glorious VeniceFlorenceFlorence's Ponte VecchioFlorenceI find myself going back to my pictures of Italy to immerse myself in the memories of warmth and sunshine, that so permeated our trip there. As more snow falls outside, I can always return to these, to help me through what is becoming a rather long and seemingly endless winter. Dreaming [...]
The lovely island of Burano is a short boat ride from Venice but definitely a trip back in time. Known for its hand stitched lace; this was one of the few spots, while on our trip, that I found fiber inspiration. The little lace making ladies looked so serene and peaceful, I'm not sure why, [...]
Burano IslandA beautiful island near Venice; simple, peaceful and unabashedly colorful. The houses are brightly colored, to guide the fisherman home through the fog. This place touched my soul with its gentle beauty.
This week we have returned from a once in a life time trip to Italy, with the whole family; and packed our oldest daughter off to college. I find myself somewhat in shock from both. It has been something of a culture shock coming back to our small town after seeing the aged beauty in [...]
