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Return to Elegance
@ballerinabella.bsky.social
Founder of Return to Elegance. Voice actress, author, ballet teacher, former ballerina, artist, and dog mom. 60 years old and starting over after a great loss. Reclaiming my life.
It's snowing. I brought these flowers in from outside. Just a little elegance from the outdoors.

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November 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It's Nutcracker season! Our production is coming up soon!

Here is a throwback to Gelsey and Misha dancing together.

I was lucky enough in my career to work with them both.
November 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
It's Veteran's Day. My Grandfather and Father are both veterans.

I thank them and all those who continue to fight for us with integrity.

We need that now more than ever.
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Thanksgiving watch:

Music - I suggest something like a coffee jazz vibe. There are several channels on Apple music. There are also YouTube channels that are billed as "fall jazz" and some have a crackling fireplace that can be playing on your TV.

Entertainment - Are you going to play...
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Thanksgiving watch:

Seating - Seat people with whom they may not normally interact with. Encourage interesting conversations.

Tableware/Glassware - Curate the table. You don't have to spend a lot of money. Paper plates can be chic these days. Think fall colors and simplicity.

Cont'd
November 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Happy birthday to this little man! He's 5.
November 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Thanksgiving watch:

Invitation - send an email and let people know the particulars. What time? What do they bring?

Menu - solidify that now! Make sure you won't be scrambling for ingredients. I'm ordering things like stuffing bread cubes and canned goods today. Spread the cost.
November 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Thanksgiving watch:

Have you ordered your turkey yet?

Full turkey?

Turkey breast?

The past few years I ordered a bone in breast. I like to stuff my turkey and this gives enough for a out 4 people and you can stuff the breast.

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November 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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We are 3 weeks from Thanksgiving. Have you thought about the following?

Turkey!
Invitation
Menu
Seating
Tableware
Glassware
Decor
Music
Entertainment
Beverages

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November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
My morning.

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November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I needed a "homey" meal today. My great grandmother's Amish pot-pie recipe. This is more like dumplings.

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November 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
What are you doing to get ready for the holidays? My holiday survival guide for Thanksgiving, Hannukah, and Christmas will be available soon!
October 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Window sill herbs.

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October 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A creative day today.

Something is on the horizon.

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October 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New art! Acrylic on canvas. 8"x8"

Contact me for sale.

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October 17, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I've made some huge decisions this week. It's profound when one event sends you on a journey of self-realization.

This world has changed so much since I was younger.

Some exciting things are on the horizon.
October 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I wanted something more permanent on my tabletop than a vase of flowers.

Let's see if I can keep it alive.

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September 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Getting angry at someone, or paying someone back for stating their true feelings just because you don't like what those feelings are doesn't do what you think it's doing.

It creates the environment that you can't have dialogue for fear that there will be consequences if you do.
September 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Coffee on the balcony with mommy! He loves it out here.

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September 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This silly boy! So cute!

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September 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I cut these from my mom's hydrangea bush yesterday. They smell wonderful.

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September 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Snowflakes ❄️ is almost staged. 💃🏻 Completely staged Spanish yesterday.

Nutcracker is off to a great start!
September 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Some pansies for the fall. This pot held a plant that was at Jim's mom's funeral. Then a plant at his funeral. Now it brings life to my balcony.

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September 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
He loves to climb on this pillow and sleep. He's the light of my life.
September 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
An interesting photo of my living room this morning. I love the way the light in the corner illuminated it.

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September 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM