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Barcelona Travel Journal, Part 2
Oct 05 2017 ·0One blog post is just not enough to share my recent trip to Barcelona ~so here go with Part 2!
(if you need to catch up, you can read my Barcelona Travel Journal, Part 1, here)
I’ve always found that some of the best sightseeing can be had walking the streets of neighborhoods. This has held true in most places I’ve traveled to, and once again in Barcelona.
A Poem & A Painting: Inspired by Southern Home Magazine & Rivers Spencer
Jul 18 2016 ·0I am back after a heavenly week in Philadelphia with Daisy, Emily, and Nick. I am thrilled to say that Daisy is making great strides and what a privilege it was to witness her progress in person!
In between snuggling, feeding, walking, and kissing Daisy, I did manage to do a bit of painting. As I have mentioned before, it is near impossible to travel with oil paints. I find that my watercolor palette is perfect for travel and my watercolor “sketches” are a great base to work from later. This week’s painting was inspired by a Southern Home magazine cover featuring a living room designed by Rivers Spencer. While Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, I certainly left mine in Philadelphia…
A Visit to the Offices of Atlanta Interior Designers Kandrac & Kole
Apr 02 2016 ·0I’ve always loved being an Interior Designer. Little did I know when I started Posh Palettes, my Interior Design blog, all of the wonderful opportunities that would present themselves. One (well actually, two) of the most exciting results of writing this blog has been being invited to attend BlogTour Modenus ~ first to Italy, then to Las Vegas. Veronika and her team organized amazing trips and we took in endless inspiration from both our travels and exhibits and events featuring top notch vendors in the design field. However I think the greatest gift I took away from BlogTour was the friendships that were forged walking the ancient streets of Venice & Milan. Two of my best (and most talented) friends from BlogTour are Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole of Kandrac & Kole Interiors.
Under the Tuscan Sun: Our Villa
Sep 30 2015 ·0If you follow me on Instagram (you should!), you may already know that last week I had the opportunity to travel to Tuscany along with 11 other women to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday (yes, one of the big ones, shhhh!) No, it wasn’t Cheaper by the Dozen, but it was a lot more fun!
We rented a villa just outside of Sienna. The cost was surprisingly reasonable when split 12 ways. Even better than the affordability factor was the villa itself. It was a breathtaking home with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms ~ must when a dozen women are sharing a space for a week. The setting was right out of the movies. The villa design was light and airy and grounded by a large harvest table with a marble top in the Kitchen which we gathered around for late night conversation and a sip (or 2…) of Limoncello.
Come take a peek of a week that has etched memories on my heart…
A Poem & A Painting: Tuscany
Sep 14 2015 ·0This week’s painting is actually a watercolor sketch in preparation for a trip to Tuscany next week.
And here is a quote that I have found to be true over the years during my visits to Italy…
BlogTour Vegas, Here We Come!
Jan 15 2015 ·0In just a few short days I’ll be heading to Las Vegas with Modenus and the bloggers of BlogTour Vegas!
The Breathtaking Murals of Philadelphia
Oct 29 2014 ·0I recently visited my daughter and her fiancé in their new hometown of Philadelphia. I had only traveled there once many, many years ago. I have to admit I was a bit determined to dislike everything about this city. After all, my best girl Emily is living there and not here at home in Boston.
Being a woman who is on the path to self realization, I can admit when I am wrong (well, sometimes)…This is one situation where I will admit I was wrong! I fell “head over heels” with the City of Brotherly Love!
A Poem & A Painting: Venice Canal
Apr 28 2014 ·0As you can imagine, I continue to be inspired by my trip to Italy with BlogTour & Modenus. Today’s poem is called ‘City of the Mind’. It was written by a Venetian poet by the name of Paola Bruna and taken from a book of his poems…
Home from BlogTour Milan!
Apr 14 2014 ·0I feel as if my head and heart are still in Italy with my newest BFFs from BlogTour Milan! I am in sensory overload in the best possible way as I comb through my 1000+ photographs and relive and relish every moment of this incredible adventure. Here is a just a taste of what I’ll be sharing over the coming weeks…
Off to Italy for BlogTour Milan (& Venice)!
Apr 03 2014 ·0As I prepare to leave for BlogTourMilan and our visit to Venice with Modenus, I find myself daydreaming about the last time I was in Venice with my family ~ in 1998! Could it really be 16 years, a short haircut and a much shorter Freddy ago??
Here are some photos of beautiful, majestic Venice and some personal ones from our family album…
Introducing the BlogTour Milan Sponsors
Apr 02 2014 ·1I can hardly believe that tomorrow night I board a plane and am on my way to Italy for my very first BlogTour! To say I’m excited (and a little bit nervous) would be an understatement. I know we will have an amazing time and I am so looking forward to sharing what is sure to be a bevy of new design finds (and a few other surprises…) with you when I return!
Pamela’s Posh Picks: International Travel Essentials
Mar 28 2014 ·0The countdown is on…one week from today I’ll be in Italy for the start of BlogTour Milan! This is my first BlogTour with Veronika and Modenus and I could not be more excited. I’ve started gathering my gear for my trip and with that in mind, today’s Posh Picks are for International Travel Essentials. Come take a peek…
Pamela’s Posh Picks: Spectacular Spring Flowers
Mar 21 2014 ·0Spring has arrived and along with it, Spring flowers ~ at least in some places. We are still waiting for blooms here in New England so let’s get this Spring party started with my Posh Picks for Spectacular Spring Flowers from around the world…
Pamela’s Posh Picks: Chihuly at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Feb 28 2014 ·0Just two more days until I jet off to Atlanta for this year’s Design Bloggers Conference! I am so looking forward to seeing my blogging buddies, hearing great speakers and seeing a little slice of Atlanta. While I probably won’t be visiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden on this trip, it’s definitely on my list for a future trip. In fact, I’d love to go if they ever bring back the Chihuly in the Garden exhibit that originally ran in 2004. During this exhibit, the majesty of Dale Chihuly’s glass was showcased with the inspiring plant collections of the Garden. Sounds amazing! Let’s take a peek at this week’s Posh Picks, featuring my favorite photos from Chihuly in the Garden in Atlanta…
Caught My Eye…
Feb 26 2014 ·0Here are a few fabulous things that Caught My Eye this week on the World Wide Web…
A Poem & A Painting: Colors of India
Feb 24 2014 ·0
Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Hot Summer Reads
Aug 05 2013 ·1While I shared a few of my picks for Summer Reading last week, an upcoming trip has me seeking out a few more books. What better place to find Summer Reading books than a local, independent bookstore? This week’s Posh Pinterest board is from Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Hot Summer Reads.
Brizo Factory Tour with the Blogger19 Reunion Group
Jul 24 2013 ·2As part of the Brizo sponsored Blogger19 Reunion trip to Memphis, our entire group was treated to a behind the scenes look at what goes into creating the products of the Brizo brand. We spent an insightful day learning about research and development, touring the Delta factory where the Brizo line of products are made, and getting a first look at some of the amazing new Brizo products.
To Guatemala With Love
Jun 17 2013 ·1“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.”
~Barack Obama
This week I am in Guatemala with Kelly and her team through CRI. Before we left, Kelly sent us a photo of the family we will be building a home for…
An Interior Designer’s View of The Yale Club, NYC
Jun 11 2013 ·2Recently I had the privilege of staying at the historic and exclusive Yale Club in New York City. Located just steps from Grand Central Station on Vanderbilt Avenue, this neo-classically designed building combines traditional elegance with contemporary amenities. Come take a tour of some of the public areas with me…