Sweet Onion Grill

Sketchbook - Grimbergen

Sketchbook - draught taps

Enjoyed the opening for "The Preview Show" an exhibition of the artworks representing the upcoming shows for 2016 at Westland Gallery. After which we enjoyed a beverage at Sweet Onion Grill. A beer that I have never heard: Grimbergen. Lots of history here. "The Grimbergen Abbey dates back into the Middle Ages when Norbert van Xanten took the name of Norbertus and founded the Premonstratensian Order (or Norbertine Order). In 1128, the Lords of Grimbergen asked him to build an abbey and he granted them their wish. Shortly after, in the same year, the Fathers of Grimbergen Abbey began to brew a local beer." Read More

Buddy

Sketchbook - Buddy

Poinsettia

Sketchbook - Poinsettia

"Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima), members of the diverse spurge or Euphorbiaceae family, have become a modern-day symbol of the holiday season in many countries around the world. Indeed, they are also known as Christmas Stars. Their scientific name, which translates as "the most beautiful euphorbia," is very appropriate." More info

Kris Moose

Sketchbook - Kris Moose

I decorate very little for Christmas. I don't put a tree. I do however have a couple stuffed toys that I bring out every year. Of course they are high off the floor, so the dogs are not temped to think they are toys for them. 5am and can't sleep, they become my subject matter.