inspiration from Cambridge

Last week my boyfriend Aart and I were in Cambridge together for a very short getaway, our first trip together. It was a lovely time. Every day we strolled into the old town to explore shops, taste the local eateries and gaze at the stately old colleges that give Cambridge its fame. Thanks to a tip from a local reader (thanks, Lucy!) we also found ourselves off the beaten path in the greens behind the colleges. That was my favorite part! Here are some sights that inspired me in Cambridge.

Christ’s College

Christ College courtyard

Rachel and Aart

stunning colors: a beguiling purple on old stone patina

dreamy Farrow & Ball colors for interiors

fan girl moment!

artful dining at The Ivy. Love this green!

another inspiring store front: pink, black and white.

King’s College from “The Greens”

Punting along River Cam

Trinity College

light falls on Tiny Squares of Glass

Ice cream as roses

a stroll through Spring Pastures

beauty Reflected all around us

The impressions of travel sink deep, its beauties reborn in another form in their good time.