Amsterdam/design

I took this photograph in the oldest church in Amsterdam. This room truly made me swoon.  I might use this image as the place I go to in my head when the world’s just too much.

This church is in the red-light district—it was founded in 1213 and consecrated in 1306.  After the Reformation it became a Calvinist church.  Here’s a link with more information.

http://www.amsterdam.info/oude-kerk/

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These globes and the plants were in the street front windows of an apartment.

This photo is musician Elliot Smith.  This image was on a storage kiosk.

Another kiosk image of John and Yoko during the Bed-In for Peace.

This is an entryway, the subtle lavender curtains were just so pretty.

There are awnings, outdoor lights and heaters everywhere.

These books were beside each other I just thought it was funny. Pretty sure these girls don’t care in the least about mid-century design.

This is a crosswalk on a high end shopping street.

John Lennon on Happiness

I am sort of unfairly mad at my daughter Lucy because she wants to concentrate on her studies and not take two dance classes on Wednesday afternoons. I think her 8th grade marks are less important than the joy of movement. But, she has to get there on her own and I need to leave her alone and let her take her own path. There are lots of ways to live a life. We all make our own choices. Thank you for reminding me of this Lucy and Mr. Lennon.