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The Simply Luxurious Life (Shannon Ables)

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The online destination for cultivating true contentment since 2009 + sharing French and British-inspired living. Teacher of Contentment who loves animals, nature & a good Cuppa ๐Ÿซ– +๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง โค๏ธ ๐Ÿก Bend,OR

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... Today's new post shares how to eliminate each and explains how we brought the suffering upon ourselves so that we never do so again. ๐Ÿ˜Œ

10.11.2025 15:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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8 Simple Ways to Boost Our Well-Being and Eliminate Suffering โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ โ€œThereโ€™s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and thatโ€™s your own self.โ€ โ€”Aldous Huxley How we shift from an unwanted moment to tran

To kick off the new week, a Monday Motivational post! โžก๏ธ 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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413: 13 Ways to Finesse the Art of Spending Money โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ "The best use of money is a tool to leverage who you are, but never to define who you are." โ€”Morgan Housel, author of The Art of Spending Money If you ever want

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

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05.11.2025 03:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

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... 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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...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 โ€“ one to inspire a thoughtful everyday life and ...

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This & That: October 31, 2025 โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ 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

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

Stop by to explore the very full latest posting and discover ๐Ÿโžก๏ธ Oodles of books per usual! ... โžก๏ธ There's more ...

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... 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.

20.10.2025 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Prioritize Daily Peace: The Power of Saying โ€˜Noโ€™ Without Guilt โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ "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

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. โžก๏ธ๐Ÿฆ‹ How to Prioritize Daily Peace: The Power of Saying โ€˜Noโ€™ Without Guilt

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20.10.2025 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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 journรฉe ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿ‚

06.10.2025 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Mindful Day: Everyday Practices for Living in the Present โ€“ A 24-hour Sojourn โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ "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

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 โ€“ A 24-hour Sojourn"

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06.10.2025 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

... The art of two different life necessities for a wonderful life, vintage dรฉcor 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.

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This & That: October 3, 2025 โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ 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

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

Stop by and discover ๐Ÿฆ‹ 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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Part Sept: Bringing It All Together โ€” What It Means to Live Simply Luxuriously โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ "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

The month-long, 7-Part series wraps up! โคต๏ธ

Part Sept: Bringing It All Together โ€” What It Means to Live Simply Luxuriously

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01.10.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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411: How to Deepen Your โ€˜Joyspanโ€™ which will Lengthen Your Lifespan and Elevate the Quality of Your Entire Life โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ "Joy is the experience of contentment, gratitude, and meaning, regardless of our external circumstance. Joy is not simply feeling happy. Joy encompasses quality

A new podcast episode of The Simple Sophisticate is now available! โžก๏ธ Episode #411: How to Deepen Your โ€˜Joyspanโ€™ which will Lengthen Your Lifespan and Elevate the Quality of Your Entire Life

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01.10.2025 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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20 Ways to Savor Autumn Contentedly + 16 Films Perfect for Fall Viewing โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ 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

Autumn begins! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚

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

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22.09.2025 14:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

... 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.

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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) โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ "There's a candle in your heart ready to be kindled." โ€”Rumi What if I told you an enjoyable, even pleasurable practice existed to improve your health, inspire s

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

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... is a new film full of life inspiration centered around a conversation with two generations separated by multiple decades. Oh! And I didnโ€™t forget the clothing โ€“ fall capsule finds and a fun Francophile find as well. Still, there is more!

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... 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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This & That: September 19, 2025 โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ 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

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

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

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

New on the blog to begin the new week! โžก๏ธ Part Quatre/Fourโ€“ "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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15.09.2025 10:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

... 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.

13.09.2025 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
8 September Ponderings . . . (2025) โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ September weather, September produce, September everything. I think I might love it all. The farmers market is breathable both with lovely temperatures and just

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

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13.09.2025 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

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

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This & That: September 12, 2025 โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ 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

Happy Friday and Happy This & That Day on TSLL!

Stop by to discover โžก๏ธ Bursting at the seams in all the right ways. Weโ€™ve got books โ€“ fiction, cookbooks, inspired by French history, hopeful books, health books and more. Films ...

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Outfits of the Month (5): A Classic British-Inspired Fall Wardrobe โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ Can you feel it? โ˜บ๏ธ A foot has been stepped into Autumn, and I felt it just this past weekend. Intermittent thunder and lightning storms, sprinkled with rainsho

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

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The Everyday โ€˜Sidesโ€™ of Living Simply Luxuriously, Part Trois (Who is TSLL Written For) โ€“ The Simply Luxurious Lifeยฎ "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

Monday's Motivational post โžก๏ธ The Everyday โ€˜Sidesโ€™ of Living Simply Luxuriously, Part Trois (Who is TSLL Written For)

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11.09.2025 13:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

... I had to tell myself to stop adding them to this weekโ€™s T&T โ€“ dรฉcor and clothing โ€“ I will definitely get your savings off to a great start, and still, there is more.

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