The French 75 Journal

Bonjour. Welcome to the 343rd edition of Tranquility du Jour with Laura Vanderkam. Be inspired by her latest work, I Know How She Does It, and learn how to take charge of your time, make life easier, and nurture yourself in the process. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour # 343: I Know How She Does […]

Week in Review Taught mindfulness class Volunteered at Hospice Penned with writing group at Tabard Inn Brainstormed new programming at Tranquil Space Foundation meeting Penned Week 30 of 52 Weeks of Tranquility: Practice Acceptance Worked with beautiful clients at The Women’s Center Took three yoga classes Fell more in love with Mookie Savored dinner + […]

Week 30:Practice Acceptance When the vet tech returned to let us know that they weren’t going to need a spinal tap, I knew. They found something during the MRI that explained the sneezing and seizure, and it wasn’t good. Minutes passed, feeling like days, before the doctor came out to give us the news. There […]

1.0 = 7.5 x 7.5 softcover 2.0 = 8.5 x 8.5 hardcover 3.0 = 8.5 x 8.5 softcover 4.0 = ?   The creation process of the Tranquility du Jour Daybook 4.0 is happening and I’d love your input. My vision for the Daybook is to serve as a catch-all for dreams, day’s events, and […]

      Week in Review Road trip from NY to OK {20 hours} Picked up Mookie the Rescue Pug from his sweet foster Day trip to Norman, OK {my college town} Relaxed time with parents while incorporating Mookie into our lives Sprinkled some of Louis’ ashes at my parents Road trip from OK to […]

Week 29 of 52 Weeks of Tranquility Take a raisin in your hand. Observe its texture. Smell its fragrance. Squeeze it by your ear and notice any sounds. Put it on your tongue and move it around your mouth with full awareness of the sensations. Take one bite into the raisin and notice a burst […]

Bonjour. Welcome to the 342nd edition of Tranquility du Jour with Laura Lowery. Be inspired by her creation of a beautiful new women’s magazine, hear the inspiration behind it, and how her practice of yoga and mindfulness assists her journey.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour # 342: Creating Lucia   Featured Guest: Laura Lowery […]

a shot of the babbling stream on my last night at the retreat center our route to Mookie Week in Review Packed for 10 days away Took yoga Date night with Tim Finalized and ordered TranquiliT’s four new fab fall colors {reveal forthcoming} Traveled from DC to upstate NY for training Soaked up six days […]

Week 28 of 52 Weeks of Tranquility Picture yourself curled up with a journal, candle lit nearby, and taking a few moments to exhale after a productive day. Ah, the joys of an evening routine. Your PM routine is the bookend to your AM routine {week 17}. This time offers an opportunity to tie a […]

Greetings from my 6-day Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher training at Chapin Mill Retreat Center. The journey has been oddly exhausting and incredibly tranquil at the same time. Here’s an idea of our 9.5-hour days: 7-8am practice 8-9 brekkie 9-12:30 class 12:30-2:30pm lunch 2:30-5:30 class 5:30-7 dinner 7-9 class followed by silence until 9am The setting […]

with vintage crinoline More made in LA oh-so-cozy Tranquility du Jour tees with gold lettering {in the design YOU helped choose} have arrived. This week’s video shows multiple looks for the tee with tutus {but, of course}, a vintage ball gown, blazers, and more. What are your favorite ways to wear graphic tees? Bisous. x […]