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Travel: Destinations in Film

by MS

I’ve seen different folks going in and out of the neighbor’s house across the street for the past month or so. And right away I realized they are Airbnb-ing (hosting) their property. It’s not that I am stalking, but while parking my car, or doing landscape maintenance, I see different folks in and out, taxis and Ubers pulling up. A call is made in...

October 31, 2021

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Adventure travel, budget vacation, Films In Review, foreign film, Honeymoon destinations, independent film, inspirational women over 40, Nature travel, Romantic Destinations, Travel, Travel Series
Beautiful Things

by MS

On this Sunday morning I felt the need to inspire you… To seek nature and all it’s beauty To experience a gourmet coffee shop To discover an English Tudor or cottage style home in your neighborhood or beyond. To sit on a park bench along a lakeside and observe the ducks. I guarantee you will walk away feeling the most peaceful. To Consider a...

October 17, 2021

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British Decor, decor, decorating ideas, french decor, inspiration, inspirational women over 40, Lifestyle, Nature travel, photography, Travel
Breathe Deep

by MS

Breathing deep in meditation is key to any positive lifestyle…don’t you agree? Especially if you have the perfect focal point… Find a waterfall Watch a sunrise Walk through a park Look to the stars Find a lake

August 18, 2021

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inspiration, inspirational women over 40, Lifestyle
Sidewalk Cafe Scene

by MS

Do you miss it? Or have you been able to hang out in your favorite cafe for a while now? I suppose that depends on which part of the world you pin yourself. Then again, I suppose restaurants offering outdoor meal seating has sort of been the new cafe scene here in the states. I just hope they don’t get rid of them once...

August 3, 2021

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Romantic Destinations, Travel, Travel Series
Today’s Bliss

by MS

Aiming for a positive day…

July 29, 2021

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All things Paris, emotional therapy, Travel
What’s On Our Minds Lately

by MS

As I stood in front of the cashier at Trader Joe’s (national chain grocery store) yesterday waiting for him to scan my groceries, he asked how my day was going. I was used to the question. It is one all of the friendly TJ cashiers ask. I told him it was fine. He then noticed the bouquet of flowers in my cart, and asked...

July 28, 2021

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entertainment, inspirational women over 40, Lifestyle
Garden Envy

by MS

Recently I had my backyard cleaned down to a blank canvas. But since we live on a hill, near the coast, with nothing but sand all around, I am having trouble crafting the dream garden – a cross between all of the garden ideas I have pinned below: I probably should have planned better

July 26, 2021

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emotional therapy, Renovation, secret gardens, Special Series
Interesting Travel Finds Online

by MS

On a hectic remote work day it is always wonderful to stumble upon a handful of distractions to take the edge off or give you a nice break from the mundane. And since the pandemic, we’re mostly flocking to the outdoors, I figured sharing is a good thing…hope you enjoy.

July 24, 2021

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Adventure travel, inspirational women over 40, Nature travel, Travel, Travel Series
How I Travelled In The Recent Year

by MS

Considering that traveling is part of my DNA, I had a difficult time functioning at the beginning of the lockdown. By June of 2020 I decided that day trips were the short term cure for my wanderlust. So every weekend, we set out to an outdoor destination, carefully planned of course, with masks and gloves and all things necessary to keep us protected and...

July 22, 2021

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emotional therapy, Romantic Destinations, romantic evenings, Travel Series
Pretty Things

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In need of visual therapy…

July 21, 2021

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emotional therapy, Favorite Post, interesting finds online, Nature travel, photography

November 24, 2021

Desserts: All About the Cherry

I seldom indulge in dessert, I mean pie, cheesecake, doughnuts and all things too doughy. But for Thanksgiving I...

by MS

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November 22, 2021

Collection of Recipes – Thanksgiving 2021

The countdown has begun here in the states, and the pressure is on naturally for all those planning to...

by MS

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November 19, 2021

Thanksgiving 2021

Considering where we were last year around this time, in terms of gatherings and celebrations, I think this year,...

by MS

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November 17, 2021

Virtual Travel To Ireland

Do you select a film to watch based on location? Let me clarify. I understand selecting a movie to...

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Virtual Travel To Ireland

Published by MS

Do you select a film to watch based on location? Let me clarify. I understand selecting a movie to watch is normally based upon genre, actors as well as...

November 17, 2021

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Acting, Adventure travel, boutique hotels, inspirational women over 40, novels, Romantic Destinations, Travel, Travel Series

Travel: Destinations in Film

Published by MS

I’ve seen different folks going in and out of the neighbor’s house across the street for the past month or so. And right away I realized they are Airbnb-ing...

October 31, 2021

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Adventure travel, budget vacation, Films In Review, foreign film, Honeymoon destinations, independent film, inspirational women over 40, Nature travel, Romantic Destinations, Travel, Travel Series

If My Weeks were Summed Up In A Slide Deck…

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This has become a thing it seems for me…where on Fridays, I feel the need to recap…kind of sort of what I do at work with a slide deck...

October 22, 2021

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comfort food, Films In Review, Food, foreign film, Lifestyle, Travel, Travel Series, women over 40 in film

Beautiful Things

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On this Sunday morning I felt the need to inspire you… To seek nature and all it’s beauty To experience a gourmet coffee shop To discover an English Tudor...

October 17, 2021

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British Decor, decor, decorating ideas, french decor, inspiration, inspirational women over 40, Lifestyle, Nature travel, photography, Travel

Friday Interesting Finds

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Sharing contents on a blog has become quite challenging these days in terms of seeing an interesting topic somewhere else and wanting to share in the joy here without...

October 1, 2021

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Adventure travel, Christmas, comfort food, decor, decorating ideas, Food, french decor, pets in travel, Travel

Travel Memories

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As Summer winds down, I cannot help but reflect on my annual Autumn travels throughout Europe. 🙂 The restaurants adorning the cobble stoned breezy alleyways throughout Rome. Where one...

September 12, 2021

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budget vacation, inspirational women over 40, Travel, Travel Series

Considering where we were last year around this time, in terms of gatherings and celebrations, I think this year, we truly need to redefine the meaning of Thanksgiving. This was the thought going through my head while grocery shopping yesterday for the very holiday. I found myself, sort of in a transient vibe, while searching for and gathering the ingredients for the trimmings. As you know from years before, we do not eat Turkey in our household. I decided to stuff acorns this year, and bypass the sweet potatoes for some colorful carrots roasted in the oven. Corn is a must for the fam, mashed potatoes, I am on the fence about. And the bird-rotisserie chicken, a small side dish of sliced ham garnished with pineapple and cloves, Brussel sprouts, and homemade cranberry sauce. Simple and very traditional. But right before we dive in, I want everyone to stop all things electronic, and simply express the most heartfelt appreciation for what we have all gone through, together and yet worlds apart. That’s how I...

August 27, 2021

TV Show Recommend

What are you watching on television these days? I normally list a handful of film recommends here for consideration...

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July 28, 2021

What’s On Our Minds Lately

As I stood in front of the cashier at Trader Joe’s (national chain grocery store) yesterday waiting for him...

by MS

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September 10, 2020

Interesting Articles From Around The World

I woke up this morning feeling hopeful that I didn’t have to sit in darkness all day while I...

by MS

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August 28, 2020

What Are Your Plans This Weekend

The air quality near San Francisco is deemed very unhealthy this morning, seems almost overnight new fires have sparked...

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Food, Holiday Cooking, inspirational women over 40, Thanksgiving

Desserts: All About the Cherry

I seldom indulge in dessert, I mean pie, cheesecake, doughnuts and all things too doughy. But for Thanksgiving I need pie, or cobbler – cherry that is and I...

Food, healthy foods, Holiday Cocktails, Holiday Cooking, Holiday Recipes, Holiday Series, inspirational women over 40, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving healthy cooking

Collection of Recipes – Thanksgiving 2021

The countdown has begun here in the states, and the pressure is on naturally for all those planning to feed the clan. I, for one, have not slept for...

Featured, inspirational women over 40, Lifestyle, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2021

Considering where we were last year around this time, in terms of gatherings and celebrations, I think this year, we truly need to redefine the meaning of Thanksgiving. This...

Acting, Adventure travel, boutique hotels, inspirational women over 40, novels, Romantic Destinations, Travel, Travel Series

Virtual Travel To Ireland

Do you select a film to watch based on location? Let me clarify. I understand selecting a movie to watch is normally based upon genre, actors as well as...

How Life Works, inspirational women over 40, Lifestyle

Staying in Touch…Professionally

After an hour’s conversation last night with my previous manager, I felt much better about myself. Naturally, this beckoned me to pose several questions here. Do you stay in...

art, art and culture, Boutique hotel picks, boutique hotels, Culture, Food, inspirational women over 40, interesting finds online, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving healthy cooking

Topics of Interest

It’s only Thursday, but for my post time-change-over-the-weekend brain, it feels like it should be a Saturday or June for that matter. Nevertheless, my day is filled with meetings....

Lifestyle

Definition of Cozy

It’s been raining here in San Francisco for a few days now and I could not be happier. We need the rain in California as much as the next...

Favorite Post, inspirational women over 40, Lifestyle

An Invitation To Guest Post on Raw Silk and Saffron

We are interested in starting a community of like-minded humans right here on Raw Silk and Saffron. This is all in the name of fun and sharing and nothing...