Did I mention I took dozens of door photos in Orvieto, Italy? Think I did. So you know more door paintings of Orvieto were coming soon! I went on a […]
Do you have that one weekend getaway spot that you tend to visit again and again? For us, it’s a small town an hour and a half away called Niagara-on-the-Lake. […]
If you find yourself on a ferry visiting the 5 villages of the Cinque Terre in Italy, do yourself a big favour and stay on the ferry heading south! At […]
On my spring trip to Italy, I learned about a fascinating Italian woman named Matilde di Canossa. A powerful leader, an accomplished soldier, an ardent negotiator, a devout Catholic, a […]
How is it possible that one town can have so many picturesque doors? On a sunny Sunday morning this past May, I headed out from my B&B in Orvieto, Umbria […]
Selecting a subject for a Mini Vacations piece is usually influenced by the story connected to it. Sometimes the story is based on my experience of being in the place […]
When you are waiting for the light to change at a street corner, do you look around… I mean, really look around? I have to honestly say that before I […]
Every time I see this building, I let out a sigh! Why? Well, it’s impressive! Its architecture, its placement high on a hill, and its reminiscence of all things French. […]
It’s been a month since I’ve posted because I’ve been on the road! Where else? La Bella Italia! This time my trip was part-business (lots of spring photos to take […]
A longer story for today, but worth it if you stick to the end! For my latest “Mini Vacations” miniature painting, I selected another Québec City subject from a recent […]
Do you have a view that never fails to take your breath away… no matter how many times you see it? My favourite is probably Florence’s Cattedrale di Santa Maria […]
