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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · 3d

... then add a few coats, a dress, and sneakers, and still, there is so much more.

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · 3d

... the other to pack in your luggage for your next trip to Paris! Speaking of France, a new, much-praised French film, as well as two television premieres, are generating a lot of buzz. Also, we have sweaters for autumn in all fabrics and price points, yet all are timeless. And ...

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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · 3d

...On living an artful life, savoring solitude, and discovering the hidden seasonal treasures, a style inspiration shares her journey, cookbooks for bakers, and seasonal inspiration. Two books for Francophiles are also featured – one to inspire a thoughtful everyday life and ...

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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · 3d

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · 14d

... We'll talk about why it can be difficult, why it's necessary, why guilt arises and how to dismiss it, and the skills to learn to help make it easier to say 'no' whenever you need to to honor your needs, priorities and life journey.

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · 14d

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · 28d

To notice early October's beauty. To consciously include opportunities that nourish, these are just a few of the daily ways we can live mindfully in an ordinary day. Stop by the blog - to explore what an entire day lived mindfully looks like. And wishing you a wonderful day today. Bonne journée 😌🍂

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · 28d

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Oct 3

... The art of two different life necessities for a wonderful life, vintage décor finds for treasure hunters, a new French series, a long-running series returns and a documentary of overcoming the nay-sayers. All of that and so much more.

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Oct 3

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Oct 1

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Oct 1

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 22

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 22

... The 7-part series continues and today's post is Part Six, as we begin to start to conclude the exploration of What Lies at the Heart of Living Simply Luxuriously.

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 22

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 19

... is a new film full of life inspiration centered around a conversation with two generations separated by multiple decades. Oh! And I didn’t forget the clothing – fall capsule finds and a fun Francophile find as well. Still, there is more!

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 19

... following strong firsts!, books about art, about joy, about true British interior style, inspiration for a seasonally inspired Commonplace Book, a peek into the Windsor households and more. And on the screen ...

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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 19

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 15

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 13

... buzz, a delight in the garden arrived!, decisions to be made as the guest room as decorating begins and more!

Explore becoming a TOP Tier member to enjoy this regular monthly post that is a more intimate version of the weekly This & That post.

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 13

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 12

... Did I mention there is a must-see exhibit in London to check out? Yep, that too!

The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 12

... for Anglophiles and films for family reconciliation, returning favorite television dramas with engaging leading ladies, clothes – oh my! – to continue to polish your autumn wardrobe – loafers, sweaters, totes and still there is more.

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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 12

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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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables) @simplyluxurious.bsky.social · Sep 11

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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