Scenes from Vermont
We spent two weeks this winter in Vermont cat- and house-sitting for our friend Lauryn. It was a bit cold and snowed repeatedly, but the farm was very peaceful, the farmhouse was cozy, and our …
Architecture / Art / Museums
Ambling Around Albany
While on our way to Vermont, we made a stop in Albany where we spent the night with my cousin and his family. Naturally we also squeezed in a few sites while we were there. …
Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious
One of the things we’ve been enjoying on our travels is connecting dots from places we visit as we go along. It’s also been fun to feel like we’re starting to know some art and …
New York State Capitol
Our 18th state capitol tour is in the books with a visit to the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York. New York State took its time deciding where its capital was going to …
Enchanting Threads: The Art of Salley Mavor
I’ve never heard of Salley Mavor, but I was certainly enthralled by her miniatures on display in the exhibit at the Albany Institute of History & Art. “Mavor is an award-winning fiber artist whose artwork …
Albany Institute of History & Art
We went to the Albany Institute of History & Art (in Albany, New York, naturally) to see a couple of exhibits. As per usual with us, it seems, we managed to arrive during a period …
Happy Valentine’s Day 2025
Love is everywhere! In celebration of St. Valentine’s Day, here is a selection of some of the love themes we’ve experienced in our travels over the last couple of years. The cover photo is Norwegian …
Scenes from the Garden State
While on an extended visit to New Jersey, we made several excursions that took us all over the place. Here are some random snaps, along with some books and movies related to the state. The …
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
We are both fans of architecture and the Arts and Crafts movement, so I’ve been watching and waiting for the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms in Morris Plains, New Jersey to reopen. It had been …
Museum of American Glass
I love glass objects, so it’s no surprise we found ourselves at the Museum of American Glass at the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (WACC) in Millville, New Jersey, in an area where there is …