Happy Monday all! I will be taking a break this week from blogging. My baby (my computer) is heading to the spa - aka the apple genius bar for a few days. In the mean time be sure to hang out with my good friends Jess, and Michelle. They will take good care of you! Also check out the latest review of Confessions of a first timer from the fab Daisy Janie! Thanks Jan! Back soon with images from my inspiration hunt I am embarking on this week while I am unplugged! :)
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Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
21.6.10
blog break = inspiration hunt...
Happy Monday all! I will be taking a break this week from blogging. My baby (my computer) is heading to the spa - aka the apple genius bar for a few days. In the mean time be sure to hang out with my good friends Jess, and Michelle. They will take good care of you! Also check out the latest review of Confessions of a first timer from the fab Daisy Janie! Thanks Jan! Back soon with images from my inspiration hunt I am embarking on this week while I am unplugged! :)
24.3.10
blog it forward - what inspires...
Pulling up the rear today for the blog it forward mash up! I hope not to disappoint. It was wonderful pulling these images together and really thinking about what inspires me. What I've learned? Travel is essential to my well being! Coming up on seven months since my last journey abroad! Time to start planning! I hope you enjoy a little insight into the world as I see it. Cheers!
Be sure to stop and smell the roses today on these fantastic blogs.
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Thanks to Victoria over at sfgirlbythebay, for always fostering and encouraging creativity, inspiration, and community!
12.3.10
jet stream - reading, pa??...
Happy Friday all!
I usually love taking us away to an exotic place that we all dream of visiting. Today we are going to try something a little different. I have been living in limbo lately. Seven months to be exact. Everything is written in pencil not pen, and my roots are still waiting to burst out of the pot and get into the ground. I know I am being quite cryptic here. I promise to share things with you as the universe shares them with me. For now, we wait...
While we wait I thought it would be wonderful to hear about what inspires right in our own backyards. It is of course wonderful to dream about and explore the world, but is it equally as great to celebrate the beauty that surrounds each of us daily? I say absolutely and perhaps it is even more important to do so.
To start I wanted to know what inspires the insanely talented group who I like to call the PA connection. Who knew PA was bursting at the seems with talent, beauty and inspiration?!!
Jan DiCintio of Daisy Jane has been kind enough to show us Reading, PA as she sees it. Enjoy!
I hail from Reading, PA, which about an hour west of Philadelphia. Reading is known for pretzels, the Reading Railroad, and the first outlet shopping in the U.S. It was home to Keith Haring, John Updike, Taylor Swift and the Gosselin family – who lived down the street from me at one time. What I enjoy most about our area is the Smalltown America vibe that is also rich in the arts, shopping and glorious nature. We are a very active family, and it’s so nice to live in a neighborhood where you can walk out the door and go! No driving required. But, if you feel you must, it’s within decent proximity to 3 other major cities!
The tree-lined street where I live – the golden leaves of the Linden trees are a sight to behold in early November.
A neighborhood park with trails & paths leading every which way. We go down to this pond throughout the seasons; in the summer, we walk along the edge looking for toads; in the winter, we come down to ice skate. It’s a man-made pond, and I’ve ridden my bike through it, too! Shhhhh!
Local shopping area with a distinct Main St feel. You can find unique restaurants, boutiques and art galleries along this strip. There’s always something beautiful to inspire me or something yummy to munch on! A friend recently opened her own shoppe here – Hello Bluebird – it’s filled to the brim with handmade goodies of all kinds!
Another park nearby where walking trails follow along old towpaths that are said to be haunted – boo! This distlefink (a good luck bird) is representative of a strong Pennsylvania Dutch heritage in our area – folk art like this is a common sighting. She’s always there to welcome us to the park – such a pretty girl in her bright plumage.
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A glimpse of one of my favorite displays in a nearby antique shop in Adamstown. PA – Antiques Capital USA (gotta dig that designation). I swear I want to eat that color right up!!! There are many, many, many antique shops in Adamstown, and I love walking through these places to see what memories it will stir-up or what inspiration I’ll find in old fabrics, dishware, furniture and jewelry!
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I usually love taking us away to an exotic place that we all dream of visiting. Today we are going to try something a little different. I have been living in limbo lately. Seven months to be exact. Everything is written in pencil not pen, and my roots are still waiting to burst out of the pot and get into the ground. I know I am being quite cryptic here. I promise to share things with you as the universe shares them with me. For now, we wait...
While we wait I thought it would be wonderful to hear about what inspires right in our own backyards. It is of course wonderful to dream about and explore the world, but is it equally as great to celebrate the beauty that surrounds each of us daily? I say absolutely and perhaps it is even more important to do so.
To start I wanted to know what inspires the insanely talented group who I like to call the PA connection. Who knew PA was bursting at the seems with talent, beauty and inspiration?!!
Jan DiCintio of Daisy Jane has been kind enough to show us Reading, PA as she sees it. Enjoy!
I hail from Reading, PA, which about an hour west of Philadelphia. Reading is known for pretzels, the Reading Railroad, and the first outlet shopping in the U.S. It was home to Keith Haring, John Updike, Taylor Swift and the Gosselin family – who lived down the street from me at one time. What I enjoy most about our area is the Smalltown America vibe that is also rich in the arts, shopping and glorious nature. We are a very active family, and it’s so nice to live in a neighborhood where you can walk out the door and go! No driving required. But, if you feel you must, it’s within decent proximity to 3 other major cities!
The tree-lined street where I live – the golden leaves of the Linden trees are a sight to behold in early November.
A neighborhood park with trails & paths leading every which way. We go down to this pond throughout the seasons; in the summer, we walk along the edge looking for toads; in the winter, we come down to ice skate. It’s a man-made pond, and I’ve ridden my bike through it, too! Shhhhh!
Local shopping area with a distinct Main St feel. You can find unique restaurants, boutiques and art galleries along this strip. There’s always something beautiful to inspire me or something yummy to munch on! A friend recently opened her own shoppe here – Hello Bluebird – it’s filled to the brim with handmade goodies of all kinds!
Another park nearby where walking trails follow along old towpaths that are said to be haunted – boo! This distlefink (a good luck bird) is representative of a strong Pennsylvania Dutch heritage in our area – folk art like this is a common sighting. She’s always there to welcome us to the park – such a pretty girl in her bright plumage.
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[/caption]A glimpse of one of my favorite displays in a nearby antique shop in Adamstown. PA – Antiques Capital USA (gotta dig that designation). I swear I want to eat that color right up!!! There are many, many, many antique shops in Adamstown, and I love walking through these places to see what memories it will stir-up or what inspiration I’ll find in old fabrics, dishware, furniture and jewelry!
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[/caption]View from a bird sanctuary called Hawk Mountain, where we go to watch migrating raptors. Gazing upon a soaring hawk, eagle or falcon as it makes it way from one nesting ground to the next is breathtaking. It sums up the power and fragility of nature all at once. This refuge is just off the Appalachian Trail – and we hop onto that for hiking and trail runs as often as we can.
What to share a bit of inspiration from your little nook in the world?? I'd love to hear it! Email me here.
15.1.10
jet stream - back to budapest...
Happy Friday everyone! Today's jet stream takes us back to Budapest. I love heading straight to the local markets (Grand Market Hall - Nagyvasarcsarnok) straight away to get a true sense of what the people are about. In Budapest, it is all about the peppers and the paprika! I am drawing inspiration from these peppers today as I continue to plan to really fire up 2010. I hope they speak to you as well.
6.11.09
jet stream - berlin...
It was twenty years ago that the entire world changed. The falling of the Berlin wall meant free passage to the west, the end of an era, and a city and country finally united. This week the world remembers and Berlin celebrates. Festivities will climax on November 9th, the official day the wall came down. The grand public party is rightly dubbed "The Festival of Freedom" and will take place at the famed Brandenburg Gate. Today's jet stream takes us to a few of the highlights of the new Berlin which is fast becoming a beacon for young artists.
jet stream - berlin: lil shop...
The Lil Shop is an extention of the Comme des Garçons Guerrilla Store in Berlin. They exclusively carry vintage collections of CDG , CDG Parfums, and Junya Watanabe. They also stock items from Japan, accesories and wallets.courtesy parapluies et soleil contributor Lourdes Rauvae
jet stream - berlin: Haus der Kulturen der Welt...
Among the world's leaders for the development of contemporary arts, Haus der Kulturen der Welt offers groundbreaking exhibits from Europe and beyond. Look for “Dysfashional” next year.
jet stream - berlin: badeschiff ('bathing ship')
If you blink, you might think you are on the riviera. Fantastically beautiful people sipping drinks at the bar, a few of the loungers take a dip into the pool... However, its a long way from the beach. This is actually a former river barge turned pool anchored in the Spree River. After dark this posh must-be-seen spot turns into an even more post night club. In the winter, out come the saunas and the party continues.
jet stream - berlin: propeller island city lodge
upside-down room
freedom jail cell
symbol room
wrapped
padded cell
mirror room
Propeller Island City Lodge was created by a German artist named Lars Stroschen. Within the walls of this living installation, everything is handmade. Each of the 30 themed rooms are sure to take you to another place. If any rooms seem familiar, they are often used as sets for photo shoots. courtesy parapluies et soleil contributor Lordes Rauvae
23.10.09
jet stream - morocco
photo courtesy the style files.
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Today we are off to Morocco. Yet another place I am longing to experience first hand latley. I love the clean crisp traditional tiles. The bright textiles against the smooth adobe. It seems to be a world full of contrast. Always the best spark for inspiration I think.
window photo courtesy gary cook
15.10.09
jet stream - argentina...
Argentina - passion, passion, wine, tango, color, and more passion right? Absolutley! This fiery destination has been getting more and more attention in the past few years and rightfully so. From the magic of the big city in Buenos Aires, to the hidden smoke filled dance clubs where a sexy tango is still being danced; Argentina has everything needed to excite your creative appetite.
photos courtesy elle decor
Argentine artist Pablo Lobato represented by Anna Goodson creates these amazing illustrations of sometimes very familiar subject matter. He is well known for he talent for capturing celebreties in "a few lines".
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