Category Archives: Europe

Boo

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread
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Cliffs

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Ireland has cliffs, famous and not quite as famous. The Cliffs of Moher are well known, and we were duly impressed by their craggy beauty. The Cliffs of Moher are on the west coast of Ireland in County Clare. They stretch for … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Quest

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Quest for perfection at Waterford Crystal. All the gardeners who own a pair of Fiskar shears have a connection to these works of art.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Numbers

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

How about a house number from Bruges, Belgium – 1815. When you walk down the street as a resident or visitor in Bruges, you are surrounded by the beautiful architecture of the past. However, when you move through some of the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

On this beautiful, sunny, warm Thursday, I thought some handsome double doors from Bruges, Belgium, would be just the collection to share. If there is one thing the European cities know how to do, it is doors made of sturdy wood, handsome … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’m feeling bright and  cheery this Thursday morning so how about some bright red Castle doors from De Haar Castle in the Netherlands? We toured this beautiful Castle last year, and I could have taken a lot more door photos because … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Admiration

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

When visiting Amsterdam, the roads, parking lots, and streets aren’t crowded with cars. Instead, they are crowded with bicycles of all types, shapes, and colors. I admire these hearty people for their decision to make their way around their day-t0-day life … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Harmony

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Harmony is an interesting word that allows your mind to wander to various parts of your life experiences. I thought of the beautiful house boats that line the many canals and the row houses that provide a backdrop for them in Amsterdam. … Continue reading →

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Dear friends

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

“Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely.” For many years, France and the United States have worked together striving for a world where their citizens could pursue their daily … Continue reading →

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Bicycles plural

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I loved Amsterdam. Of course, what’s not to love – wonderful architecture, museums, tulips, canals, great food and bicycles. I especially loved the bicycles. With gasoline at $10 a gallon, they have figured out ways to transport themselves, children, pets, … Continue reading →

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