“If you truly love nature,
you will find beauty
everywhere.”
~ Vincent Van Gogh
A Rose is a Rose
Gardening
Rocky Neck Art Colony is Gloucester’s Hidden Gem
Art lovers will appreciate the magnificent view nestled along the harbor in Gloucester, Massachusetts. To stumble upon the existence of Rocky Neck Art Colony while exploring the peninsula is like discovering a treasure trove of history around every bend. While walking in the midst of the cultural community, a feeling of déjà vu is overwhelming. How can it be? To feel convinced of such an illusion that one has previously experienced such an encounter is mind-boggling. Perhaps it reminded me of the south of France, or the iris-laden paths of Monet’s Giverny. Quaint workshops, artist studios, galleries, and restaurants dot the inlet with American Impressionism en plein-air. To every art lover out there, make a note to add this unique art colony to your list of “must sees”.
Pay Attention to the Rose
“A single rose can be
my garden…
a single friend,
my world.”
~ Leo Buscaglia
Bellagio Conservatory is Transformed into Japanese Tea Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada
Fragrant cherry blossoms, graceful pebble fountains, delicate origami cranes, and exotic koi fish in a tranquil pond are a few of the eye-popping elements in this vibrant display. At every turn, thousands of fresh tulips, daffodils, snapdragons, and spring flowers blanket the ground among botanical animals enormous in size. Overhead ethereal hand-painted parasols appear floating in air. Linger among the bonsai trees, note the abstract stone art of Mount Fuji, and be inspired by the karma of the Far East recreated in the Bellagio Conservatory at Las Vegas.
Laughter is Everywhere
“The Earth laughs in flowers.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Happiness is…
“Gilligan’s Island is
wherever you want it to be
in your mind.”
~ Bob Denver
Let Us Coexist
“If we bring together
the right people,
communities can flourish
and wildlife can survive
alongside them.”
~ Jochen Zeitz
The Season of Singing Has Come
“See! The Winter is past;
the rains are over and gone.
Flowers appear on the Earth;
the season of singing has come…”
~ Song of Solomon 2:11-12
Williamsburg Pottery in Williamsburg, Virginia Goes On and On
Williamsburg Pottery is an endless shopping mecca for bargain hunters. No kidding. If you love a treasure hunt, check out this top tourist destination for everything under the sun…and more. The world-famous salt glaze pottery is their claim-to-fame. But don’t stop there. Hundreds of outdoor accents from colorful banners to cement garden embellishments add character and distinction to any area. Then comb over the interior decor including framed art, Oriental rugs, candles, glassware, bedding, and silk floral arrangements. Don’t miss the gourmet kitchen marketplace on your way out for specialty foods, international wines, and local favorites. Indulge yourself.
