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MONDAY MUSINGS NO. 114
Good morning friends, how was your weekend? Did you enjoy your St.Patricks day celebrations? Or did you skip celebrating?
Saturday we met family in the village for breakfast and a little of the St.Patrick’s day parade. Then we headed off to do a errands, take a nice long walk and finish a few projects. The weather was beautiful but the pollen is horrible. Everything is covered in green dust and my eyes itch and ears are throbbing. I know I am not the only one suffering from seasonal allergies so hopefully soon we will all feel better. If you have any tips for relief please share.
St.Patrick’s day was another beautiful sunny day. We spent time in the yard trimming some of the bushes, and starting a few seeds. Once the weather gets a little warmer I will be ready to plant my containers. We have a freeze warning this week so hopefully everything will survive, especially my peonies that are already poking out of the ground. Aside from that we took a walk at the lake, visited with some friends and the wound down the weekend with dinner at the club.
How was your weekend? What did you do? How is your weather?
Next up +5 things.
+5 THINGS
1.READ~The School of Essential Ingredients
This is an old book but a good one. I read this years ago and found it in my bookcase a few days ago so I though I would reread it.
Once a month on a Monday night, eight students gather in Lillian’s restaurant for a cooking class. Among them is Claire, a young woman coming to terms with her new identity as a mother; Tom, a lawyer whose life has been overturned by loss; Antonia, an Italian kitchen designer adapting to life in America; and Carl and Helen, a long-married couple whose union contains surprises the rest of the class would never suspect.
The students have come to learn the art behind Lillian’s soulful dishes, but it soon becomes clear that each seeks a recipe for something beyond the kitchen. And soon they are transformed by the aromas, flavors, and textures of what they create….
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2.WATCHED~The Elliot Homestead
The beautiful Spring weather has me itching to get my hands in the dirt and plant my containers and wildflowers. This video is inspiring and they garden is beautiful.
3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
The 15 Most Stylish New Coffee Table Books of the Year
The impact of perfectionism and language bias on girls’ creative confidence.
This Daily “Blue Zones” Ritual is Easy, Free, and Increases Longevity
Natural Cold Plunges Are the Latest Wellness Travel Trend—Here’s Where to Try One
Where to Eat Near the Eiffel Tower
Cooking from the Bar Cart: Champagne-Pimento Cheese
Playing with dogs helps people concentrate and relax, brain recordings show
The Truth About Menopause and Weight Gain
Does Pilates Count as Strength Training.
4. SHOPPING BREAK~FINDS & SALES
Outfit of the Day
Getting dressed this Spring & Summer doesn’t have to be a challenge if you have a few classic pieces in your closet. Dresses are the first place I like to start, they are comfortable, one piece and look good day or night. All you need to do is add a pair of sandals, wedges, flats of sneakers and your bag and you are ready for the day. Jewelry is optional in the hot weather but earrings are always easy to wear.
This entire outfit is from Boden and they are having a sale! Up to 40% off.
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5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~WEEKEND MEANDERINGS
Saturday I joined friends Juliet and Kim for our weekly series Weekend Meanderings and I shared Heather Chadduck Hillegas beautiful design of a 365 year old house in Colonial Williamsburg, Signe Elizabeth Scharlings amazing paper flowers and much more on Weekend Meanderings.
Make sure to visit Kim and Juliet as well.
THAT’S ALL FOR NOW
I hope that you enjoyed Monday Musings and found something to read, watch or even add to your cart.
What book are you currently reading?
Did you make anything interesting this weekend?
Have a great day friends.
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On My Radar
The article about menopause and weight gain is interesting. At least I don’t drink any alcohol, which the article mentioned as a factor in weight gain.
Brenda
It is very interesting, something we all struggle with. Have a great week Brenda.