Posted in Inspiration, tagged black, dramatic, Inspiration, italy, Red, Verona on July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Verona, Italy
This is an old city, almost a mini-Rome one might say. The streets are dusty and filled with history. We took a quick visit to an ancient castle, (Romeo and) Juliet’s “balcony”, an arena resembling the Colosseum which is used for Opera today and the very green Guisti Gardens.
All were lovely but I’m taking [...]
Posted in Inspiration, tagged beach, Blue, bright, cinque terre, cliff, colorful, Inspiration, italian, italy, purple, watercolor on July 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Cinque Terre
My Italian isn’t so hot great good but Cinque Terre roughly translates to ‘five villages’. The five small staggered villages make up this town and has become quite the destination for Italy-lovers (aren’t we all?) thanks to Rick Steves.
I would go as far to say that this my favorite spot from this vacation. The [...]
Posted in Inspiration, tagged gold, Green, Inspiration, outdoor, Switzerland, wood, yellow, Zermatt on July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Zermatt, Switzerland
This car-less village sits right at the foot of the famous Matterhorn mountain in the heart of Switzerland. This town is made for outdoor lovers and sporty types. Hiking, skiing, snowboarding and fondue top your list of to-dos here. A woodsy-feeling wedding with yellows & touches of green comes to mind…
Posted in Inspiration, tagged Blue, Chic, Destination, European, Eurpope, Foreign, French, Inspiration, Lake, Swiss, Theme, White on July 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Euro Chic.
I’m fresh off my summer European getaway. Ok, fresh may be an overstatement since during that trip I rode over eight trains through six cities in eleven days but the inspiring mood throughout the countries is still fresh in my mind. You all know about the more obvious inspirations of charming English gardens & [...]
