Among The Lakes B&B

01/22/2024

Polly Beatie

01/14/2024

Fabergé Equestrian egg

01/14/2024

George Harrison and his son Dhani 😀

01/13/2024

Architectural symphony: the façade of San Pablo. Even in the silence of its renovation, the magnificent exterior façade of the Iglesia conventual de San Pablo tells rich stories from Valladolid’s golden era. A showpiece of Isabelline Gothic, decorated with intricate sculptures, it reflects the artistic ideals and deep-rooted religiosity of the Spanish nobility.

👑🎭 Marvel at the finely crafted depictions that illustrate the influence of the Catholic Monarchs and the change in art history from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Every detail, from the characterful statues to the narrative reliefs, is a window into an era that united power, faith and the pursuit of beauty.

🔍📜 While the interior awaits its reopening, the façade continues to speak the living language of history. Honor this monument of time with a ❤️ and be enchanted by a hidden gem of Spanish grandeur.

Photo by : .monuments

01/13/2024

📍Paris, France

The Grand Salon at the Palais Garnier, also known as the Opera Garnier, is a breathtaking space within this iconic opera house in Paris. Designed by architect Charles Garnier and completed in 1875, the Grand Salon was crafted as a lavish gathering area for opera-goers during intermissions. The salon once served as a hub for the Parisian elite, offering a luxurious setting for socializing and mingling during breaks in performances. It’s absolutely and a in .

01/13/2024

01/13/2024

Romanov three colour diamonds and emerald baguette brooch

01/12/2024

Sophie Buxhoeveden tidbit: some time in the 1920s/30s when she was with Victoria Milford Haven, she took the young Prince Philip shopping to get his school uniform. Wonder if it was for Cheam Prep School c 1928???

01/12/2024

🏰 Vranov nad Dyjí Castle 🏰
📍 Czech Republic.
⌛ Built in the 11th century
📸Autor: .castles

Vranov nad Dyjí Castle is located in Moravia, a historical region in the Czech Republic. It was built in the 11th century and has undergone many changes and renovations throughout its history.

Vranov nad Dyjí Castle is located on a high hill, with panoramic views of the Dyje river valley. The castle's architecture combines many styles, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and Baroque. It includes structures such as towers, city walls, and main buildings.

01/10/2024

[undated] Homes on Bunker Hill. On the right is Almira Parker Hershey's two-story Victorian Gothic style home, known as Rose Mansion. In 1906, Almira Hershey had this home moved to 750 W. Fourth Street and commissioned architects C.F. Skilling and Otto H. Neher to split it in half to turn it into an apartment building. After the apartment building opened in 1907, it was named the Castle Towers, reminiscent of the structure's "castle-like features." Built to a cost of around $50,000 and designed by architects Curlett & Eisen, the Rose Mansion was completed in 1888. (Security Pacific National Bank Collection) https://buff.ly/3RTI363