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October 18, 2014 by Shannon Ables Leave a Comment

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The winter solstice arrives here in the Northern h

The winter solstice arrives here in the Northern hemisphere today, and while this recipe took a year to be shared, the first time I made it was on December 21st which played a part in a most wonderful memory. So! A new winter ritual has begun!

Find the recipe for this Cinnamon/Star Snowflake pull-apart bread in the blog now!

Simple, and yep, luxurious touches for winter incl

Simple, and yep, luxurious touches for winter include stocking up on candles. Placed in vintage and antique brass candlesticks found in Britain and this one from France (thank you @mfchbox ☺️🇫🇷❤️), as we near the longest night of the year, make #tslllepapillon cozy, warm, calming and rejuvenating.

These candles are palm oil free and burn for about 14-hours, and the most amazing part is that they are dripless. I found mine at @newportavemarket , purchasing a dozen for $30.

Good morning and welcome to Friday! While we may n

Good morning and welcome to Friday! While we may not have snow on the ground in Bend, we are receiving an abundance of rain, and well, as a pluviophile, I am soaking it all up with a smile ☺️ ☔️❤️

And, it is This & That Day on the blog! The last T&T of 2025 as my annual one week off at the end of the calendar year is about upon us, so let's take a look and see what you will discover ➡️ Quite a few films are premiering, and some are generating murmurs of possible Oscar nominations. The holiday specials for Anglophiles are just around the corner, clothing for timeless style and cozying in, some available at steep savings, and a new biopic of a great rivalry kicks off today in the UK. All of this and still, there is more.

In a new episode of @thesimplesophisticatepodcast

In a new episode of @thesimplesophisticatepodcast (ep. #416), we're exploring the necessity of solitude and how to figure out what the exact recipe is for each of us (it will be different for everyone, but, as will be shared, all of us benefit from intentionally experiencing solitude on a regular basis whether single or in a relationship).

Tune in wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts ➡️ How to Find Peace — The Joy and Necessity of Solitude

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