Whether you want an elegant or a laid-back vacation, you can be sure that there’s a perfect place out there for you. Sometimes taking a vacation and spending quality time with the one you love goes further than any gift ever could. So many resorts worldwide are geared specifically to what is most interesting to couples on a romanti
Attributes of Outdoor Statuary in Archaic Greece
The first freestanding sculpture was designed by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized achievement since until then the sole carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. Symbolizing beauty to the Greeks
International Escapes: Closer Than You Know
Maybe you assume you cannot go international for a quick weekend trip. Guess again. It’s actually fairly easy to find an exotic weekend getaway doable in three days. Below are places ideal for an exceptional long weekend you won’t soon forget. Montreal, Quebec, Canada French-inspired old-world elegance is mixed wit
The Grace of Simple Garden Decor: The Wall Water Fountain
Since garden water fountains are no longer dependent on a nearby pond, it is possible to place them close to a wall. Nowadays, you can eliminate digging, complicated installations and cleaning the pond. Plumbing is no longer a necessity since this feature in now self-sufficient. However, water must be added consistently. Empty the water from the ba
Bernini: The Genius Behind Italy's Most Impressive Fountains
The Barcaccia, a stunning fountain constructed at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna, was Bernini's earliest fountain. Roman locals and site seers who enjoy verbal exchanges as well as being the company of others still go to this spot. The streets surrounding his water fountain have come to be one of the city’s mo