European Country

Oh how I love those wonderful antique country houses seen throughout France, England, Italy, Spain....well, you get the idea. Anyplace in Europe has their share of weathered country cottages or villas with tons of character and ambience. These rooms are some of the prettiest I've ever seen. Images from here.

Costumes from the Met

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has quite an extensive costume department with all manner of finely crafted garments such as these below available for viewing. The embroidery and beadwork are truly exceptional. Stuff of fairy tales...... Images from the Met.