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Bitesize Inspiration: Beauty with Audrey Hepburn

  It is no wonder that Audrey Hepburn has been a style icon for generations. Her timeless elegance and commitment to her style, knowing what suited her best and wearing it often, has offered inspiration to many - myself included. However, Hepburn was also a big believer in the depth of a person as a form of beauty. There are many quotes by her that travel along this theme, but this is the one that I chose to share here today. I like this quote in particular because it focuses on two aspects of ourselves that we can actually control - our kindness to others and our passion. When we are living a life that is true to who we really are, our passions become clear. Even if we are passionate about reading, or housework, or gardening - this is our passion and the joy we get from doing these things will make our faces shine. When we are doing the things that we truly love then our beauty becomes clear.  Care and kindness are sorely lacking in the world today. It is a mark of a truly be...

Inspired by the Classics: Roman Holiday

  Last week when I was reflecting on my Preparedness Challenge , I turned to some Italian classics to get me started. The books by Machiavelli and Boccaccio are indeed classics, and they, along with Dante's Inferno, formed the basis of my Italian Renaissance education at university. I love the Italian Renaissance and everything to do with it, but as I was reading over those books last week I started to thinking about the Italy that I know. The Italy that I first visited when I was 22 and then again when I was 24. On the second visit I lived in the northern city of Padua for six weeks, to consolidate my Italian language learning. I love Italy. I love all things Italian and just by having those two books out last week, reignited my love. The first thing that I turned to satisfy my desire for Italia  was the classic 1953 movie starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, Roman Holiday.  Have you seen it? If not, you can watch the movie trailer below. Besides starring the amazin...