The French 75 Journal

Week 34 of 52 Weeks of Tranquility Red lips. Leopard-print scarf. Hasbeen clogs. Black head to toe. Plastic black rose ring. Faux pearl earrings. Nude-colored mani. Gold pleather tote. Washi tape. Handwritten thank-you notes. Colored pens. Overuse of words like “hot mess,” “sweet pea,” and “dude.” Pink walls. Twinkle lights. Scented candles. Black furry creatures. […]

Tranquil Treasures is a NEW private vault for Love Note subscribers filled with a potpourri of tranquility tools. Each tool—from  yoga practices, to guided meditations, to downloadable manifestos, to inspiring quotes—is chosen to assist you on your journey. You’ll find new inspiration stockpiled in this treasure trove from time to time. To access Tranquil Treasures, […]

Bonjour. Welcome to the 346th edition of Tranquility du Jour: Find Your True Edge. Learn how to get out of a rut, stop holding yourself back, and focus on pleasure and self-compassion. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #346: Find Your True Edge   Featured Guest: Ellen Blaufox, LSW-R is the Founder of true edge workshop. […]

        Week in Review Traveled to and from upstate New York Was all smiles at the Farm Sanctuary Hoe Down {highlight of my year!} Time with Tim’s family Got tickets for the Farm Sanctuary Gala Ordered chosen perfume bottles Penned Week 33: Walk Recorded and released Podcast #345: Meet Mookie Bought Mookie […]

Week 33: Walk Lift, shift, place. This is the basic instruction for walking meditation. Over and over again without a destination. Simple, often autopilot, and overflowing with benefits, walking is en vogue. Great minds such as Steve Jobs, Thoreau, and Virginia Woolf used walking to think better, gain energy, and conduct meetings. I mean, they’re […]

Bonjour. Welcome to the 345th edition of Tranquility du Jour: Meet Mookie with Tim Mooney. Follow along on our recent transition from losing Louis to welcoming our new pug Mookie into the family. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #345: Meet Mookie   Featured Guests: Moi + Tim Mooney + Mookie Him: Tim Mooney is a Washington, […]

  Week in Review 2 Jaunts to the Malibu Dog Beach Savored 3 yoga classes Taught 1 mindfulness class 3 days of seeing clients at The Women’s Center Meeting with colleagues and Director of The Women’s Center Took a pilates private session to work with injuries Released podcast #344: A Scary Diagnosis 2 dinner dates […]

Week 32 of 52 Weeks of Tranquility Despite being veg for nearly two decades, I’ll often reach for anything but veggies when given a choice. Sprinkled glazed donut? Okay! Pizza? Absolutely! Fruit? Give it to me! But greens, well, not on my must-have list with the exception of a big arugula or spinach salad with […]

While in Paris two years ago, I created the scent Tranquillité—notes of gardenia, jasmine, sweet musk, rose, and sandalwood make this a girly delight. Original creation shown in the photo above and here’s a peek at my parfum class. Compared to L’Instant de Guerlain by my teacher, I find the scent to be an intoxicating […]

Bonjour. Welcome to the 344th edition of Tranquility du Jour: A Scary Diagnosis with Sarah Evans. Be inspired by her story through breast cancer, the tools that helped her through the process, and how this diagnosis changed how she lives life. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour # 344: A Scary Diagnosis   Featured Guest: Sarah […]

  Week in Review Enjoyed an evening of Jazz in the Sculpture Garden with friends Had yummy dinner and brunch with visiting friends from Japan Animal Rights conference Purchased the above Vaute Couture tee {For the love of Dog Adopt} Traveled to Kripalu for week-long creative writing program Attended 25 hours of creative writing program […]