Tag Archives: art

New, New York Experiences

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Janette

I’ve been to NYC many times over the years, yet the city never fails to reveal something new. On my latest trip, I checked two long-awaited stops off my list: the New York Public Library at Bryant Park and the … Continue reading →

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A New York Tradition

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Janette

In the late 1920s, a Russian refugee connected with restaurant owner Vincent Sardi in New York. The refugee had no job and no money. However, he had something to offer in exchange for a free meal…his artistic ability. Alex Gard … Continue reading →

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Back to Italy: Alberobello

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Janette

About 3.5 hours East of Naples sits the iconic town of Alberobello in the Puglia region. Visiting the “heel of the boot” was a highlight of my trip. I’m glad we had two days to explore the area’s unique charm. … Continue reading →

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Back to Italy: Royal Palace of Caserta

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Janette

Visiting Italy again was a true blessing. It was so soon after my last trip. I stayed with family this time, which made it even more special. Over the course of one week, I saw many locations. I never heard … Continue reading →

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Mississippi: The Magnolia State

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Janette

Anyone who knows me understands my love of decorating and home renovation shows. Perhaps it’s my love of making a mess only to reorganize, making a space feel new. This was the inspiration for a recent trip to Mississippi. The … Continue reading →

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The Point of Pittsburgh

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Janette

I visited Pittsburgh a few times in college, about 20 years ago, and then again in 2014. It’s amazing how your memory of a place can differ from a new experience in a quasi-familiar place. A work conference brought me … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 3 (Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre-Vernazza, Genoa)

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Janette

Ahhh, Florence…the country’s cultural center, the heart of the Renaissance, and one of my favorite cities. Few people can visit this location and not be impressed by its history, importance, or beauty. Many of the buildings were constructed in the … Continue reading →

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Philly Museums, Part 2

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Janette

Another museum worth the visit is the Rodin Museum.  Jules Mastbaum (1872-1926) began collecting works by Rodin in the early 1920’s with the intention of opening a museum dedicated to him.  Considered the father of modern sculpture, Rodin had many … Continue reading →

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Philly Museums, Part 1

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Janette

Spending time in this city is not something I did enough when I was younger.  So, I was very happy to spend a weekend taking in some amazing art museums. The first museum to visit was the Philadelphia Museum of … Continue reading →

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Santiago, Chile

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Janette

Santiago is a large, sprawling city that has a lot to offer.  Since I was only in the city for three days, I was only able to see a few areas.  If time allowed, I could have easily seen myself … Continue reading →

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