A city’s reputation can be based on any number of possible characteristics including its history, architecture, culture and, of course, food. While Chicago is known for its rich history, numerous art galleries, and high-rise buildings that make up the picturesque skyline, the cuisine plays a big part in defining the city. While it is considered […]
365 Project 2014 – week 12
Spending a day in Montreal This week had us spending a day in Montreal, dealing with the last snow storm of the season, we hope, and making art for my mother’s 85th birthday. You can see all photos here. How did you spend your week?
Honest Food Tales – Masala Herb
Agra, India Years ago I remember standing, lost but excited, at a junction in north India, Agra. It was a dream or so I thought, it was unreal, as if time had stopped flowing all together. The amount of action in my environment was completely overwhelming and although I had prepared my mind for the […]
365 Project 2014 – week 11
Etsy and Bottega Designs This week I spent some time setting up our Etsy store and named it Bottega Designs as a tribute to our old deli. We will continue to add new products so feel free to visit often. We were reminded of our deli days this week when we stopped in a Little […]
365 Project 2014 – week 10
Art retreat Seriously, did Spring pass us by? We got more snow this week and there’s still more to come. I went on an art retreat this weekend hosted by Peaberry Designs, we learned new techniques for making art and even though I was a bit creeped out that it was in a convent, I […]
Where to stay in Italy
Food, Culture & Beauty Italy, the word alone conjures up images of beautiful scenery and delicious food, but what about accommodations? For every picture perfect scene there is a disappointing lodging situation. We all know the saying, if it’s too good to be true… Of course if you’re trying to save money, a few nights […]
365 Project 2014 – week 9
Mardi gras and king cake This week I started making jewelry, tried to stay warm (what’s the deal with the weather??) and made a king cake for mardi gras. In case you were wondering, I didn’t plan the last three pictures, it just happened that way. You can see all the pictures here. How did […]
Things to Love in Australia
This post is brought to you by Fiona Collins. By this point most of us are dreaming of summer and starting our swimsuit diets. You can wait for summer or go and find the sea and sand with Cunard Cruises. Create memories with your loved one by cruising off to the exotic and rich culture that […]