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  • An Embellished Day

    An Embellished Day

    Today we explored Miami by starting in the design district with a show of the creative vision behind Dolce&Gabbana, then to a historic villa set on Biscayne Bay, followed by a visit to a 100 year hotel and to finish the day, the best cuban food in the world! Take in these details from Dolce&Gabbana…

    MSRitzman

    March 25, 2026
    Travel & Tours
  • Chrysanthemum!!!

    Today I ventured over to Volunteer Park Conservatory to take a look at chrysanthemums as a future entry into my sketching notebook. The Chrysanthemum found at the local shops are not the blooms that compete at this annual show! A member docent shared that there are 13 categories represented here. She noted that overall, this…

    MSRitzman

    November 2, 2025
    2022 Color
  • Venice in 8 Hours

    Venice in 8 Hours

    After avoiding Venice for 30 years … I am here in the mysterious city for 8 hours. Know the passages and bridges… … and the ‘squares’ – campi (large squares), campielli (tiny squares), or corti (small squares within residential) The iconic Venice views … curated Venice with people on a not so crowded day A…

    MSRitzman

    October 19, 2025
    Travel & Tours
  • Giusti Garden Verona

    Giusti Garden Verona

    What a gem for an escape from the city. Located in the Veronetta district of Verona on Via Giusti. Privately owned by the Giusti family since 15th century. In 1406, this property was next to the Postumian Way (an ancient Roman military road constructed in 148 BC that ran across northern Italy) . The site…

    MSRitzman

    October 19, 2025
    Travel & Tours
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