I love to get out into the world, even just to the backyard, to discover beautiful sights and moments everyday and grand. Pausing to look at things a bit differently can lead to extra special experiences. Like almost tipping over shooting skyward. In a palace.

A skylight rising from the ground in the V&A courtyard really is a looking glass. (Get the big picture here.)

Captured: A truly Serpentine Summer House in Kensington Gardens.

In the Versailles Hall of Mirrors, I almost tipped over trying to center this chandelier. So many attempts made. Classic. And nearly hilarious.

Even 007 gets a bodyguard at his big Broadway debut. This action shot’s laser focus was a surprise.

Madrid’s Glass Palace goes bohemian (above), while Tate Modern’s addition goes space-age industrial (below).

Every seat has an impressive view in London’s O2 arena.

Lucky is catching a silk scarf-making demo—given by an Hermes artisan (screen and process photos above).

You can shop at Chanel. I’m content admiring its tiled entrance and steps (two photos below).

BONUS!

Pencil (top) and ink (bottom two) class projects