Own Your Encore

Here I am in the Veneto region in Italy, full of art, history and natural vistas – on my list are exploring the art, crafts, food and fashion of the area. Today I am out exploring Verona. Sunny 65°-70°   Cathedral of Verona – Ruins from 4th c. Current interior 16th c

It was 70° at 10 am today so I was out early to take in a Paris ‘pearl’… Jardin Palais-Royal. I did not bring my sketchbook… because this garden is a real sketching nightmare, I’d be here all day! Next pearl in my day was Paris, City of Pearls at L’École des Arts Joailliers / school…

Today the adventures include Musee Parfum and Bibliothèque nationale de France. The museum is a simple three rooms with a collection of perfume related items presented historically, a history of the family & perfume making is simply laid out. Probably more popular than walking through this little museum is the perfume making class offered at…

It is a rainy Wednesday morning in Paris and I have 9:30 am reservation for the Louvre. The main exhibit I have come to see is billed as … “LOUVRE COUTURE is a groundbreaking event that celebrates the relationship between fashion, art, and history, providing a unique and engaging experience for visitors.” I had not…