St. Petersburg – Oh, the Places We See . . .

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beneath Your Feet

Over the past few years, we’ve stood on some pretty impressive spots. And, when we remember to look down, we’ve seen some mighty remarkable floors, stairwells, porches, etc. Here are a few surfaces that we’re proud to say have recently been beneath our humble feet. Pittock Mansion, home of The Oregonian publisher, Henry Pittock and […]

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From teapots to turned wood, don’t miss Florida Craftsmen in St. Pete!

Sometimes sisters are right. Really right. But I had no idea my sister, a long-time resident of St. Petersburg, Florida, knew how “right” she was when she leaned over at us while dining at Ricky P’s (1113 Central Avenue) and said, Don’t miss Florida Craftsmen. They have lovely things all made in Florida. All the stuff […]

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Five things to do in a day: St. Petersburg, Florida

Of course, we all want ample time to explore a city lined with mature, moss-filled trees. A city where world-class art museums, shops sporting local crafts, and hotels with beckoning porches await us. A city like St. Petersburg, Florida. But that’s not always the case. With only one day to explore and hit the high […]

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Window

A window can be a portal to the soul, to the world, or to a person. And for this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge, the word WINDOW reminded us of a recent trip to the new Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. Designed by architect Yann Weymouth, the hurricane-proof rectangular building utilizes 18-inch thick walls […]

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Help us decide: Capture the Colour 2013 — RED

It’s been a fun week looking through photos, posting three a day focused on a single color, and receiving notes and feedback from readers who took the time to help us decide. And now, we’re down to the last color (red!) for the Capture the Colour 2013 Photo Challenge. After being nominated by Terri and […]

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A Word a Week Challenge: Decadent

When I saw that the topic for Sue Llewellyn’s A Word a Week Challenge was the word Decadent, I couldn’t help but take a break from posting about China to switch over to Russia. One of the most decadent places we visited on our Viking River Cruise: Waterways of the Tsars from Moscow to St. […]