True wilderness is reachable in the Norwegian islands of Svalbard—along with design hotels and tasting menus.
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Everything you need to know to hike Trolltunga, Norway.
While we as friends of Dale, and the community as supporters of Dale, grieve for his early and all too soon departure of this life. Its important for us to cherish and pay homage to this amazing man’s work. Its fair to say that the photography world will forever have an irreplaceable hole,
Stroll around Oslo you’ll enjoy a unique amalgamation of old and new architecture, art, style, and culture. The capital city of Norway was founded in 1040, so you can imagine the history just bursting at the seams. From the banks … Continue reading A Perfect Day in Oslo, Norway
Dans cet article consacré à notre road trip d'une semaine dans les îles Lofoten, retrouvez notre itinéraire et toutes nos bonnes adresses.
This wintertime Norway itinerary covers all the top highlights to experience during your trip including Northern Lights, reindeer sledding and much more.
From fantastic fjords to majestic mountains, Norway has some amazing places worth checking out. Here are 15 of the very best places to visit!
EVEN IN A DROUGHT Something I have found to be an interesting truth... not everyone thinks they deserve to have a beautiful home. Some people believe they have the right to remain - mediocre Its something I struggle to understand. Even if I felt that I was somehow unworthy of a pretty place to live, I would believe with all my heart that my boys deserved a lovely home and I would do my best to create that for them. Some beauty you create and then again, some places in this world are just naturally beautiful. Norway, for example via via Pinterest My boy took a little trip there this year - via Pinterest It was quite an adventure. From the photos he took, I'm convinced its one of the beautiful places... Norway and New Zealand. via Pinterest I can't think of a single inch of NZ that isn't beautiful. via Pinterest I had the great privilege of living and working in this lovely country for a few years.... via Pinterest Pinterest Pinterest Those not privileged to live there, have to travel to experience that much beauty.... or attempt to create a little piece of Eden on our own. I have been trying to do that in my yard in the midst of a drought... talk about a losing battle. Today I noticed all the brown patches on the front patch of lawn had been torn up - creating even more brown ugliness - we think raccoons are to blame. They made quite a mess of things. California is well into several years of drought and requiring water cutbacks. As I watch the grass grow browner and browner and the potted plants droop and die where flowers used to bloom... I realize Eden doesn't always work out as planned. The lush garden of my dreams will have to wait until the drought ends. For now, we will tidy, seek drought friendly alternatives, live with brown grass, and pray for rain. Here are some tips for curb appeal in the midst of a drought... 1. Shrubs require less water than grass. Lawns need lots of water. Shrubs require much less. Reduce the size of your lawn by widening the planting borders Plant drought tolerant shrubs and plants You will be surprised which plants are hardy and can handle less water. Perennials tend be more drought tolerant than annuals, but there are some annuals that will be able to handle less water. Check with your local nursery for native plants and drought tolerant annuals and perennials. This colorful border (above) is also drought tolerant. 2. Add a little more hardscape Who could resist this little seating area in a corner of their garden? Gravel between the pavers or flagstone makes your patio water permeable. Reduce the size of your lawn by adding a patio. no more lawn here - plants, gravel and a fountain charm their way to the front door Pavers are engineered so that water is able to go through to the soil beneath and back into the ground waters below. A dry creek serves the same purpose and can add a focal point. 3. Replace the Lawn Choosing a drought tolerant ground cover will greatly reduce your watering needs, although all young plants require enough water to get their roots established. The above green carpet is creeping thyme. The same ground cover blooms below, providing a carpet of color. Trailing Rosemary (below) - also drought tolerant So, create your Eden. Just make it more drought friendly! ************----------------************* ANSWERS TO READERS QUESTIONS Hi Claudine, I stumbled upon your blog and other sites while searching Pinterest for color ideas for my home. I was recently given a code violation by the City of Baltimore for peeling paint on my house and have been given 30 days to get it taken care of or face some hefty fines. I have spent most of my morning today admiring your blogs/websites and see that you have offered others suggestions for paint colors. This is a photo of my house and I would be so grateful if you could help me or point me in the right direction for colors that would complement the brick. I have been admiring a house not too far from me that has been painted SW Outerspace (it looks dark blue/grey in the sun) with white trim, not sure if it would be too dark with the brick. Sherwin Williams OUTERSPACE It is not brick but some sort of siding so the entire house is that color. I think I would like something in the blue/grey or even colonial blue family but am open to any pallet or suggestions from someone who does this for a living. I look forward to any ideas that might have. Thanks, Joan. Hi Joan! You've hit on a good color to go with the reddish brick on your home. A nice cool tone is a good compliment. The blue/gray color family as well as the gray color family would be good choices for your brick. I don't think Outerspace would be too strong a color, but it may make your home look small. Sometimes intense deep colors can do that. Here are some alternatives. I'm also throwing in a gray or two. Benjamin Moore BLUE NOTE This may be a better choice for your home. Not as intense. See the reddish brick on the foundation and how they compliment each other. Benjamin Moore MINERAL ALLOY Sherwin Williams SLATE TILE There is a little of the red brick on this next picture to help you picture the color next to it. Sherwin Williams GRANITE PEAK Sherwin Williams STORM CLOUD I would definitely keep the white trim, and I'd add a distinct door color so that the white trim pops and the door says 'welcome'! Good luck! Hi! I am attaching a picture of my home that we will be painting soon. I have tried Several colors and we are having a hard time deciding on a good base color, but we know we will be using a lighter color for the trim and off-black Shutters. We want to stay away from anything with pink, flesh tones. Here is my question: Can you suggest a Sherwin Williams color (or colors) you would use to make the house look better and tie in the stone, front door and Roof better? I am desperate at this point. Thank you so much! Laura Marietta, Georgia Laura, to dispel the pinky fleshy tones - find a color with a gray undertone - which will also be the perfect tones to tie in the stone and roof colors. Benjamin Moore VALLEY FORGE TAN I can show you palettes and give you suggestions, but you will ultimately have to hold samples up to your home, against the stone, etc. to see which best fits your light and the existing materials. Sherwin Williams DORIAN GRAY Sherwin Williams COPLEY GRAY Benjamin Moore ROCKPORT GRAY A lighter color would make the stone stand out more. Darker hues will make it blend in more. Choose 2 or 3 of these to paint onto white foam core board and carry them outside to see how they look in the sunlight, and next to the stone, etc. Benjamin Moore GRAY HUSKIE Benjamin Moore CHELSEA GRAY Benjamin Moore COPLEY GRAY GOOD LUCK!
Travelling on a budget? A stay in the Norwegian capital can be quite cheap. In fact, many museums, historical sites, and activities in Oslo are totally free! Check out how you can save money on your trip to Norway.
Geiranger Fjord
There’s a lot you don’t know about Svalbard. I didn’t know much about this little island in the Norwegian Arctic before I arrived either – but after spending a week in the midnight-sun-soaked Svalbard in summer, I can say it’s probably the most unique place I’ve ever travelled to. I arrived in Svalbard after two weeks spent sailing on an expedition ship from Scotland and up the coast of Norway, before we crossed over the Arctic Circle and into another world. As I disembarked with my fellow passengers at Longyearbyen harbour, most of them headed straight for the airport – but I had a full week ahead of me to explore the town of Longyearbyen and the environment of Svalbard beyond it. Most people tend to visit Svalbard to see either the midnight sun or the northern lights, but there’s so much more on offer. Life above the Arctic Circle is beautiful, eerie, and surreal: it’s a place where polar bears outnumber people, where no trees grow, and where you’re not allowed to die. Here are the most unexpected facts I learned during my week in Svalbard at the top of the world. Pin me for later! 1. During a Svalbard summer, …
Learn about the best Norwegian fjords, where to find them, what tours to take, and where to stay while visiting them. We take you through the top ten fjords in Norway including beautiful images.
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Modern architecture is becoming more popular in Norway, and there's no better example than the striking Opera House of Oslo.
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Fun things to do in Bergen Norway abound! Read on for recommendations on where to stay, the best day trips, restaurants and activities. Find out where to stay, too! All from a local's perspective to make your visit to Bergen unforgettable!