Monday 22 February 2021

T sTands for This and ThaT

Hi Everybody!

Here's wishing us all a good, new week! We had a sunny weekend here with warmer temperatures which were very welcome.

Today I have another piece to share for my heavy metal challenge at AJJ:

I made an A3 mixed media page with a metallic lizard, stars and some gold spots,  some of which look black. Sorry for the bad pics, the weather was awful when I took the photos, so the lighting was not right:






This evening Elizabeth's T sTands for Tuesday link party will begin, so here a warm welcome to all of the lovely ladies of the T Gang. I didn't get round to visit everybody last week, sorry, I had a couple of bad days. Here the photos were taken in Neuss,  neighbouring town:





My cappuccino. I love their cups!


I am showing more pictures of the street festival in Duisburg in 2018:

The Lifesaver fountain is from Nicki de Saint Phalle, who was famous for her 'nanas'








Then we decided to take a boat trip through the harbour
These were the bathroom decorations on the ship:





The gates of the harbour:

 Old warehouses:









More photos will follow in my next post!

Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!

 

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77 comments:

  1. My name is Erika.Monday, February 22, 2021

    Crawling lizards have such cool shapes. I can just picture him walking across your page. You made another beauty my friend. And your T photos are making me quite hungry as I am reading this right before dinner, but that ice creams looks yummier than anything I'll have to eat. Smile. Loving your photos too, looks like it was a fun day out and memories too. Happy early T day, happy new week, and I hope no bad days this week. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Thanks Erika. I Love Lizards! Your Dinner is surely healthier than ICE cream! Happy T Day!

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  2. Magic Love CrowMonday, February 22, 2021

    Hey My Friend. No need for apologies. You take care of you! You are loved and we will wait for you! I hope you're ok! I think your pictures are great! That lizard is so cool! I love the words with it too! All those deserts, I gained 10 pounds! LOL! Love that large art piece with the bright colours!!! Big Hugs!

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Oh dear, 10 pounds just from looking! Have a great week!

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  3. MarthaMonday, February 22, 2021

    I love your lizard, he's adorable! I'm sorry to hear you had some bad days. I hope you are doing better now. Those deserts look amazing and I love all the beautiful photos too. I hope you have a great week Valerie. Hugs!

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Thanks Martha! I still have some examinations coming up this week, and am looking forward to going home soon!

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  4. ChristineMonday, February 22, 2021

    Lovely metallic page. Beautiful photos and delicious tea time! Sorry you weren't feeling well last week.

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  5. kathyinozarksMonday, February 22, 2021

    Loving your lizard metallic page, and great assortment of photos-yum that dessert looks so pretty and delicious-hoping you feel better this coming week hugs

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  6. AnonymousMonday, February 22, 2021

    Hi Val, good morning! Love your fun lizard. Hope you are feeling better. Take care of yourself! Hugs, Sarah

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  7. Rustic PumpkinMonday, February 22, 2021

    Hoping you are on the mend, and am sending light and love for healing. Love the gecko lizard critter heaps! How can I help with those ice cream sundaes? That cup is so unexpected to see in a café, really lovely. Have a better week, hugs, Deb

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Thanks Deb! We managed the ice creams without help! But thanks for the offer! Still have some unpleasant examinations this week, but am hoping all will be well! Have a great week!

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  8. EllaMonday, February 22, 2021

    Hello Gorgeous!
    I tink you want to kill me with all that gorgeous ice cream! LOL 😂
    I hope that you feel better now and that you will be able to keep your promise to go home for good in March!
    Your mixmedia page is so nice! The lizard is beautiful!
    Wishing you a very good week! Hugs!

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Thanks Ella, ice cream is sooooo yummy! Not long now till March 3rd! Have a great week!

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  9. David M. Gascoigne,Monday, February 22, 2021

    That is one high fashion lizard, Valerie, with the circles and swirls. It is probably perfect camouflage to hide from view in the average craftsperson's workshop! I hope you walked at least fifteen kilometres on your visit to Neuss. You would need at least that to work off some of the calories gained from those decadent treats. I think they made a mistake and served you enough for the whole town. I hope that your tests will go well and that you will be able to go home soon. Most of all I hope that this long stay in the clinic has achieved its purpose and that you are overall new and improved! It is no fun coping with issues that don't want to go away. Spring is now very close so at least you will be returning home during the season of growth and rebirth with flowers blooming and birds singing. It is still cold here. Yesterday the high was only minus 8, but it was gloriously sunny, and altogether quite pleasant. I will blog later today about what Miriam and I saw yesterday. Take good care. Hugs and kisses. David

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Thanks David, I like to have fashionable and funky lizards! I didn't eat all that I've myself, there were three of us! I am doing well after my stay here, but my pancreas is inflamed and needs to be investigated again. I hope they find a solution. The weather here is very mild, spring is springing! Looking forward to reading your news later, hugs to you both!

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  10. Teresa ArsenaultMonday, February 22, 2021

    I like your happy little lizard. Those desserts look yummy. Hugs, Teresa

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  11. Crafting QueenMonday, February 22, 2021

    Great journal page, great image. Love your photos, wish we could be out having coffee. Have a great week. Hugs Anesha

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Thanks! Let's hope we can soon be out and about again!

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  12. Bleubeard and ElizabethMonday, February 22, 2021

    That's an adorable lizard. Giving it some heavy metal added to its beauty. It's got real class and is beautiful. Thanks for yet another great entry at AJJ.

    Your cappuccino looked wonderful in that adorable cup. I also loved the desserts you shared. Really makes me hungry, dear. These are wonderful entries for T this Tuesday.

    I remember that post and that large Nana fountain. That was a fun look back. I'm so glad you shared it again.

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Thanks E! The cups in that cafe are really beautiful! I hope to visit that fountain again!

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  13. Bleubeard and ElizabethMonday, February 22, 2021

    I forgot to mention that you have NO reason to feel bad about missing a few T participants. Two weeks ago, I only got through about half the participants and I'm the HOST. That may be unforgivable on my part, but certainly NOT on yours!!

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Some days I have so many treatments I am exhausted afterwards! Take care!

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  14. Lucyna DrozłowskaMonday, February 22, 2021


    Beautiful work, I like lizards :) Interesting photos and great memories. Best regards and good health :)

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  15. DebraMonday, February 22, 2021

    I always love seeing where you live. It's kind of bittersweet seeing photos of people without masks on in public. I remember those days! Love your art too. Hope you are feeling better.

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  16. JFMMonday, February 22, 2021

    I am sorry to hear that you had some bad days. hope you are feeling much better now.
    I adore your beautiful and artistic artwork and your photos are always delicious in one way or another :)

    Hugs ❤

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  17. craftytrogMonday, February 22, 2021

    Great photos, and I love your shiny lizard Valerie!
    I hope you're feeling much better now.
    Alison xx

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  18. Divers and SundryMonday, February 22, 2021

    Those dishes! I'd love to be served with that dessert dish and that cup. Sweet!

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Sweet indeed! They have beautiful things there!

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  19. gigi-hawaiiMonday, February 22, 2021

    I like your lizard art. Those desserts look heavenly but too rich for me. Lol.

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  20. DVArtistMonday, February 22, 2021

    Love your art. The photos are just wonderful. A time of the past only a few years ago. Covid changed the world and our photos and memories are what we depend on now. Thanks Valerie.

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Thanks Nicole. Things have changed so quickly!

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  21. Elkes LebensglückMonday, February 22, 2021

    So schön deine Eidechse Journalseite: o Ja das kenne ich auch mit dem Lichtverhältnisse, das ist nicht so einfach.
    Der Ausflug war toll und interessant von diesem Fest und die leckeren Sachen!
    Schöne neue Woche wünsche ich dir!
    Lieben Gruss Elke

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Vielen Dank liebe Elke! Dir eine schöne, neue Woche!

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  22. R's RueMonday, February 22, 2021

    Beautiful

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  23. Kathy LeoniaMonday, February 22, 2021

    thic capuchino looks so jummy:)

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  24. CJ KennedyMonday, February 22, 2021

    With the stars and labels your page makes me think of a constellation page in an old book. The Gecco with the labels for names of other stars or planets. Oh my! The strawberry sundae and the other desserts! I really like the strawberry sundae dish. The fountain is just awesome and the street fair looks fun. Hopefully, we'll be able to get back to those outdoor activities soon. Take care

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Thanks CJ. I Hope Life will soon get back to normal. Stay safe!

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  25. SueMonday, February 22, 2021

    Ooh this is wonderful Valerie, I do have a soft spot for lizards so this is right up my street! I hope you are feeling better and that you can go home soon as planned. Take care and have a great week, Sue xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Thanks Sue, I am looking forward to going home!

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  26. TammyMonday, February 22, 2021

    Beautiful page Valerie, I love that stenciled lizard! Awesome photos, the desserts look so good and and what a gorgeous, colorful statue. Take care and have a great week.
    Hugs, Tammy

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  27. JeanieMonday, February 22, 2021

    What a great time out! I think I like Nauss. I know I adore those stunning cups.

    So sorry to hear you had a couple of bad days. But you are wise to honor them. Blogs aren't going anywhere.

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 22, 2021

      Those cups are really gorgeous! Sometimes I need to rest!

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  28. kiwikidMonday, February 22, 2021

    Love the lizard! Your boat trip looked good. Hope you are having better days now.

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  29. Mae TravelsMonday, February 22, 2021

    Nicki de Saint Phalle was a wonderful sculptor. I love the Stravinsky fountain in Paris and her many works that appear in lots of places in San Diego, CA where she lived for some years.

    be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  30. Lowcarb team memberTuesday, February 23, 2021

    Love your lizard :)

    So nice to see your photographs, those desserts look amazing.

    All the best Jan

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  31. Linda KunsmanTuesday, February 23, 2021

    that is a cool looking lizard Valerie! Metallics and glitters- so hard to capture them well...
    Sorry to hear you weren't feeling so well. I do hope you are much better now.
    Oh those desserts are just gorgeous looking- and so decadent! Love seeing the great pics you get of the places you visit. Makes me want to see it all in person:) Take care, and happy T day!

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, February 23, 2021

      Thanks, some things are really hard to photograph! That, I am feeling better now. Happy T Day!

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  32. nwilliams6Tuesday, February 23, 2021

    Hope no bad days this week! Your page is fun with the metallic lizard and fun details. Love the pictures. Especially the food! Fab post. Hugz

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  33. JTuesday, February 23, 2021

    Morning Valerie, Gorgeous looking ice creams creations, they all look delicious.
    Lovely photos of the boat trip and town, I like the tiled statues, they seem to have them in quite a few towns.
    Happy T Day
    Jan S

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  34. LiscaTuesday, February 23, 2021

    I'm sorry to hear you had some bad days. I guess you get good days and bad days. I think I read somewhere that you will be going home the first week in March. That is something to look forward to.
    Your lizard is great. He/she's a classic. We see lizards of that design painted on houses here and also as decoration on patios.
    Your photos of your outing are beautiful. I really like the Saint Phalle sculpture.
    And that ice cream! It's not a good thing to look at just before lunch. My mouth waters. My mother loves things like that. When we were younger, and if a restaurant featured a dessert like that one. She would forego her lunch and just have the dessert!
    I liked the photos of the boat trip, even if it was just the pleasure of seeing people without masks.
    Happy T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, February 23, 2021

      Thanks Lisca. Still got an inflammation of the pancreas, so need to get it sorted and then I can go home! I love lizards, they were everywhere in Israel, I loved watching them. Happy T Day!

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  35. Words and PicturesTuesday, February 23, 2021

    Fabulous artworks indoors and outdoors... your lizard looks wonderful in the sandy colour tones. We've also got warmer weather here this week... we went from -14 to +14 in three days! But the snow and frost is due to return, so I hope the plants don't get too excited in the meantime.
    Alison x

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, February 23, 2021

      Thanks Alison, your weather seems similar to ours. Here spring is springing! Take care, hugs, Valerie

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  36. Let's Art JournalTuesday, February 23, 2021

    I hope that you better now Valerie, wishing you well! Your post is so colourful and fun this week 😁. Loving your artwork, the metallic lizard looks amazing and wow, those photos of the brightly coloured fountain just evoke so much happiness - I love it! Those ice creams sundaes look so yummy too! Take care and Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, February 23, 2021

      Thanks Jo! The fountain is one of my faves! Stay safe!

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  37. pearshapedcraftingTuesday, February 23, 2021

    What a wonderful lizard - he surely brings magic with him? Oh my, don't tempt me with those desserts -I'm weakened enough already! The coffee looks good though - nice cup! It's good to see pics of your Summers day outing! Sorry to hear you had some bad days - hope you are picking up now! Hugs, Chrisxx

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, February 23, 2021

      Thanks Chris. I still have some big examinations coming up this week, but I am staying hopeful.

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  38. Kate YetterTuesday, February 23, 2021

    Love your lizard art. Neuss looks like a town filled with delicious looking food. My mouth is watering. And I love the colorful sculptures from the festival. So fun.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  39. Sharon MadsonWednesday, February 24, 2021

    I love your lizard! Really a cool page. Those desserts look scrumptious! You are right, that cup is rally cool. I hope you have some better days. Thanks for sharing all the lovely photos from 2018. Happy T day.

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  40. NeetThursday, February 25, 2021

    Sorry to hear you were not well for a couple of days, hope that has now passed well and truly.
    Your lizard is a very happy one with his beautiful gold shiny coat and the lovely patterns that are all over his body. Makes for a lovely page in your journal.
    Love the menu (I am assuming it is a menu) for the Cafe Roma, what a beautiful collage graces that cover. Gorgeous colours that all blend so nicely.
    Mmmm, the teacup, so pretty, how cool would it be to have a full set like that for when friends drop in to see you.
    Hugs, Neet x

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