Meadowlarking
This is a detail from a statue in central Berlin. I thought these rats were supposed to look cute and happy until I went home and looked up the statue. Turns out it is a depiction of St Gertrude, who is the patron saint against rat plagues. Hmmm…
This is a wacky window display at a german craft store called Idee Shop. What do think – cat’s cradle or Spiderman??
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone :) This photo was taken in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin.
This is the base of wall sconce at the Hohenzollernplatz U-bahn (subway) station in Berlin. I love the globe over her head!
The ceiling in the portico on the Berlin Konzerthaus at Gendarmenmarkt.
The Berlinale International Film Fest is underway here in Berlin! There are dozens of films I’d like to see, but so far …
Hooray! My latest knitting project is finally finished after numerous redos. The pattern is the Meret Hat by Woolly Wormhead, and it …
Another dose of good luck from the iconic chimney sweep! I bought this little oxalis (Glücksklee) New Year’s decoration because I am …
And here’s another example of decorative metalwork – this time on the doors of a church in the Mitte district of Berlin.
Here’s another detail from the spectacular art nouveau Municipal House in Prague. I believe this is a very ornate ventilation grill. No …