sarah m. dorsey designs: Coral Dresser for the Guest Bedroom: Yesterday I finished painting the dresser for the guest room - I used a custom mix of Annie Sloan chalk paint - Barcelona Orange and Emp...
I just love this dresser project .. and I have JUST this weekend finished my own coral dressers with the same paints .. What a coincidence ... I think thought I will do turquoise accents as that is my absolute favorite combo at the moment.
Cheers Niamh
My life, my travels, my new found love of arts and crafts, and anything else that takes my fancy ... You can also check out www.KathleenaThomasDesigns.com for all my furniture designs... Enjoy...
Monday, June 11, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Indonesia -- Day 15 Woot !! Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
If you have a long layover in Seoul Incheon Airport then you can take one to the layover tours offered by Freedom and Hana Tours. Usually you need a minimum of two people and the 1/2 day tour is approx $40 USD/CAD.
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
The Yonggungsa Temple is located on the northeastern slopes of Baekunsan Mountain. From the Official Site of Korea Tourism:
During the Silla Dynasty (about 1,300 years ago) the temple was named ‘Baekunsa’ by King Munmu, in reference to the temple’s mountain home. During the Joseon Dynasty, it was the temporary residence of Heungseon Daewongun (1820~1898, a politician and father of King Gojong), who stayed at the temple for 10 years praying for his son to ascend to the throne. When his son was finally crowned king, Heungseon Daewongun re-built the temple and changed the name to Yonggungsa.
The temple consists of various buildings such as Gwaneumjeon (re-constructed by Heungseon Daewongun), Yosachae (home of the monks), Chilseonggak, and Yonghwanggak. In Yosachae, the writings of Heuseon Daewongun are hung on the wall and recently, an 11 meter-high statue of Maitreya was put in place. In front of the temple are two 1,300 year-old zelkova trees.
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
The colors and artwork surrounding the temple are gorgeous. Again, not tacky or dated, but very beautiful and intricate.
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
If you would like to visit Korea, North OR South, then please
contact Adventures Abroad at 1 800 665 3998
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Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
Monday, April 16, 2012
Indonesia -- Day 15 Final Shopping in Ubud and ARMA Hotel
Jewelry at Ubud Market, Ubud, Bali |
Ubud Market, Ubud, Bali |
Wood Carvings at Ubud Market, Ubud, Bali |
After my last minute run into town to grab some more jewelry, I came back to the hotel for a leisurely breakfast and get everything ready for checkout.
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
These photos were taken around the ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa in the early morning. The hotel is just so gorgeous !! I can't describe it fully. In the warmth and quiet of the morning sunrise it was beautifully serene.
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
The bridge over the lily pond to the theatre breakfast room.
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
The lily ponds with the rice fields in the background
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
The door frame of my room. Aren't the carvings and colors fantastic?
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
View from my balcony at the ARMA Hotel.
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
The artwork in my room at the ARMA Hotel.
ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
My room at the ARMA.
The view from my balcony at the ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
If you would like to visit Bali or Ubud or stay at the ARMA Bali Resort
contact Adventures Abroad at 1 800 665 3998
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Market deals at ARMA Resort Hotel and Spa, Ubud, Bali |
Friday, April 13, 2012
Indonesia -- Day 14 Last full day in Ubud
Ubud Temple Celebration, Bali |
Ubud Temple Celebration, Bali |
ARMA Resort Pool, Ubud, Bali |
Jack and myself, Ubud |
Ubud Final Dinner |
This was my final dinner in Ubud. Unfortunately I can't remember the restaurant for the life of me. It was a combination of local dishes and satay with coconut rice. Just amazing !!! and of course the ever present and deliciously COLD Bintang !!
Frog on my balcony at ARMA Hotel and Resort, Ubud, Bali |
When we got back to the hotel, I noticed this little fella jumping in the dark. So cute !! The sounds of all the frogs and other wildlife in the stillness of the night was so relaxing.
Lizard on my balcony ceiling at ARMA Hotel and Resort, Ubud, Bali |
Apparently all my new friends were sorry to see me go as they came out in force this night.
Lizard on my balcony ceiling at ARMA Hotel and Resort, Ubud, Bali |
A little late night lizard party?
Lizard on my balcony ceiling at ARMA Hotel and Resort, Ubud, Bali |
If you would like to visit Bali or Ubud or stay at the ARMA Bali Resort
contact Adventures Abroad at 1 800 665 3998
Quote Code AANK for a special discount
The curtains in my room, ARMA Resort Hotel , Ubud |
Isn't this teal and gray damask print amazing?
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Indonesia -- Day 14 Ubud Palace, Bali
In the center of Ubud, right near the market is one of the original palaces, Puri Saren Agung.
Ubud Palace, Bali |
Again with the amazing stone work and carvings and doors to heaven.
Ubud Palace, Bali |
Ubud Palace, Bali |
Ubud Palace, Bali |
The grounds feature a lot of gold leaf carvings and are quite formal.
Ubud Palace, Bali |
Ubud Palace, Bali |
Ubud Palace, Bali |
Ubud Palace, Bali |
Ubud Palace, Bali |
Ubud Palace, Bali |
Ubud Palace, Bali |
Ubud Palace, Bali |
Ubud Palace, Bali |
If you would like to visit Bali or Ubud or stay at the ARMA Bali Resort
contact Adventures Abroad at 1 800 665 3998
Quote Code AANK for a special discount
Ubud Palace, Bali |
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