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With the arrival of spring this weekend and the first few days of the new season offering upper 50 and sometimes 60 degree weather (Fahrenheit), I found myself spending time on the porch in my yard enjoying the sunset, listening to the birds gaggle about, watching Norman rest and sometimes writing in my journal or reading a book. During the mornings, I have been paying even more attention to the routines I have created and enjoying the light that fills the house as I rarely have the opportunity to be in my house during the spring at these hours. The above picture captures my fascination with the simple Avocado Toast I enjoy in the morning, the light that naturally kissed the kitchen just made me smile. Simple pleasures, some that can only be enjoyed at certain times of year, are priceless additions to our days, and need not be expensive or complex.
Last week I shared the first in the four-part series of rounding up favorite Petit Plaisirs from the podcast, and today, this week, I would like to share 23 more Petit Plaisirs, small pleasures, that you may enjoy in the coming days as we spend more time at home. From books to recipes to more books and a few films and two television series, this list is certain to encourage a smile and lift your spirits as well as satiate your predilection for delicious, yet simple food. I do hope you enjoy.
love in lower-case: a novel by Francesc Miralles, from episode #135, 10 Life Lessons 2016 Taught Me
Books for Living by Will Schwalbe, from episode #136, Learn How to Love: 26 Ways to Love Fully
La La Land, the film, from episode #138, Money: How to Know If You Have Enough
La Seduction by Elaine Sciolino, from episode #142, 9 Reasons Owning Your Style Will Change Your Life
Spring Time Peonies, from episode, #159, 18 Ways to Define Your Classic Style in Life and Within Your Closet
Magnolia Journal magazine, from episode #145, Responding vs. Reacting: The Difference
Paris Can Wait, from episode #160, The Butterfly Moment in Life: Don’t Wait, Just Live Well
My Life in France by Julia Child, from episode #152, Dream First, Then Plan
Turn up the Quiet by Diana Krall, from episode #153, 24 Ways to Live Beyond Labels
Sweet Palmiers, from episode #154, How to Build a Life for Ladybugs: Choosing Hope Over Fear
Dark Chocolate Truffles, from episode #155, 6 Life Lessons for Living Well from Julia Child
Kitchen Diaries by Nigel Slater, from episode #165, How to Enjoy Eating Every Day and Love the Results
Headspace for meditating wherever you are, from episode #170, Being Single is Luxurious Living
Home Again, from episode #174, 12 Benefits of Seeking Out Quality
~Enjoy all of the episodes of The Simple Sophisticate podcast here.
Thank you Shannon. We have in the UK tonight been advised by our Prime Minister that we are, as anticipated, under lockdown, as are the rest of Europe. Whilst this is frightening and unreal in our lifetimes, if we all play our part and keep ourselves and one another safe, we will come through this threat. My hope is that, when this is over, we remember the community support we have received and, more importantly, how we are, ultimately, dependent upon one another. With love to all, Sue, England.
Thank you for sharing Sue and for sharing your sentiment of confidence in the efforts of the community at large. Yes, we will get through this and by heeding these directives, we will get through it far better for everyone’s sake.
Hello Sue ,
Just caught up with your post …….hope you will see this reply .
Stay safe and well , hope that you will be able to enjoy your garden………how are the hostas ? ??
God Bless
Anne