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A new episode of the podcast was just shared this week! ➡️🎙️#415-The Life Nourishing Benefits of Welcoming Art into Our Sanctuary (and how to curate your own collection)

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415: The Life Nourishing Benefits of Welcoming Art into Our Sanctuary (and how to curate your own collection) – The Simply Luxurious Life®

"Art is a language without words." —Kate Bryan, author of How to Art: Bringing a Fancy Subject Down to Earth The neophyte art lover that I am learned a valuable

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December 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables)

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Friday's arrival welcomes a new edition of This & That to the blog and this week ➡️ Quite a few British finds this week, from a return of a favorite series after a two-year hiatus, another female-led series is back, and a new book about the beloved Queen Elizabeth II.

December 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM

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A new Monday Motivational post! ➡️ Why Not . . . Embrace More Analog Living in Your Daily Life? 28 Ideas to Try

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Why Not . . . Embrace More Analog Living in Your Daily Life? 28 Ideas to Try – The Simply Luxurious Life®

"[The] love of the analog does not replace digital. Rather, they complement each other. It is not about choosing one or the other but rather using both intentio

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December 1, 2025 at 3:55 AM

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A new episode on The Simple Sophisticate podcast! 🎙️#414: The Art of Trusting Yourself (And Why It’s the Key to a Joyful Life Journey)

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414: The Art of Trusting Yourself (And Why It’s the Key to a Joyful Life Journey) – The Simply Luxurious Life®

" The more you practice reflection and appreciation, the more you build a reservoir of evidence that you can draw from in difficult times. You start ot see patt

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November 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM

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To kick off the new week, a Monday Motivational post! ➡️ 8 Simple Ways to Boost Our Well-Being and Eliminate Suffering

We really do hold the keys when it comes to so much we find unpleasant, stressful or frustrating.

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8 Simple Ways to Boost Our Well-Being and Eliminate Suffering – The Simply Luxurious Life®

“There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” —Aldous Huxley How we shift from an unwanted moment to tran

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November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM

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A new episode of the podcast is available! Episode #413: 13 Ways to Finesse the Art of Spending Money

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413: 13 Ways to Finesse the Art of Spending Money – The Simply Luxurious Life®

"The best use of money is a tool to leverage who you are, but never to define who you are." —Morgan Housel, author of The Art of Spending Money If you ever want

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November 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables)

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Happy Friday, Happy Halloween and Happy This & That Day on TSLL!

Stop by to explore the very full latest posting and discover 🍁➡️ Oodles of books per usual! ... ➡️ There's more ...

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This & That: October 31, 2025 – The Simply Luxurious Life®

Oodles of books per usual! On living an artful life, savoring solitude, and discovering the hidden seasonal treasures, a style inspiration shares her journey, c

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October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM

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New on the blog, Monday's Motivational post explores a less often taught and undervalued skill that really does play a fundamental part in cultivating a life of contentment. ➡️🦋 How to Prioritize Daily Peace: The Power of Saying ‘No’ Without Guilt

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How to Prioritize Daily Peace: The Power of Saying ‘No’ Without Guilt – The Simply Luxurious Life®

"We create the conditions to live with less confusion. We create the conditions for more clarity. And [consequently], we create the conditions for a calmer mind

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October 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM

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A new week begins and to kick it off on the blog, a Monday motivational post sharing "A Mindful Day: Everyday Practices for Living in the Present – A 24-hour Sojourn"

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A Mindful Day: Everyday Practices for Living in the Present – A 24-hour Sojourn – The Simply Luxurious Life®

"Although we make seek happiness and freedom outwardly, these qualities can only be discovered when we turn the mind inwards. When we remind ourselves and reali

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October 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables)

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Welcome to Friday and with its arrival, a brand new This & That post on the blog!

Stop by and discover 🦋 Books and bread, even gluten-free bread! British bank heists, Venetian-set novels, effortless clothing options and the effortless chic icon herself ...

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This & That: October 3, 2025 – The Simply Luxurious Life®

Books and bread, even gluten-free bread! British bank heists, Venetian-set novels, effortless clothing options and the effortless chic icon herself. The art of

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October 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM

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The month-long, 7-Part series wraps up! ⤵️

Part Sept: Bringing It All Together — What It Means to Live Simply Luxuriously

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Part Sept: Bringing It All Together — What It Means to Live Simply Luxuriously – The Simply Luxurious Life®

"Your time is, first of all, for you to be: to be alive, to be peace, to be joy, and to be loving. The world needs joyous and loving people who are capable of j

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October 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM

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A new podcast episode of The Simple Sophisticate is now available! ➡️ Episode #411: How to Deepen Your ‘Joyspan’ which will Lengthen Your Lifespan and Elevate the Quality of Your Entire Life

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411: How to Deepen Your ‘Joyspan’ which will Lengthen Your Lifespan and Elevate the Quality of Your Entire Life – The Simply Luxurious Life®

"Joy is the experience of contentment, gratitude, and meaning, regardless of our external circumstance. Joy is not simply feeling happy. Joy encompasses quality

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October 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables)

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Autumn begins! 🍁🍂

20 Ways to Savor Autumn Contentedly + 16 Films Perfect for Fall Viewing

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20 Ways to Savor Autumn Contentedly + 16 Films Perfect for Fall Viewing – The Simply Luxurious Life®

Autumn at October's beginning resembles a gentle and soothing hug. A hug from someone who knows what we've journeyed through and is welcoming us home to all the

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September 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM

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New on the blog to begin a new week - the Monday Motivational post is all about Savoring ➡️ Savoring: A Skill to Learn for Everyday Joy and a Lifetime of Contentment ...

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Savoring: A Skill to Learn for Everyday Joy and a Lifetime of Contentment, part six (What Lies at the Heart of Living a Simply Luxurious Life) – The Simply Luxurious Life®

"There's a candle in your heart ready to be kindled." —Rumi What if I told you an enjoyable, even pleasurable practice existed to improve your health, inspire s

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September 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables)

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Happy Friday and happy This & Thay Day on the blog!

Stop by and discover ➡️ A new French series that I am thoroughly enjoying, the return of two shows for their sophomore season ...

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This & That: September 19, 2025 – The Simply Luxurious Life®

A new French series that I am thoroughly enjoying, the return of two shows for their sophomore season following strong firsts!, books about art, about joy, abou

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September 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM

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New on the blog to begin the new week! ➡️ Part Quatre/Four– "How to Anchor Our Life in Contentment Each Day: Understanding the Nervous System", part of the 7-part series centered around - What Lies at the Heart of Living a Simply Luxurious Life

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Part Quatre – How to Anchor Our Life in Contentment Each Day: Understanding the Nervous System (What Lies at the Heart of Living a Simply Luxurious Life) – The Simply Luxurious Life®

"Anchors are essential to staying safe in response to changing conditions . . . when we are anchored, we have a sense of being safely held so we can venture out

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September 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM

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New on the blog! September's Ponderings ... post for TOP Tier Members! Are you carrying a canoe on your back? And other ponderings! ➡️ From a new approach to wardrobe shopping, a new novel that is creating an international ...

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8 September Ponderings . . . (2025) – The Simply Luxurious Life®

September weather, September produce, September everything. I think I might love it all. The farmers market is breathable both with lovely temperatures and just

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September 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables)

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Happy Friday and Happy This & That Day on TSLL!

Stop by to discover ➡️ Bursting at the seams in all the right ways. We’ve got books – fiction, cookbooks, inspired by French history, hopeful books, health books and more. Films ...

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This & That: September 12, 2025 – The Simply Luxurious Life®

Bursting at the seams in all the right ways. We've got books - fiction, cookbooks, inspired by French history, hopeful books, health books and more. Films for A

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September 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM

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Outfits of the Month (5): A Classic British-Inspired Fall Wardrobe

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Outfits of the Month (5): A Classic British-Inspired Fall Wardrobe – The Simply Luxurious Life®

Can you feel it? ☺️ A foot has been stepped into Autumn, and I felt it just this past weekend. Intermittent thunder and lightning storms, sprinkled with rainsho

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September 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM

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Monday's Motivational post ➡️ The Everyday ‘Sides’ of Living Simply Luxuriously, Part Trois (Who is TSLL Written For)

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The Everyday ‘Sides’ of Living Simply Luxuriously, Part Trois (Who is TSLL Written For) – The Simply Luxurious Life®

"Our world runs on desire. We would not have been born without sexual desire. Without continuing desire we would die. There is desire for love, connection, unde

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September 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables)

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Happy Friday and yep, This & That Day on TSLL blog! Stop by to discover a full T & T! ⬇️

The books piling up. The sales grabbing for our attention. September must be just around the corner. Yep, we’ve got new releases in fiction that have been long anticipated,

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This & That: August 29, 2025 – The Simply Luxurious Life®

The books piling up. The sales grabbing for our attention. September must be just around the corner. Yep, we've got new releases in fiction that have been long

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August 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables)

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Friday arrives and with it This & That Day on TSLL blog! Stop by and discover ➡️ The British cozsy mystery is coming to the screen in buckets! Also, books! Books about art, an adventure at sea, decorating à la ‘Gucci to Gap’ style, and ...

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