It may sound crazy, but you really can take a day trip to Venice while you're in London. Okay, it's just Little Venice - a neighborhood in the northern bit of London - and may not be as famous as its Italian namesake, but it was still worth a little excursion while Mr. husband and … Continue reading Day Tripping to Italy from London
Making My Shakespearian Debut in London
My original plan of covering the London Trip in only three blog posts seems to have failed. Ah well, it's next to impossible to not go on and on about such a terrific city. Today we head to the south side of London for some strolling, some shopping, and some Shakespeare-ing. The Making of This … Continue reading Making My Shakespearian Debut in London
Crossing the Line in London
Okay, okay, that title should be "Crossing the Line in Greenwich," but "Crossing the Line in London" appeals more to my alliteration-loving sensibilities. During our recent trip to London, Mr. Husband and I seemed to be making up for all the things we wanted to do last time (way back in 2013), but couldn't manage to squeeze … Continue reading Crossing the Line in London
A City Day in London
Okay, first off, let's get our words in order. London is a marvelous city....note the lowercase "c" on city. But The City of London is also pretty cool...note the capital "C" this time. What's the difference? The city of London means the city as a whole, whereas The City of London is a section of London. … Continue reading A City Day in London
London is a Walk in the Park
Since I couldn't convince the Queen to let me shack up in a room in Buckingham Palace, I'm back home from London. That means my only way of pretend I'm back in the big city is to share my trip with you. Even though I have SOOO much to show and tell, I'll try to keep this … Continue reading London is a Walk in the Park
Travel Pic Thursday – Kew Gardens Part Three (UK)
Well, the weather here Portland isn't exactly get-out-in-the-garden weather, but that's no reason to not continue on our virtual garden tour of Kew Gardens situated just a short Tube hop away from the heart of London. The previous two weeks, we've roamed around Kew's Palm House and the other glass houses that are pretty impressive, but … Continue reading Travel Pic Thursday – Kew Gardens Part Three (UK)
Travel Pic Thursday: Kew Gardens’ Houses of Glass (UK)
After stopping for a warm up inside the Palm House, this week we're continuing on our stroll through few of Kew Gardens other indoor attractions: the Temperate House, the Waterlily House, and the Princess of Wales Conservatory. The landscape architects of Kew Gardens clearly understood the need for cover with the UK's weather (it rains now … Continue reading Travel Pic Thursday: Kew Gardens’ Houses of Glass (UK)
Travel Pic Thursday: The Palm House at Kew Gardens (UK)
Thanks to a cheap flight and some rapid vacation planning, I had the good fortune to be in London for my birthday last year. Because I love gardening and all things botanical, I made plans to trek out to Kew Gardens for my birthday outing. Kew Gardens is huge, so rather than overwhelming you with … Continue reading Travel Pic Thursday: The Palm House at Kew Gardens (UK)
Spending Some Time with Graphite
With my efforts to get a collection of art ready for the opening of my shop in October and with preparing pieces for submission to the county fair and the Clackamas Arts Alliance Artist Exhibit Program (AEP), I've been spending hours upon hours (upon HOURS) of my days with my colored pencils. I love working … Continue reading Spending Some Time with Graphite
Tammie Painter 