I love the series Emily In Paris. Everything about it was wonderful but there was one scene that really stood out for me. Emily, Gabriel, and Camille go to an Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit and they are literally surrounded by Van Gogh’s painting through incredible digital installations. I began researching this exhibit and saw it was traveling to many places but NY. I swore I would somehow get to one of the US exhibits…AND THEN….I got an email that it was coming it NYC!!!! It is opening on June 10 at an undisclosed location and you can buy your tickets HERE. I have included, at the end of this post, all the safety measures that have been implemented for this exhibit. If you can I would try to go!!!!
Step Inside Van Gogh
Immersive Van Gogh was created by the world-renowned master of digital art, Italy’s Massimiliano Siccardi, who for 30 years has been pioneering immersive exhibitions in Europe. His magnificent installations have been seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris.
With the help of 60,600 frames of video, 90,000,000 pixels, and 500,000+ cubic feet of projections, this captivating digital art exhibit merges state-of-the-art technology, theatrical storytelling, and world-class animation.
It gives guests the rare opportunity to “step inside” and experience the incredible post-Impressionist works of Van Gogh like never before. Immersive Van Gogh will be making its mark at a secret NYC location, to be announced soon.
Immersive Van Gogh has risen to blockbuster status. Immersive Van Gogh sold out its run in Toronto, has sold out and extended its run in Chicago, and is opening in San Francisco in March, where its first month is sold-out. The forthcoming May opening in Los Angeles saw over 80,000 timed-entry admissions sold in the first week of sales. Collectively, over half a million tickets have been sold.
Immersive Van Gogh has received rave reviews from critics worldwide. The Chicago Tribune wrote, “entire rooms pulse with imagery and emotional resonance.” The Toronto Sun declared, “the mind-blowing imagery, brings van Gogh’s best work to life — including Sunflower, Irises, and The Starry Night — for a cathartic and liberating experience”. “Immersive Van Gogh ups the emotional ante”, Debra Yeo of the Toronto Star stated, “I wondered: could projections of paintings on walls and floors be thrilling? The answer is ‘yes.’” Called a “completely new way of encountering art” by CTV and a “blockbuster digital experience that has taken the art world by storm” by Artnet News, the exhibit “cleverly embraces creativity,” according to Washington Post
For Your Safety While Visiting The Exhibit:
- Social distancing circles guide you safely through the exhibition
- All patrons must wear masks*
- Increased sanitization protocols are in effect
- Reduced operating capacity in line with state guidelines
I love these articles where you learn how to use simple everyday items to do something really helpful around the house. I saw this list on Pinterest and I thought what a great monthly column this would be. All of the tips are so good. I love the one about the hard-boiled eggs, the one about limes and headaches and also the many uses for Alka- Seltzer!!! But they really are all good!!!!
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1. Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.
2. Use a meat baster to “squeeze” your pancake batter onto the hot griddle and you’ll get perfectly shaped pancakes every time….
3. To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
4. To prevent eggshells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling.
5. Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan and the marshmallow won’t stick to your fingers.
6. To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
7. To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on the stovetop.
8. Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces and there won’t be any stains.
9. When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead and there won’t be any white mess on outside of the cake.
10. If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it’s still cooking, drop in a peeled potato and it will absorb the excess salt for an instant “fix me up.”
11. Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.
12. Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it.
13. When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn’s natural sweetness.
14. To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh, but if it rises to the surface, throw it away.
15. Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.
16. Don’t throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.
17. If you have a problem opening jars: Try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.
18. Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.
19. To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area and you will experience instant relief.
20. Ants, ants, ants everywhere … Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line. So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself.
21. Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer:
Clean a toilet. Drop in two Alka-Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush. The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous china.
Clean a vase. To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill with water and drop in two Alka-Seltzer tablets.
Polish jewelry. Drop two Alka-Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the jewelry for two minutes.
Clean a thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka-Seltzer tablets, and let soak for an hour (or longer, if necessary).
Unclog a drain. Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka-Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few minutes, then run the hot water
Are you sick of the Royals yet? I have been meaning to share this week’s book with you but I think today it is quite fitting…The Royal Governess: A Novel of Queen Elizabeth II’s Childhood by Wendy Holden. I know how popular The Crown is so I thought this story of Queen Elizabeth told by her tutor would be so interesting…
“A beautifully woven and exquisitely detailed story of strong upstairs/downstairs women.”—Heather Morris, New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Sunday Times bestselling author Wendy Holden brings to life the unknown childhood years of one of the world’s most famous figures, Queen Elizabeth II, and reveals the spirited young governess who made her the icon we love today.
In 1933, twenty-two-year-old Marion Crawford accepts the role of a lifetime, tutoring the little Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose. Her one stipulation to their parents the Duke and Duchess of York is that she bring some doses of normalcy into their sheltered and privileged lives.
At Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Balmoral, Marion defies stuffy protocol to take the princesses on tube trains, swimming at public baths, and on joyful Christmas shopping trips at Woolworth’s. From her ringside seat at the heart of the British monarchy she witnesses twentieth-century history’s most seismic events. The trauma of the Abdication, the glamour of the Coronation, the onset of World War II. She steers the little girls through it all, as close as a mother.
During Britain’s darkest hour, as Hitler’s planes fly over Windsor, she shelters her charges in the castle dungeons (not far from where the Crown Jewels are hidden in a biscuit tin). Afterwards, she is present when Elizabeth first sets eyes on Philip.
But being beloved confidante to the Windsors comes at huge personal cost. Marriage, children, her own views: all are compromised by proximity to royal glory. In this majestic story of love, sacrifice and allegiance, bestselling novelist Holden shines a captivating light into the years before Queen Elizabeth II took the throne. – Amazon.com
For more information or to purchase this book, click HERE.
It’s a new year, so why don’t you get into the spirit of things and make a fresh start on yourself? Too many people – especially women – suffer from self-confidence issues. For whatever reason, you don’t feel totally comfortable in yourself, and you lack confidence. Well, you’re about to see a few subtle ways you can change this and feel far more confident in 2021 and beyond! I have also incorporated a bunch of daily swipe ups on my Instagram stories, of current, fashion, beauty, and health items to keep you feeling the best you can be all year round.
Improve your smile
A smile says a lot about a person – people who smile a lot are often seen as very confident. However, you may avoid smiling or smile with your mouth shut because you don’t like your teeth. They could be stained or wonky, becoming a major cause of your confidence issues. You can change this in a couple of subtle ways. Firstly, consider some clear braces to straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. Then, get some home teeth whitening kits to get rid of the stains. In a few weeks, you’ll have a straight smile with white teeth! Now, you feel more inclined to smile all the time, boosting your confidence to the high heavens.
And if you’ve got gum issues, you can sort out gum diseases with the dentist in Williamsburg.
Dress to impress…yourself!
We’re all guilty of getting caught up in different fashion trends now and then. Younger women and teens are probably more inclined to do this than others. In essence, you see certain fashion items become popular, which makes you go out and buy them. You’re dressing to try and stay fashionable and impress others, but you may not feel comfortable in what you’re wearing. In turn, this leads to confidence issues as you’re wearing clothes and thinking ‘oh boy, I really can’t pull something like this off.’ The simple fix is to dress to impress one person only: yourself! Wear clothes that you like and that make you feel comfortable. That’s the key to self-confidence: feel comfortable in your skin and the confidence will flow.
Change your hairstyle
Giving yourself a change of hairstyle is another excellent way to feel more confident. It’s this idea that you make a change and almost feel like a new person. This might mean giving yourself a fringe, cutting your hair shorter, dying it blonde, etc. Doing something different can help you feel like you’re turning a page and starting a new chapter in your life. Plus, the benefit of making a hairstyle change is that people notice it right away. Especially if it’s an obvious change – like dying your hair or switching up the style. This leads to lots of compliments that act as positive reinforcement for you! It’s great to see so many people comment on how cute your new hair is – it fills you with confidence.
You see, confidence can be found with just a few subtle changes. Mostly, it’s about identifying the main causes of your self-consciousness. Sadly, for most of us, the causes tend to revolve around the way we look. So, a change to different aspects of your looks can help you iron out self-consciousness and feel a lot more positive.
It seems like peace can be hard to find at any age. We’re all in this mess together, both young and old. And we have all seen how the isolation of quarantine has affected all of our family members, most importantly our elderly parents. At least when you’re young, you can embrace the madness somewhat, and see where it leads you. When you’re older, a lack of peace becomes more problematic. There’s no denying the fact that the older you are, the less amount of time you have. And if you haven’t found peace, then that can cause a lot of heartache and anguish. As a capable adult, you’ll be in a position to help your aging parents find peace. Here’s how.
Keep the Good Times Rolling
It’d be sad to live with the knowledge that all your happy moments were behind you. But who says that has to be the case? As people get older, they’re much less likely to be a self-starter; they’re unlikely to make grand things happen in their lives. But that doesn’t mean that they’ve lost the capacity to experience joy and have fun. If you’re going to do something exciting, then why not look at inviting them along? It’s sometimes worthwhile really emphasizing how much their presence will mean to you, because sometimes older people can be a little resistant. They’ll love it when they’re there.
Find The Right Living Arrangement
It’s hard to feel at peace if you feel like you’re living in the wrong environment. A place might not be right for many reasons, such as it’s not friendly for people with reduced mobility, or it’s too isolated. At some stage, it might be best to look at nursing homes. But remember that even these spaces can be problematic. If you suspect that your parents aren’t being treated as well as they should, then you’ll need to get in touch with experienced nursing home abuse lawyers. While it can be a process to find the ideal living arrangement for older people, it’s a journey that’s a worthwhile undertaking, since it can have such a big impact on their happiness.
Make Emergency Arrangements
Your parents might be a little bit worried about various aspects of life, such as their financial standing or what they’ll do if they fall in the home. While you can’t keep all of these problems at bay, you can help to put their mind at ease by making emergency arrangements. If they know there’s a plan in place should they have a medical emergency, then they’ll feel all the better for it.
Trips Down Memory Lane
It can be hard to feel as if the world is moving on without you. Your parents will have lived full lives, with many happy moments — you’ll be included in many of those memories. As they get older, take some time to take a trip down memory lane. This will give them an opportunity to relive some of the happy moments of their lives, and give you a chance to get to them better. Opening up a bottle of wine, going through some old photographs, and sharing stories is a surefire way to have a fun evening.