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I'm back from a fun filled weekend spent in New York with the highlight being a visit to my favorite museum,
The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Admittedly, I'm not there for the art. I adore the period rooms and have seen them literally hundereds of times (but can never get enough).
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My favorite has always been the moody Venetian bedroom, seen in the top 2 photos.
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The beauty is that there is something for everyone!
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The details of these rooms are just amazing, no matter which period.
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The lighting is spectacular; Different details are highlighted, moods created and scenes come to life in dappled sunlight.
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You can get up close and personal with items from history, who can ask for more?
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Room after room -it's an entire day spent admiring the architecture and design of the past.
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After being indoors all day a quick trip through Central Park, seen below, and lunch in my favorite nearby restaurant,
EAT cafe, completes the adventure!
The perfect Saturday in the city in my book!