Her sillage shall linger in memory for all time via LaWhimsy
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Word Nerd: Sillage

Sillage is a French term used to describe the lingering scent that is left by perfume, either in the scent wearer's wake or on their skin. Sillage is quite the heavenly term since a charming point of perfume is to leave a bit of desirable, lingering, luscious fragrance behind. A scent trail is as natural… Continue reading Word Nerd: Sillage

No matter how long the winter spring is sure to follow Spring Proverb Monday Mantra 44 via LaWhimsy
Affirmation Mondays

Affirmation Mondays 44 – No matter how long the Winter Spring is sure to follow

"No matter how long the Winter, Spring is sure to follow." ~ Proverb Every year on February 2nd, we rely on a groundhog to predict whether there are 6 more weeks of Winter in or 6 weeks of more Spring-like weather. Of course, there are actually about 6 weeks from that date left until the… Continue reading Affirmation Mondays 44 – No matter how long the Winter Spring is sure to follow

Musings and Mutterings

February

It's hard to believe that it's already the second month of 2015 - just where did January go?! I've actually done quite a lot in this past month, from setting some new goals, reading several books, finishing a few projects, starting new ones, keeping my health steady, participating in a challenge, and goodness knows what… Continue reading February

Elan Word Nerd via LaWhimsy
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Word Nerd: Elan

Elan is such a simple word that describes a wonderful, rich energy. The saying that good things comes in small packages is incredibly apt with elan (also spelled as élan.). A quaintrelle always has a certain sort of elan, and really I do believe that most people could cultivate their own elan charm if they… Continue reading Word Nerd: Elan

Be who you were created to be and you will set the world on Fire. St. Catherine of Sienna quote Monday Mantra 43 via LaWhimsy
Affirmation Mondays

Affirmation Mondays 43 – Be who you were created to be and you will set the world on fire…

"Be who you were created to be, and you will set the world on fire." St. Catherine of Sienna St. Catherine of Sienna set forth quite the challenge and stated quite the amazing truth... "Be who you were created to be, and you will set the world on fire." To just be YOU. Simply, truly,… Continue reading Affirmation Mondays 43 – Be who you were created to be and you will set the world on fire…

Serein twilight serenity via LaWhimsy
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Word Nerd: Serein

Serein is such a gentle, peaceful word and to experience that sweet, misty dew as evening closes in upon the world around you is to truly experience evening serenity at it's most delicious. Simply writing that sentence, I can feel myself transported to a late Spring evening that is being lightly kissed by serein. The… Continue reading Word Nerd: Serein