The Paris Olympics 2024, Team USA, Celine Dion and more on Weekend Meanderings.
WEEKEND MEANDERINGS
Good Saturday morning to you friends. It’s time for Weekend Meanderings with Kim and Juliet! This is our weekly series where we share all of the things that piqued our interests and caught our eye. If you missed the last weekend meanderings you can find it here.
Just a reminder that Juliet, Kim and I will be taking the month of August off from Weekend Meanderings. I will still be sharing my everyday posts and Friday Favorites so don’t forget to check them out.
Did you watch the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics? There was a little bit of everything. Opera, rock, pop, history, art, the athletes from around the world and of course Paris(the star of the show IMOP). I loved it! What did you think?
Ok, let’s get to weekend meanderings.
2024 Paris Olympics
The official poster shown above represents both the Paris Olympics(left half) and the Paralympics(right half). French designer and illustrator Ugo Gattoni spent 2,000 hours creating a 13-by-16 foot drawing to be printed on the posters. See if you can find the hidden mascot.
Fun Facts About the Olympics
The first Olympic Games took place in 776BC and was held in Athens.
The Olympic symbol was designed to include everyone, the 5 rings reflect colors found on the flags of all participating nations, so everyone is represented. The overlaps also represent international cooperation, and the coming together of athletes from all over the world.
The first Summer Olympic Games had just 14 participating countries.
Until 1912 the first place medals were made from solid gold.
- At the Paris Olympics medals will contains a piece of the Eiffel Tower and will be presented in a Louis Vuitton trunk.
From 1921-1948, artists participated in the Olympics. Painters, sculptors, architects, writers and musicians all competed for medals.
There are 329 events at the 2024 Olympics. Karate and baseball have been dropped but breakdancing has been added this year.
- The Paris mascot is a phryge (FRI-jee-uh), a red hat worn during the French Revolution.
- This is the 3rd time Paris has hosted the Olympics, 1900, 1924 and 2024.
- 19 countries have hosted the Olympics since 1896.
Celine Dion
Celine Dion was amazing! In case you missed it you can watch it here.
If you enjoyed the Opening Ceremonies you can watch, La Grande Seine, a behind the scenes documentary and learn all about what went into making this historical ceremony.
Patriotic Party food to Celebrate Team USA
Will you be cheering on Team USA? What is your favorite sport? I will be watching as much as I can but for sure gymnastics, track and field, and rowing.
If you are hosting a viewing party here are a few snacks you might like to serve.
An Olympic Snack Board with all of your favorite treats.
Olympic Ring Cake, this looks like an easy dessert to make for your viewing party.
Red white and blue cones filled with patriotic candy.
Red, white and blue Rice Krispie treats! An easy an delicious treat to make.
Red White and Blue USA Memorabilia
You can find all of the outfits from Team USA on Ralph Lauren or on the Team USA Website.
Wanderlust~ Puglia
Last month Juliet went on an amazing six day trip with her husband Jim to Puglia. This week she shared all of the details and if you are like me you will fall in love with the magic of this special area of Italy, The architecture, the food, the sights and everything else. Bookmark this post for your next trip to Italy or put it on your bucket list.
LINKS TO READ+WATCH+LISTEN
Paris Puts Sustainability on the Plate
The Foods Olympic Athletes Are Importing to Paris
Retaining flavor while removing caffeine − a chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee
How Walt Disney World Is Trying to Make Amends With Unhappy Guests. I would start by lowering the prices, $40,000.00 for a family of 4 is shocking and honestly, unbelievable.
One Piece of Advice You Would Give Your Younger Self. This is a great article.
Should You Avoid Eating Burnt Food
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Monday I shared this outfit, a great movie, a book and lots more. Here are the outfit details.
I joined my friend Sheri for our monthly series, “Sweet treats for your Sweet tooth.” Each month we will be share our favorite version of a sweet treat, everything from cookies, bars, cakes, puddings and more. If you don’t know Sheri she is a professional photographer and the writer of the Sheri Silver blog. She is shared Dalgona mousse, and I shared Mocha Chocolate Pudding. Chocolate and coffee lovers you are going to want to bookmark these recipes!
Last but not least, Friday Favorites! Books, recipes, decor and so much more.
Including this outfit and this scrumptious pizza.
UNTIL NEXT TIME
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Have a great day, a very wonderful weekend. Be safe this holiday and have fun.
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On My Radar
Hi Elizabeth,
Have a beautiful summer break and see you when you return!
Take care!
Thank you Francesca. I will continue to post my regular schedule just taking off on Saturdays. Have a wonderful week.
Such a lovely post Elizabeth. We caught some of the opening ceremonies here last night, I felt so sorry for both the athletes and the organisers as the rain poured. One of my neighbours here, lives in Paris, I’m looking forward to hearing what she thought when she arrives in Brittany next week.
Have a lovely August and I look forward to more meanderings in September. xxx
Hi Elizabeth,
Wonderful you are taking the weekends off of posting. It takes so much of your time.
Yes, I watched most of the opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics. I loved it all. I thought it was the best opening Olympics I have ever seen. It was so French, creative, and unique in the most wonderful way. At the end Celine Dion was outstanding. I’m a huge fan. Loved her singing in French, just strong and so beautifully done. Celine looked gorgeous. I’ve been following her since her diagnosis. She is truly AMAZING. Super strong mentally, nothing gets in her way . She is truly unstoppable.
I ❤️the official Paris Olympics poster. Yes I did spot the red hat, on my iPhone it’s to the far right side of the poster. The poster is well done, so very cool.
The gymnastics is my living favorite, I have an appreciation for all the sports.
I baked the Ultimate Zucchini bread. I bake lots. My over tends to bake fast. I usually keep a very close eye on all baked things in the oven. It’s very good, however it turned out a bit dry. I pop a piece in the micro wave and put a lid over it to moisten it up.
I enjoy so many things that you share.
Judith, I too felt sorry for the athletes. I think some of the Opening Ceremony was great and some was a little…I am not sure about.
Have a wonderful time in Brittany! Enjoy the rest of your summer.
xx
HI Elizabeth!
I have been enjoying the olympics. The swimming and gymnastics are always so fun, but honestly I wish they’d have more of the other sports too. I’d love too see some of the others. I love track & field too. These are cute ideas for desserts. I love your pizza.. and the pudding I really want to try. Great you two are doing this series!!
Thanks for all the interesting facts too. You know I think Disney is SO expensive and you could have a Europe trip for less. Why not take your family there instead? I had a friend who only ever went there and she said I wish I could afford to travel like you.. We did the numbers and her Disney trips cost WAY more than my trips to Europe. Americans need to get the heck out of Dodge more!
Hope you have a lovely week !! x
Kim, enjoy every minute of the Olympics! I agree with you, I would like to see more of the events, I think there are over 200 and we only get to see a handful.
I am shocked that someone would spend $40,000 to go to Disney. You could go to Europe for 3 weeks for that kind of money, learn and see so much more.
Have a wonderful weekend. xo