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November 15, 2014 by Shannon Ables Leave a Comment

TSLL’s Latest Book

Savoring the Sojourn: Contentment Through the Seasons as You Unearth Your Masterpiece

365 pages
$27-$35
formats: Hardback, Paperback, eBook, Audible
Released on August 25, 2026

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HOW I LIVE TSLL (IG @thesimplyluxuriouslife)

One of the many benefits of being a Premier member

One of the many benefits of being a Premier member of TSLL community is that you gain access to my home to go behind the scenes and discover all the projects I have undertaken upon moving in to my cottage home in Bend, Oregon. With essentially a blank palette beginning in late 2019, I have been customizing every room in my home. Beginning with the mudroom which became the Boot & Basket room, then to the kitchen, onto the bathrooms and every other room in between, the most recent being the Butler's Pantry.

There are now more than 22 home tour project posts. Each is detailed, full of sourcing, my guiding objectives regarding the room's purpose and my intended aesthetic, as well as oodles of photos (before & after). More is still to come, including a guest bedroom. Stay in the know by subscribing to the free newsletters, and to tour any of the posts, become a Premier member and enjoy this benefit along with so many others (ad-free reading of the entire blog, connection with fellow members and much more).

Discover why The Simply Luxurious Life blog continues to be the online destination for the thinking and compassion person who also enjoys savoring the everyday 'sides' of living well. ☺️

Since 2009, TSLL (The Simply Luxurious Life) has been posting regular weekly content on a schedule that readers can depend on that offers quality content.

All this week here on IG, the weekly and monthly posting schedule will be shared with favorite posts you can easy find on the blog (find the shortened URL on each slide) so you can explore further.

TSLL is an international community of people living their unique approach to their best life and it is why they choose to become a member and support a community of kind, curious and courageous souls savoring life and discovering all that brings them to life.

-🎨 All illustrations by @sarahloeckerart , created exclusively for The Simply Luxurious Life.

Explore all of the home tours at the shortened URL ➡️ https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/hometours

Visit the blog at https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com or the shortened URL ➡️ tsll.co

Now on the blog ➡️ the monthly Smile ☺️ post, shar

Now on the blog ➡️ the monthly Smile ☺️ post, sharing 11 things that prompted a spontaneous smile and stopped me in my tracks this month to gawk and appreciate. One such moment is captured here with colchicums spied in a neighbor's garden with the backdrop of changing leaves of the peony plant and other perennials violet hues complementing the entire flower bed. Gorgeous. 😌

Each Wednesday a different category is the focus d

Each Wednesday a different category is the focus depending on which Wednesday of the month, but! Dependably, if it is the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or Last Wednesday, what you can expect to find will be the same. Take a look through the slides to discover what those categories are 🎙️🧥👖📻😊

Discover why The Simply Luxurious Life blog continues to be the online destination for the thinking and compassion person who also enjoys savoring the everyday 'sides' of living well. ☺️

Since 2009, TSLL (The Simply Luxurious Life) has been posting regular weekly content on a schedule that readers can depend on that offers quality content.

All this week here on IG, the weekly and monthly posting schedule will be shared with favorite posts you can easy find on the blog (find the shortened URL on each slide) so you can explore further.

TSLL is an international community of people living their unique approach to their best life and it is why they choose to become a member and support a community of kind, curious and courageous souls savoring life and discovering all that brings them to life.

-🎨 All illustrations by @sarahloeckerart , created exclusively for The Simply Luxurious Life.

The Simple Sophisticate podcast premiered in 2014 and with more than 430 episodes shared so far, tune in each 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month for a new episode.

Each episode begins with a focused content on a range of topics and then ALWAYS concludes with a Petit Plaisir. What is a Simple Sophisticate you may be wondering? The simple sophisticate is someone who prefers quality over quantity, sensible living over mindless consumption, personal style instead of trendy fashions, has an insatiable curiosity for life’s endless questions and a desire to live a truly fulfilling life rather than being led around by the nose. However, that is a far too simple description for a consciously intentional and thoughtful way of living, so I encourage you to tune in to episode #368 where I detail the 14 Characteristics of a Simple Sophisticate.

Discover tips on how to live a refined life on an everyday income, a life of true contentment. Founded on the principle of the art of living a life of quality over q

Late September when the autumn colors have begun a

Late September when the autumn colors have begun and the late summer blooms remain. Magic time. @lepapillongarden

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