Justine Picardie, Miss Dior, Slow Living in February and more on Monday Musings.
Monday Musings No. 157
Good morning friends, happy Monday! Did you have a good weekend?
Did you watch and enjoy the Super Bowl? Sadly for the Chief’s fans it wasn’t a 3-peat. I read that 22.6 million people will call in sick today, that is amazing, There is even a name for today Super Sick Monday or the Super Bowl Flu.
I watched for the commercials and most of them funny. Did you have a favorite commercial? I liked the one with all of the Weiner dogs and the Clydesdale horse. The snacks weren’t bad either.
After a lazy weekend with lots of extra sleep I am finally feeling better. Fingers crossed I have seen the last of this nasty bug.
Ok, on to 5 Things!
1.READ~Miss Dior
Miss Dior is a story of freedom and fascism, beauty and betrayal, roses and repression, and of how the polished surface of fashion conceals hidden depths.
It paints a portrait of the enigmatic woman behind the designer Christian Dior: his beloved younger sister Catherine, who inspired his most famous perfume and shaped his vision of femininity. Justine Picardie’s journey takes her to Occupied Paris, where Christian honed his couture skills while Catherine dedicated herself to the French Resistance, until she was captured by the Gestapo and deported to the German concentration camp of Ravensbrück.
With unparalleled access to the Dior family homes and archives, Picardie shines a new light on Catherine’s courageous life and Christian Dior’s legendary work, and reveals how his enchanting “New Look” emerged out of the shadows of his sister’s suffering.
Tracing the wartime paths of the Dior siblings leads Picardie deep into other hidden histories, and different forms of resistance and sisterhood. She explores what it means to believe in beauty and hope, despite our knowledge of darkness and despair, and discovers the timeless solace of the natural world in the aftermath of devastation and destruction. The result is an exquisite and unforgettably moving book.
MORE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
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2. Watched~Poetry of a Slow Life
3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
Why are egg prices surging — but not chicken wings?
The Internet Almost Killed Barnes & Noble, Then Saved It
The mystery of why Jane Austen’s letters were destroyed – by her own sister
The Linguist Who Converses With Cows
Sometimes, you just need to take a break and watch a guy unclog a drain
You’ve Heard of FOMO, but What Is ‘FOBO’? Here’s How to Spot This Damaging Issue.
Can’t Find Anything Good to Watch on Netflix? Use Secret Codes to See the Full Catalog
Freeze Your Nuts – but Not Your Mushrooms: 28 Thrifty, Fabulous Ways to Use Your Freezer
Is Earning Airline Status Actually Worth the Hassle? Or Is It Completely Stupid?
4. SHOPPING BREAK~OUTFIT OF THE DAY
Even though technically winter is weeks away the weather here changes daily, one day you are out in shorts the next a winter coat. This week I put together a transitional outfit using pieces you already have that you can layer to get you through the next few weeks. Add and subtract the sweater for a shirt, or add a shirt if you need another layer. Wear booties instead of the loafers and maybe your winter coat for the trench on really cold days.
Outfit Details
The classics never go out of style so you can mix and match with classic seperates from your closet.
5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT THIS WEEKEND
Saturday I joined Kim and Juliet for Weekend Meanderings and I shared The Metropolitan Opera, Weeth Home, Historic Houses You’re Invited, Game Day Treats and more on Weekend Meanderings.
THAT’S ALL FOR NOW
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