This week was full of personal stress, work stress, and I am also feeling the stress of the upcoming election. As part of my 100-day challenge, I have been committed to moving once a day through dance or yoga. Monday night, I finished work at 10 pm with work and went to bed without a class. My back and body have been paying for it every day since. All that stress is in my lower back and won’t seem to go away.
If you are in the US, we turn back the clocks this weekend. I will hopefully be enjoying an extra hour of much-needed sleep and plan to take it easy this Sunday. France has started their second lockdown, here are all the rules and what you need to know.
Shakespeare and Company are Begging for Help to support their struggling business. You can buy books, gift cards, canvas bags all online. Help support this special part of Paris
Traffic jams stretch in and out of Paris on the eve of lockdown
Melody Gardot has a new album out and it is perfect for Winter days at home. I love it! You can listen to it on Spotify here.
Place Dauphine turns into a movie set for The Pursuit of Love
David Lebovitz shares a new bean to bar chocolate shop in Paris. This is on my list to try when I am back, especially those praliné dark chocolates.
I have my eye on these shoes for around the house in Winter.
This will be my first year having Thanksgiving away from my family. This helpful guide from Williams Sonoma has so many great tips on making the turkey, fixings, place cards, and kid-friendly activities.
The best hot chocolate in Paris according to La Cuisine and a recipe to make your own at home.
These soothing eye patches from Klorane have been a lifesaver when it comes to puffy eyes and lack of sleep. My niece loves them too so I pack them in her care packages.
Paris to plant 170,000 new trees and turn key spots into urban forests
McDonald’s Social Media Person Cries for Help. I can totally relate. I ran a social media account for a company for three years.
My Kitchenaid mixer is on sale at Bloomingdales. I use this a few times a week. It is one of my favorite kitchen items.
I am adding this robe to my Christmas wish list.
Speaking of Christmas, Sézane’s new home items make perfect gifts
How to Prepare for Another Coronavirus Winter if You Live Alone
This dessert goes out to the crust lovers (NYT)
I saw the movie, Rebecca, this week, has anyone else seen it?
What happened to the couples who quarantined together? (NYT) I have two friends who met and have been engaged in 2020.
Is home furniture rental the next big thing?
Holiday Cards are now in The Print Shop for Presale
Just a quick reminder that my normal email on Tuesday will not go out as regularly scheduled. November 3rd is election day. Have you voted? I voted on Friday.
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