Robert Strati, Bridget Jones, Blenheim Palace, Audrey Hepburn and more on Weekend Meanderings.
Weekend Meanderings
Good Saturday morning friends. It’s time for Weekend Meanderings with Juliet and Kim. Join us as we share all of the things that piqued our interests and caught our eye this week.
It is so nice to wake up in my own bed this weekend. Although we had a fabulous time last weekend in Chicago at my niece’s wedding the situation at the hotel was anything but relaxing. Not only was it Valentine’s weekend it was also a holiday weekend and the hotel was filled with 8 groups of kids from across the country for a hockey tournament.
I won’t share the name of the hotel but I will say the experience was not the best. Letting teens run up and down the halls banging on doors and yelling “fire” every night while the chaperones sit in the hotel bar is not a great for the other guests. The only saving grace was the 9:00 curfew the kids had. The management of the hotel was rubbish and our complaints fell on deaf ears.
On another note, this week we got snow and ice and rain and 2 more snow days for the kids! I loved it enjoyed the beautiful fluffy flakes yesterday. Sadly they are gone now and warmer weather is on the way. Did you get any snow?
This week it may get up to 60 and then back down in the 40’s. One day you are wearing a parka, the next shorts.
Ok, let’s meander.
Bridget Jones~Mad About the Boy
I know that many of us love the behind the scenes of our favorite move sets, so when I came upon this behind the scenes video of the new Bridget Jones movie I was thrilled. The attention to detail is amazing and it is fascinating to listen to the reasoning behind each piece.
Did you see the new Bridget Jones movie? Do you have a favorite in the series? If you want the series you can see them all on PrimeVideo. I will be honest, I prefer the books.
Fragmented~Rob Strati
This past week I came upon the amazing work of artist Rob Strati on Instagram. His latest project is called Fragmented. It was inspired by a blue and white plate his wife inherited from her mother. In 2020 the plate was dropped and shattered. His wife kept a piece of the plate on their kitchen island for almost a year because she could not bear to part with it. Rob took the fragment of Blue Willow china to his studio and created a piece of art to give something back to his wife.
Not only did she love the gift and the memories but she thought it was something others would relate to as well. Since then this collection has been written up in several art magazines and is “speaking” to people all over the world. I love the idea of taking something broken and giving it new life and a new purpose, that sounds beautiful to me.
Robs’ art is in collections and galleries all over the world. You can see all of his work and purchase originals and prints on his website. Note: the originals are definitely an investment.
If you are in London you can see the collection on view at the Aga Kahn Center in London 1/30-6/08/2025.
Or follow Rob on Instagram and his website for upcoming work and projects.
Read more about Rob Strati
Artist “Fixes” Broken Plates With Spectacular Pen and Ink Drawings
Audrey Hepburn~La Paisible
La Paisible, French for “the peaceful place,” is the Swiss villa and 40 acre estate Audrey Hepburn lived in from 1963 until 1993. Located in Tolochenaz near Lusanne the 18th century farmhouse was sold in 2001 by her sons to Katharina and Jean-Marc Beaujolin. The couple raised their 6 children in the house and are now empty nesters. Having decided to downsize they have listed this beautiful house and property for sale with Knight Frank and it can be yours for a mere $21 million dollars.
Wanderlust~Blenheim Palace
Image Belenheim Palace.
Are you planning a trip to the UK this year? If so what not visit Blenheim Palace?
Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Winston Churchill and the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. This magnificent historic house has 187 rooms, is over 300 years old and sits on 2000 acres. It is open to the public and 2025-2026 has some new and exciting experiences available for the first time ever at Blenheim Palace!
Family Treasures Collection
Unlock new and unseen treasures of the Private Apartments and follow in royal footsteps through some of Blenheim Palace’s most intimate and opulent spaces, including the family Dining Room and Drawing Rooms. The highlight is undoubtedly the magnificent Grand Cabinet, featuring a rare 1750 Savonnerie Carpet and the Palace’s finest collection of family portraits, previously reserved only for special family occasions.
Experience Life Below Stairs
For the first time, visitors will get to go below the Palace and step back in history to explore the hidden world of Blenheim Palace’s servants.
An incredible Rooftop View
Scale new heights at Blenheim Palace with our exclusive Viewing Platform experience, offering unprecedented panoramic views across the UNESCO World Heritage Site and rolling Oxfordshire countryside. This unique rooftop vantage point provides visitors with a breathtaking new perspective of the historic estate that has never been accessible before and will only be available during the Roof Restoration project
LINKS TO READ+WATCH+LISTEN
How the Railways Will Save the English Countryside.
Jane Austen’s Many Literary Afterlives: A Reading List
30 unusual things I’ve learned about French after ten years in Paris
Why Amazon Took Control of the OO7 Bond Series.
Round Top, Texas, Is an Antique Lover’s Dream—Here’s How to Do It Right
Reverse Aging Is Real. Here’s How To Turn Back The Clock, Per Experts
So, You Want to Get Rid of the Penny. Do You Have a Plan for the Nickel?
If you love the Anthro Somerset Maxi dress several are on sale for $126!
In Case You Missed It
It was a short week on the blog not only because I was catching up from being in Chicago but also I could not edit my photos, my photo editor would not work. I will be sharing the recipe and the other post this upcoming week.
Monday I shared this outfit, Conclave, Robert Harris, The Champagne Letters and more on Monday Musings. Leopard is having a “moment” on social media right now and these slingback sandals are the perfect addition to your closet if you want to ease this animal print into your wardrobe.
UNTIL NEXT TIME
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Have a great day and a wonderful weekend friends.
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If you missed any of the previous Weekend Meandering posts you can find them all here.
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