifts of life and living well. And just as I was 'playfully' chatting about being in alignment with the Pearly Gates :) a couple weeks ago, Joel greeted us with more laughter and another uplifting message. Here's to "counting our blessings, naming them, thanking the Lord, and reaping the benefits." 💕~xx

 

Via ♫ Rasmus Faber...

Rasmus Faber - Sepia Story

 

 

// Movie Night Rituals

It's more important than we think. We're hunkering down once again for our holidays (school's out until...?), and really excited (and I mean really really ecstatic) for our quiet tucked away downtime with all things warm and cozy, —fun, agreeable bites included. 'Waiting patiently here for my movie surprize of the night. Thanks Jan! for our soft lemon meringue puffy clouds escape. After 7 feels so-soo good. What we're watching after the jump...

// Outside the Outside

Jack is hanging out in the barn today; there will be no Jack-sightings today. :)

 

Via ♫ Helado Negro...

Helado Negro - Outside the Outside (Official Video)

 

 

// Cannons: Came for the Music; Loving the Fashion too!

A few months ago while enjoying coffee and nuked leftover pizza for breakfast, I heard this song in the background and became instantly! addicted, singing and dancing away --so of course wanted to learn more... 'Loving the delightful and mellow-moods pop band, Cannons! And I'm totally into lead singer Michelle Joy's glittery dress, and Paul and Ryan's soothing balance. Their short interview with Sony (below) is both touching and inspiring. As our playful older gents will tell you, "If it's going to be a bad dream (aka a sad situation), a funky beat and fun dress can flip things around." :) To the persisters, the perseverers, the uplifters, and the diligents! behind the scenes. Bring on the sunny sparkles!

 

 

More favourites after the jump...

// Let Our Holiday Confectionery Begin!

As if it ever goes on hiatus with confectioners and having a sweet-tooth. This year I wanted to try another holiday favourite and dived right in with making my own Homemade Torrone, Round I, test sample (above); a soft and chewy nougat with toasted nuts and freeze-dried strawberries. Soo delicious! and even more exciting with adding a beloved fruit. Last year, here. A great way to celebrate making it to the end of another 'wild' year. What would you make? :) Recent reads and loved finds below...

 

...  Currently admiring the lovely and uplifting artwork of Fares Micue; more here.

...  When you forget the commercial but the funky beat lives on; @ 3:27 onwards...

...  11 Hanukkah crafts for our kids. Happy Hanukkah!

...  Would exercising at 5 am make you a happier person? hmmm, how's 6 am?

...  'Safe to say we're all ready for lots of quiet cozy days this holiday.

...  And, this brisket has me wanting to explore more... December, December.

 

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