A flower garland, such as the Thai Lei, pictured above, makes an unusual gift for a loved one as an alternative to cut flowers – perfect for mother’s day or any special occasion. Read on to find out how to make a flower garland with these easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. The use of flower garlands around […] The post How to make a lei flower garland appeared first on Mandala Meadow ..read more

The Ravenna Mosaics in Emilia Romagna, in the north-east of Italy, are among the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Small wonder these unique early Christian monuments are all listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to visit four of the eight UNESCO sites, in Ravenna, with the Emilia-Romagna tourist board. The post The Ravenna Mosaics | Some of the most beautiful mosaics in the world appeared first on Mandala Meadow ..read more

From colourful, quirky sculpture parks to classical gardens adorned with ancient gods carved in marble, here's our guide to the best sculpture parks in Europe. The post Our guide to the best sculpture parks in Europe appeared first on Mandala Meadow ..read more

The best places to see sculptures around the world, from stunning beachside trails to giant dragons rising up out of the desert sands, and from serene city art gardens to surreal sculpture parks. The post Sculpture trails and parks around the world from the serene to the surreal appeared first on Mandala Meadow ..read more

The Sculpture Park in a magical woodland setting in the village of Churt, near Farnham, Surrey, makes a wonderful day out for young and old alike. The post A magical day out at The Sculpture Park in Surrey appeared first on Mandala Meadow ..read more

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Sisters, Tika and Tata from Georgia, share their insights and tips on becoming a succesful children's book illustrator. The post How to become a children’s book illustrator with Tika and Tata appeared first on Mandala Meadow ..read more

Standing in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the walls surrounding me are covered in thousands of tiny pieces of stone. Pictures and patterns adorn the walls while above me a dark blue sky is full of shimmering golden stars. These 5th-century Roman mosaics are mesmerising. Yet they are very different from the mosaics I have […] The post How to draw a 3D Roman pattern from the Ravenna Mosaics appeared first on Mandala Meadow ..read more

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