world inspiration ~ beautiful cities, villages and towns ~ CHARMING ELEMENTS
(All images shot by Dana Dyksterhuis unless otherwise noted.)
Winter Elements: Copenhagen - little huts with hot chocolate and warm drinks, charcoal fires, christmas huts
copenhagen at night: warm outdoor seating in winter + bicycles still transport of choice
london (and Nantucket): unique street signs, location markers + addresses (also Great photo opportunities)
London/Camden Market, London/Hammersmith, Bath/Somerset and Ripley/Surrey: Sit Down and Relax Welcoming Elements
London Park Elements: Music, Gardens, Feeding Birds, Surprise Mini-Parks Everywhere in City
february: chubby hearts throughout london
kew gardens London, “Christmas at Kew”: Walk through the royal botanic gardens and see magical lights, Christmas Trees, Roasted Chestnuts, champagne and prosecco huts, Santa, music and entertainment
Seattle: Children’s Playgarden, central district ~ Red Truck, Art, Geese, gardens, Wheelbarrows, Animal Shrubbery… Pretty sure it’s our favourite park we’ve ever visited in this entire world… Incredibly Magical
London, Paris and Amsterdam: Bright Lights + Grand Art Elements
photo opportunity elements: time to take a selfie!
London + Paris: Easily stumble upon Ice Cream + Snack Trucks, mini-cafes and food huts in parks, tourist destinations and by water
The Modern Day Bumper Car (Plus Mini-Fairs in each local neighbourhood 3-5x a year)!
Street Parties Often and Everywhere: (St. Margaret’s, Brackenbury Village, Hammersmith Grove shown Below)
Outdoor Viewing Parties for Sporting Events, Movies and Opera
Destination Christmas: London is spectacular during christmas with massive lights everywhere, markets, activities, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts ~ Not only does the city get involved with decorating public spaces, but about every storefront does too
Twickenham: Halloween High Street Party ~ Main Street Closes to Traffic, Storefronts Open for trick-or-treating + music, puppet shows, market stalls, food, adult and child beverages
Ripley, Surrey Bonfire Night
“Chelsea In Bloom” ~ #ChelseaInBloom (pics 2, 3 and 4 from Google)
London: Christmas Markets Throughout City
London: Giant Flags and Banners
Lunchtime Food Markets For the working Crowd (Examples: Whitecross, Shoreditch, Borough Market, Kings Cross, Hammersmith)
Green Plate Special Seattle: In the middle of the city tucked away in a neighbourhood nook, you will find this special garden and kitchen designed to inspire and empower youth through growing, cooking, and sharing food.
amsterdam fun on the water and great use of the canals ~ For example, a pizza cruise!
Thank you for letting me share bits of my journey… If it provides any inspiration and you’d like to know more, please reach out!
Dana ~ dana@boasthouse.com
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