Thursday, September 10, 2009

Stone TOWN






INSPIRATION

STONE TOWN on Zanzibar Island






Stone Town

It may not have a particularly romantic name, but Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, little changed in the last 200 years. It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings. This one-upmanship is particularly reflected in the brass-studded, carved, wooden doors - there are more than 500 different examples of this handiwork. You can spend many idle hours and days just wandering through the fascinating labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways.


Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Thursday, September 3, 2009

MORE ANIMALS- Tanzania





TANZANIA SAFARI






TANZANIA-
went to Africa last year- IT WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
Tanzania's Selous Game Reserve was beautiful and I had great luck spotting some rare animals!
I found some new favorite animals on the safari- I have thousands of pics, but here are a few fun ones!

TOKYO
















TOKYO-
I'm in love with Tokyo and all the goodness that comes with it- great shopping, delicious food and all the inspiration from walking through markets and temples!
Just a few snapshots of inspiration:
paint washes on wood
ornate gold details
colorful lanterns at the market