Tag Archives: Parikia

Streets of Parikia

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Art for Housewives

Today is the Feast of the Assumption. It is a major holiday in Greece and one way the Greeks prepare for it is by renewing the white paint that outlines the stones of the streets. So for the past few days, sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Spoils and Spolia

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Art for Housewives

This blog originated with the theme “Make Art, Not Trash”—the intention being that of promoting the transformation of household trash into something both beautiful and useful. Part of my recycling experiments included the use of old clothes to make new … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Paros, Rome/Italy | Tagged architectural salvage, Frankish Castle, Michelangelo, Parikia, Rodin, spolia | 5 Comments

Leaves on our terrace

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Art for Housewives

our terrace as seen from Niki’s Pension As Ungaretti would say, “here we are like leaves on trees in autumn” (si sta come d’autunno sugli alberi, le foglie). Our terrace, now cluttered by leaves that have fallen, reminds me that … Continue reading →

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Why not walk like a garden?

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Day 4 The fourth day of my daily walks to Krios and my body is beginning to feel it in both a good way and a bad way. It would probably be a good idea to do some warm-up … Continue reading →