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Festivals and Holidays

Giving thanks for new words of old

I always enjoy a spot of etymology.  If you do too, you’ll enjoy the article below, reblogged from the Oxford Words Blog.  It makes a fascinating pre-Thanksgiving read. ********************************************************************************* From […]

-Belgium

Creativity and Connectivity

“Creativity is the power to connect the seemingly unconnected.” -William Plomer How’s this for architectural creativity? The shapes, angles, joints and bold bolts connect the aesthetic and the functional.

-London

U is for… Upside Down House

It’s easy to miss this unusual building in London but once its oddness has registered, you won’t be able to stop looking. Artist Alex Chinneck created this Upside Down House, […]

South West

Sunset and Tea Cups

This one window, and one beautiful reflection captures so much of Torquay: beautiful views to sea, lively seafront, views from the wheel, sunshine and cream teas!

-London

Yellow Donkey

Great name for a bike that is designed to carry things.  Perfect for a long day of shopping in Marylebone, though this one seems to have lost its front and […]

-Madrid

Madrid Parking

  It’s very common in Spain to find murals brightening up shop shutters – much more fun that a plain old metal shutter. Linked to Monday Mural.