![]() But spring also brings a lot of unpredictable weather, which leads to a lot of time spent inside, sometimes even for several days at a time waiting for the dreaded rain to go away. ![]() When spring arrives, the sun shines longer, the flowers are in bloom and thankfully the kids are finally able to get a chance to spend some time outside riding their bikes, improving their motor skills on the playground and chasing after bubbles. and its various social media channels (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) were developed to be an online resource that reviews toys, games, attractions, events, movies, experiences and baby products for their developmental qualities, with the goal to help all parents and caregivers learn practical ways to play everyday with their children through unique products and experiences. Over time it was clear that Keri had developed a talent for finding developmental toys that promoted a child's educational skills, in fun, natural and playful ways. With more than 18 years of clinical experience, professionally Keri specializes in working with infants, young children and their families by promoting developmental milestones in clients' homes, in the public school system and in the community. ![]() Keri is a full-time pediatric occupational therapist. This was one of the most interesting museums we have visited and highly recommend a visit.Keri Wilmot from is an occupational therapist, toy expert, Dallas blogger and parent, who shares popular toy reviews, tips and toy unboxings. A $10 million reward issued by the museum has failed to bring any of the paintings back to the Isabella Gardner and the theft remains a mystery. Yet what was the most expensive painting in the museum, Titian’s “Rap- of Europa” was left untouched. One painting alone, “The Concert” by Vermeer is estimated to be worth $250 million. The only known seascape painted by Rembrandt, “Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee” was one as was a Rembrandt self-portrait. It was in the latter that we explore interesting and contrasting exhibits one a collection of French illustrated prayer books from the 15th Century and the other an display of stage designs for opera and theater designed by Maurice Sendak of “Where the Wild Things Are” fame.īut returning to the original building we made a point to visit the rooms where the art was stolen, empty frames on the wall reminding all visitors of what was taken. The rooms within the museum were likewise impressive and reflected the eclectic art the heiress has collected and featured different designs that reflected when the art was created included Byzantine, Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance and also current modern architecture (in new wings). The collection included items from many different eras of European history, from Ancient Rome to 20th Century contemporary art. The art was both of a religious and secular nature. The stucco walls had varied color and texture brought out by the light filtering from the glass roof covering it all.Īs already alluded to the art collection featured more than just paintings but included sculptures, furniture and tapestries. The balconies or loggias had narrow columns and ornate peaked arches all providing a view onto the garden as well as an opportunity for nicely framed portrait photos (zoomed in from the opposite wall) or as a backdrop for a close-in shot. The walls facing the courtyard featured 3 stories of classic Venetian palace or palazzo architecture. The garden had a mosaic floor as its centerpiece with a lush garden surrounding it. There were a lot of marble sculptures from the Roman Empire and the marble columns supporting the arches seemed to harken from that era as well. The ground floor featured brick walls and round Roman or Romanesque archways. The indoor courtyard was a sight to behold. The building did not appear impressive as we walked towards it but the interior did not disappoint. We did visit and Isabella Gardner Museum lived up to its billing. It piqued our interest, as did its unique architecture and we resolved to visit the next time were in Boston. Patrick’s Day, 1990 in which paintings worth an estimated $200 million at the time (perhaps worth $500 million now) were stolen from the poorly-guarded private museum. My wife and I had watched the Netflix “This is a Robbery” about the infamous art heist of St.
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