While I love big sweeping vistas that take my breath away (the ocean, the mountains, a valley below), I also like to pause over the small things. Here are some of my favorite photos of beauty in the details…
Beauty in the Details in July
A Day of Beauty in Cortona
July 4th in Italy
Painting Pottery in Italy
For years I'd wanted to visit Italy. I wanted to experience the culture, visit historic sites, eat the gelato (oops--I mean, the food), and of course see the architecture and art. I planned to marvel at the paintings of the masters. At no time did I ever think I'd actually hold a paintbrush in my hand.