Friday, October 29, 2010

Friday, October 22, 2010

Bodelschwingh Castle

Bodelschwingh Castle

Around the year 1300, Knight Giselbert I built a two-chambered house on oak poles in Dortmund, Germany. The castle has been the residence of the ancestors of the Knight since the 13th century and is a private residence of the family today.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Hameau de la Reine

Hameau de la Reine
The Hameau de la Reine (Queen's Hamlet) is the rustic retreat that was built for Marie Antoinette. It was complete with a farmhouse, dairy and mill. It is located in Versailles, France.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Galeries Lafayette

Galeries Lafayette

The Galeries Lafayette is a French department store located in Paris. It features an exsquisite grand dome and balconies leading from the ground floor up to the top of the dome.


Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend is the name of the horseshoe shaped body of water that is part of the Colorado River, located near the town of Page, Arizona. It is known to locals as "King's Bend."

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Lake Como

Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy

Lake Como has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Amy Atlas Event

A beautifully themed event by Amy Atlas Events. http://www.amyatlas.com.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

The Peterhof Palace

The Peterhof Palace is located in St. Petersburg, Russia and was built on the orders of Peter the Great. It is sometimes referred to as "Russian Versailles."