Contemplative: a mom-daughter lifestyle blog

Abundance. It begins and ends with gratitude. It requires recognizing the absolute wealth of your present and innumerable potential of…

“Familiarity breeds contempt.” This infamous line our mothers have told us repeatedly, and yet some of us – ahem, me…

Spring is nature’s way of saying “let’s party,” and we’re ready to celebrate. There’s something uniquely exquisite about the early…

A good book is like an old friend, as in the case of ‘The Buried Giant’ where a Narrator offers…

Once you see it, you cannot un-see it. It’s everywhere: in your eyeliner, foundation, deodorant, hair serum and moisturizer. It’s…

Analog Coffee on 17th Avenue, home to Fratello Coffee Roasters, is one bustling spot. I came to study and find…

Believe me, I know. The days have become an endless muddled blend of grey skies and salt stains. It’s too…

Imagine that you are in Europe – France, in fact (you have always wanted to travel to France) – and…

From twinkling villages to yuletide markets, Quebec City is one of the most magical places to visit around the world.…

Bonjour Cher Ami! It is late now, and the wild cats are groaning territorially outside the patio doors. Our Villa…

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