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Challenge #5 - Finding A Quiet Outdoor Spot. Trees...Grass...Benches...Bike Racks...Walkways...Baseball & Soccer Fields...Playground...an occasional passing Train and the Mississippi River. That pretty much describes The Riverview (located behind the Audubon Zoo). It's different from other parks in New Orleans. Sometimes it's busy, but for the most part it's very quiet. It's a place where you can sit and eat your lunch in your car. It's a place to walk. A place to think. A place to relax, de-stress and meditate. It's a stop & go location. You'll see a lot of fleur de lis symbols (they're all around New Orleans), beautiful blooming azalea bushes and barges that haul goods from one point to another. I popped a squat, for a little quiet time and to take it all in. Do you have a favorite outdoor spot to relax, de-stress or meditate?
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That's sweet, Kim. And, enjoying a favourite spot can cost nothing. Closest to home, mine is the bush walk around our Northey Street City Farm. It's nothing that glamorous, but is just so cool and peaceful. Xx
ReplyDeleteNice... Makes a perfect Friday post. I love spots like this, just a beautiful space, some noises (I feel that they make me feel alive somehow :) ) and no distractions. Have a beautiful day, Kim! x
ReplyDeleteThis park looks so nice and calming! I'd love to spend a weekend afternoon there! I prefer parks for relaxing! Nature awlays makes you feel better!
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It's amazing place for getting rest and relaxing. And you look lovely, Kim :)
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Such a lovely place doll, I love that there is water near as well. Amazing place...you look gorgeous doll!! I hope you have a great weekend Xx
ReplyDeleteOh those flowers are lovely! Looks like such a nice place to sit and watch the river! I really like your striped skirt too, I've been after a skirt like that for a while but although I've seen lots online,e never any in stores, and I'd want to try it on first to get the fit just right.
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Your place looks so lovely. You have a ZOO?? Wowzers. I love it when you post lots of pictures; they're so nice to look through. In the North of the UK (where I live) it's pretty hard to find a 'favourite outdoor spot' because it is cold and raining all the time, but I do enjoy a walk with my dog, especially if ever I am pent up about something. My favourite indoor spot is my bedroom with my door firmly closed! On those rainy days when going outside to relax would be more stressful than relaxing, I spend a lot of time in my room just chilling and I love it. I think it is because the home is one of the safest places for most of us. Anyway I love my room. But if the weather was anything like what I hear about America, I would be outdoors all the time! Hope you're having a lovely day. Rosemary x
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Yep, I have, is a park near my place where I often go, sit on the bench and read or simply enjoy the sun. If I was there, it probably would be that, looks so peaceful and calm. But most of all, you are just so lovely Kim, love the skirt and the sandals, cant wait to wear them too once the weather will be fine. Have a wonderful weekend dear, hugs! xo
ReplyDeleteIt looks like such a serene and lovely spot! It has been crazy in this house and I'm trying to find peace when I can. I am fortunate that my parents are visiting and able to watch the little lady at night so that I can try to get some sleep this week. Have a lovely weekend dear!
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Awesome post and relaxing nice images great job doll. Enjoy your weekend.
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It is so necessary to have a place of nature that you can retreat too. My home in Spain is nowhere near spaces of nature. But my home in the UK has a huge garden which is surrounded by Epping Forest. So I am quite lucky (when the weather is on my side ;-)
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I'm really enjoying this series Kim! I feel restful just looking at these pics x
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Riverview looks like such a great place:) Thanks for sharing the pics, Kim. We live close to Lake Ontario, so there are certain parks we go to if we wanna relax. Can't wait for summer when we can go more often.
ReplyDeleteWow, I've not heard of this place, but it looks incredibly serene and a great location to de-stress.e actually doing a pampering weekend starting tomorrow so I can't wait. Have a fabulous weekend Kim, and congrats again on the great partnership with Aveeno. I love their products. /Madison
ReplyDeleteI love having a nice quiet spot to retreat with a good book!
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It looks so pretty over there by the water! I usually head to the beach with a book...listening to the waves crash is very relaxing. Have a great weekend!
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i think anywhere under the sun is a great way to destress for me! :) i love your sandals btw!!
ReplyDeleteYour post just brought me back to NOLA. I feel calm and relaxed seeing these pictures, Kim. To find a quiet time is quite a challenge to me when a little chatterbox won't stop talking...haha. What is silence??? Love your outfit.
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This is such a fun series Kim! And I love that we get to see another pretty spot in your town. It looks so peaceful here which makes it perfect for getting away from it all. I usually like to go down by the riverfront for some peace and quiet. NYC has done a good job of redoing our piers in the past few years. Happy weekend sweets!
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Ah I may be picking up that Aveeno brightening cream today if I can get in to CVS and this spot reminds of the parks along the Hudson on the way upstate.
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Such a beautiful place, This quiet place is such a good for a nice picnic! love your sandals and hat.
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What a lovely spot - it really does look so tranquil! I hope you're feeling relaxed after this challenge, you certainyl do look it in these photos :)
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Being outside is always just so relaxing for me!
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Going outdoors can be a mix of relaxation and anxiety for me. It truly depends on where I go. Living in a place like SF means finding the "secret spots" before the hipsters and main stream crowds get there. Once it becomes known, it's more like "on to the next one." I've lived here since I was a kid and some of the spots I used to visit that felt like a lonely spot aren't so lonely anymore. Gosh, this sounds sad all of a sudden but really I meant that being outdoors is relative. I like to visit spots when it's not busy for an event and that spot can be so beautiful. =)
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What a pretty post....love the flowers....xoxoxo....^_^
ReplyDeleteKim, this place is fantastic!I love the idea of spending time meditating outdoors!
ReplyDeleteI love going out and finding a place of solitude. I've recently found a new spot that I love!
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Looks very peaceful and relaxing!!
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Looks like a really nice a quite place.=)
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Yes, that looks like a beautiful location. I want to go to there this weekend...if only.
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I love relaxing anywhere by water (beach, lake, stream, whatever!). So peaceful :)
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This place looks really relaxing!
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love your sandals, kim. i would like to find a serene park. most of ours here are always jam packed with kids and sports.
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what a nice and cozy spot! I love quiet little places like that; it's so nice to just sit and relax and just de-stress from the day even if it's just for a little bit.
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Glad to see you're still having fun with this =)
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Looks like a beautiful place!!
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Your photos are beautiful Kim, and you look so harming too, adore the hat! I am thankful for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Very nice views. Lucky you, that you can wear sandals now there in New Orleans.
ReplyDeleteKim, this looks so lovely and relaxing. I always made sure to have lunch by the Mississippi river whenever I visited New Orleans, it's just so peaceful. Love those blooming azaleas! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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the park looks really relaxing :) you are very lucky dear :) love your sandals !! xx
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Looks like a great relaxing spot, Kim! And I'm loving reading about your challenge - I totally need more relaxation time!
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Looks like an awesome quite place to sit and relax, just the way I like it :D
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Beautiful photos, love the flowers!
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Have a great weekend!
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Very relaxing wow!
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Sometimes these spots are hard to find ! Quiet places are less and less common.
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Love the photos Kim, its so peaceful and its maeks me wanna go there and just open a book and read. Its perfect for some me-time, i love to have a place like that in our place too, you're so lucky Kim that you can just go out there and do your stuff :)
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Thanks for sharing these awe-inspiring images Kim.....so perfect for the weekend!
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Wonderful Outfit ,also gorgeous Place :)
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Love it. And that picture of you with the hat (the first one) is totally brilliant. I LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely favourite spot you have, Kim. I love beautifully maintained parks like this especially when you can sit and relax by the water. There are a couple of tranquil parks in our home town. Your neutral outfit is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow, the Riverview has a really nice view! Such a great and serene looking place!
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ReplyDeleteA quiet spot in the park sounds perfect and this place you went to looks so tranquil. I'm sure by the end of the challenge you would become a zen queen!
Lovely flowers. They made my day. Hope you have a lovely Sunday!
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I love discovering those idyllic quiet spots where you can just think! This seems like a nice spot!
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gorgeous place to go to for relaxing! I can tell by the photos that it must be quiet and a great opportunity to unwind and be stress-free. love your sandals btw! hope you had a great weekend!
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It looks like a very relaxing place Kim! And you look lovely with that caffelatte skirt!
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Loving your fab pics! My fave place to go to de-stress is my own patio (looks out onto my backyard). Of course, a walk in nature (anywhere) also does the trick. I"m looking forward to warmer evenings where I can spend some serious time on my patio. :) T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
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This looks like such a lovely and relaxing place :) xx
ReplyDeleteThat park looks lovely! I like to take long walks to relax and ease my mind and I like when a park has big patches of lawn where people can sit or lay and then rest, read, sunbath, have a picnic or wherever!
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