Monday Musings No. 77

Marlena de Blasi, Book Club the movie, an outfit for women over 50, and lots more on Monday Musings. 

MONDAY MUSINGS

Good morning friends, how was your weekend? Did you have a nice Father’s Day?

We hade a great weekend. The weather was so beautiful and by that I mean no humidity. Saturday morning we woke up to a bit of a chill in the air, then a beautiful sunny day followed. After yoga at the lake and a little work, I made homemade ice cream, hot fudge and brownies to take a a birthday party.

Sunday was Father’s Day. There were phone calls with kids and my dad, then brunch. The afternoon was spent at the pool with friends.

It was a leisurely, relaxing day with lots of laughs, and fun. Now I am refreshed and ready for a busy week ahead.

What about you? What did you do this weekend?

+5 THINGS

1.READ

Marlena de Blasi is one of my all time favorite authors. If you love food, Italy, a little romance, interesting people and beautiful writing you will enjoy every one of her books.

The Umbrian Thursday Night Supper Club

Every week on a Thursday evening, a group of four Italian rural women gather in a stone house in the hills above Italy’s Orvieto. There—along with their friend, Marlena—they cook together, sit down to a beautiful supper, drink their beloved local wines, and talk. Surrounded by candlelight, good food and friendship, Miranda, Ninucia, Paolina, and Gilda tell their life stories of loves lost and found, of ageing and abandonment, of mafia grudges and family feuds, and of cherished ingredients and recipes whose secrets have been passed down through generations. For fans of all things Italian, and the thousands of readers who loved The Kabul Beauty School; Eat, Pray, Love; and Best Exotic Marigold Hotel; this book is a culmination of de Blasi’s 20 years spent living, traveling, cooking, eating, and drinking in Italy, and of course it includes recipes for the most mouthwatering Umbrian dishes.

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2.Watched

Have you seen the Book Club? Any thoughts about the first or second movie?

The Book Club

Four friends’ (Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen) lives are turned upside down to hilarious ends when their book club tackles the infamous Fifty Shades of Grey.

3.Links

The Myth of the American Diner

An Excellent View of Oblivion: On Italy’s Vanishing Towns

14 Rooms With Beadboard That Showcase Its Timeless Charm

There’s Never Been a Better Time for Campfire Cooking

We’re Living In a Frozen Pizza Renaissance

Why You Should Stop Saying “I Don’t Have Time”

Peony Season in Paris

Revisiting the Mental Health Fallout from the Unprecedented Horror of the First World War

Stop Pruning Tomato Suckers & the Right Way to Prune Tomatoes

4. SHOPPING BREAK~FINDS

Outfit of the Day

dress//sandals//bag//earrings

5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~WEEKEND MEANDERINGS

Saturday on weekend meanderings. I shared Glebe House, in Dorset, Alice Tatham, a photographer on the Jurassic Coast, Gallivant & Gather and more on weekend meanderings. If you missed the post make sure to check out the  amazing vases, wall times and pitchers that Louise makes with wildflowers.

Don’t forget to read Kim and Juliets’ post as well. Juliet shared what to pack for a week in Italy and Kim shared a summer mood board, coverups and lots more.

You’ll  find all of the weekend meanderings posts here if you missed any.

THAT’S ALL FOR NOW

What did you read this weekend?

How did you celebrate Father’s Day?

I hope that you enjoyed Monday Musings. Have a wonderful day and as always, thank you for spending part of it with me.

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