Category Archives: Photography

A Tuscan Retreat Part II – The City Of Florence

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra During our recent vacation in Tuscany we managed to spend a whole day in Florence. We parked the car up on the Piazzale Michelangelo and were greeted with the most stunning view of the city right beneath us. … Continue reading →

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A Tuscan Retreat Part I – Sandra’s Italian Vacation

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra We took our first vacation in over 8 years that did not include a conference of some sort. Vacation this year included my entire immediate family and a cousin with her husband. To be honest, I worried that … Continue reading →

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In Search Of Hidden Beauty – Summer Snapshots

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Olfactoria

I’m only checking in quickly again today. I’m happily rediscovering my perfume collection, wafting copious amounts of musky fumes these days and sweltering in the heat. Here are just a few pictures I took recently… How are you doing? What … Continue reading →

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Checking In

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

I am not writing, and not even attempting to write for a week now and I miss it – and I don’t miss it. Clearly I haven’t made up my mind yet… 🙂 I definitely miss you, my dear readers! … Continue reading →

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In Seach Of Hidden Beauty – Wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Olfactoria

It’s the heat, it’s the boys, it’s work… It’s lack of discipline, it’s lack of motivation, it’s lack of sleep… It’s sad, it’s too bad, it’s true nonetheless… It’s writer’s block. Posts will be fewer in the coming weeks. I’m … Continue reading →

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In Search Of Hidden Beauty – Nature Always Provides Beauty

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Olfactoria

I’m not having a good day, so without many words, here are a few beautiful photos from lovely reader Poodle that she took in her backyard. Thank you for sharing these, Poodle! What a beautiful place to live… I’m wafting … Continue reading →

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In Search Of Hidden Beauty – The Castle Beckons

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Olfactoria

For my birthday this past weekend we took a trip to a renaissance castle in Lower Austria, about an hour’s drive north of Vienna, the Rosenburg (Castle of Roses). The boys were excited to watch a bird show, as this … Continue reading →

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Spring In Snapshots – In Search For Everyday Beauty

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Olfactoria

I wanted to share just a few images of the last week… (please excuse the kid photos, I would totally post cat pictures if I had one! 😉 ) How was your week? Any plans for the weekend?  

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Looking Back At Paris In Winter – A Journey Through The City Of (Muted) Lights

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra One might ask what I was thinking… I cannot provide a sound answer other than I was spontaneous and had to go. What am I talking about? Paris. More specifically, Paris in winter. I went to Paris at … Continue reading →

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In Search Of Hidden Beauty – An Unexpected Flower

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Olfactoria

A very quick post today: Sometimes you are tired, cranky, preoccupied and general bad company (Sorry, S!), but then the unexpected beauty of an unidentified flower has the power to make you smile. Be sure to keep that image of … Continue reading →

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