Monthly Archives: April 2010
At the top of the stairs
At the top of the stairs, originally uploaded by On Linden Way.
The last few days prior to our Botswana trip we spent in the Loire Valley; it was a nice time to visit the chateaux, as there was little tourism (unlike July!). One afternoon while at Cheverny, a hunting estate still used by the family, I took this photo of the suit of armor.
As today is “Texture Tuesday” I thought it would be fun to turn the photo into a fairy tale image. Do you think it works ?
Below is the SOOC. Textures used via Flypaper Textures, the Old Book and border textures via Shadow House Creations.
Brillant Window
Brillant Window, originally uploaded by On Linden Way.
And coming into third place: Brillant Window (no, there is no typo, that’s what I can read from the sign!) – in fact, I think I can read “Brillant Belge” (Belgian Brilliant).
Gee Whiz, I make this text sound as if I am at the opthamologist (scene: in a darkened white room at 3 pm somewhere off of Park Ave., pupils dilated, the always pleasant doctor asking me to “please read the third line from the bottom”, and then as I have Frankenstein spectacles weighing very heavily on the bridge of my nose, in order to see (ha ha) if I need a new perscription: “Better / Worse” as they flip between two lenses. Ugh. Glad those days are over (smile at Mr. Lasik).
Le Tour du Monde / Round the World in 80 Seconds
I’m a big fan of stop motion; would love to give it a go someday.
Chocolat Menier
Chocolat Menier, originally uploaded by On Linden Way.
In continuation from yesterdays post featuring painted wall advertising, here is “Chocolat Menier”: one of France’s traditional dark baking chocolates. It is still available in shops today, and a basic item in my cupboard. (Yum!).
Visualize
I have a weak spot for visual explanations, I suppose it’s the whole left side of the brain vs. right.
Anyhow….I came across this cool “Colors in Cultures” post from “Information is Beautiful“.
Check out some of the other “Visualizations“. Neat stuff.
Le Petit Journal
Le Petit Journal, originally uploaded by On Linden Way.
One of the things I love when we drive the “routes departementales” (small roads) in France, is that they take you thru villages, some more alive than others.
In the good old days: sometime after milestones but before bill boards, marquees and neon, advertising on walls was painted by hand. Vestiges of this almost-lost art immediately catch my eye as they are simple, graphic and beautiful in that they capture a very specific time is history.
Making Luck
From one of my favorite blogs, congrats to Hula 70!
Sunday Afternoon
Sunday Afternoon, originally uploaded by On Linden Way.
Contemplation, originally uploaded by On Linden Way.
Springtime in France heralds a new season of “Brocantes” all over the country. I happen to love “brocantes”: flea markets, antique shops, junk shops, second hand, consignment, and garage sales. The phrase “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure” rings true in my ears as I stroll along from table to table, each one laden with an assortment of bric-a-brac, fine china and silverware to downright trash.
These gentlemen were more than relaxed this past Sunday, seemingly not giving a care in the world if an item on their makeshift display counters caught the eye of a passerby. Heck, they have all summer in front of them! If by chance you come to France this summer, here is a great link to all that is “Brocante”. Bon Chance!
They’re Back….and so am I!
They’re Back, originally uploaded by On Linden Way.
Holy Cow! Not trying to be too cute, but we just arrived back in Burgundy on Thursday to a cold house with no phone/internet (and I thought I had left that all behind in the wilds of Africa!).
Well, the house warmed up quickly, France Telecom took 5 days to get the line repaired, the garden has a couple of tulips, and the farmer brought the cows back to the green fields next door. The other evening when I snapped this shot they had their pink noses right up to our garden wall, much to the curious angst of Oskar and Maya!
Looking forward to hearing from you : – )
