Our neighbour´s Christmas tree got its lights today:
Catastrophes, wars, terrorism, ecological disasters, deadly diseases, poverty .... The list of tragedies - both personal and public - is endless. Every day and hour media, politicians, experts - and charlatans - bring us a never ending barrage of bad things. No wonder that many people feel depressed and weary. This blog tries - in a modest and personal way - to contribute to a more balanced view. After all, there is so much to appreciate and enjoy in life ...
Friday, 1 December 2017
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Portrait of German Emperor Frederick III
This portrait of German Emperor Frederick III, colored by me, was published in the book "Världens Hufvudstäder" in 1892.
"Frederick III (German: Friedrich; 18 October 1831 – 15 June 1888) was German Emperor and King of Prussia for ninety-nine days in 1888."
" Although celebrated as a young man for his leadership and successes during the Second Schleswig, Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian wars,[2][3] he nevertheless professed a hatred of warfare and was praised by friends and enemies alike for his humane conduct. Following the unification of Germany in 1871 his father, then King of Prussia, became the German Emperor. Upon Wilhelm's death at the age of ninety on 9 March 1888, the thrones passed to Frederick, who had by then been German Crown Prince for seventeen years and Crown Prince of Prussia for twenty-seven years. Frederick was suffering from cancer of the larynx when he died on 15 June 1888, aged fifty-six, following unsuccessful medical treatments for his condition." (Wikipedia)
Monday, 27 November 2017
Classic furniture and interiors by K. A. Roos
The K. A. Roos company offers a wide range of classic hand made Swedish furniture and international interiors for discerning customers. The other day I visited their showroom, located in an old building belonging to the Kulla Gunnarstorp castle.
Here are some of the pictures I took:
Here are some of the pictures I took: