Comments on: Architecture, A Love Affair

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:08:56 +0000

What a great post. I am in love with all those fabulous watercolors. I love architecture. My only wish is that I would like to have travelled more so that something had particular meaning to me personally.

By: CentsationalGirl

CentsationalGirl — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:34:58 +0000

I agree Kari! I picked up two of those local street artist prints myself this week, can’t wait to frame them on the wall! So funny we climbed those steps in the same state of pregnancy…. my husband is visiting Israel next year with a friend, can’t wait to see his pics!
Kate

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:09:57 +0000

Often you can find these as inexpensive souvenirs – I got quite a few and brought them back from Europe – mostly Paris. Just put them in a roll and had them at home to be matted and framed later for myself and as gifts.

By: Kari Young

Kari Young — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:05:15 +0000

Your post reminds me of the best keepsakes I’ve gotten on my trips…street artwork from the local artists. You know the ones, all lined up in the touristy areas. They may not be painted by anyone famous, but you can usually find an artist who captures your style and the scenery you want to remember. And it’s not all that expensive! I have a beautiful ink and watercolor of the Charles Bridge when we visited Prague four years ago. It hangs in my entry way and I see it every time I walk down the hall. You don’t need to buy a big piece to enjoy either. I brought home a 4×6 ink sketch of the Eiffel Tower that I bought from an artist in the Montmartre district. It’s simple and a sweet reminder of my time there with my husband while pregnant with our first child.

Oh there are so many places I want to go and so many I want to go back to. I too climbed the stairs to the top of the cupola in St. Peter’s in Rome while 5 1/2 months pregnant! What a great view! On the same trip we also climbed the bell towers of Notre Dame.

I am dying to go to London…all of the British Isles. I also want to visit Israel, and the Mediterranean ruins of long ago.