A patriotic lobster dress, Supernova, a beach read and more on Monday musings.
MONDAY MUSINGS NO. 129
WEEKEND UPDATE
Good morning friends, happy Monday musings to you. How was your weekend?
We had a great weekend, lots of time at home catching up on projects and getting ready for a busy week. I weeded my little flower garden, and read up on planting some seeds in the Fall. Then put one last coat of paint on my patio furniture.
Saturday morning I was up at 5:00, I have no idea why. I sat on the porch sipping cocoa, listening to the birds and the world wake up. It was so peaceful. Then the greenskeepers and mowers came along so decided to bake a few things on my list. I baked a new brownie recipe, a cake and a savory tart.
Sunday we got some much needed rain. Then we had dinner with the family over at my brothers.
It will be a short week with the 4th of July and all of the festivities. We are staying home what about you?
The contractors arrive today to start the roof project. I cannot wait for the hole to be fixed. More on that later.
Ok, on to +5 Things.
5 THINGS
1.READ~
A poignant, magical and completely original novel that you can’t fail to love, for fans of Joanne Harris.
Meet Balthazar Jones, Beefeater at the Tower of London. Married to Hebe, he lives and works in the Tower, as he struggles to cope with the tragic death of his son Milo, three years ago.
The Tower of London is its own magical world; a maze of ancient buildings, it is home to a weird and wonderful cast of characters – the Jones’s of course, as well as Reverend Septimus Drew, the Ravenmaster, and Ruby Dore, landlady of the Tower’s very own tavern, the Rack & Ruin. And, after an announcement from Buckingham Palace that the Queen’s exotic animals are to be moved from London Zoo to the Tower’s grounds, things are about to become a whole lot more interesting…
Komodo dragons, marmosets, and even zorillas (‘a highly revered yet uniquely odorous skunk-like animal from Africa’) fill the Tower’s menagerie – and it is Balthazar Jones’s job to take care of them. Things run far from smoothly, though – missing penguins and stolen giraffes are just two of his worries!
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2.WATCHED~Supernova
Sam (Colin Firth) and Tusker (Stanley Tucci), partners of twenty years, are traveling across England in their old camper van visiting friends, family, and places from their past. Following a life-changing diagnosis, their time together has become more important than ever until secret plans test their love like never before.
3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
The Woman Behind Freud’s First Case Study
Why Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid are closing thousands of drug stores across America
Why so many American’s Hate Their Job
In Defense Of ‘Coffee Badging,’ The Controversial New Office Trend
What to Do With Leftover Hot Dogs and Buns
37 Unforgettable Airport Meals Around the World
4. SHOPPING BREAK~FINDS & SALES
OUTFIT OF THE DAY
OUTFIT DETAILS
Isn’t this lobster dress fun? It is perfect for the patriotic holidays and the res of the hot, sunny summer days as well. Pair it with red, white, blue or neutral sandals, your favorite jewelry and a bag to carry your necessities!
5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~WEEKEND MEANDERINGS
Saturday I joined Kim and Juliet for Weekend Meanderings, our weekly series of all of the things that piqued our interest and caught our eye. I shared RED, WHITE & BLUE 4TH OF JULY OUTFITS, DECOR, FOOD AND MORE .
You can see this fun swimsuit outfit and several others on the post as well as tablescapes, house decor and sweet treats. Don’t forget to visit Kim and Juliet as well if you missed their posts.
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 did you do for fun this weekend?
What are you reading?
Is there anything else you think we need to read, watch or make?
Have a great day friends, thank you for spending part of your day with me.
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