The Simply Luxurious Life newsletter 101

Published: Fri, 05/18/12



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My first taste of sweet, luscious lemon meringue pie was the beginning of my life long love affair with pies and tarts. As a child my first concoction in the kitchen was learning how to make my own crust, and I can remember taking a picture, posing with my very own handmade lemon meringue masterpiece (well, at least to me it was). 
 
Much like tasting something that you immediately fall head over heels in love with for the first time and are eternally smitten is the feeling when you are fortunate enough to have a taste of the life you desire to live. It may be visiting a new city that just speaks to you and you realize then and there that you will someday call it home. It could be interning in a particular field of studying and becoming mesmerized by the energy and captivated by the ambition, ultimately provoking you to choose a degree to pursue a similar job. Or maybe it is that first time you house sit in a home that requires you to take responsibiity, but at the same time revel in the comforts of a beautiful, welcoming sanctuary, thus prompting you to make a vow that someday, you too will own your own home.
 
Whatever it is that you taste and realize without a doubt that you want to incorporate it into your life, listen to this calling.  Listen and then examine what it is that speaks to something inside of you instinctively because your life, as I've spoke about before, is speaking to you. Your life is trying to lead you to where and what you should be doing. Trust it. Investigate it. And then act upon it in some way.
 
 

 
In this week's newsletter, you will find a stunning sanctuary adorned with a subtle French touch, ideas on how to acquire the dreams that you seek, advice on how to gain real wisdom and even more ideas, updates and style inspiration.
 
With a busy week slowly winding down, I look back and am thankful for all that has happened. An opportunity to meet fellow writers and inspired, motivated professionals, time away visiting one of my favorite respites and moments to contemplate all that running around in my mind.  If you're anything like me, my mind is constantly working, and even though at times it can frazzle me, I wouldn't want it any other way. After all, life is so fleeting, and it is up to each one of us to make the most of the time we have.
 
I wish you a lovely weekend doing what you most want to do. To my new subscribers, welcome to The Simply Luxurious Life newsletter. I want to thank you for choosing to spend a little time each week with even more ideas for how to create your own unique life that helps to bring more fulfillment and eliminate the unnecessary. And to my long-time and loyal subscribers and readers, as always, I am so very grateful for your support. Have a wonderful and restorative weekend everyone. Until next week, I'll see you on the blog.  

-Shannon

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