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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

361 pages
$27-$35
formats: Hardback, Paperback, eBook, Audible
To be released on September 15, 2026

Watch the trailer here.

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23 of Summer’s Offered Savorings, and the Five Specific Ways to Savor
Un Moment de Méditation: No. 29 —For Ourselves and Others
This & That: July 17, 2026
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The week concludes with the This & That on the blo

The week concludes with the This & That on the blog and seen here is our weekly grocery trip to the farmers market. So much amazing produce which makes for delicious eating throughout the week.

Stop by TSLL.co to discover ➡️ A new British mystery series that looks to be filled with hilarity, a reboot of a classic British crime series, an international film that deserves accolades galore, a new French film to make you chuckle, and another film full of chuckles, no doubt, that comes from Ben Stiller. On the books front – books about uncommon sense, taking risks, cottage living and more. And summer style finds, as well as discounts, are included as well for staying cool while looking timeless. Still, there is more!

The redecorating and customization of the foyer he

The redecorating and customization of the foyer here at #tslllepapillon began back in 2020. With two tours shown already (2020 and in 2023) revealing progress to the walls (grass cloth), and then the addition of the screen door and hardware as well as custom Roman shades, now, in the third reveal shared today on the blog, this Arts & Crafts with a touch of French-inspired space is finally complete. Six years later. And the wait was worth it to get it just right for how we live our lives here in the small cottage (we meaning my pups 🐾🐾 and I ☺️).

Explore the entire new space with the newly added Basketweave Parquet Floor & Custom Closet as well as why I am loving this solid brass hook for Nelle's leash.

Explore becoming a TOP Tier/Premier member of TSLL to view this exclusive post full of Before & After pics, guiding objectives, sourcing and all the reasons behind the decisions made with guidance from the experts (flooring and closet design - that know far more than I do) as well as oodles of photos.

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A mille mercis to TSLL readers! ☺️💛💛 A virtual dah

A mille mercis to TSLL readers! ☺️💛💛 A virtual dahlia bloom from my garden as a way of saying thank you 😌 Over the years (going on 17!) sooooo many of you have reached out to let me know about a wide range of discoveries you thought fellow TSLL readers would enjoy, as well as oopses that weren't working on the blog as they should or didn't seem "right" because you knew the blog so well and wanted to make sure I knew.

Just today, a long-time reader and member informed me of something I wasn't aware of, and again, I am reminded of the generosity and thoughtfulness of TSLL community. Merci, merci, merci tout le monde! ❤️

Keep the recommendations and shares coming, and if ever something looks amiss or isn't as you thought it should be, email me. The quality of the site - thesimplyluxuriouslife.com (tsll.co) continues to be an enjoyable site to visit, explore and enjoy membership to with the help of so many wonderful folks and that most definitely includes TSLL readers ☺️💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

Bonne journée !

A Totally Tangerine dahlia from @lepapillongarden

We now find ourselves in the heart of summer and t

We now find ourselves in the heart of summer and to continue our Savorings of the Season 4-part series, we explore 23 of Summer’s Offered Savorings, and the Five Specific Ways to Savor.

One way is to play in the water however you most enjoy doing so. Nelle here demonstrates wading in a stream and exploring all that lies below the surface.

Stop by the blog to peruse the entire list.

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