A yellow bike and wheels of cheese, Haarlem.
I snapped this picture for the sign's font. Love it!
This unique building features a cantilevered top and heavy iron and wooden shutters.
A return to the '60s in this Haarlem shop window. Note the Barbie and the lava lamp.
The elegant train station is a reminder of a more genteel era of European train travel.
Lanterns at a restaurant facing the main square.
Chris, it's pronounced the same way it's pronounced in New York, only spelled differently. Harlem/Haarlem. Thanks for the kudos about the photos!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 18 June 2010 at 17:56
How is Haarlem pronounced in Dutch?
I'm reading through all, but this was the fastest, and these photos just blow my mind.
(60's? 70's?)
Posted by: Chris | 18 June 2010 at 17:52
So great to see your photos of Holland, Tara! I love the little rhyme in the first photo.
Posted by: dutchbaby | 08 June 2010 at 02:15
Wow, looks like such an amazing place, would love to visit one day!
Posted by: J. | 03 June 2010 at 09:25
A treat to see Holland through your eyes Tara!
Posted by: naturegirl | 03 June 2010 at 03:22
Been away and always miss so much when I don't visit!
Posted by: jeanie | 02 June 2010 at 22:08
Hey most beautiful friend,
that last photo reminds me of Utica, a train station in the state of New York that is reminiscent of days of old too.
It has a very similar look!
All things Holland are looking rather inviting.
As well cannot wait for your upcoming stay in Spain, I just know that will be an inspiration to us all (photographically speaking).
xoxo love!!
Posted by: Gillian | 02 June 2010 at 05:40
Wow, this really made me smile.
Posted by: Emjay | 01 June 2010 at 01:31
Great pictures. I particularly enjoyed the building with the shutters and decoration.
Have you found any good antique fairs or brocantes yet?
Posted by: Diogenes | 31 May 2010 at 17:05
Gorgeous building and train station!
i was so thrilled to read your news...where will you be in Spain? i'd love to meet you if you come to Andalucia!
i tried before to leave you a comment twice but the post button remained grey and the comment wouldn't be posted
Enjoy Holland, Tara!
xoxo
Lala
Posted by: my castle in spain | 31 May 2010 at 11:18
Move here next!! I love living vicariously through you!
Posted by: MAWB | 31 May 2010 at 11:04
these are so wonderful!
xo
Posted by: christina | 30 May 2010 at 22:51
love the photos!
Posted by: martha ann | 30 May 2010 at 09:31
Brilliant as always, and we must get a copy of that fabulous font!
Posted by: Natalie | 30 May 2010 at 07:41
When we planned a trip to Europe 2 years ago we were going to stay in Haarlem, but plans were changed and we ended up in Amsterdam at a later date. I would love to go back and see Haarlem the next trip that direction. Fun pictures.
Posted by: Marilyn | 30 May 2010 at 05:07
Love these photos and agree about that font!
Posted by: Helen | 30 May 2010 at 01:03