PLASY - Czech

I discovered a place called Plasy during my last visit to the Czech Republic. I found photos of an amazing staircase on the line and decided I HAD to go see it! I drove to it in November and found out most Czech places are closed in Winter. I'm here during summer months now so I made the trip on a Monday and found out it's only open on the weekends. I couldn't let it win!

 Friday came. Three 40 minute drives later and I finally made it to go inside this Plasy church.

 I had to endure an hour long tour all in the Czech language to be able to see it. But I didn't mind because it's gorgeous!

 The interior rooms are super fancy.

Little details made it even more fab.

And then you can't forget to look up!

And finally, the staircase!

It was a beautiful day of exploring.

New York City Sunset Canvas Print

When most Czech people meet me and I tell them I am from America, they tell me they love New York. That's great! I try to explain to them that there are 49 other states, but they mostly dream of visiting NYC. It makes me laugh. So I have a New York City sunset canvas print on my wall now to remind me that the world is so much bigger than we know.

It's a quality print that you can order from Amazon. It's 12 inches (30.5 cm) x 16 inches (40.6 cm) x 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) thick. It is printed on 100% cotton canvas stretched over a real wooden frame. 

There is a metal hanging hook already attached to the frame so it is ready to hang right out of the box.

Known the world over, New York City has the most iconic skyline around the globe and features some super amazing architecture. The Empire State Building is joined by the newly completed One World Trade Center to create a stunning cityscape that will make you (even though you might have your own favorite American city) fall in love.

If you decide to buy this, you can save an additional 15% on your final total if you order more than one print. Check #RisingWatersPhoto out. 

I received this print free of charge for my honest opinion posted here.

DRESDEN, GERMANY

 I don't think the Fall weather could have been any more perfect today for my trip to Dresden, Germany.

Semper Opera was built in 1841.

Beauty can be found everywhere you turn in the historic town center. 

 Brühl's Terrace (Brühlsche Terrasse)

 Zwinger Palace is full of amazing late Baroque architecture.

This area is beautiful and displays the famous Madonna Sistina of Rafael in a gallery inside the courtyard. 

 The city is setting up for a big Christmas market.

 Christmas in Europe is a little bit magical.

I don't drink wine, but Europeans sip hot wine as they walk the charming markets in town squares.

Dresden Transport Museum (Verkehrsmuseum Dresden)

 Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)

The Procession of Princes (Fürstenzug) is the largest porcelain mural in the world.

 I followed some people inside a catholic church and found this sculpture. It is supposed to be mary and Jesus.

 The Stable Courtyard of Dresden Castle

 Dresden castle

 Elbe River banks flow past the old town skyline.

 Yenidze - a former cigarette factory building

Pfund’s Dairy (Pfund Molkerei) is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most beautiful milk shop in the world.

It is decorated from floor to ceiling with hand-painted porcelain tiles from the neo-Renaissance period and full of yummy cheese, ice cream, fresh buttermilk.