CookBook
—Patricia Wells at Home in Provence: Recipes Inspired by her Farmhouse in France
As you will see below, Provence is more than slightly on my mind. Next summer I am looking forward to the opportunity to attend one of Patricia Wells’ cooking classes which will be held in Provence on her property shown in this cookbook, and I couldn’t be more excited. While this cookbook was published in 1996, if it is anything like her most recent, we are in for a treat and delicious eating.
Film
—I Do . . . Until I Don’t
With Paul Reiser, Mary Steenbergen, Lake Bell and Ed Helms co-starring in this anti-romantic comedy, I couldn’t help but take a look. Directed and written by Lake Bell, I must say the balance of comedy, absurdity, reality and chance to just enjoy a creative slant on a tradition that often gets taken for granted and thus places unspoken expectations on individuals of their partners, intrigued me greatly. As three couples in Florida become subjects for a documentarian’s introspection of marriage, things begin to go a little haywire and the comedy unfolds. In theaters beginning today, have a look at the trailer below.
Francophile Find
—M.F.K. Fisher’s Provence by M.F. K. Fisher
Get carried away by the magic talents of M.F.K. Fisher’s as she describes the sights, sounds and scents of a summer destination so many long to visit. Released a few years ago, let your tastebuds be teased with the vivid imagery of bakeries, market and Provence.
—Two Towns in Provence: Map of Another of Town and a Considerable Town by M.F. K. Fisher
Two books available for the price of one. Enjoy M.F.K.’s memoir depicting her adoration of Aix en Provence in Map of Another Town, a town in which she discovered a deep kinship. In the second book, Fisher dives into the ancient history of Marseille and the resoluteness of its people.
Shopping
—Boden Labor Day Sale
Beginning yesterday and running through next Tuesday, save 20% off everything (not just sale items) simply by using this promo code 6J4P.
~Iris & Ink’s Violet ponte midi dress
Iris & Ink is The Outnet’s exclusive collection. Offering modern classic styles at nearly half of what you would pay for a designer’s similar piece, I always have a look at their items. This particular midi-dress offers the flared 3/4 sleeve which is en vogue at the moment along with a classic silhouette.
—Olivia von Halle’s Coco silk-satin pajamas set
Oh my goodness yes. Put me to bed and let me wear these pajamas. A pretty penny they will cost, but I will forever feel luxuriously pampered. Needless to say, I am saving Olivia von Halle’s silk-satin soft blue pajamas in hopes of treating myself down the road after reaching a goal I have my sights set on.
~recipe for Pear Thyme and Hazelnut Tart~
The final weekend of summer is upon us, and with it the arrival of TSLL’s Fall Shopping Guide (released just minutes ago). It’s hard to believe yet another season is wrapping up and we enter the final few months of 2017. What a year and what a summer season is has been so far. I hope you are savoring these past few months and they have left you rejuvenating, inspired and ready to start September strong. I know I will be, and I look forward to putting in the hard work and seeing it all come together and sharing my journey right along with you..
Below are a few articles I thought you might enjoy and above is a dessert I cannot wait to try (doesn’t it look delicious?). With fresh pears from the farmer’s market, this just might be my dessert of choice this weekend as I escape to the country to spend some time with family. I do hope you have a lovely few days of leisure, exploration or whatever you most enjoy. Until Monday, bonne journée.
~Save this article . . . blogger of Chocolate & Zucchini shares her 10 Tips for Picking a Paris Restaurant.
~And if you are going to Paris, here are nine essential French phrases for the modern traveler.
~If you have the good fortunate to be visiting Paris in the fall, discover these five free things you can enjoy
~I am a complete convert when it comes to facial oils and my favorite (Rodin olio lusso) is included in this list of the 10 Best Clean Face Oils.
~Such an important skill. Do you have it? Or do you mistakenly think you do?
~Let’s talk about health and simple lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your chance of breast cancer (don’t worry, you don’t have to give up wine)
~Some college students are already back in classes while others have a few weeks of summer left. Perhaps there is a misconception of what college life is really all about. Read this article to find out the reality for most.
from The Simply Luxurious Life®
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