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Scottish Stained Glass

These striking stained glass windows with medallion portraits can be found at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. Linked to Lingering Look at Windows.

I Bet You Can’t Eat Three!

Shredded Wheat was invented in 1893 by Henry Perky in Denver, Colorado and was initially distributed from a factory in Niagara Falls. UK production didn’t begin until 1928 when the famous white Shredded Wheat […]

Happy Shopping in Barcelona

This fun shop with a number of outlets in Barcelona, sells multi-coloured sweets in pill bottles and boxes.  You can buy them pre-packed or you can make your own selection […]

Lighting Up Istanbul

If you think shopping in Turkey, you probably think first of carpets.  But how about lamps instead? These stunning lamps were just a few of many on sale in the […]

Catalan Twist

On a recent visit, I discovered a twisting spiral of shoes decorating one of my favourite Barcelonan squares.    And look closer; there’s a little surprise in the centre.  Linked to […]