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Let’s Take A Moment Day 484

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Hi everyone.  Hope you are all well and continue to stay that way during this global health crisis we are facing.  But in addition to protecting your physical wellness, what are you doing to stay mentally healthy today?

Tom Petty music quote

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I know we are still facing a serious situation but a new year gives us hope for the new days, seasons, opportunities & moments ahead. Still, music is something that will never change for me. It is my refuge, the most comforting part of my life & the one thing I consistently count on. So until a more normal semblance of life returns, I am going to share a song I listen to that helps me escape the current state of things, if only for a few minutes each day. And if this helps anyone else, even better.

Towards the end of 2017, I became completely absorbed in David E. Kelley’s HBO miniseries “Big Little Lies”. The soundtrack was fabulous and the actors were great. I was especially captivated by one of the younger actors in the show, Darby Camp. She played Reese’s youngest daughter-10 year old Chloe MacKenzie-and she was unbelievably impressive.  Her character’s intense love of great music reminded me so much of myself at that age!!!  I was her minus the ear buds. 

One of her favorite songs in the show introduced me to soul singer Leon Bridges who was born July 13, 1989 in Georgia as Todd Michael Bridges. His 2015 debut album, Coming Home, hit the Top Ten on the Billboard Album chart that year. It was nominated for the Best R&B Album at the 2016 Grammy Awards. One listen to this man sing, one look at his sweet young face and it is easy to see why he has been hailed as “the second coming of Sam Cooke.”. I have been a fan ever since. Happy birthday, Leon Bridges. Here’s to 100 more.

“Oh, I wanna come near and give you
Every part of me
But there is blood on my hands
And my lips aren’t clean“.

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Leon Bridges: “River” (Live performance on “Saturday Night Live, December 5, 2015. Originally released June 2015, written by Joshua Block, Leon Bridges, Austin Jenkins and Chris Vivion).

I do not own the rights to anything.  I am just sharing what I love and how I am coping with you.

Stay well.

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Weekend Wanderings

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Hello, dear Vixens!!!  How are all of you?  Happy Leap Day!!!

So now that we are practically in March, I am buckling down to get my apartment in order. Despite the fact that it is a studio, I am still a little overwhelmed by how much I have to do between unpacking, painting some recycled furniture and deciding what to display, pack away or purge.

To make it easier, I decided to use this month to focus on the sleeping area only.  I figure if I get one spot done, it will give me a sense of accomplishment and inspire me to continue decorating & organizing the rest of my place.

I spent a lot of time on Pinterest this weekend (no estate sales AGAIN 😦  ) and found some great inspiration, along with some pictures of my bed frame (below).  I have had it about 15 years now and still love it.  But, I no longer love the color.

Pinterest 1     Pinterest 2a

Sources (l to r):  Pinterest/Humbleabode.com & Pinterest/Hookedonhouses.net

Now I am more into the neutral, shabby chic look so I am going to attempt to paint it white.  Below is a different frame, but see how the white color gives the room a whole different feel?  That is the look I am going for.  Wish me luck that my paint job is successful!!!

Pinterest 3    Source:  Pinterest/Shabbyinlove.blogspot.com

Did you watch the Oscars last night?  You know I did.  I loved that the opening montage included a clip of “The Peanuts Movie” 🙂  .  Were you surprised by any of the winners?  And how about the dresses? Below are some of my favorites.  I thought Jennifer Garner’s shoes were gorgeous and Sylvester Stallone is still as handsome as ever (swoon).  I was sorry he did not win for Best Supporting Actor, but it was great to see him in a tux!!!

          

L-R:  Tina Fey, Kerry Washington & Jennifer Garner (All three pictures courtesy of Getty Images).

    

L-R:  Julianne Moore, Sylvester Stallone & wife Jennifer Flavin and Sofia Vergara (All three pictures courtesy of Getty Images).

          

L-R:  Rachel McAdams, Isla Fisher & Reese Witherspoon (All three pictures courtesy of Getty Images).

I did not see any of the nominees for Best Picture yet, but I definitely want to watch three of them:  “Spotlight“, “Room” and “Brooklyn“.

How about you?  What did you do this weekend?

Until next time, fellow Vixens, happy digging!!!