for the love of nike

Happy Nike New Year! Celebrating 2018, Moving into 2019

checkin’ a few more items off the good ole gotta-do-this-before-I-die list (2018 edition)

January 8, 2019 by jennifermdarling

It’s that time of year again–when we take stock of big events and personal hurdles. I find it encouraging and exciting to go back through the last 365 days come the first of every January. If you couldn’t already tell, my current pass times of choice are travel, art, music, as well as good food and beer. I’m sure these will change as I mature, but for now, I’ve checked a few more items off the good ole gotta-do-this-before-I-die list. […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: 2018, art, art museum, beer, fashion, fine art, new year, Nike, reflections, sneakerhead, sneakers, Travel, travel photography

Exploring Belgium with for the love of nike

Sometimes You End Up In A Medieval City On Accident

December 28, 2018 by jennifermdarling

On the drive back from Brugge to Brussels, we randomly stopped in Ghent. This charming city is the 2nd largest city in the country. Much of the Medieval architecture still stands, a testament to its golden age. If we had planned better, I would have allotted more time there, but I was happy to wander around the streets for a few hours and eat a chocolate covered Belgian waffle or two. Sometimes traveling gives you little gifts you weren’t planning for. […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, Belgium, fine art, Ghent, history, Nike, photography, things to do in Belgium, trave, travel blog, travel photography

Warning: Beware of Shoe Thieves in Brussels

December 24, 2018 by jennifermdarling

Europe during the holiday season is indeed magical (as you may have seen in my previous post). In that department, Brussels did not disappoint. However, my backpack was stolen there, with about 3 grand worth of photography equipment and a brand new pair of Nikes inside. For just a moment, let’s put that aside to appreciate what the city has to offer besides spending a few hours in a police station where no one speaks English. This is the Grand Place, […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: architecture, art, fine art, history, Nike, photography, sneakerhead, things to do in Belgium, things to do in Brussels, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

Christmas in Brugge, Belgium / for the love of nike

Brugge is the Winter Wonder Land You’ve Never Heard of

December 21, 2018 by jennifermdarling

Okay. So maybe you have heard of Brugge, but I never had before planning the Christmas vacation of my dreams. It truly is one of the most magical places I’ve ever laid eyes on. Of course, I happened upon Brugge as giant floppy snowflakes fell from the skies, so I may be extraordinarily partial. It’s the largest city in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The canal-based layouts create an atmosphere like that of a fairytale (in fact, the region has […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, beer, Belgium, Brugge, fine art, history, Nike, photography, things to do in Belgium, things to do in Brugge, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

Snapshots of Paris / for the love of nike

Paris Has Its Very Own Built In Christmas Tree

December 19, 2018 by jennifermdarling

They say Paris is the most romantic city in the world? Who exactly are “they?” I’m not sure, but they might be right. The Louvre at Night Even Parisian puddles are romantic. Disgusting. Every meal feels like a perfect meal here, but I highly recommend dinner at Le Petit Cler.A truly fantastic food experience at Les Papilles A beer from Frog Beer XVI So long to this beautiful city, where it feels like Christmas all winter long–particularly when the rain drenches […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, Christmas, Christmas lights, fine art, holidays, Nike, Paris, photography, romance, things to do in Paris, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

No Other City is Quite Like This One

December 17, 2018 by jennifermdarling

In all the world, 38 cities are named Paris, but we can agree that none can come close to Paris, France. What cities with this name have you been to? I’ve only passed through Paris Texas, where they have their own version of The Eiffel Tower, donning a cowboy hat. Is it just me or do macaroons look much better than they taste? Did you know they are actually an Italian invention? views from a boat ride on the Seine […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, fine art, history, Nike, Paris, people, photography, things to do in Paris, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

The Catacombs of Paris / for the love of nike

Get Your Creep On In The Tunnels Beneath Paris

December 14, 2018 by jennifermdarling

More than 6 million human remains line the tunnel walls of the Catacombs of Paris, spanning 200 miles. This spooky place was created to utilize the city’s ancient stone mines (which were occasionally collapsing due to poor construction) and address the pressing issue of overflowing cemeteries. At first, the catacombs were unorganized, but with the leadership of Louis-Étienne Héricart de Thury, the stacks became more orderly. The use of femurs and skulls to create patterns and designs is beyond creepy […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, catacombs, fine art, history, Nike, Paris, people, spooky, things to do in Paris, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

81 Stories

December 12, 2018 by jennifermdarling

The Eiffel Tower is the most visited monument on earth. It was built for The World’s Fair in 1889, with the intention of being demolished in 1909. However, this famous structure was saved because the French Navy repurposed it into a giant radio antenna. At 1,063 ft high, The Eiffel Tower held the title of World’s Tallest Building for 41 years. It was dethroned by The Chrysler Building in 1930. Now both those buildings are drawfed by modern construction–but The Eiffel […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: architecture, art, fine art, history, Nike, Paris, photography, sneakerhead, things to do in Paris, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

The Mona Lisa Really Isn’t All That Great

December 10, 2018 by jennifermdarling

Here I am, right out front of the museum that served as a royal palace for more than 2 centuries. Every monarch who called it home expanded the grounds more and more. Eventually, Louis XIV moved his court to Versailles, and the Louvre was never the main royal residence again. It’s transformation to art museum was largely the result of the French Revolution, displaying an impressive collection of art (and a good deal of it was stolen thanks to Napoleon). […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, art museum, fine art, history, Louvre, Nike, Paris, photography, sneakerhead, things to do in Paris, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

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