It’s so long since I posted anything on this blog that I’m
almost embarrassed to continue with it!
However, my blushes aside, I shall try and pick up where I left off! I’m still working for the same company and we’ve
been lucky enough to work on some fabulous houses. At home, we’ve also been pretty busy with our own
house and garden (updates will follow). Not
all work and no play though - my husband and I have also had a few fantastic and
inspirational holidays - pics below ........ more for my benefit as I get back into the swing of writing this blog but I hope you will enjoy them too!
First stop - KEFALONIA, GREECE .........
First stop - KEFALONIA, GREECE .........
Fiskardo - so picturesque
Beautiful Kefalonia -
don't you just love Bougainvillea?
Melissani Cave - an amazing open air cave. I love the way the sunlight dances on the crystal clear water!
Assos - stunning!
After a storm - but not quite ready for the sunbeds!
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This was our third trip to the Greek island of CRETE .........
And our first time to Chania .........and part of the reason for my absence is now evident!
Chania by night
Small carpet weaving factory in Chania - fascinating!
Further round the bay from where were staying.
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| Commonwealth War Memorial, Souda Bay |
Wow - beautiful Elafonissi
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| Agi Apostoli |
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Then we had an amazing holiday in the city which never sleeps - NEW YORK ......
Then we had an amazing holiday in the city which never sleeps - NEW YORK ......
Brooklyn Bridge
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| How about this for a fireplace?! |
We spent a good few hours in the Metropolitan Museum of Art but could have spent a few days - it's huge!
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| The new World Trade Center |
Guggenheim Museum building designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright. Sadly closed the day we
planned to go (we'll just have to plan a return trip!)
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| Inside my favourite building - the Chrysler Building |
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| The Woolworth Building |
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One word to describe the view from our room in ANTIGUA - WOW!
Driftwood on Valley Church Beach
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| My favourite holiday flower! |
St Peter's Church in Parham - fantastic roof in this church which was built by British architect Thomas Weekes in 1840
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| Beautiful sunset over the pool! |
Flambouyant Tree at Nelson's Dockyard - I love the bright orange against the blue sky
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Well, I could write a separate blog just for FLORENCE - it was beyond my wildest dreams!
I love this 3D effect floor inside the Duomo
The interiors of the building are works of art in themselves and the contents are amazing. This is just a couple photos of the interiors and the treasures inside.
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Inside the Palazzo Vecchio we stumbled across a tapestry restoration project and textile display
A bit of wall art .........
And just time for a quick visit to Pisa on the way back to the airport
All 3 - slightly distorted in this panoramic shot but you get the picture!
Whilst there we took a boat trip to Delos - uninhabited island and birthplace of Artemis & Apollo. Really interesting museum where these pottery fragments were exhibited - fantastic colours, given how old they are!
Later in the day we went to Mykonos
Stainless steel trees on a wall and
street lighting made from pipe fittings!
We hired a car and went up into the mountains -
We visited Bazeos Tower and there was a fantastic art exhibition which was a real bonus! This was 'folded' marble and was carved - stunning!
We spent a couple of days on the neighbouring island of Koufonisi
Early evening in Koufonisi
Greece - or the Caribbean? Look at the colour of that water - perfect!
Back on Naxos and we had a wander around the back streets of Naxos Town (Chora)
And all too soon, we were on our way back to Athens!
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Closer to home - CAEN, FRANCE ..............
A lovely modern take on stained glass windows. This was at Pont L'Eveque.
The really pretty Medieval village of Dives Sur Mer
Closer to home - CAEN, FRANCE ..............
For the last 2 Easters we've taken the car to Caen with the car club. This was early morning in St. Malo.
I love these dead straight tree lined roads!
British Cemetery at Bayeaux (above left) and American Cemetery near Colleville-sur-Mer -
very humbling
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| Beautiful tiled floor in that church too! |
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| Le Memorial De Caen - fantastic museum |
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Well, I could write a separate blog just for FLORENCE - it was beyond my wildest dreams!
This was our first sight of the Duomo and I actually gasped when we walked round the corner and saw it for the first time - it takes your breath away.
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| Ponte Vecchio |
Temptingly pretty!
The Duomo by day - even more stunning!
Early evening on The Arno
Spotted the bike (actually advertising for a cafe) on our walk back
The top of the Duomo from Giotto's Bell Tower - and (following a quick cup of coffee) the bell tower from the top of the Duomo!
I love this 3D effect floor inside the Duomo
The interiors of the building are works of art in themselves and the contents are amazing. This is just a couple photos of the interiors and the treasures inside.
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| The cloisters in Santa Croce |
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| Inside the Uffizi Gallery |
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| The Tribune Room - covered in shells |
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| An exhibit from the fascinating Bargello Museum |
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| Inside the Palazzo Vecchio - Moorish influence here |
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| Naturally dyed fabric samples |
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| Tapestry restoration project |
Sunset over the city from Piazza Michelangelo
And just time for a quick visit to Pisa on the way back to the airport
Well worn steps inside the leaning tower - how many thousands of feet have stepped on these I wonder!
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| Leaning Tower of Pisa - obviously! |
All 3 - slightly distorted in this panoramic shot but you get the picture!
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We love Greece and last year went to the island of NAXOS ......via ATHENS
These photos need no explanation!
The view from our breakfast table in Naxos ....
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| Expecting rain?! |
This model sewing machine
was in a little toy shop
The view from our lunch table
You can't go to Naxos and not see the sunset at the Temple of Apollo .......
Whilst there we took a boat trip to Delos - uninhabited island and birthplace of Artemis & Apollo. Really interesting museum where these pottery fragments were exhibited - fantastic colours, given how old they are!
Later in the day we went to Mykonos
Stainless steel trees on a wall and
street lighting made from pipe fittings!
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| The iconic windmills of Mykonos |
Early evening in Naxos Town Harbour
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| Cool chairs! |
We hired a car and went up into the mountains -
this pottery shop was in the pretty village of Apeiranthos (good chocolate cake here too!)
Looking out from a disused emery mine
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| Halkia |
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| Lunch in Apollonas - and holiday hair! |
Olive press museum
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| Sunset in Agia Anna |
Back in Halkia the following day - summers aren't complete for me until I've seen bougainvillea
We visited Bazeos Tower and there was a fantastic art exhibition which was a real bonus! This was 'folded' marble and was carved - stunning!
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| Carved marble pots |
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| Folded paper - also part of the exhibition |
We spent a couple of days on the neighbouring island of Koufonisi
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Early evening in Koufonisi
Greece - or the Caribbean? Look at the colour of that water - perfect!
Back on Naxos and we had a wander around the back streets of Naxos Town (Chora)
Gorgeous Kelims!
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| Interesting use for an old propeller! |
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| Pre-dinner drinks on our way into town |
And all too soon, we were on our way back to Athens!
So, those were the holidays for the last 3 years or so - will be back soon with a few updates on the house and get back to the main purpose of this blog - and that's posting about interiors!
Be back soon!
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