Italian Door Knockers
One of my photographic obsessions when I am travelling is unusual door knockers. I have dozens of photos of knockers, handles and iron decorations, taken primarily because they intrigued me. […]
A Hidden Gem in Montreal
Did you know that there’s a 500-year-old chateau in the middle of Montreal? Despite having visited Montreal regularly, I had no idea it was there. And when it was built […]
The Summer of Toronto
I definitely felt the energy of Canadian pride this past summer with my art-making! As you saw in my last post, I started by painting Percé Rock in Quebec and […]
Realizing A Childhood Dream
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with a book in my Grade 4 classroom extolling the virtues of our Canadian Natural Wonders in full colour. I loved all […]
In Tuscan Fields
Over the years I’ve painted a number of scenes featuring sunflowers, and they’ve all been snapped up quickly. People love sunflowers! It’s quite a testament to this plant that it […]
Venice’s Magic
It is always assumed that Venice is the ideal place for a honeymoon. This is a grave error. To live in Venice, or even to visit it, means you fall […]
Reality and Romance in Paris
After watching several movies, I had developed some excitement about seeing the Moulin Rouge in-person on my last trip to Paris. Of course, I knew that this Parisian icon was […]
The Light of Provence
When travelling with my friends, one of our traditions is enjoying a late-afternoon drink or aperitivo at a cafe. It’s a time to review the shared adventures of the day, […]
No Exit
At first glance, this doorway has all those charming elements that we love about Italian doors – metal lunette, climbing vines, rustic finish, and multiple interesting pots filled with flowers […]
Pep Me Up!
In 2023, we rented an apartment in Florence, Italy for a month. A lovely place with plenty of living space indoor and outdoor, a big kitchen, and an elevator. The […]
A Satisfying End
In my travels across Italy over the years, I have learned that Italians like to finish a big satisfying meal with a shot of hot espresso. This is not a […]
Under The Stratford Sun
Last year, we chose not to travel. Changing homes and cities had taken their toll and basically we were too wiped out to think about packing or unpacking anything else! […]
