31.5.16

venice . ponte dei sospiri


A glimpse of the Bridge of Sighs during maintenance. 

As my last post in honouring the loss of a dear family member recently, may this be a reminder that I should never take things or anyone for granted. The many moments that I had taken granted; mostly because I assumed there would be many more of them.

30.5.16

venice . shadows




Shadows from the afternoon sun highlight the architecture of the Palazzo Ducale.

venice . morning sun


Some gorgeous morning sunshine on this absolutely beautiful Akita. James and I both agreed we would have an Akita one day.

29.5.16

venice . ponte di rialto


My take on the Ponte di Rialto (Rialto Bridge), the heart of Venice and the city's first bridge over the Grand Canal. 

28.5.16

venice . door knocker v


This is my favourite door knocker from our visit to Venice.

26.5.16

venice . boy with a frog



This gleaming white sculpture of a boy with a frog by Charles Ray is 8 feet tall and occupied Punta della Dogana for four years.

25.5.16

venice . patterns


Beautiful wrought iron patterns on a door.

venice . lost


Let's find a place to get lost.

24.5.16

venice . door knocker iv


I like the quirkiness of this door knocker. I think it is a Koi? Please correct me if I was wrong. 

22.5.16

venice . bloom


With a little time and Iove, it will bloom where it is planted.

21.5.16

venice . sunset


Gondolas at sunset with San Giorgio Maggiore in the background.

20.5.16

venice . door knocker iii


Another beautiful find during our walks through the cobble streets around Venice. 

18.5.16

venice . view



View of the Grand Canal and Santa Maria della Salute from the Academia bridge. 

17.5.16

venice . what's the rush


We visited Venice a week before Christmas so there was festive decorations everywhere including these two santas, who seemed to be in a rush.

16.5.16

venice . door knocker ii


Door knocker is a great way to impress your visitors even before they enter your home.


15.5.16

venice . farewell


How lucky am I to have known you to make our final farewell so hard. I will always think of you whenever I make scones or have a KitKat. May your soul be in a happy place now.  xo

14.5.16

venice . the eagle of zeus and ganymede


This is my favourite version of the eagle of Zeus and Ganymede statue at the Gallerie dell`Academia museum. 

13.5.16

venice . by night



Venice is unquestionably romantic during the day but when it under a cloak of darkness, it gives an extra dose of intimacy and mystery.

12.5.16

venice . door knocker




was totally obsessed with these beautiful door knockers around Venice. You will definitely see more of them in the upcoming posts. 

11.5.16

venice . captured


A captured moment is a return ticket to the memory otherwise gone

10.5.16

venice . in snow




It is hard to imagine Venice any more romantic than it is. Well, arriving Venice in a thick layer of soft white snow is definitely the most romantic and something I will never forget. 

9.5.16

goodbye



It is not saying goodbyes that hurt but the flashbacks that follow.

My posts for rest of the month will be honouring a very special person that we lost recently. 

8.5.16

time




The problem is, you think you have time. ~ Buddha

7.5.16

my mummy



Everything I am,  I got it from my mummy. Thank you mummy!

We love you very much! xo

6.5.16

maple cross walk . view


Enjoying the best view from daddy's shoulder.

5.5.16

maple cross farm . fur children


These two bicker and annoy each other just like our other two human children. However, they do share a lot of fun and joy together and Iove each other very much. It's a complicated life!

4.5.16

maple cross farm . walks


May there be more of these lovely walks this Spring and Summer.

3.5.16

maple cross . hide and seek


Some hide and seek fun with her buddy.

2.5.16

maple cross farm . best day


Milou probably won't remember the best day of television but she would definitely talk about the best day of running in an open field. 

1.5.16

maple cross farm . princess



She always checks to make sure I am not too far behind.