Am touring as "lead photographer" for Europe's #1 make-over event princess for one day through…read moreEurope. Locations are a mix of premier hotels and hand-selected "Möbelhäuser" - huge designer furniture stores which are very different from what I know in the US. This one does not only have a fantastic variety of designs for bargain deals, the entire staff shows a spirit of hospitality that was and is remarkable. Can't wait to come back.

Ostmann Blumen is the premier garden shop in Wildeshhausen. It certainly has the most eye-catching…read morestorefront, towering glass walls (green, of course) unhindered by any opaque coverings. During the day, the sun shines in illuminating the plants, and after dusk, the interior lights provide a green, inviting aura. Obviously some serious money was spent on this attractive facade, because Ostmann is located just beyond a very busy corner . . . Well, not exactly a corner, a very busy roundabout. Believe me, you won't drive by this place with taking a quick glance at it, day or night. There is nothing quite like Ostmann in San Diego. The selection of plants and related materials, tools, hardware, supplies and paraphernalia is beyond extensive. This is one of those stores that if you can't find what you need here, you really didn't need it at all. Prices are not discounted. Standard retail prices apply to just about everything. But the selection is the draw, the inventory is the magnet that brings so many people to this place. That, along with the gorgeous green glass facade.

As a newbie to Groningen we are looking to fill our new apartment with some sweet items to make it…read moreour own. There are rustic wooden furniture pieces, sheepskins, French soaps, woollen throws, candles, dinnerware and many colourful individual cushions and much more. I spent my first visit looking at everything and will go back again to shop. I especially like the plaques with phrases on them, just which one to choose is the dilemma. Can see myself in here every week.