For all the grandeur that the Palace of Versailles has to offer there is something much more quaint and rustic, that appeals to my beauty-seeking soul. It is Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. The Norman-styled Hamlet, Hameau de la Reine, was designed by architect Richard Mique for Marie Antoinette between 1873 and 1787. It was a place for her to escape the daily rigors of court life. Marie Antoinette's Hamlet There are a total of eleven houses that surround the big lake. Five of ... View the Post
A Garden Home Make It Right
Last March I went on a self-guided walking tour of the Garden District in New Orleans. The weather was just perfect to admire such lovely homes. A Garden Home Make It Right. A Garden Home Make It Right The area was developed between 1832 ~ 1900 for wealthy Americans who didn’t want to reside in the French Quarter with the Creoles. It was originally laid out with only a few houses per street, each home was surrounded by a large garden, which went on to give the district its ... View the Post
Trick or treaters beware
Although I am still locked in the torture chamber until the end of the semester my kindly assistant Igor knew I would want to participate in A Fanciful Twist's Hauntingly Magical Celebration. Trick or treaters beware. Trick or treaters beware If you plan on taking the kiddo's out to beg for candy, there are a few places that you may want to steer clear of. This seemingly charming Dutch Colonial is located at 112 Ocean Avenue...in AMITYVILLE, NY. In the center of Louisville, ... View the Post
Boy Scout Council Building In Phoenix
I recently went to the Boy Scout Council Building In Phoenix. It is actually quite nice. For my regular readers here is a quiz: What style is the building? :) The interior courtyard with a lovely fountain. Another view of the courtyard. The Boy Scout fleur de lys emblem set into the concrete walkway. The gardeners were there pulling out the summer flowers and replacing them with fall plantings. I am sure this will be quite a lovely spot when they are finished. Inside I ... View the Post
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