Julia Amory, Rajiv Surendra, National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, The Piano and more on Weekend Meanderings.

Julia Amory, Rajiv Surendra, National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, The Piano and more on Weekend Meanderings.

Weekend Meanderings

Good Saturday morning friends. It’s time for Weekend Meanderings with Kim and Juliet. Join us as we share all of the things that piqued our interests and caught our eye this week.

It’s been a busy week and is going to be an even busier weekend. I had my MRI this week. If you missed it I had an MRI as a precaution on my breasts, I have a long family history of breast cancer to include my mother who was diagnosed at 36.

I was nervous, I am not claustrophobic but the thought of lying in a tube for an hour staring at the ceiling was a little nerve wracking. Luckily that did not happen, instead I had to lay face down with my face in a hole, like when you get a massage, and my breast in another set of holes. Everything went well and the time passed quickly. I’ve already received my results and thankfully they did not find anything abnormal.

This morning we are going to my niece’s graduation and then to the party. My mom is here so we have a week of fun ahead planned. What about you? What are your weekend plans?

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

Today is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day! Do you like ice cream? Chocolate? If so I think you might enjoy these easy and delicious no-churn chocolate ice creams.

Chocolate peanut butter cup and cookie ice cream.

Chocolate Mocha Cookies and Cream Ice Cream.

Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream. 

And some hot fudge sauce  just in case you want to make some to put on whatever flavor of ice cream that you like!

Julia Amory Home Tour

Friends, pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy Julia Amorys’ home tour in Palm Beach. This house and the gardens are stunning.

Rajiv Surendra

Beatrix Potter fans, you will love this story and this waist coat.

The Piano

Have you ever heard of The Piano? I was “served” this video on Instagram and did a little searching for more information.

The Piano is hosted by Claudia Winkleman, is a series in the UK that sets out to find the UK’s best amateur pianists. They are invited to play on public pianos across iconic UK venues such as London St Pancras, Glasgow, Leeds and Birmingham train stations, while sharing their beautiful stories and music with the British public. The winner will be given the unique opportunity to perform at the Royal Festival Hall.

If you live in the UK you can watch on Chanel 4 or if you are outside the UK watch it on Youtube. 

Flower Arranging with TJ McGrath

Flower arranging is not my strong suit, what I realized from watching this video is that I need to remember to use a flower frog, and some chicken wire or tape. TJ McGrath offers some great tips that we can all use to make our arrangements more beautiful.

Learn more about TJ on The Flower Podcast or on his website. He is a NJ based florist that only uses locally grown flowers in his no foam designs.

After Life

Have you watched Afterlife? A friend recommended it,  I’ve not watched it yet but it looks interesting. On a side note, this trailer does contain bad language.

Did you know that the original Little Dancer Age 14 by Edgar Degas was in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC? Or that it was the only sculpture Degas ever exhibited? She was also considered ugly by the art critics and after her first and only exhibition in 1881 she sat in Degas studio until his heirs discovered her in 1917. The heirs took her to a foundry and had bronze statues cast which are what you see in museums all over the world.

This little dancer is made of paint brushes, wax, cotton, pieces of wool, and real human hair. If you want to know how she ended up here read the articles I share below, it is fascinating.

I didn’t and found these facts and so many more fascinating. You can read more about The Little Dancer here and here or see her in person in Washington DC.

LINKS TO READ+WATCH+LISTEN

From Comparison to Contentment

Why Tom Cruise Will Never Die

A Good Life is Inconvenient

Be careful where you swim this summer

10 Things We Wait Far Too Long to Let Go of in Life

My Luxurious, Lazy European Summer… In Manhattan

Delta has partnered with Missoni

Feeling Overwhelmed? Don’t Trust Your Instincts

7 rooms every old home once had that we have all forgotten about – and which ones are making a comeback

There’s Going to Be a New TV Show About Barneys New York

In Case You Missed It

I shared all sorts of things on the blog this week, fashion, books, food and lots more.

On Monday Musings I shared a great book, as well as a great Lauren Liess video and this Summer outfit. You can get all the details about them and more on the post. 

Father’s Day is just around the corner. I shared a few gifts that the dads in your life might enjoy, a few splurges, some homemade, and some handcrafted as well. 

This week I shared my all time favorite breakfast pastry, almond bear claws! This recipe uses simple ingredients and although it is long it is actually very easy to make. You will love them!

Last but not least, Friday Favorites! Books, recipes, like this crispy chicken with burrata, interesting articles and this outfit! 

UNTIL NEXT TIME

I hope that you enjoyed weekend meanderings. If you did please share the post on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter or Pinterest.

Before you go, tell me something that made you happy this week.

Have a wonderful day friends, enjoy your weekend. If you missed any of the previous Weekend Meandering posts you can find them all here.

Don’t forget to pop over and visit Kim and Juliet!

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