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Busy “Pinning”
Pinterest. Wikipedia describes it as “a pinboard-style photo-sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections.” Folks, furrylittlegnome is hooked! A few days ago, the author of The Peony Pages helped gnome set up her Pinterest account. Since then, … Continue reading
Furrylittlegnome Visits Notre Dame’s Facade
It was around this time, just a couple of years ago, when furrylittlegnome found herself back in Paris. It was cold, windy and rainy, but she was on a mission to show a fellow gnome the major sites and tourist … Continue reading
Furrylittlegnome’s View of The White Cliffs of Dover (sort of)…
There are a few landmarks around the world that furrylittlegnome has built up in her mind as being magnificent spots to see. The White Cliffs of Dover was one of them. From a distance, the cliffs looked impressive, and as … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Landmarks, Travel, UK Destinations, Uncategorized
Tagged Coastlines, England, Great Britain, History, Landmarks, Photos, The White Cliffs of Dover, travel, Travel Destinations, UK Travel
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After Nemo
A snow emergency. A parking ban. School closings. Public transportation halted. A driving ban for twenty-four hours. It was not pretty, folks. Nemo literally shut down Boston. Being cooped up during such a grand storm made watching Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel … Continue reading
Posted in Boston, Travel, Uncategorized, Vermont, Weather
Tagged Beacon Hill, Blizzard of 2013, Boston, nature, Nemo, outdoors, Photos, Snow, Snow Storm, Vermont, Weather, Winter
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Furrylittlegnome Visits the Asparagus Capital of the World
Nestled six miles (ten kilometers) southwest of Heidelberg and nine miles (fifteen kilometers) southeast of Mannheim sits Schwetzingen. Furrylittlegnome once visited this German town with a population of less than 25,000 people and was surprised at just how seriously Germans … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Europe, European Destinations, Food, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Asparagus, Asparagus Festival, Food, Germany, Landmarks, Photos, Schwetzingen, Sculpture of Asparagus, Spargel, Spargelfest, white asparagus, World Travel
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Big Ben. Parliament.
Upon exiting the Westminster tube stop, gnomes get a glimpse of the London Eye that greets you. Crossing the River Thames, you can capture this shot of Britain’s iconic Parliament building. Yes, friends, it was cold and gloomy the last … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, Landmarks, London, Travel, UK Destinations
Tagged Architecture, Big Ben, Clocks, Elizabeth Tower, Gothic, History, London, Parliament, Photos, Thames River, travel, United Kingdom, Westminster, World Travel
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A Taste of the Holiday
On a gloomy morning, there will be rain and not snow. A little disappointed, furrylittlegnome found some holiday cheer in Boston. It’s her favorite time of year! The ducklings in the Public Garden are in a festive mood! Leave it to … Continue reading
Posted in Boston, Holiday, Landmarks, USA Destinations, Weather
Tagged Boston, Boston Public Library, Christmas, festive mood, holiday cheer, Holiday Decorations, New England, outdoors, Photos, Winter, Wreaths
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Furrylittlegnome’s View of Paris from the Top!
Fooled you, furrylittlegnome friends! From the title of this post, gnome suspects most of you had the Eiffel Tower in mind, and while the Tour Eiffel does boast some terrific views, there is another landmark in Paris that rivals it: … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, Landmarks, Paris, Travel
Tagged Arc de Triomphe, Architecture, Eiffel Tower, European travel, History, La Defense, Landmarks, Monuments, Napoleon, Paris, Photos, Sacre-Coeur, Things to see in Paris, travel, War Memorial
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A Picture-Perfect Day!
It’s a picture-perfect day in Boston! Furrylittlegnome took the day off from work to do something cultural. Yes, readers, you read that correctly. She traveled on the “E” Line to the Museum of Fine Arts to view its newest exhibit … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, Museums, People
Tagged arts, Boston, British Royal Family Portraits, celebrities, Exhibits, Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, Mario Testino, Mario Testino In Your Face, Museum of Fine Arts, Museums, Photos, Photos of William and Kate, Princess Diana Photos by Mario Testino
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Furrylittlegnome’s Colorful Season
The fall foliage season is providing a picture perfect landscape in the Green Mountain State. Below are photos near furrylittlegnome’s hometown in Vermont.
Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA Destinations, Vermont, Weather
Tagged Color, Fall Foliage, fall foliage season, Green Mountain State, Leaf-Peepers, Leaves, nature, Photos, State House, Tourists, travel, vacation, Vermont
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