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Debbie Smyth

Vibrations of Beauty

“In every man’s heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty” -Christopher Morley The beauty of the English landscape is shown off at its best […]

Keeping Abreast of Art in the Marais

The  Hôtel de Béthune-Sully in the Marais district of Paris, is marking Breast Cancer Awareness October with four pink installations by visual artist Kaliko, plus a photography exhibition.  The photography display is part of Estee Lauder’s […]

Infinity Reflected

As part of the renovation and redesign work that led up to Marseille’s City of Culture Year, Foster + Partners, together with the French landscape architect Michel Desvigne, were contracted to regenerate […]

Watery Beauty in Murano

The island of Murano adds a bit of variety to any trip to Venice.  Just a quick vaporetto ride plunges you into yet more watery beauty and a change of […]

Fig Leaves

In the  heart of Paris’ Marais district, stands this marvellous fig tree.  Strangely, I had never stopped to think where or how the famous fig leaf of Biblical days grew. […]

Paris Skyline in Silhouette

Paris, sunset and a viewpoint – can life get any better? Updated August 2014. Linked to Word a Week Challenge: Silhouette, Skywatch Friday and Silhouette.

Green Windows

The Musée du Quai Branly, close to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, features indigenous art, cultures and civilizations from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.   The building was designed by architect Jean Nouvel and is famous […]