Doors opening, doors closing in Berlin

I continue to be fascinated by the variety of doors in Berlin

graffiti covered doors

crumbling doorways

doors from an old dairy or "Molkerei"

colorful doors

cheerful doors...

 I also wanted to share one of my favorite quotes from Helen Keller with you today:

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."

Which doors might be opening up for you today?

xoxo

Stephanie

Designer Chairs, Lebanese Food + Bonfires in Berlin

Ok, so we still don't have spring flowers in Berlin...

but in my neighborhood I am enjoying rainbows of designer vintage chairs

lovely handmade ceramic art

beautifully prepared Lebanese food

Easter bonfires on the river with live music and friends

new coffee shop discoveries

talented street artists

subtle reminders to relax

and joyful surprise graffiti.

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xoxo

Stephanie

Spring Welcome in Berlin

Spring arrived in Berlin bringing lots of fresh snow,

snow, and more snow.

This was the view from my kitchen window a just couple of days ago

and of my neighborhood street.

It has felt more like Siberia than Berlin

with extreme temperatures

stranded bicycles

and icy park benches that make one ache for warm weather.

Finally, the sun is now starting to reappear

and at least the shop windows are full of springtime flowers.

I've been spending my time going to art exhibitions with friends

like this very cool one called Anonyme Zeichner.

I must simply remember that like all things, the Berlin winter will pass on.

Hope you are all doing well!

Sending hugs from icy Berlin as we wait for our "real" springtime to begin!

xoxo

Stephanie