Cecil Court, known as Booksellers’ Row, is a charming pedestrian street in central London, renowned for its art, antiques and books. TRIVIA: Named after Robert Cecil, Queen Elizabeth I’s chief advisor. As history says, Mozart composed his first symphony at No. 9 while residing there in 1764-65. Here are the doors of a few shops…
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Wordless Wednesday – 7
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Tuesday StreetArt Tuileries Tunnel (2) -53
TUILERIES TUNNEL, PARIS This was during our trip to Paris in October of 2023 and a continuation of last week’s post. My husband and I entered the Tuileries Tunnel from the Pont Neuf side. The street art here features a blend of contemporary art, cartoons, and graffiti. It’s impressive how the lighting changes colour and…
Tuesday StreetArt Tuileries Tunnel -52
TUILERIES TUNNEL, PARIS Tunnel des Tuileries is a tunnel parallel to the Seine. The “L’art urbain en bord de Seine” (Urban art on the banks of the Seine) project began in the summer of 2022, aimed at enhancing the capital in anticipation of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games. The 860-meter-long Tuileries tunnel, once a…
Square windows
BRISTOL, UK Here are some square windows from Bristol. No colour this time but just plain white walls for a change.
Balconies
PR of Flights of the Soul is hosting the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week, focusing on Balconies. Balconies are architectural elements that extend from the exterior of a building, providing outdoor space and often offering picturesque views. One of literature’s most iconic balconies belongs to Juliet in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” While the balcony itself in…
Window Display in Covent Garden
COVENT GARDEN, LONDON Here is a cute and stylish Venchi (pronounced as Ven-key) window display that I took last November. It is a chocolate and artisan gelato shop in the middle of the Apple Market in Covent Garden, London
Doors & Art in Rue des Deux Boules
The main place that we wanted to visit was 59 Rivoli. I have featured it previously here and this is the entry door to the gallery. However, today’s post isn’t about that. I want to take you through the lesser-explored back doors and side streets of Rue des Deux Boules in the 1st arrondissement of…
Upscale Shop Windows
Paris is know for its Upscale shop windows which epitomises elegance and sophistication. It showcases luxury goods drawing in admirers with their artful use of display. Linked to Bushboy’s Monday Window
Tuesday Streetart Space Invaders -49
As we strolled through Paris, I spotted Space Invader artworks scattered throughout the city. These mosaics resembles the pixelated Space Invaders 1978 video game. They’re the work of Invader, a French artist who began creating these mosaics in the 1990s, drawing inspiration from his love for the classic game. Since then, he continued to create…
Sightseeing Destinations
This week, Leanne is hosting the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, focusing on Tourist Attractions—a broad yet captivating theme. To tackle this expansive topic, I’m categorizing my entries into places I cherish exploring. To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things. as if for the first time,…
Grand Entrances in Paris
We’ve spent a few days in Paris for our holiday in October of 2023. We explored the different arrondissements of Paris, while wandering alleys and main avenues. Here are some doors that I was able to capture. Ornate gilded gate of the Paris Palais de Justice with the steeple of the Sainte-Chapelle in the background….
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
TRAVEL DIARY: SYDNEY I’ve visited Sydney numerous times, yet I’ve never had the chance to explore the Botanic Gardens until now. One of the perks of hosting visitors from overseas is discovering places I wouldn’t typically think to visit. This is the entrance to the Gardens, Austtalia’s oldest botanic gardens with all its natural beauty….
Tuesday StreetArt Camden – 48
CAMDEN, UK Damitta, also known as DMT Art, is from Spain and now lives in London. She started by helping other urban artists with lettering and backgrounds. Now, she’s known for her own style, painting walls with beautiful portraits of women. This is in Hawley Street in London
Windows in Liverpool
Of course. Liverpool won’t be complete without the Beatles. This week’s windows are from the main strip of the Beatle land. Here are sculptures of the Beatles on the second level of a building. It is nice seeing it at night because of the different coloured lights. Some covered up, colourful windows with psychedelic or…
Liverpool
TRAVEL DIARY: LIVERPOOL There are places I’ll rememberAll my life, though some have changed.Some forever, not for better;Some have gone and some remain.– the Beatles Even if you’re unaware, you’ll unmistakably sense when you’ve arrived in Liverpool—where everything transforms into a celebration of the Beatles. But first was dinner. We decided to go to Jollibee,…
Window shopping in Edinburgh
Edinburgh offers more than just castles and historic sites—it’s also a place for diverse and vibrant shopping experiences. Here are some Scottish windows blending modern culture with rich history. Love the window reflection of the buildings from the opposite side. Want to do some window shopping with me?
Edinburgh
TRAVEL DIARY: EDINBURGH From York, we headed to Edinburgh, where Jack, Tim, and I spent three days and two nights at my cousin Connie’s place. Our visit was more about catching up and reminiscing than sightseeing. Last time I saw her was in 2016 with her late husband Rick, who drove us around Scotland.…from Glasgow,…
Tuesday Streetart Urban Jungle – 46
CAMDEN, UK AeroArts, like many street artists, started by drawing letters on paper. In the early 1990s, he began transferring his sketches onto walls. This mural can be found in Camden and is a brightly coloured Urban Jungle.
Bao Shop Windows in York
YORK, UK A Bao shop near the main shopping strip of York. Linked to Ludwig’s Monday Window Challenge. With some cute designs of Baos.
Doors in York
YORK, UK Here are the doors lining the main road of the Shambles in York, one of the city’s most renowned landmarks and among Europe’s best-preserved medieval shopping streets. A quirky shop named “The shop that must not be named” I always love capturing Nutcracker Christmas shop doors. Found more doors from the Lord Mayor’s…
York
TRAVEL DIARY: YORK After a scenic 4.5-hour drive from Bristol, we reached York around 7 p.m. Hungry from the journey, we headed to Riverside Farm near our hotel for a delicious dinner of traditional English Roast with mash and gravy. It was the ideal way to unwind after our travels. After dinner, we were all…
Bristol
TRAVEL DIARY:BRISTOL Arrived in Bristol at night from the Cotswolds. Our first stop was dinner at the famous Pieminister. Nestled within Bristol’s city centre, Pieminister has been a beloved family venture since 2003. There were so many choices and so tasty Through the darkness of the night, we could still see the colour and vibrancy…
Bristol Drive-by shots of Double Doors
BRISTOL, UK As we strolled towards the streets adorned with vibrant street art (that’s what Bristol is known for), we couldn’t help but be captivated by the charming Bristol traditional terraced houses*. Each one boasted colourful double doors that added a unique touch to their character. *Thanks Sarah for letting me know that these are…
Camden Town
TRAVEL DIARY: CAMDEN TOWN During the first leg of our holiday in Paris, Barcelona, and Portugal in October of 2023, we weren’t able to indulge in much shopping at the markets. Our luggage was already filled to the brim, leaving little room to bring back souvenirs or treasures from our travels. So first thing we…
Cotswolds – Castle Combe
TRAVEL DIARY: COTSWOLDS After our European holiday last October 2023, Jack, Tim, and I embarked on a six-day road trip to visit my cousin in Edinburgh. With my son’s commitments sandwiching our travel dates, we had to keep it brief, but having Tim behind the wheel amidst such stunning scenery made it all worthwhile. En…
Our last day in Porto
TRAVEL DIARY: PORTO 6 Before leaving our Airbnb, I suggested to my husband that we visit this church I’d seen on Instagram known for its stunning azulejos. Luckily, it was close to where we were staying. The Capela das Almas, an 18th-century chapel on Rua Santa Catarina, boasts a striking blue façade adorned with over…
Day Trip to Aveiro
and to Costa Nova do Prado TRAVEL DIARY: AVEIRO & PRAIA DE COSTA NOVA Though the days were totally wet, we couldn’t pass up the chance to explore beyond Porto, so we opted for a day trip to Aveiro. The train journey from Sao Bento to Aveiro, lasting about an hour and twenty minutes, was…
Misty Adventures in Porto
TRAVEL DIARY: PORTO 5 We took the Hop-On Hop-Off bus for the second day and our first stop was the Porto Cathedral. Perched on a hill overlooking the Duoro, Se do Porto is the most important cathedral and religious building in this city. Construction began in the 12th century and is mainly Baroque architecture but…
Doors in the area of Rua das Flores
We discovered the charm of this 18th Century walking street sloping down from Porto’s San Bento Railway Station to the Duoro river. Known as “Rua das Flores,” or “Flower Street,” it earned its name from the beautiful gardens that used to line the houses along the way. Sadly, those gardens are now gone. Love the…