Venice under Water

I have always been a big fan of Europe. And travel to europe is unthinkable if you have missed the romantic city of Venice. But Heavy rains and high tides have brought some of the worst flooding to Venice, Italy in years. The "acqua alta", or high water, is common this time of year and Sunday's level of 149 centimeters (4 ft, 10 in) was below the 160 centimeters (5 ft, 2 in) recorded four years ago in the worst flooding in decades. The bad weather and torrential rainfall will continue through Tuesday, forecasters said. Collected here are images from Venice as it endures this recent acqua alta.

The Grand Scheme of Things

 the latest issue of llamas’ valley is available online, and it features the home of interior designer mimi todhunter who lives in not just any home, but a palazzo along the grand canal in venice, italy. i know. i palazzo, right? it’s hard to imagine, but here it is in all it’s palatial splendor. i love the soothing color palette — perfectly fitting for a home on the grand canal: washed out watery blues and faded pinks, like the crumbling, yet charming old homes surrounding the venice canals. the whole issue of llamas’ valley is beautiful as per usual. they consistently get it just right. bellissimo!

Venice J'adore

No Matter How many times I feature Venice on my blog, there is also another photographer, another perspective, another angle, another camera... another facination and another time I fall in love with Europe > Italy > Photography !!! Look at these brilliant frames... dont you just want to ride on the Gondola , hear them sing folk songs and cuddle with your Beau.. !! Oh, How I miss my beau now !!

Across From Planet Blue

This dreamy sun-drenched Planet Blue lookbook takes me back to when I lived right across the street from their beautiful store in Venice, California... Which would normally prove dangerous, but since I was broke and couldn't spend money there if I tried, and also i wouldnt fit into half their clothes, it was harmless to window shop and play pretend on lazy Sunday afternoon after the farmers market. I'd peruse the racks, smile at a celeb on the way out, and leisurely stroll down the beach. Then walk home to my 300 square foot hotel room