Havana’s magnificent cathedral was described by Cuban novelist Alejo Carpentier as “music set in stone”. What perfect words for this baroque facade that brings extra delight to the square in […]
Hex colour ref: efcdb8 A colourful note: the origins of the colour name desert sand are apparent when you observe how accurately it resembles the Saharan sand. Interestingly, it was used by General […]
This week has brought wonderful wintry weather to the south of England: sun, frost, ice, beautiful skies and NO rain. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 20 January 2017 Part of Weekend Reflections
We have had some amazing sunsets this week – this blue hour was definitely more like purple hour! Copyright Debbie Smyth, 18 January 2017 Part of Skywatch Friday
Cienfuegos was founded in 1819 by a French émigré from Louisiana. Don Louis D’Clouet brought in other French families from the USA and from Bordeaux, and the influence of […]
This piece is the work of British artist Greg Stobbs of Squirlart, who are based in Kent. Hex colour reference: #9f8170 A colourful note: Crayola’s beaver shade joined […]
Hex colour reference: #ffa474 A colourful note: atomic tangerine became a Crayola colour in 1997 (quite a mild colour given its intense name) and in 1995-2007 there was a […]
Hex colour reference: FF8243 A colourful note: this bright and bold shade of orange was issued by Crayola in 2003 under the name Mango Tango. That year was the 100th anniversary of […]