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Many hotels have to offer to tourists in Gatlinburg where decisions are on a visit to the place. These hotels located near sites can be seduced by the natural beauty of nature.
City of Gatlinburg has many attractions such as amusement parks and rich in natural beauty that attracts many domestic tourists abroad. The area is rich in natural and man-made attractions that can be accessible to passengers or not. If you are not afraid of Gatlinburg offers a variety of tourists and convince its customers in the stunning beauty of mountains and waterfalls in the region.

The number of hotels available in the region that offers many services and amenities for guests' comfort. Tourists can choose them at deep discounts that hotels offer.



Edgewater Hotel

Edgewater Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Gatlinburg. Edgewater Hotel is 402 River Road, Gatlinburg away. The hotel prices range from $ 77 to $ 85 per night. The hotel has several million dollars, were renovated to improve the functionality and comfort for guests. The property is surrounded by magnificent views of the Great Smoky Mountain. It has a total of 205 luxurious rooms and a large area for conferences and corporate events.

Located near the famous national park, offers an ideal place for a pleasant stay and enjoy the beauty of its surroundings. Guests between the staff of the largest hospitality and multifunctionality is considering to meet guarantees.

In addition to the stunning beauty of nature, the hotel offers guests complimentary breakfast. They may also experience the refreshing water, indoor and outdoor pool and relaxing swim in the pool and Jacuzzi in room two.

If you are afraid that may have a day of fishing in the courtyard of the stream. Location of the hotel as ideally as many shopping and entertainment centers and parks throughout the hotel.

The hotel also offers a series of events such as weddings, or any other event that much space. Parking for many of its vehicles is proposed.

Rooms with double beds, which provide a comfortable place to relax after a long, rather than days. The customer can choose the front of the TV with 70 channels, or they can network with wireless broadband Internet connection throughout the hotel. Balcony in every room can be a great way to relax in the mountains that surround the hotel.

Each room has a refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and other necessities for comfort. A hot tub in separate room is available for customers.

The hotel also includes the needs of the disabled, special rooms for disabled are available, equipped with special features. Wheelchairs and the elderly.

Park View Hotel
Park View Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Gatlinburg, which offers excellent service with excellent facilities. This is an ideal place to relax and honeymoon accommodations.

Guests are treated warm and friendly hotel staff upon their arrival in the hotel lobby. The hotel staff are trained as professionals appreciate their guests.

The hotel consists of 15-storey building with many rooms of the house for guests. It also comes with its own private balcony, great experience in the contemplation of the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains.

Heated indoor pool and Jacuzzi will certainly lengthen the working day.

Fitness Centre is equipped with modern facilities and a fitness instructor is available to assist you in your training.

Playground for children, so that your children can have fun and enjoy outdoor games with their classmates and friends included. It has everything you need for a children's playground.

If you want to tour Gatlinburg, is a truck near the door of the hotel you will find many sites in the city. You can visit the famous attractions like the Smokies Aquarium, dollywood water park, Great Smoky Mountain National Park and many other amusement parks.

A New Blog!

Another unidentified piece from a photo album. Where is this from?

Yesterday I had a brainstorm while on my treadmill (perhaps I should get on my treadmill more often). Why not launch a blog about great-grandfather's work? I will still continue to post about my discoveries on this blog, but the new blog will be solely concentrated on his work. Don't want to inundate you all with every piece of information I find!

Still have a lot of "tweaking" and adding to do to it, but thought I'd share the beginning stages with you.

Take a peek here if you'd like!

Enjoy great accommodation in Bali hotel

Enjoy great accommodation in Bali hotel
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Lights, Camera, Action!

designed and fabricated bus stop for a San Francsico photo shoot

I just stumbled upon this San Francisco-based company, Scene 2. I think it was this photo above of a Grey Poupon bus stop in the middle of San Francisco that caught my attention.

The young hipsters at Scene 2 have a full service design studio that specializes in 3-D media. From small scale models for a photo shoot, to large scale installations for music festivals and concerts, these people are very talented indeed!

Do you like a carnival? Mister Gnogiurzauchshoff’s Traveling Midway of Curiosities and Delights has been traveling the dusty roads of America’s great carnival past. Conjuring up memories of the traveling circus and images of America's small towns, transformed by the arrival of the carnival.



Check out M.T. Pocket's 2009 tour (above) that traveled from San Francisco to Austin, Texas!

If you're looking for set building, model making or custom fabrication, be sure and check these folks out!

Scene 2

1335 Yosemite Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124-3319
(415) 822-2020

photo credit: Scene 2

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Sunday brunch at Hotel Del Coronado-hotel

Sunday brunch at Hotel Del Coronado-hotel
Sunday brunch will be a long and recreation (including a bunch of mimosa), lasting all day. Knowing that the famous Hotel Del meal, Benny, and I thought of waiting for our first anniversary in San Diego, in the famous "Crown Room" complete meal experience worldwide.

Without reservation, we waited 15 minutes before she was sitting at the large window overlooking the ocean and Point Loma. With the old wood, the dome ceiling, harp in the background, and purely aristocratic atmosphere, I found myself in another era, like the ballroom scene in the movie "Titanic."

Florence, our server attentive staff and quickly fill the glass with a mimosa and Bloody Mary Benny. Cocktails flow? I knew that the fee will be $ 74.50/person brunch for our money in drinks alone.

After sipping our drinks, we had our first trip to various places, covering the entire floor of the center of the room. I chose the braised ribs, polenta with rosemary and green onions and a small mess from Turkey to begin. I could not. The ribs were incredibly tasty and tender. The meat fell right on the bone and melted in the mouth. firm texture is good polenta that accompanied the ribs very well. I almost lost the cake Turkey thought that have not noticed, but it was very creamy and delicious. batter cake topping was rich and creamy.
Benny avidly on large plate of crab legs from Alaska king feasted full with melted butter and ricotta ravioli with pumpkin common herb. Between bites, he drank the soup of lobster that I envy. I suffered with his own hands, why not share. The food was very rich in taste and value of every bite.

The second round was a bit 'less memorable eggs Benedict, bacon, sausage combo / Empanada and carnitas. Herb Crusted Prime rib was juicy and fragrant. Mac n cheese with black truffles was absolutely delicious and I immediately build on other aspects of the fountain with a truffle cream. I also have another trip through Turkey Pot Pie.

Our latest round trips between the "nothing but a chocolate station, including Yes, you guessed it, chocolate fountains, chocolate truffles shooters milk, chocolate and soup, and" Benny and I tried the chocolate covered strawberries, cake sinless chocolate flour, and my stomach cried with a fork, a piece of dark fudge. It 'was really one of those moments where you want extra stomach are the only way you can eat anything that moved.

As a brunch offers a full menu, is my advice, try the gourmet items and keep the standard deviation of scrambled eggs, waffles, scrambled versions, $ 20 buffet in town. An important difference between the meat and cheese pies and sausages seemed attractive, but with limited space in the abdomen, and then the clock in 2:00 hours, we knew we would come back to this brunch. Although the price a bit 'so difficult for most, a trip to Hotel Del branch is worth every penny of the celebration of all the special interests you can sit and enjoy a wide range of delicacies for a few hours.

Benny: 4 Paws Up, and a distended abdomen

Paul, 2-blade and 4 iceberg

Branch can be every Sunday from 9:30 to 14:00

The cost is $ 74.50 for adults, $ 22.95 for children 6-12, children under 5 years eat free

Reservations: 619-522-8490

Hotel Del Coronado

1500 Orange Street.

Endless Inspiration: Fiona Richards

I've been obsessed with Cartolina Cards for a long time now. This line is designed and produced by the talented British Columbia-based graphic designer, Fiona Richards. And, I have quite a large stash of her cards in my drawer, ready for the next occasion!

Fiona's designs are influenced by exotic curiosities that surrounded her growing up in Scotland with her grandparents in their 300 year old stone house, filled to the brim with strange and curious mementos from their lives as textile dealers in old world India.

The odd collections of things that filled her home were items that her grandfather brought back from India and South Asia. Everything from books & pictures, to silverware and ornaments. Since childhood, Fiona was exposed to a world of curiosities that have influenced her design work.

Fiona's family photographs are a bizarre collection of elephant riding, pith helmet wearing, and family swimming in the Indian Ocean wearing pointed grass hats.

Elephants play a leading role in imagery for Fiona's cards. They are always a favorite for buyers.

(above) A couple of Fiona's favorite pieces of ephemera that her grandfather collected from India and Asia.

These old French letters sit in a glass jar next to Fiona's computer. The handwriting inspires her every day...

Fiona's studio is filled with artful treasures and design relics she collects on her travels to the markets and shops nearby and abroad. She has amassed quite a collection of vintage items that give her endless inspiration such as her "favorite little tins."

She loves their typography and handpainting...

Curious collections of Fionas include these 2 miniature drawings from Switzerland from a local farm sale, hand-carved wooden boats found in the walls of a Victorian house; tortoiseshell eyeglasses; extra-long paper scissors; rubber stamps

Ancient patterns, colors, exotic images and textures make Cartolina Cards one of my favorite lines...And they're printed on recycled paper of the highest quality!

Even the back of the cards are so beautifully detailed...

Cafe Cartolina cards can be found in shops all over the world, from the U.K. to the U.S. Or, you can purchase them online here at Modern Paper Goods.


Wait! Did I mention that Fiona has one of the most beautiful blogs? Cafe Cartolina is a feast for the eyes. Join Fiona on her latest quests from travel & collecting to design & fashion.

Thanks Fiona for your endless inspiration, and for giving me a reason to visit my local gift shop frequently!

Cafe Cartolina blog
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photos from Cafe Cartolina & Cartolina Cards

The Work of Sam Berger Part III: Grace Cathedral

The exterior of Grace Cathedral, late 12th and early 13th century French Gothic in inspiration

As part of an ongoing exploration of my great-grandfather's wood carving, yesterday's visit was to the landmark Grace Cathedral, atop Nob Hill in San Francisco.

I had previously posted some early photos of Sam in the studio with the magnificent organ covers, but had never actually visited the church.

Renee on the steps before entering the cathedral

My friend Renee and I started out early in the morning with an appointment for a private tour with Michael Lampen, the church's archivist. Michael has been with Grace Cathedral since the 1950's, and is a wealth of knowledge. He even had information in his office about my great-grandfather and family.

"The Doors of Paradise" --main cathedral doors

The main cathedral doors are gilded bronze replicas of originals make for the Bapistry of the Duomo Cathedral inn Florence, Italy

Unfortunately, it was a dark, rainy day and my camera didn't work too well. I'm going to have to return with a professional photographer and add to this post.

Grace Cathedral, an Episcopal church, is nothing short of awe-inspiring, from its concrete exterior and gilded bronze cathedral doors, to the massive high ceilings and stained glass-laden sanctuary. It is the third largest Episcopal church in the United States.

carving by Sam Berger

Michael spent almost two hours with us touring this magnificent church, from special back rooms to the breathtaking sanctuary. He went over every detail including important artists' contributions such as Benjamin Bufano, Dirk Van Erp and Charles Connick.

In addition to the larger work, small pieces of Sam's work are all over the cathedral such as this detailed piece above.

detailed doors carved by Sam...

and some additional doors in the back of the cathedral...

Organ covers that Sam carved

I gasped as I looked up at the massive organ covers that my great grandfather carved. Speechless, I could hardly take out my camera. I can only imagine what these look like when the sun is gleaming through the 68 stained-glass windows and the cathedral is bright.

early photo of Sam in the Pacific Manufacturing Studio, S.F. where the carving was done

"An often overlooked aspect of Grace Cathedral's great organ are the two spectacular English oak screens (1935), designed by cathedral architect Lewis Hobart and carved by Romanian-American master carver Samuel Berger. Weighing a total of 14 tons and assembled without metal nails or screws, they rise on either side of the choir, enclosing the two organ chambers. Carved detail includes robed figures holding songbirds, angel musicians playing instruments, dragons, and a profusion of foliage wreathing the upper portions of the screens." - Michael Lampen

another archived photo of Sam and crew in front of the organ covers

So, that was our day at Grace Cathedral. Breathtakingly beautiful to say the least! Definitely going back for more photos. Special thanks to Michael Lampen for the most fascinating tour.

If you're visiting San Francisco, I highly recommend you going to see Grace Cathedral. It is truly magnificent! Again, thanks for joining me!

Grace Cathedral
1100 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 749-6300