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-Europe

-Venice

Serene Snow

No signs of a white Christmas here in the south of England, so this will probably be the only snow I’ve seen in the whole of 2014, and what a […]

-Barcelona

Something Tropical

This is the last of my decorated shutters series  for now! This is Barcelona decoration in progress.   I’m not sure exactly what the location will be, but it’s something tropical, perhaps […]

-Madrid

Ornamental Gran Via

The low sun of early winter can’t put the Gran Via’s architecture in the shade. Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday and Blue Monday.

-Madrid

Madrid with your Dog

“You can sit here for breakfast or have a snack at any time…there are great examples of street art on the walls… and dogs are welcome at Gorila Cafe Bar, […]

-Madrid

All Washed Up

  Continuing my mini-series of shop shutters, here is a jolly looking laundry from Madrid.  It makes drudgery look fun! Linked to Monday Murals.

-Slovenia

Old Reflected in New

Slovenia’s National Gallery, Narodna Galerija, is housed in what was originally the Slovenian Cultural Centre – you can still see the name Narodni Dom etched high above the entrance. It was designed […]

-Madrid

Smile!

This strange display hidden at the back of a Madrid Bar did make me smile and it brought to mind soem of my favourite Nat Ling Cole lyrics: “Smile though your […]

-Madrid

Caña and Bocata anyone?

This Madrid bar uses its shutters well, bringing colour to the area and advertising its wares at the same time. Linked to Monday Mural and Monday Mellow Yellow.