The Newsletter’s 2nd Anniversary!

Just over two years ago, The Simply Luxurious Life’s weekly newsletter began being delivered every Friday (Thursday to some of my subscribers) to readers around the world. And after occasional tweaks and changes along the way, I am humbled to say we have more than 4,000 subscribers.

What subscribers receive:

~first to know of upcoming giveaways on the blog
~first to know of any big news related to The Simply Luxurious Life
~a round-up of all the past week’s posts
~highlights from The Simply Luxurious Life’s Tumblr and Pinterest pages
~discover the most popular post of the week
~a handful of articles gathered from around the web dealing with fashion, motivation and more that I think readers will enjoy
~a stylish idea – an entire outfit pulled together to help you shop or simply provide inspiration
~Bi-Annual fashion edition (arriving on September and March 1st in subscribers’ inboxes) which helps readers navigate the recent fall and spring trends.


If you haven’t already subscribed and would like to, simply enter your first name and email address in the middle-right-hand column under “Newsletter Sign-up”.

The Simply Luxurious Life and other Social Media

With the addition of Pinterest to the long list of social media outlets, it can be overwhelming to know what is best for each of us as we try to follow our favorite blogs and websites. To help readers better understand what they can find on The Simply Luxurious Life’s social networking pages, check out the list below with descriptions of what I provide for followers:

~Twitter – followers receive a daily “Thought to Ponder” and “Thought to Sleep On” every day of the week and weekend which contain a quote to help provide inspiration, conversation or a smile. Followers also receive links to the most recent posts when they go live as well as updates on simply luxurious activities I am partaking in at any given moment. (The Simply Luxurious Life handle is @simplyluxurious – click here to follow.)

~Tumblr – Discover the most recent covers of your favorite fashion and decor magazines, beautiful images from editorials, recent runway collections, my favorite blogs and more, and you will also find quotes that inspire and links to the most recent blog posts on The Simply Luxurious Life. (Click here to add to your Dashboard.)

~Pinterest – One of my favorite pastimes during lunch is to post beautiful images in the arenas of style, fashion, decor, food, anything French, the most recent covers of Vogue US, UK, Elle US, UK, book recommendations, shopping items I’m coveting, outfit ideas, yard and garden and motivational sayings. Also, if you find images on The Simply Luxurious Life, click on the new “Pin it!” button at the bottom of each post to add the image you wish to your Pinterest boards. (Click here to follow all 21 boards listed under Simply Luxurious.)

~Facebook – Stay up-to-date on the most recent blog posts and weekly newsletter releases. (Click here to “Like” The Simply Luxurious Life.)

~Feed Burner (RSS) – If you prefer to read the most recent blog posts from your inbox, click on the RSS button at the top of the page on the left side to receive the most recent blog posts in your inbox each morning.

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The Spring Newsletter Here!

Thursday is here and while Rules of Style usually is what is posted, this week I’ve been pulling together the quarterly newsletter that will be full of simply luxurious spring styles and trends to help guide you through the spring 2011 season. Titled Prepping Your Wardrobe for Spring, it is full of investment ideas, fabulous frugal trendy items, and pieces I’ve selected to help in the shopping process, I hope you’ll find this particular newsletter to be a resource as you plan your attack for your next shopping outing.

And if you haven’t subscribed, simply enter your first name and email in the right-hand column on the blog. 

Look for Rules of Style to return next week!

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Looking Ahead To A Simply Amazing 2011

The past year of 2010 was full of so many unexpected and wonderful moments.  It will be a year I look back fondly on. And as I look ahead to 2011, I can’t help but become filled with great anticipation.  I have no doubt that it will be a simply amazing year. 

And if you too are hoping it will be as such,  The Simply Luxurious Life’s quarterly newsletter was just sent out, titled Creating A Simply Luxurious Year. Full of a detailed three month plan on how to create the foundation for a year that will be, with determination and focus, a simply luxurious year.

I will be sending out a second mailing of the issue on January 3rd for anyone who signs up this weekend, so do subscribe. To do so, simply enter your first name and email in the upper right-hand column of the blog above “SIGN UP!”.

 

No matter how you plan on ringing in the new year (or maybe you already have),

. . . I wish you all of the best in 2011 and may your resolve remain strong, your heart remain full and your optimism be endless.

 

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Updated Newsletter!

The success of The Simply Luxurious Life newsletter has been outstanding.  With nearly a thousand subscribers in only five short months, the feedback has been very positive.  With a few tweaks here and there continually being made, it is my goal to always be on the look out for ways to improve, update and make it more of a pleasure to receive each Friday in your inbox.

Recently, a few updates have been made to improve the quality.  While previously, a monthly newsletter was sent out along with the weekly newsletter, I have decided to change the monthly to a quarterly one instead.  So on the 1st day of the following months (January, April, July and September) subscribers will be receiving a themed newsletter that focuses on either fashion, style, luxurious living, decor, food, etc.   The next installment will be sent out January 1st focusing entirely on Creating a Simply Luxurious Year. The pieces are already coming together, and I can’t wait to share them with you at the beginning of the year.

Each weekly newsletter will continue to include highlights from the past week on the blog, luxurious and luxury for less shopping finds, magazine alerts, reader spotlights, the week’s favorite post as well as what has become one of the favorites of the readers – articles from around the web that share ideas, tips and inspiration.

If you haven’t signed up and would like to, simply enter your first name and email address in the upper left-hand column of the blog to receive your free weekly and quarterly newsletters. 

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Let It Begin

Whenever I know that my regular routine is about to change or intensify, I tend to always look to myself to make sure I have a few very important things in order so that I am presenting my best self, and ultimately eliminate as much stress as possible, such as . . .

. . . putting together my new fall wardrobe  . . .

. . . creating a doable exercise regimen . . .

. . . organizing and eliminating excess in the home . . .

. . . scheduling in advance beauty appointments . . .

. . . and having a healthy approach to eating that supports my life.

For some of us, fall’s arrival doesn’t introduce too much change, if any, but for many of us, the kids are going back to school, our schedules become even more hectic and it often times becomes more difficult to focus on the priorities that create a sound foundation for success.  If any of the above ideas are things you’d like to include in your life to help bring more simplicity, thus allowing for more pleasure and luxury to be enjoyed, you will appreciate the upcoming September newsletter of The Simply Luxurious Life which will focus on Finding the Harmony.  If you are already a subscriber, look for it in my inbox on September 1st.

If you haven’t signed up and would like to, simply enter your first name and email address in the upper left-hand column.  And if you’d like to learn more about what the monthly and weekly (sent out each Friday) includes, click here.

Have a beautiful Tuesday.

 

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Tufted Yet Inviting

The ideal work space for writing – a bird’s eye view of Paris, natural light, fresh flowers, a laptop ready to work, and a comfortable tufted chair. Ahh . . . can’t help but want to just savor the view for a moment. 

A rich elegance is something I equate to pieces of tufted upholstered furniture whether it be found on chairs, ottomans, benches, or headboards.  There is something so grand that for some reason it immediately reminds me of royalty.  If only for a night, when I sleep in a bed with a tufted wingback headboard, I feel like I might just be a queen, and then the morning comes with reality as its companion.  Oh well.  I’ve collected for this week’s Rooms of Inspiration groupings of furniture that all display luxuriously a tufted design.  Have a look and do share your favorites.  Have a lovely Tuesday!

For all of my readers that have already signed up to receive The Simply Luxurious Life’s weekly and monthly newsletter – thank you!  The response has been fantastic and a overwhelmingly pleasant surprise!  If you would like to learn more about what the newsletter will include and how to sign up click here.

 

A Place to Sit

 

The Boudoir

{Be sure to sign up to receive our new Weekly Newsletter! Click here for more details on what will be included.}

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The Newsletter Has Arrived!

I have been contemplating this for some time and decide to make the extra jump and introduce it because now is a fantastic time!  The Simply Luxurious Life’s weekly and monthly newsletter will send out its first edition this Friday.(Sign-up in the upper left middle-right-hand column of the blog)


What will you be gaining by subscribing (for free!) to the newsletter, you may ask?

The Weekly Edition (Every Friday!)

*A weekly recap of the top posts from the week, along with updates that weren’t available on the day of posting.


*A highlight of favorite posts by the readers based on comments and statistics.


*Additional quotes, inspiration and luxurious images.


*Shopping deals discovered throughout the week via twitter, perusing the web, and reading emails that I feel my readers would enjoy.


*Reader spotlights – each week one or two readers will share their thoughts on luxury and how they incorporate it into their lives. 


*Alerts to upcoming giveaways


*A suggested list for shopping, decor, wine, new and classic movies, recently released books, food – a handful of ways to bring just a bit more luxury into your weekend.


UPDATED: 


*A Stylish Idea - I pull together an entire outfit from shoes to accessories inspired by a particular image. 


*Recent highlights on The Simply Luxurious Life's Tumblr and Pinterest pages

 

Monthly Themed Edition

*Sent out at the first of each month.


*Themes may include – a focus purely on Simplifying Your Life (similar to our 3 week series that just wrapped up last week) except it will expand on the ideas shared on the blog, Taking Care of Yourself during the Holiday Bustle, Making Fitness Fabulous, Dinner Party How-Tos, Wine Extravaganza, Inspiration for the Home, and so many other possibilities.

Bi-Annual - Fashion Edition

*On the first of March and September, in an effort to help readers navigate the upcoming season's trends as they shop the online and in stores, I will bring all of the runway looks from the Fall and Spring fashion shows to you that were full of simply luxurious fashions, share which ones to invest in and which ones to have fun with, but spend sparingly on.

I do hope you’ll subscribe and continue to add even more simplicity while also including the luxuries that can be found almost everywhere into your life.  Subscribe today by entering your email address and name in the upper left-hand column of the blog. 


Also - readers – I would love to know what you would like to see in the newsletter.  I’m always open to suggestions, so feel free to share.

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Short and Sweet

A little bit of sun, a little bit of rain, oh, and don’t forget the thunder and lightning.  The weather is still making up its mind as to how it wants to play its cards, but I am already en route to my destination – a tremendous thank you.  This week I owe so much to my readers, fellow bloggers and editors for such kind and thoughtful comments, helpful advice and being willing to take a chance on me.  I am so grateful.

I am doing a bit of celebrating this weekend and clearing my planner of any obligations that don’t involve laughter, love and luxury.  I hope your weekend plans are fantastic as well.  I would love to hear about them.

Beginning Tuesday, you will be able to subscribe to The Simply Luxurious Life’s weekly newsletter which will be filled with all of the luxuries you already have come to know and love and a few extras (more details on Monday). Each month, the newsletter will also produce a themed edition focusing on something different (summer fashions, wine getaways, fitness made fabulous, planning the perfect dinner party and so much more).  I hope you will consider subscribing (the best part is it’s free!)

This past week has been fun, fashionable and filled with a giveaway announcement (congratulations Mary!).  Have a look at what you might have missed.

Dreams & Goals: What Will Your Summer Be?

Monday’s Inspiration: It’s Not Too Late

Guest Post: Lovely Images

Tuesday’s Rooms of Inspiration: To Place A Pedestal

CFDA Fashion Awards 2010: Favorite Frocks

Just Perfect: A Parisian Home in Pebble Beach

Fashion Fix: Grecian Beauty

Wednesday’s Why Not . . .?: Simplify Your Life – 3

Resort 2011 Fashions: Femininity Dominates

Thursday Treasures: Dreams Do Come True

Fashion Overload: Beauty and the Beach

She’s Back!: Barefoot Contessa’s Home

Friday’s Cravings: Fashion, Fitness and Leisure

Foodie Friday: BLT Makeover

Gorgeous Gardens: An English Garden Dream

Images: (1) We Heart It (2)  Flickr