Category Archives: Europe

Gothic Cathedrals – Appreciating Europe’s Medieval Masterpieces

Posted on January 13, 2021 by smkelly8

The Gothic style of architecture, which rose to prominence in the mid-twelfth century, represented a revolutionary new way of building cathedrals. … Gothic Cathedrals – Appreciating Europe’s Medieval Masterpieces Gorgeous art of gorgeous architecture

Posted in Art, Europe | Tagged cathedral, church | 1 Comment

10 Day Travel Challenge: Day 1

Posted on January 6, 2021 by smkelly8

I saw on Alive and Trekking that there’s a blogging challenge asking people to post favorite travel photos for 10 consecutive days. I’m challenging myself as a way to enjoy the good old days when traveling was easy. Rather than … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Challenge, Europe | Tagged Big Ben, London | Leave a comment

The Cannonball Lodged in the Wall of the Hotel de Sens — StickyMangoRice

Posted on January 5, 2021 by smkelly8

On the 28th of July, 1830, a cannon was aimed at the Hôtel de Sens in Paris. The powder exploded, and the projectile, a lump of iron weighing several kilograms, collided with the stone with a hefty thunk. Instead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe | Tagged France, History, quirky | Leave a comment

WPC: All-Time Favorites

Posted on May 31, 2018 by smkelly8

So WordPress is ending this fun, community-building, delightful challenge. They haven’t given a reason why, which is disappointing. I loved getting a new theme to inspire me and to get a chance to see how others had responded. I connected … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Australia, Blogging Challenge, China, Europe, Experience, Nature, North America, photography, postaweek, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged art, Art Institute of Chicago, Beijing, Chicago, children, Europe, kid's art, pottery, Taipei, Taiwan | 4 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Glow

Posted on October 19, 2017 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog (a new post!) anytime before the following Wednesday when the next photo theme will … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Challenge, Europe, Photograph, photography, photos, postaweek, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Europe, glow, lights, postaday, postaweek | 14 Comments

Užupis

Posted on July 25, 2014 by smkelly8

A friend of mine visited Užupis in Lithuania and mentioned its unique constitution. It’s made me want to visit. Maybe next summer?

Posted in Culture, Europe | Tagged artisitic, Baltic, creative, Lithuania, Uzupis | Leave a comment

Russian Tea Room, Harbin, China

Posted on June 27, 2014 by smkelly8

Eating at the Russian Tea Room in Harbin is like eating in a Russian grandmother’s house. The decor is homey, full of antiques from former Russians who lived in Harbin in the early 20th century. I enjoyed the Russian tea … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Bargain, Culture, Europe, Food | Tagged China, cozy, Harbin, Russian, Russian Tea Room | Leave a comment

At the Art Institute of Chicago

Posted on April 24, 2013 by smkelly8

I feel like this painting to day, light and springlike.

Posted in Art, Culture, Europe, Museum, North America | Tagged French Impressionism, painting | Leave a comment

Art Institute Chicago

Posted on January 27, 2013 by smkelly8

Here are some treasures from the Native American collection. Recently acquired textiles, on display till April 28, 2013.

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Krakow: Ethnographic Museum

Posted on June 29, 2012 by smkelly8

In Krakow there’s a wonderful ethnographic museum, where I saw these creations. Information: Ethnography Museum / Muzeum Etnograficzne in the Kazimierz Town Hall at 1 Wolnica Pl., phone (+48) 124305575 Polish folklore. Other European folklore. The folklore of Africa, the … Continue reading →