Sorrento: Love is All You Need Movie

A romantic upbeat movie filmed in Sorrento, Italy....

Europe: Inspiration

I found this old map and paper flowers from Etsy which inspired me to make 

this collage using a photo techniques app to enhance the colours.

in·spi·ra·tion noun \ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən

: a divine influence or the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions

: the act of influencing or suggesting opinions

: the quality or state of being inspired

Have you been inspired lately to write a story, paint a piece of furniture, cook a family favorite dish, or make a creative project by hand? Whatever inspires you is usually followed by the thought that "I can do that!" or "I would like to do that."...  It could even be more of a spiritual inspiration provoking feelings and thoughts.  I'm especially inspired by blooming buds and flowers, colors of the landscape, and how colors blend in with other objects.  The unique villages, cultures, products, architecture, foods, in Europe inspire me in many ways...  

Ralph Lauren's Paris Restaurant

For Sale: South of France Estates

Lovely maison de maitre with garden  bordering a canal in Capestang, France...

Making Color Palettes from Photos

In my French Cottages in Living Colours and several other posts featuring objects or houses, I've made color swatches or palettes inspired from my photos.  They are handy for future projects you could paint or create for a craft.  You can use a...

Cottages in Living Colours

Flipping through the French real estate market, I found these lovely decorative French cottages.  I created the palette for future projects.  Voila les coloeurs...

Europe's Food Trucks

The food trucks are especially charming in Europe as well as the USA.  Street food sales have been popular for many years in Europe.