Speaking of contentment, Norman in his favorite chair (photo above). Makes me smile every single time. 

This month's newsletter is full, full, full as it contains all of the 17 posts from TSLL's 7th Annual French Week plus three podcast episodes and petit plaisirs and all of the regular posts you have come to expect and enjoy. And that is what I hope you do, enjoy August's newsletter. Thank you for subscribing. 

Wishing you a wonderful first day of August, and until Friday September 30th, I will see you on the blog.

—Shannon

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Francophiles! Polish your French or begin to learn the language of the culture you love from a highly recommended language school, a new cookbook from a favorite Great British Bakeoff stand-out, a new series on AppleTV receiving great buzz, books about flowers and novels to intrigue as well as a book from a British author focused on eating well simply. Also, clothing for summer, fantastic sales on items for fall, and vintage décor finds to delight. And yep! Much more!

As the summer entertainment season winds down, more than a few films worth exploring, a new series debuting starring Nicola Walker from The Split, two different styles of classic trench coats, both at great prices, a new series adapted from a favorite film that is receiving high praise, a book to read that is already on the Best Books of 2022 list, travel to and visit Provence with a favorite blogger in her new offering, and much more.
 

Bonjour! Three collages had to be created this week to fit all that is in this year’s French Week This & Thatbecause I have a loooooong list of books, all pertaining to something about France whether in memoir form, novel form or for the cook and so many other topics of interest. A new film that plays with the plot of a famous French novel written in the 19th century, a new Maison line from a Provençal brand, if you adore Monet, you are in luck with all of the different books inspired by his gardens at Giverny, and clothing finds from French brands as well. Plus! Yep, so much more. 🙂

Summer is winding down, and work and school schedules are about to change (if they haven’t already), but there are still a few finds worth exploring before all of the summer goodness turns this fall in so many arenas of entertainment and shopping. A wonderful new book by Frances Mayes, sales on décor and clothing for both summer and fall finds, a new film by Sharon Horgan that highlights the bond and love of sisters, a French series I steam-rolled through and thoroughly enjoyed and still much more.