The French 75 Journal

Bonjour. Welcome to the 340th edition of Tranquility du Jour with Shannon Ables. Be inspired by the simply luxurious life—a dash of style, minimalism, and mindfulness. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour # 340: Simply Luxurious Life   Featured Guest: Shannon Ables is the founder and editor of the internationally enjoyed lifestyle blog The Simply Luxurious Life which inspired […]

image courtesy of spring seasonal podcast artist Wishing you a tranquil start to summer. Think lavender lemonade, fresh fruit salads, and relaxing poolside under an umbrella. You’re invited to *tomorrow’s* complimentary live Tranquilosophy Seasonal Podcast Monday, June 22nd at 3pm ET. Gather your journal, cuppa tea, and colorful markers for this sacred hour just for you. […]

Final practice in Paris Final sidewalk cafe in Paris Final farmers’ market jaunt in Paris Notre Dame at night   More farmers’ market color My sip tea pic for 52 Weeks of Tranquility Week in Review Savored last night in Paris with old friend Packed suitcase {sigh} Flew home from Paris Stalked rescue pugs online […]

Week 24: Sip Tea Green tea with rose petals and mint. Black tea with marigold and cornflower. White tea with violet petals. The options are endless. I’ve just returned home after hosting the Penning in Paris retreat where I hit Angelina’s, Ladurée, and many sidewalk cafés for a yummy cup of exotic tea blends. Read […]

Ooh la la, I want you to be the first to know about Penning in Paris: A Writer’s Retreat in 2016! Let me know if you’re interested and: I’ll reveal next year’s dates to you 48 hours before the rest of the world. You’ll have first opportunity to join me in the City of Light […]

TranquiliT’s 10 staples are the backbone of a creative, comfy, and chic wardrobe. Six of these pieces were my entire wardrobe for 10 days of yoga, writing in sidewalk cafes, teaching in the gardens, bookstore browsing, and fancy nights out in Paris. Our last video introduced the 10-piece capsule wardrobe and this one showcases multiple […]

Rose-infused patisserie at Laduree Musee d’Orsay Taking in my favorite Bonnard Luxembourg Garden Writing time at Les Des Magots Tim teaching on social media for writers in the Tuileries The ladies were fans of violette and rose petal ice cream Tea for moi, wine for Tim Nougat spotted at the farmers’ market Week in Review […]

Week 23: Fleurs Picking up peonies was a top priority upon arrival to Paris, so we hit the Montparnasse farmers’ market first thing Saturday morning. Cherries, strawberries, croissants, olives, lettuce, olive baguette, avocados, cherry tomatoes, and, of course, peonies. We now had the Paris living necessities in hand. “I must have flowers, always, and always,” […]

Writing time in Luxembourg Garden Seine crossing Sidewalk cafes Paris is a place in which we can forget ourselves, reinvent, expunge the dead weight of our past.—Michael Simkins Following a 7-hour jaunt across the Atlantic, the plane touched down Friday morning and I noticed my body soften. I was once again in Paris—a sensory-filled seduction. […]

Bonjour. Welcome to the 339th edition of Tranquility du Jour with Rebecca Rubin. Be inspired by the pursuit of fabulous, make an impact, and learn how to describe what you do with flair. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour # 339: Pursuit of Fabulous   Featured Guest: Rebecca Rubin is a marketing coach who helps women entrepreneurs to discover […]

Week 22: Breathe The pilot warned us that there may be a few bumps during Saturday’s three-hour flight, but I wasn’t fully prepared for the plane’s sway. As usual, I settled into my window seat, pulled out a book and water bottle, popped in earplugs, and buckled the seat belt ready for the ride. I […]