Glamour Magic ￨ Autumn Rituals

Have you ever given thought to the beauty rituals you participate in? Are these daily practices enjoyable to you? Or are they societal expectations that you’ve simply accepted as part of your life? What if we could define beauty for ourselves? To some, glamour magic involves changing your appearance so that others perceive you more favorably. However, glamour magic can also be used as a means to deepen your personal expression and how you see yourself. With a brisk walk, some steam, a little pumpkin spice, and a healthy dose of intention we can conjure up a bit of glamour magic on our own terms. As we crunch through the autumn leaves, imagine a life where you create your personal brand of beauty. 

What am I reading?

The Lollipop Shoes  

The Girl with No Shadow by Joanne Harris

https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780061431630

The Little Book of Cottagecore: Traditional Skills for a Simpler Life by Emily Kent

https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781507214633

https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalking

What’s playing on repeat?

Cherry Lips by Garbage  

What’s for dinner? 

Overnight Savory French Toast

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• Onion
• ¼ cup chopped chives
• 1 loaf French or Italian bread or Challah bread 
• 6 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded
• Turkey bacon 

Instructions:

• Sauté onions in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside. 
• Grease a shallow 1½-quart ceramic baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until well blended. Stir in half of the chives and uncooked chopped bacon. 
• Arrange half of bread in bottom of prepared baking dish, overlapping slices to fit. Pour half of egg mixture over bread and sprinkle with two-thirds of Gruyère.
• Cover with remaining bread, overlapping slices. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread; gently press down to help bread absorb egg mixture. Sprinkle with remaining one-third of Gruyère. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until puffed and golden and tip of knife inserted in center comes out clean, covering top during last 15 minutes if browning too quickly.
• Let stand 10 minutes to set custard before serving. Sprinkle with remaining chives.

Blackberry Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup fresh blackberries, pureed
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream and blackberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Purée blackberries in blender or food processor. Pour the puree through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any seeds. You will need to push the puree through with a spatula or spoon.
2. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
3. Add dark chocolate chips, whisking until melted and smooth.
4. Stir in blackberry puree and vanilla extract.
5. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and additional blackberries.

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