Perhaps one day soon, we human ladies, can dance, naked, unabashed in the sun like our floral counterparts. When our inner beauty matters as much, or hopefully more, we can lay to rest societies artificial beauty standards where they belong: alongside some beautiful Naked Ladies. These […]
Dirt Rich Farm, a vegetable stand run by Ryan and Allison, is my very favorite stop at my local farmers market. Their produce is beautiful, fresh and grown with a passion that one can taste in every bite! All season long, I lugged home cases of […]
Our farmers market has several vendors who sell some of the most beautiful flower arrangements. Most of the time, I pick out a bouquet for our table. It’s always difficult to choose, because they all are so unique. Do you pick up flowers at the farm […]
The day we went to check out the Tower Bridge in London, the sun decided to come out! I’ve seen this bridge, probably like most people have, in countless movies and pictures. It always looks impressive, but once we got up close and personal, it was […]
Think, listen, speak, agree, disagree, debate your point of view. Embrace differences, learn from each other, Live! And let live! Since the mid 1800’s the Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park has, and continues to serve as an outdoor public speaking area for those wanting to debate and discuss topics […]
… sports a variety of absolutely stunning architecture, both modern and historical. No matter where in London we were, and in which direction we were looking, tall cranes lifting and lowering heavy loads, were everywhere. These cranes are used for not only new construction, but […]
In May, we visited London for the very first time! I’m not sure why it has taken us so long to go there. Perhaps the famously grey English weather made it less appealing? Luckily, it rained only the morning we were leaving. If you haven’t […]
Something I never tire of, no matter where in the world I find myself, is listening to street musicians. Europe has an especially vibrant sidewalk concert scene! During our recent visit to London, England, we came across this fun musical act along the South Bank in London. […]
Sunshine, a cool breeze, lots of beautiful flowers, and a cold beer on the deck tonight! I hope your weekend will be great too! 🙂
With tender loving care my slice of paradise thrives and blooms, right here at home. Last March, I brought back some plumeria tree cuttings from Maui, Hawaii. I was hoping that I would be able to root them this time. When I brought back a […]
Have a great weekend and fun-filled, safe 4th of July! Every evening in Haarlem, we walked across the street from our hotel and sat in this beautiful park, to enjoy the warm evening sunshine and watch the world go by. Children were playing ball, young […]
Urban green spaces Luxury or necessity? You decide! No matter where in the world we find ourselves, we always make sure to take the time to explore local parks and green spaces. During this trip to London, my favorite park was definitely St. James Park! It’s hard to […]
I hope you have a fabulous, sunny and relaxing weekend! Any plans?
When we travel, there often are things which remind us of home. Or they might remind us of a friend! And that’s exactly what happened one cool, cloudy morning in Haarlem, Holland! The weather forecast predicted rain. So we went in search of the art […]
To clear the clutter … is to clear the mind I just now noticed that I’m way behind My trinkets symbolize to me The places … seen … and yet to see … Whoa! Am I blind? A dust rag I must find! Some of these “treasures” […]
Iceland: Volcanoes, spurting geysers, crystal-clear rivers, waterfalls, hot springs, the Blue Lagoon, Aurora Borealis, Sigur Ros, Aisgeir, the Perlan, the Harpa, Iceland Airwaves, Reykjavik Open Icelandic Chess Tournament, “Black Death” liquor, fermented shark, great mochas and waffles, puffins, whales, 12 Tonar record store, and some […]
The Kapalua Coastal Trail stretches along the gorgeous Kapalua Coast of Northwestern Maui, past deep green golf courses, rugged cliffs and pristine golden sandy beaches. When I first set out to explore this trail, I didn’t realize that a part of this area holds great […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 