Hello and welcome to our Mini Christmas Blog Hop! Technique Tuesday released new Christmas Products in August and September and more festive products will be released in October and November!
I'm featuring the adorable and whimsical Christmas Birds stamp set and coordinating dies. This set is on the smaller side at 3" x 4" so I made three very different cards to show its versatility.
Now that I have Cars on the Road, I had to pair it up with Christmas Birds. I cut off the back window to make a convertible and cut out an extra wing to place on the outside, as if the bird is feeling the breeze.
All of the images on these cards were coloured with Copic markers and the colours are all listed below. I coloured the car with Copic markers to match the blues on the other cards. The wheels and road were die cut with glitter cardstock. I also curved the sentiment to follow the shape of the road die.
My second card features a group of carollers and their little music book is from Planner Bookworm. I added a little gold bow to one of the carollers to match the gold wheels on the car from the previous card.
This card features a few more layers than I normally use but I love the red frame against the black and white stripes.
My third card brings in the sleigh full of gifts as well as the harness, which was used on the first card to represent speed or exhaust from the car. I used just the single curved die from Cars on the Road to create the glittery snow hills.
I used a snowfall embossing folder to create visual interest at the top of the card. I didn't have the exact shade of ink to match the Copic markers so I overlapped two different blues to create the perfect shade. I used this same technique for the red sentiment on the first card.
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Such fun and playful Christmas cards!
Cute as can be! Love the sweet Christmas Birds!
Cute variety of Christmas bird cards.
Oh, these are just so stinkin' cute! Love the bird in the car flyin' down the road.
I love this bird set! Your little glitter embellishments and ribbon make your cards so cute!
I'm a birdie fanatic so I am in love with these cuties.
Love the first one 'riding by' - thanks for the giggle.
Those birds are so stinkin' CUTE. Such fun and festive cards!!
Oh my gosh..these are the cutest cards ever! Love that traveling chickie and the adorable caroling birds.
These are so adorable!!! We just hatched 3 baby chicks and they remind me of your three carolers! Love that fun card with the bird driving the card!
Oh what adorable and fun cards! I love the color palette and clean designs. Amazing inspiration!
Wow your cards are amazing. Simple and cute.
what a cute trio of cards...they are so fun!
Oh my!!! I'm totally in love for your adorable and cutie cards!!! Love them!!!
You used that little bird set so nicely! I love all the white space you leave on your cards. Especially for winter, I think it's a really nice look. I think my favorite might be the last one; I love the little bird pulling the sleigh and the sparkly snow. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness these birds are just so precious! your coloring is fantastic too! The one with the bird in the car zooming down the road is such fun!


In today's innovation era, IP rights protection has expanded both in breadth and depth, as well as in the robustness of enforcement. Is the current global IP ecosystem well-poised for the growth and challenges ahead? In this policy dialogue, key policymakers in the international IP arena will discuss the development and socio-technological effects of the global IP regulatory regime, and share insights on where the IP system will stand in the coming years.
As the complexity of innovation increases, so does the difficulty in drafting, executing, defending and exercising rights on intellectual property. The IP in dispute today may involve exceptionally focused advancement in an arcane scientific discipline or may contain a plethora of technologies from many engineering fields. Pertinent questions that arise include: How does one manage consulting and testifying experts effectively in a case? How much "testing" or "analysis" should one undertake? What should one expect from experts from different backgrounds, expertise or industries? In this short talk, we will share best practices, recommendations and common pitfalls to avoid in order to maximize value and increase the chances of a favorable outcome.
As the new economy opens up a plethora of challenges regarding legitimate and counterfeit trademarks, protecting brand equity has never been a more complex and multi-faceted challenge. How can brands proactively collaborate with law enforcement, legal counsels, customs and online platforms to curb counterfeits on a global scale? Are companies fully benefiting from more targeted and sophisticated branding with social media, big data and AI? What are the proven tips to safeguard the integrity of supply chains? In this plenary session, industry leaders in their respective sectors will share actionable corporate best practices, both online and offline, for building a strong brand identity and crafting a comprehensive brand-protection strategy.
In an era in which the global economy is dominated by ideas, knowledge and information, protecting and enforcing IP rights to promote technological innovation and facilitate technology dissemination have never been more important. How do we ensure that IP rights are properly managed to the mutual benefit of producers and users of technological knowledge, and in a manner conducive to social and economic welfare? In this session, the keynote speaker will share insights on technologies that are transforming our daily lives and the corresponding IP strategies to ensure the continued development of both technological and human progress.
There is a growing expectation of retail business to have an online presence. Co-organised by the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, this session will discuss some of the opportunities and challenges when conducting business online, particularly in the protection of intellectual property. Our speakers will share their experience in their day to day running of the business and also discuss some of the newly established compliance requirements.
Technological competitiveness is key to economic visions for all economies. Hong Kong has many advantages in the inno-tech field, including world-class universities, R&D centers and talents with strong scientific research capacities, well-established systems in law and intellectual property protection. In this session, speakers will share how they have been inspired to turn their scientific achievements into businesses. They will also share the challenges and winning strategies in the competitive technology business arena.
This session will take a holistic approach to look at the protection and enforcement of three-dimensional trademarks in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, the latest development and possible alternatives to overcome deficiencies under the current law and practice.
Member of the Intellectual Property Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong.
IPHatch is an open-innovation competition looking for enthusiastic start-ups or entrepreneurs to bring business concepts to fruition by commercialising the IPs / technology portfolios from renowned MNCs, local universities and R&D centers. The event aims to stimulate the local start-ups and R&D ecosystem while at the same time to give those IPs on offer a second life. Join this Hong Kong launch to hear the visions and passions of our partners on open innovation and entrepreneurship. Winners of 2017 IPHatch Singapore will share their inspirational entrepreneurship journey, while a hi-tech company will offer practical tips for using technology / IPs of local R&D centers and universities for business success.
Sharing Session: Get Set, Go!
Co-founder, Engage Nova Pte Ltd.
The past decade has seen a booming of startups and entrepreneurs in many industries. Valuations of successful startups have also hit an all-time high. In this session, co-founder of a creative media production startup will share his journey from start to growth and the challenges he has faced since his company first started in 2016. Chairman of a government fully funded agency will highlight the financial and funding opportunities offered to startups and entrepreneurs to kick start and grow their businesses, whereas an IP professional will also provide useful tips on how to protect the "crown jewel" – intellectual property – of your businesses.
Executive Vice President, ChineseAll Digital Publishing Group Co., Ltd.
With the implementation of the Belt and Road initiative, especially the targeted development of the Greater Bay Area, it will bring valuable opportunities for Hong Kong's science and technology development and intellectual property business. This session will explore how Hong Kong can leverage its geographical, talent and institutional advantages into full play in this context, and how Hong Kong can scale to new heights by providing IP protection services for domestic and foreign enterprises to carry out trade and investment in the countries and areas along the Belt and Road.
*Extra admission fee is required for this session. Please visit HERE for more information.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing and maturing rapidly. It will contribute close to US$16 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with the biggest economic boost in North America and China. AI is set to be the key source of transformation, disruption and competitive advantages in the world's fast-changing business arena.
Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer, Insight Robotics Ltd.
What are the surprising legal issues that arise when providing access to digital data? This session explores the importance of establishing legal clarity for data-driven innovation. Specifically, data marketplaces and ecosystem designs will be explored, together with dataset licensing and liability regimes. There will be a specific focus on the new IP issues surrounding private and public sector access methodologies and standardisation efforts, such as the OpenAPI framework initiative by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Data.Gov.HK approach by the Hong Kong government.
The global evolution of IP rights necessitates IP owners and enterprises to develop effective IP protection and exploitation (including commercialisation) strategies to enhance their competitiveness. This is particularly relevant to those who wish to capitalise the unprecedented opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Greater Bay Area. In this session, panels of eminent speakers will provide their practical legal tips on IP due diligence and risk management for startups and enterpreneurs, and share their views on the holistic approach to hone intellectual capital and intangible assets, specifically on innovative strategic considerations of trademark protection and brand building. Dispute resolution specialists will present the interplay between different modes of international dispute resolution (e.g. arbitration, facilitative and evaluative mediation, IP specialists list adjudication, etc.), and how they pragmatically work to deal with multi-jurisdictional IP disputes in a cost-effective manner. Speakers will also hold in-depth discussion on anti-trust issues, effective enforcement of IP arbitral awards in the Mainland and IP protection strategy in the context of international treaties and investment law.


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Jesus' vision and the people's vision were not the same. The people imagined the kingdom of God was more like their ancient kingdom of Israel under King David and his son Solomon. Or maybe even like the Roman Empire, which spread rapidly through its vast military might and also built great cities.
But Jesus focused his listeners on the tiny mustard seed, saying that this was what the kingdom of God was like. This probably shattered the dreams of instant success that so many of the people wanted.
Mustard?!—it was such a small, slow-growing seed! No doubt the people were scratching their heads as Jesus' parable underwhelmed them.
Jesus was not trying to make a name for himself or to be a conquering king by the world's standards. He taught that although God's kingdom might seem to have insignificant beginnings, it grew with the subtle, hidden power of grace and love and would eventually spread throughout the earth.
Growth in grace may be a slow process, but the result is everlasting life with God in his kingdom, which is even greater than the cosmos. Kingdom grace involves a lifelong walk with the Master, who is always paying attention to your life and nudging you to pay attention to his life at work in you.
Dear Lord, I am not patient enough to trust the process of grace in my life. Help me to resist the appeal of quick results and to trust in you for growth each day. Amen.


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Hiroto Saikawa Replaces Ghosn as Nissan's CEO
February 23, 2017 • by Staff
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TOKYO — Veteran leader Hiroto Saikawa will replace Carlos Ghosn as CEO of Nissan Motor Co., the automaker announced on Thursday.
Saikawa has been serving as co-CEO and representative director. He has worked in various roles since joining Nissan in 1977. He entered senior management in 1999. Ghosn will remain chairman of Nissan's board of directors. The move is effective April 1.
Ghosn is coming off a successful expansion of the Renault-Nissan Alliance to include Mitsubishi, which Nissan acquired a controlling interest in late last year. Ghosn is making the move to focus more attention on that initiative.
Saikawa served as Nissan's chief competitive officer from April of 2013 to October. He has also served as chairman of the management committees of the Americas and Europe, as well as the executive vice president of purchasing. In addition to his responsibilities at Nissan, Saikawa is the chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). He previously served as a member of the board of directors of Renault between 2006 and 2016.
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Police: Fla. Dealer Couple Faked 35 Sales Contracts
A Florida Highway Patrol investigation led to the arrests of husband and wife dealers accused of submitting at least 35 phantom RISCs for purchase by an auto finance company.
Democrats Signal Defeat on EV Tax Credit
The federal spending bill being negotiated by House and Senate leaders is not likely to include an extension of the $7,500 tax credit for buyers of electric vehicles.
Sense of Urgency Pervades Q3 Dealership Acquisitions
Kerrigan Advisors' latest Blue Sky Report finds the pace of U.S. dealership buy/sell activity quickened in the third quarter and could accelerate further in Q4.
Used Car Price Gap Grows to $15K in Q3 Report
Edmunds' latest Used Car Report finds high off-lease volumes have suppressed prices and widened the gap between new and 3-year-old models to an average of $14,951.
Q3 Auto Finance: Used Accounts for 55% of Loans
Experian analysts say buyers of pre-owned vehicles accounted for 55.15% of all U.S. auto loan originations in the third quarter, a 2.4% year-over-year increase.
November Auto Loan Interest Rates Hit 21-Month Low
Edmunds analysts say Black Friday promotions helped suppress new auto loan interest rates last month, registering a year-to-date low of 5.5% and an 8.3% year-over-year decline.
Regulators Appear to Endorse Alternative Credit Scoring
A joint statement from the nation's biggest banking regulators expressed cautious optimism toward emerging decisioning models that could generate more auto loans.
Discounts, Incentives Stabilize New Vehicle Prices in November
Kelley Blue Book reports the average cost to buy a new vehicle was $38,393 last month, a 1% year-over-year increase restrained by frantic efforts to move 2019-MY inventory.

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Q: Multiple conditions in a SELECT statement I have the following SELECTION
SELECT *
FROM Movies
CROSS JOIN Countries
WHERE Movies.ID = Countries.ID
AND Countries.Country = 'South Korea'
GROUP BY imdbID
ORDER BY CAST(imdbVotes AS int) DESC
LIMIT 100

Is it possible to add multiple OR conditions to the third line like so?
AND Countries.Country = 'South Korea' OR 'Japan' OR 'China'

bonus question: Can I set a limit in the statement that limits the query to 100 Japanese movies AND 100 Korean movies but not 100 of both?

A: You can use IN:
AND Countries.Country IN ('South Korea', 'Japan', 'China')

or muiltiple ORs:
AND (Countries.Country = 'South Korea'
 OR Countries.Country = 'Japan'
 OR Countries.Country = 'China')

A: You can query multiple country values like this:
AND Countries.Country IN ('South Korea', 'Japan', 'China')

Or you could do it like this:
AND Countries.Country = 'South Korea'
    OR Countries.Country = 'Japan'
    OR Countries.Country = 'China'

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La chapmanita és un mineral de la classe dels silicats (fil·losilicats). Va ser descoberta l'any 1924, i rep el seu nom del mineralogista i geòleg canadenc John Edward Chapman (1821-1904).

Característiques
Cristal·litza en el sistema monoclínic. Acostuma a presentar-se en forma d'una pols de color groc-verd, i deixa una ratlla del mateix color. A més del ferro i l'antimoni, els dos metalls que apareixen en la seva fórmula química (Fe3+₂Sb3+(SiO₄)₂(OH)), és molt comú que porti impureses d'alumini. És l'anàleg d'antimoni de la bismutoferrita, amb la qual es confon fàcilment. Es pot extreure com a mena de l'antimoni.

Segons la classificació de Nickel-Strunz, la chapmanita pertany a "09.ED: Fil·losilicats amb capes de caolinita, compostos per xarxes tetraèdriques i octaèdriques" juntament amb els següents minerals: dickita, caolinita, nacrita, odinita, hal·loysita, hisingerita, hal·loysita-7Å, amesita, antigorita, berthierina, brindleyita, caryopilita, crisòtil, cronstedtita, fraipontita, greenalita, kellyita, lizardita, manandonita, nepouita, pecoraita, guidottiita, al·lòfana, crisocol·la, imogolita, neotocita i bismutoferrita.

Formació i jaciments
La chapmanita es pot trobar íntimament associada als minerals de plata, així com en filons de quars que contenen grafit en el gneis.

Referències

Minerals de ferro
Fil·losilicats
Minerals d'antimoni
Minerals descoberts al districte de Timiskaming

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Kung Fu Panda 3 (Review)
DIRECTORS: Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni
CAST: Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Kate Hudson, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Fred Tatasciore, Stephen Kearin, Steele Gagnon, Barbara Dirikson, Al Roker, Willie Geist
BASICALLY…: Po (Black) rediscovers his panda roots, and faces a new threat from the mysterious Spirit Realm…
NOW FOR THE REVIEW…
Although DreamWorks Animation's slate has been somewhat underwhelming as of late – it was in a brief slump when How To Train Your Dragon 2 and The Penguins of Madagascar underperformed at the box office, and while last year's Home was popular enough to get itself out of that mess for the time being, that film brought about some of the worst reviews the studios have received in a while (and that's not even looking at its future, presumably grim slate of films – its November release Trolls just brought out a bloody awful trailer that invokes bad memories of The Smurfs, and the one scheduled after that one is named Boss Baby. We repeat: BOSS BABY. And yes, it's about exactly what you think it's about. Do we even NEED to say why we're worried?!).
For the moment, however, let's be thankful that every so often they're still putting effort into at least some of their films, with Kung Fu Panda 3 being the latest of these particular special seeds.
The third and presumably final in the studio's heavily-popular series, with Jack Black voicing the titular panda who also knows a fair bit of kung fu, rounds out this increasingly impressive trilogy in ways that far lesser animation studios can only dream of doing, upping the ante when it comes to its character development, its playful sense of humour, and – above all else – its own animation, which continues to be absolutely stunning in both its style and its execution.
In this one, Po (Black) finally meets his biological panda father Li Shan (Bryan Cranston) – much to the chagrin of his adopted goose father Mr. Ping (James Hong, who continues to be the series' underestimated secret weapon) – who takes him to the hidden community of pandas to learn the mystical panda technique of harnessing one's "chi" (basically, it's the Force but way more Oriental and spiritual). But he'll need to learn it fast, since the powerful and imposing ox warrior Kai (J.K. Simmons) has returned from the spirit realm – or, as John Hurt in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull might put it, "the space between spaces") – to steal the chi from kung fu masters, and has set his eyes on Po and his newly-discovered panda tribe.
It's a fairly straightforward good vs. evil story, but like the previous two films this one tells its story in the most welcoming way possible, one that doesn't outstay its welcome and doesn't forget to include the right amount of drama exactly when it's needed, even in the middle of the incredibly fun set-pieces and riotous comedy. That helps the characters be that little extra fun to watch without once getting too aggravating, a trick that stupid and annoying Jim Parsons alien from Home could have sorely used; Po is a far more engaging character, whether he's fangirling over new kung fu stylings and old artefacts, or learning more about who he really is in the many scenes he shares with his warm-hearted father, and you find yourself actively engaged in finding out whether he'll succeed or not. It's filled with tons of fun supporting characters, with Hong and Cranston being specific standouts, and while Simmons' villain isn't necessarily the strongest in the series he is a very imposing figure and, thanks to Simmons himself, sounds like he's having fun with how big and evil he is.
The star of the film, however, is and continues to be the animation, and credit must go to co-director Jennifer Yuh Nelson, director of the second film, for maintaining the absolutely beautiful integration of Eastern-inspired 2D animation with the popping and playful CG environments, the latter of which only coming into play in flashback sequences and other minor instances but are still gorgeous nonetheless. This animation continues to be some of the studio's most creative and colourful, and lovers of the medium will surely find inspired designs to appreciate while young children will be entranced by the beautiful colour schemes.
So, for the third time, against all odds, a movie entitled Kung Fu Panda has turned out to be rather good, with this one in particular being a thoughtful, funny and entertaining display of appreciation for the Oriental, while also serving as a reminder that DreamWorks Animation can still make a valuable product instead of, y'know, their lesser efforts (seriously, Boss Baby? BOSS BABY?!?! That's going to be a dark day…)
SO, TO SUM UP…
Kung Fu Panda 3 is a wonderfully inviting third entry into DreamWorks Animation's successful franchise, upping its ante with its fun characters, clear sense of humour, effective moments of drama, and some of the studio's most creative and colourful animation to date.
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In the same way that internet protocols allowed us to democratize media production, blockchain protocols allow us to democratize financial networks. After a few years of operation Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethereum, and hundreds of other blockchain based cryptocurrencies have a collective market cap equivalent to billions of dollars. These protocols use cryptography to assure that transactions are processed correctly so the network can reach consensus about which transactions are valid.
Meanwhile at the application layer, social capitalist organizations like Stellar are leading the way in using blockchains for increasing financial trust in transactions for the underbanked and low cost cross border money transfers. However, Satoshi's vision of decentralization has been regularly challenged by server farm operators that control network consensus, banks that wish to control access, tax authorities who want a share of capital gains, and regulators who wish to eliminate black market trafficking. As these forces attempt to put blockchains under more centralized control, alternative efforts like Ethereum seek to promote a decentralized autonomous society of personal sovereignty through a Bitcoin like protocol with a decentralized legal contract layer.
The Promise of Democratization
In the same way that internet protocols allowed us to democratize media production, blockchain protocols allow us to democratize financial networks. They enable ordinary citizens to create currency without central banks and securely verify financial transactions for each other without trusted third party institutions. They also allow us to transform legal agreements into auditable algorithms.
(But first, what is a blockchain?)
Blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Hyperledger, and Stellar are open source distributed databases. They have protocols for network operators to send and confirm transactions. These protocols use cryptography to assure that transactions are processed correctly so the network can reach consensus about which transactions are valid.
At their simplest, blockchains track the transfer of tokens in a collectively administered ledger of accounts. Cryptocurrency tokens can represent payment for processing transactions or be backed by assets like gold, smart grid energy, car titles, or stock. But this is just the beginning. Some blockchains, like Ethereum, can also implement the rules of legal contracts in software code called smart contracts. This code can securely automate voting protocols, escrow, insurance and legal agreements.
There are several variants of blockchain systems that each have strong socio-political ramifications. Some of the most important spectrums of variation are transparency, who can issue transactions, and the immutability of past transactions.
For example, Zcash optimizes for personal sovereignty through unregulated access to completely encrypted transactions with zero transparency. On the other end of the spectrum, Hyperledger verifies the legal identities of account owners and has the power to block access to transacting. Permissioned systems like Hyperledger are more favorable to banks who need to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.
So who is benefiting?
Cryptocurrency has earned network operators (called "miners") hundreds of millions of dollars in "magic internet money" during the Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum gold rushes. These gold rushes built a new financial network without funding from the financial industry by printing money and giving it value through algorithmic scarcity. Once mined these tokens have been traded on exchanges like Kraken and Poloniex by a new breed of cryptocurrency traders. Banks and FinTech startups are vying to be the third wave of beneficiaries in the new rise of permissioned blockchains.
Meanwhile at the application layer, social capitalist organizations like Stellar are leading the way in using blockchains for increasing financial trust in transactions for the underbanked and low cost cross border money transfers. The potential for supply chain transparency is also being explored by companies like Everledger which uses the blockchain to thwart diamond insurance fraud. Also, despite Bitcoin's crypto-anarchist cypherpunk origins, transparent permissioned blockchains are a regulators dream; they are now proving valuable to the growing industry referred to as RegTech.
But what of the promise of decentralization?
In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto released a whitepaper specifying: "a purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash [that] would allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution". This decentralized system has inspired people to paths of economic resilience and opportunity in a time of global financial crisis.
However, Satoshi's vision of decentralization has been regularly challenged by server farm operators that control network consensus, banks that wish to control access, tax authorities who want a share of capital gains, and regulators who wish to eliminate black market trafficking. As these forces attempt to put blockchains under more centralized control, alternative efforts like Ethereum seek to promote a decentralized autonomous society of personal sovereignty through a Bitcoin like protocol with a decentralized legal contract layer. Ethereum now has more network nodes than Bitcoin and over 150,000 meetup members world wide. In the winter of 2016, Microsoft began hosting Ethereum in their Azure cloud hosting.
One of the biggest debates in the community concerns interpretation of contracts by network operators versus code as law. This debate was brought to the forefront in early 2016 when a "bug" in the code for a smart contract allowed the funneling of approximately $50 million dollars of the Ethereum cryptocurrency into a hacker's account. The operators of peer to peer nodes responded by changing the interpretation of the code rather than abiding by the interpretation of code as law. The implications of the code as law debate are far reaching for both Ethereum and other blockchains.
How Can We Progress People Centered Blockchains?
As we have seen, Blockchains are at the heart of some of the most polarized conversations of our time. Blockchains or related decentralized financial technology are sure to have implications on our future. Blockchain implementation details force us to reconcile transparency versus privacy, human versus machine decision making, universal access versus encrypted money laundering, and government regulation versus personal sovereignty.It is the the relations between peers, degree of transparency, and the accessibility of operating networks that is currently for us to decide. As law becomes integrated with code we have unprecedented opportunity to write code that empowers a broad spectrum of people rather than disempowering them. Let's not waste the opportunity.
About the author: Noah Thorp is the Founder of CoMakery. His interest in crypto-equity was sparked during his role as VP of Engineering at SharesPost and Nasdaq Private Market. He lives near Berkeley with his wife and two tea pots.
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A detailed guide to one of France's most charming towns. This is my guide to Colmar in winter…
Where is Colmar?
Is Colmar well-known?
OK, so what is Colmar known for?
Is Colmar inspiration for Beauty and the Beast?
How long should you go to Colmar for?
Is Colmar France worth visiting?
How do you get to Colmar?
Is Colmar in Switzerland or France?
What airport do you fly into for Colmar?
How far is Colmar from the airport?
Is it expensive to visit Colmar?
When is the best time to visit Colmar?
Colmar in spring/summer
Colmar in autumn/winter
Colmar at Christmas
Christmas markets in Colmar
Where should you eat in Colmar?
Foods Colmar is famous for:
Best things to do in Colmar in winter
1) Follow the Colmar tourist trail
2) Visit La Petite Venise
3) House of Heads
4) The Pfister House
5) The Dominican Church
6) St Martin's Church, Colmar
7) Drink mulled wine and eat bretzels
8) Go on a boat tour
9) Go shopping
10) Go for dinner by the canal
What we ordered (and how!)
11) Eat tarte flambee in Colmar
12) See the buildings all lit up after dark
13) Walk to the replica Statue of Liberty
How long does it take to get there?
14) Get a photo with the Colmar sign
Where should you stay in Colmar?
What else did I enjoy about the James Boutique Hotel?
The décor
The family-run feels
The cosiness
Breakfast at the James Boutique Hotel
8 dos and don'ts for visiting Colmar in winter
1) Do bring cash
2) Don't rely on the ticket machines
3) Do make reservations for dinner
4) Don't overpack
5) Do practise your French
6) Don't worry about skipping the Statue of Liberty
7) Do wear comfy shoes
8) Don't forget a portable phone charger
That was my complete guide to Colmar in winter. Will you be adding it to your wishlist?
Colmar is a fairy tale town in France and is one of the most magical places I've ever been. With cobbled streets, canals, and half-timbered buildings in rainbow colours, it feels like you've fallen asleep and woken up in the middle of a Disney movie.
But what about when you visit Colmar in winter? Well, 'tis the season when the magic hits a whole new level. Colmar really knows how to do the festive season in style.
You only have to look up at some of those charming wooden houses to see what I mean. Wooden shutters are adorned with stars and snowflakes. Windows are dressed with felted snow and strings of lights. Wrapped parcels are positioned in front – not to mention the plushy penguins, polar bears, seals, and other cutesy winter characters.
It's pretty amazing to experience Colmar during the festive season. If you love all things Christmas you will love it. And even if you're a bit of a Grinch, it's hard not to fall in love it.
This is my guide to experiencing Colmar in winter…
Colmar is located in the Alsace region of northeast France, just shy of 70 miles south of Strasbourg. To me, it resembles some of the towns in Germany that I always want to visit to experience the Christmas markets, and that's probably because of its history.
Colmar – or rather than the Alsace region as a whole – has belonged to both France and Germany at different points in history. In the 19th century, it was part of Germany. After the first world war, it was returned to France. In the 1940s it was again annexed by Germany, before again being taken back by the French in the post-war years. This is why Colmar probably doesn't feel quite as French as other parts of France.
I mean I'd hate to use the term hidden gem… that never goes down well, does it? I think for travel bloggers Colmar is probably a pretty well-known destination. You only have to go on Google to see pages and pages of blogs about Colmar and it's not surprising why.
However, whenever I mention it to anyone they're like, 'Where's that?' so, to me, it doesn't seem that well known. It first came on my radar when I saw one of my favourite travel bloggers mentioned her trip there on Twitter. Thank you, The Orcadian Abroad. Then it popped up on my social media feeds when Holiday Pirates advertised a trip there. That's when I started researching it properly – I kind of just booked it on a whim tbh.
If you're someone who enjoys a winter city break and likes moseying around the Christmas markets, Colmar is ideal. I've been to Bruges, Budapest, and Edinburgh for Christmas markets but I think Colmar in winter could top them all.
Colmar is known for a few things…
Its remarkably well-preserved medieval old town
The cute and colourful half-timbered houses
La Petite Venice – this is the money shot in Colmar
Being home to a replica Statue of Liberty (really!)
Alsace wine – Colmar is located in the Alsace wine region
Christmas markets! Colmar has six markets to explore
Rumours that it inspired Beauty and the Beast
Did Colmar inspire that tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast?
Remember that "provincial town" where Belle lives in Beauty and the Beast? There are some rumours that Colmar was the inspiration for this town. However, it turns out that the villages of Riquewihr and Ribeauville are actually the Beauty and the Beast inspiration.
You read that right: apparently, there are two villages that are even more fairy-tale-like than Colmar. If you want to see them, they're actually not that far away from Colmar…
Well, Colmar isn't big. It has a population of just over 70,000 which gives an indication of its size. You can visit Colmar on a day trip and whizz around it in a matter of hours. To be honest, that's pretty much what we did, despite being there for two nights.
We flew on Friday, arrived late in the evening, had the full day on Saturday, and then left after breakfast the next day. That felt like enough time to see most of Colmar although there are plenty of things – museums and so on – we didn't get a chance to explore.
I would say you could do Colmar in a day… but two days is better.
Absolutely. It's all kind of magical. It's one of those places where you can't help but wander around with your head tipped upwards towards the sky (a sign of a tourist if there ever was one) taking in All. The. Views. The beautiful timbered houses. The canals. The cobbled streets. Around every corner, there somehow appears to be a view that's even more stunning than the one you've just seen. I loved it, especially Colmar in winter. I think you will too.
If you're flying from the UK you will fly into Basel airport. Known as Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airport, this airport is unusual in the sense that it's one of the only airports in the world that is jointly operated by two countries, France and Switzerland. It is located in France, really close to the border, and so it is administered under French law.
Colmar is in France. It's located in the Alsace region just south of Strasbourg.
You fly into Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airport. The airport is located in the Alsace region of France and is located at the border tripoint between France, Switzerland, and Germany. It has three different exits depending on which country you're visiting. Don't pick the wrong one! I'm sure it's not a biggie, but I'd be worried about getting back in!
Colmar is located just short of 60km from the airport. It doesn't take long to get there though. There are good public transport facilities or you can drive.
It'll take you around an hour and 20 minutes to get from the airport to Colmar using public transport. First of all, get the bus to Saint-Louis station from directly outside the airport. We just walked outside the airport and the bus was there. This will cost you five euros and you'll have to pay in cash – make sure you have cash on you because we didn't!
From the Saint-Louise train station, you'll be able to catch a TER train directly to Colmar. You can buy your tickets at the station but there are only one or two machines – we ended up doing it on the Trainline app while we waited, which I would recommend.
The train takes around 45 minutes and will take you to Colmar.
It'll take you around 40 minutes to get from Basel-Mulhouse-Freidburg to Colmar by car.
If you're visiting Colmar in winter then the flights are pretty cheap. I just had a look and found some flights from Edinburgh to Basel for £48 for a roundtrip, which is pretty reasonable at the moment. I spent a bit more on the hotel, which I'll mention later, but there are more affordable options too.
In terms of attractions in Colmar, there are museums and so on that you can pay to enter. Or you can just simply walk around, take in the views, and soak up the atmosphere. You also don't need to spend a lot at lunchtime – just grab some of the yummy street food, such as a bretzel. Overall, I'd say Colmar in winter is a pretty budget-friendly trip from the UK.
I see a lot of bloggers visiting Colmar in spring. And why wouldn't you want to, really? With blue skies and puffy white clouds offsetting the traditional wooden-beamed houses, along with rows of colourful flowers fringing the canal, Colmar really suits the spring.
I can imagine it would also be nice to wander around when the temperatures are a little bit warmer. There is also a spring festival in Colmar, Fete Le Printemps. Held during Easter, there are exhibitions, street performers, and even farm animals in the city. It's not quite on the same level as the Christmas markets apparently but it does look very cute.
The cooler months are also a popular time to visit Colmar. Don't let yourself think that it'll be all chill and quiet in the out-of-season months – in fact, December is one of the most popular times to visit Colmar. This is of course due to the Christmas markets in Colmar, which just add another little sprinkle of magic to this already delightful town.
The Christmas markets open in the last week of November and are there until the end of December. Add in the potential of the city being frosted with a layer of snow and making it even more like a fairytale-like and you can see why Colmar wins Christmas.
Of course I'm going to be a n advocate of visiting Colmar in winter, particular Christmas. I went to Colmar in the last week of November, the Christmas markets were newly opened and everything was dressed up in its festive attire. My reasoning is if you're going to go somewhere when it's cold it might as well have a side of festive cheer to go with it.
However, it does get busy! There was a point in the afternoon on Saturday when the crowds became exhausting– just too many bodies in a small space. If you're not fussed about the markets, leave December and go in October or November.
Colmar does wear Christmas well though, it has to be said!
There are five Christmas markets in Colmar…
Gourmet Market – Place de la Cathedral
Place des Dominicans
Place Jeanne d'Arc
Place de l'Ancienne Douane
Christmas Market Place des Six Montagnes Noires
We've talked about Christmas, now let's get to the next most important part of any trip away – the eating part. You may be wondering what the food is like in Colmar, right?
There's a solid mix of places to eat in Colmar with everything from Michelin-star restaurants to street food. We walked past the Michelin-starred restaurant in Colmar, but there are also indoor markets where you wander around, grab street food, and eat on the go!
Choucoroute, which is the Colmar take on Sauerkraut
Baeckeoffe – pork, lamb, and beef plus potatoes and vegetables
Tarte flambee – flatbread with creme fraiche, lardons, and onions
Munster cheese – a semi-soft local cheese with a nutty flavour
Bretzel – the humble pretzel, Colmar style!
Alsace wine – mostly white wines with a German influence
Vol-au-vents! The 80s called but, seriously, these were delicious!
When you're in Oz you follow the yellow brick road. In Colmar, it's gold triangles.
Once you start wandering around the centre of Colmar keep an eye on the ground. You'll hopefully spot one or two gold triangles embossed with the Statue of Liberty.
These are not, as I first thought, directions to the replica Statue of Liberty in Colmar. Not unless there are about a million of them! I'll talk more about that later. No, these gold triangles actually mark out a self-guided walk, or discovery trail, created by the tourist office that takes you around all of the most popular sights in the historic centre of Colmar.
According to the map, the tourist trail covers a total distance of just over 6km and will take you around two and a half hours in total. On it, you'll see things such as Little Venice, the Fishmonger's District, the natural history museum, and the intriguing House of Heads.
We used it as a rough starting point and then just did our own thing. It's a great way to check you haven't missed out on anything important at the end of the day.
As I mentioned earlier, Little Venice in Colmar is where you'll be able to see slash photograph the money shot in Colmar. This area is the real jewel in the crown of Colmar, with beautifully characterful half-timbered houses in an array of pastel shades.
In summer you'll see the canal fringed with flowers. In winter you may get snow. We got neither, but we did get wisps of mist casting a calm and stillness over the scene.
The Little Venice district starts behind the Koïfhus, and goes through the fishmonger's district and to the bridges Turenne and Saint-Pierre. Most of the houses here were built between the 14th and 18th centuries and it's one of the most well-preserved districts in Colmar.
So, if you want to experience peak Colmar prettiness, head to Little Venice. It doesn't really resemble Venice but it's so quaint and traditional you can practically see Belle from Beauty and the Beast wandering around with her basket while trying to dodge Gaston.
On the subject of dodging, it does get busy in this area and you will find yourself battling the crowds. If you want to get pictures without 3000 other tourists in them then try and get here early… or just play the waiting game.
When Colmar in winter looks like this, it's worth it.
One of the most intriguing buildings to see in Colmar is the House of Heads.
The Renaissance-style bourgeois residence was built in 1609 by a wealthy merchant, Anton Burger. There's a beautiful oriel window covering two floors – a kind of bay window that protrudes from the building but doesn't touch the ground – but the real star of the show is the masks. The 106 grotesque masks decorate the façade of the building, that is.
Some are smirking in amusement. Some are poking their tongue out. Others are frowning down at you on the street below. I can't seem to find any information anywhere as to why these masks are part of the building, but they certainly make it interesting!
There is also a bronze statue of August Bartholdi on the gable at the top of the building, which was added in 1902. Who's August Bartholdi? He's the person who designed the Statue of Liberty, and was born in Colmar. I will talk about him in more detail in a bit.
There's a restaurant inside which does 'very French' food according to Trip Advisor, which sounds right up my street. Otherwise, you can just take some pics and go on your way.
Which one of the masks is your favourite?
What's this? Not another amazingly quirky building in Colmar?
This building will catch your eye because of its quirky octagonal tower and medieval vibes. Oh, and because of the tiles on the turret that look like they're made out of dragon scales. Just me? It feels like it's been pulled straight out of a fantasy franchise, like Willow or The Hobbit. Either way, it sums up the magic of Colmar pretty well.
The Pfister House owes its name to the family that owned it between 1841 and 1892. But it was built in 1535 for Louis Scherer, who was a milliner or, in other words, a person who made women's hats. There are also paintings on the side of the building, that blend characters from the Old and New testaments to portraits of emperors.
We came past here a few times, once in the middle of the day when it was absolutely rammed and then the next morning on the way to the train station. Everyone says this but if you can get out a bit earlier in the morning you'll get the place to yourself.
And that's quite special when everything looks like this.
Dating back to 1345, this gothic church is definitely worth a visit.
The church is home to Martin Schongauer's masterpiece, Madonna of the Rose Garden. I can't say I was familiar with this piece when I stepped into the church, but I do love a bougie altarpiece. I did study History of Art and I love this kind of work.
The painting is raised on a platform in the centre of the altar, with ornate gold doors opening out to reveal the painting on the Virgin Mary holding a rather unimpressed-looking Baby Jesus. Dated to 1473, it's considered Schongauer's most famous work and it's full of symbolism, which I love. The white rose in the painting, for example, is the symbol of death. This is apparently that could possibly allude to the future death of Christ.
We headed in here to take a break from the crowds and I was so glad we did. Have I mentioned Colmar in winter gets pretty crowded? Outside is a busy Christmas market. Inside is calm and silent, but spectacular in equal measure.
The ceiling height is crazy. I found myself craning my neck and just staring at it for ages. I enjoyed padding around in the stillness away from the thrum of tourists outside and the interior is as impressive as the exterior.
It cost two euros which I think was well worth the money.
Only a couple of streets away is another church in Colmar that is just as spectacular.
Eglise Saint-Martin, also known as St Martin's church is an enormous church located in the old town of Colmar. As I said, it's enormous. I couldn't get over the scale. Everything in Colmar is so cutesy and little, almost Liliputian in stature. But this is the opposite.
In fact, because of its large dimensions, it's also known as the cathedral of Saint-Martin, although Colmar has never been the seat of a bishopric – an office or rank of a bishop. In other words, it's never had a bishop, which would make it a cathedral officially.
So what else is important to know about Saint Martin's church in Colmar? Well, it's a Roman Catholic church and it was built between 1235 and the late 14th century. It's also considered to be an important example of gothic architecture in the Alsace region.
The building has beautiful stained-glass windows and inside there a few notable features, including a massive baroque organ and a life-sized Last Supper mural. It's a pity we didn't go in, which I'm slightly bummed about. It's one for the return visit, for sure!
After all that sightseeing you're probably going to be hungry.
I'd read about bretzels before I arrived in Colmar. I always seem to be up to speed on the food, it's just everything else that's often a little bit seat of your pants. A bretzel is basically a pretzel covered either with cheese or cheese and lardons. As someone who loves cheese and typically finds pretzels a bit dry, this seemed like the perfect levelled-up version.
After a busy morning of walking, we made a pitstop at the Christmas markets. It was already getting much busier by that time but we didn't have to wait too long, thankfully. I ordered my bretzel warm along with a glass of vin chaude – mulled wine to you and me. It came in a cute branded cup that you hand back once you're done to get your euro back.
Both were really delicious and I scoffed the lot in a matter of minutes. Colmar in winter makes you hungry!
Get a different perspective of the town by taking a boat trip in Colmar. If you've been pounding the pavements all day then nothing is better than just being able to sit down and mindlessly bob along on the water for half an hour or so – at least I thought so. It's also fun to go under the low bridges – as long as you remember to duck, that is.
However, it also pays to be organised. Continuing the theme here, we could've been better at this part. If you plan to take a boat trip in Colmar, I would advise booking it in advance. We rocked up on the fly, as per, and there was a big queue. There wasn't a tour, period, available for another 45 minutes and there wasn't a tour in English for two hours.
I did consider holding off for the tour in English. However, the boat trip only lasted 25 minutes and the next one was in French. I was a little excited about doing a tour in French having whipped out a few phrases over the trip so far. How much would I understand?
Well, the answer was: not very much at all. Barely a bean, to be honest. However, despite not being able to understand very much I did enjoy the tour. It was just really nice to quietly float along the Lauch River and see what Colmar looked like from a riverside perspective.
I would also go to the pick-up location at Saint-Pierre Bridge, Saint-Pierre Boulevard. It was slightly quieter here than the crowds at Little Venice. It also meant we could explore some new angles of Colmar as we moseyed around waiting for our time slot.
From perfect presents to sweet treats to interior accessories, Colmar has it all.
If you're an interiors fan, then you might be interested to know that Colmar has its own Maisons Du Monde shop in the centre. I've managed to wean myself off it in recent years so I was beyond excited when we turned a corner in Colmar and saw the store in front of us.
I couldn't help myself and immediately went in for a nose around. Considering that it was the shipping costs that often put me off buying things from here I was really excited. It's definitely got me back in the Maisons Du Monde zone. And that is dangerous.
If interior design isn't your bag then apologies for the detour. There are plenty of places to pick up Christmas presents. I picked up some macarons from a charming biscuit shop on our way home. The shop in question was Maison Alasacienne De Biscuiterie, which has been around for over 20 years and is known for its signature biscuit: the macaroon.
Confusingly, I mean a coconut macaroon-style biscuit, rather than a cylindrical macaron. They even gave us a couple of samples of tropical-flavoured macarons as we browsed which were delicious, even though I wasn't exactly hungry after the hotel breakfast.
I'd noted the shop the previous day specifically because thought that macarons would make the perfect present for my mum and sister. And by that I mean the cylindrical ones rather than the samples we had. Lol. Unfortunately, these got a bit smashed up on the flight home, so didn't look quite as pretty on arrival. The less said about that the better.
A trip to Colmar in winter definitely calls for a dinner by the canal.
It's probably best to make dinner reservations in Colmar. We didn't. I guess that's me reverting back to my old ways of just winging it. However, despite wandering around for a while we did manage to luck out on TWO very delicious meals during our stay.
The first one was at Le Comptoir de Georges, which is located right on the water at La Petite Venise. It's a butcher shop by day and a restaurant by night, and you have to walk through the butcher shop part to get to the restaurant, which I kind of liked. If you're lucky (we were) you'll be seated at one of the tables with a view of the canal. Not only can you see the twinkly lights outside but there are also swans swimming around on the canal. Magical!
It's not exactly big inside, at least not in the section we were in, but the slightly crammed-in vibe just adds to the cosiness. There are faux furs draped over the chairs and wood panelling which all adds to the traditional charm. It felt like the perfect place to be on a cold wintery night – especially with a large glass of red wine which I swiftly ordered.
That was a slight challenge however as there wasn't a menu in English, which the server alerted us to before she seated us. We muddled along with Google maps before Chris went outside to take a picture of the menu that was in English outside – much better!
A lot of traditional Alsace dishes, and certainly the ones here. are pretty hearty. Perfect if you're visiting Colmar in winter.
My partner ordered a steak with garlic butter and when it came out I was kind of jealous – it looked amazing! But then I tasted mine… and just wow. I can't remember the name of what I ordered but it was kind of like a giant vol-au-vent with a filling made from chicken and a creamy sauce. It came with spaetzel, a kind of Alsation pasta.
Oh my goodness, it was amazing. The food at Le Comptoir de Georges is hearty but incredibly rich. It feels really French, even though it comes in hefty portions. Is classical French cuisine supposed to be small and delicate? I'm not sure. But either way, I could taste the generous amount of butter. It was decadent and completely delicious.
I read about tarte flambee on a blog before visiting Colmar and I knew it was going to be right up my street. It's a thin pizza-like flatbread that is local to the Alsace region in France. It's topped with crème fraiche, sliced onions, and lardons. Sounds good, right?
So where should you get tarte flambee in Colmar? Numerous blogs recommend the restaurant La Soi as having the best tarte flambee in Colmar. We certainly walked past it a few times and I think if we had longer in Colmar I would've loved to book a table there. That would have involved being a bit more organised than we were though!
We just went for a wander and ended up at Les Bateliers in Colmar, which is one of the restaurants looking out onto the water Little Venice in Colmar. Not only that, it also has a really cosy atmosphere which is perfect if you're visiting in December like we were.
It certainly is busy though and I thought we were going to get turned away at the door. We stood at the entrance (inside) for about ten minutes while numerous servers scuttled past us with piles of plates, saying they'd be with us in a minute. It looked jam-packed so I thought there wouldn't be room but, luckily, they managed to squeeze us in.
There were a lot of varieties of flambee to choose from. One with goat's cheese and honey, local Munster cheese and cumin, smoked salmon and dill, and more. In the end, I opted for a fairly classic option: the gratinee flambee. This came topped with cream, onions, bacon, and grated emmental and it was really delicious. Again, it maybe doesn't look like a huge amount of food but again it's so rich that it's maybe more filling than it looks!
Honestly, I'd visit Colmar in winter again just for the food.
If you think Colmar is gorgeous in the daytime then just WAIT until you see it in the evening.
Colmar in winter is seriously cute. The buildings are chocolate box cute already, obviously, but when they're lit up as they are at night they're a whole other level. They're aglow in shades of purple, blue, pink and green with the pointed rooftops fringed with hundreds of twinkly lights.
I also loved the attention to detail in Colmar. At the risk of sounding like that old Marks and Spencer advert from a few years ago, these aren't just any old Christmas lights. The buildings at La Petite Venice in Colmar have Christmas imagery projected onto them, like rows of Christmas trees and strings of baubles, which are super charming and cute.
Add to that Christmas trees, stars, and a human-scale Santa or two and it's just a wonderful place to soak up all those festive vibes. Nearby, trees are lit up in glowy white with additional lights that almost look like melting snow is dripping from their branches.
Looking for something slightly more unusual to do in Colmar in winter? Do this.
Your first question is probably: why is there a replica Statue of Liberty in Colmar? It probably seems a bit random, right? Well, the statue was made to commemorate the sculptor August Bartholdi, who created the Statue of Liberty. He was born in Colmar and the replica statue was built to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of his death.
The statue stands at 12 metres in height, a quarter of the size of the full-scale version, and has the same copper-green resin finish. It's maybe not as glamorous as some of the Statue of Liberty replica statues around the world, however. Its location in the middle of a roundabout on the motorway on the outskirts of town puts paid to that.
How long does it take to get to the Statue of Liberty from Colmar? It takes around an hour each way, so you're talking two hours of walking to get there and back. It's also not a particularly picturesque route and it includes traipsing along the side of the road without a proper path. By the time we finally arrived, I was just relieved to have finally got there. The light was starting to drop and so we got there just before it was too dark to see.
I always joke to my partner that whenever we go anywhere beautiful we always end up in the back of beyond. If we go to one of the pretty coastal towns in the East Neuk of Fife we end up nowhere near the cutesy colourful houses and somehow end up clambering over rocks in some random part of the village or something ridiculous like that.
The same goes for this. We left behind the period charm of Colmar to trail along the motorway in search of a statue. But it was still pretty cool to see and good fun to finally arrive. Roundabout or not, it's a nice tribute to a local lad from Colmar done good.
If you're anything like me then you're not going to pass up a good photo opportunity. The big Colmar letter sign is ideal! If you want one last selfie before you get on the train to the airport then leave yourself an extra five minutes and grab a pic at the Colmar letters.
Of course, I didn't leave myself enough time before the train arrived. That's why there are I'm nowhere near it and I haven't even waited for other tourists to move out of the way. Lol.
However, I distinctly remember banging my head on one of the letters in Amsterdam as I tried to manoeuvre myself into place, so maybe keeping a distance is a better idea.
Anyway, I'm not going to pretend that this is the number one thing to do in Colmar in winter. But it does make a fun pic that will commemorate your time in the prettiest town ever!
If you're visiting Colmar in winter you need somewhere cosy and charming to stay.
We stayed at the James Boutique Hotel in Colmar. It was excellent. It did probably spend a little bit more than I usually would but I like to have a cute and cosy base to come back to after traipsing around all day. For some people it's only a bed to sleep in, for me, it's part of the experience. As we were only there for two nights it felt like I could totally justify it.
So why did I choose the James Hotel in Colmar? The first thing that grabbed my attention was the fact that it's located pretty centrally. I loathe being miles out from the centre, particularly if you've been out walking day and especially when you have to go back into town to grab dinner. The James Hotel isn't wham-bam in the centre but it's only a five-minute walk from all the main hotspots, and that was good enough for me.
What else did I like about the James Hotel? Well, the next thing that caught my eye was the décor. I'm nothing if not predictable but I really love a nicely designed hotel. The James Hotel ticked all the boxes when it came to décor in both the shared spaces and the rooms. I'll be keeping some of the pics as inspo for when I come to updating rooms in my house.
The reception at the James Hotel has a cosy living room vibe with sofas and a fireplace. We arrived pretty late on our first night and after dinner we didn't really have a ton of energy for wandering around to find a bar. So we just headed back to the hotel and unwound with a drink on one of the sofas instead. Red wine and a roaring fire, what's not to like?!
The staff are super lovely here. It's a family-run hotel and there was always a friendly face at reception to say hello – it just felt really welcoming. They were also really helpful and gave us a map which pointed out where all the Christmas markets in Colmar are located – and what restaurants to try. We ended up just winging it but it was great as a back-up.
Call me excessive but the breakfast warrants a whole section to itself…
I read great reviews about the breakfast at the James Boutique Hotel so I knew we were in for a treat. But it was honestly even better than I expected. Flaky croissants and pain au chocolate piled in baskets. Huge salted pretzels draped over wooden stands. A freshly baked hunk of artisanal brioche bread just waiting to be sliced into thick, doorstep slices.
That's before you even get to the fresh fruit, local cheeses and charcuterie, teeny tiny pots of jam with red and white gingham lids, and jug of freshly squeezed orange juice. Oh, and the coffee pot wafting a delicious aroma around. Honestly, it looked amazing.
It was only when I started wandering around that I clocked the hot breakfast options and, in particular, the scrambled egg. I don't know about you but I'm generally pretty disappointed by scrambled eggs at the hotel buffet. It's typically lukewarm and pretty tasteless, right?
Not the scrambled egg at the James Hotel though. There was a sign on the wall that said the eggs were made by a Michelin-star chef. And if you were in any doubt, they absolutely tasted like they were made by a Michelin-star chef. They were so rich, buttery, and decadent it was unreal. I had them alongside the buttered puff brioche and while it possibly doesn't look like a lot of food I was absolutely stuffed. French food is a little bit of me.
Whether you're visiting Colmar in winter or summer, bring cash.
The airport bus only takes cash, not card. This was a little unexpected for me, especially in somewhere like Basel, but there you go. We were turned away from the first airport bus because we don't have any cash on us and had to head back to the airport to find a cash machine. Luckily there was another bus by the time we reappeared so there wasn't too long to wait.
When we arrived off the airport bus at Saint-Louis station we needed to buy train tickets. However, there didn't appear to be any people at the ticket desk and there were only one or two ticket machines that had a lot of people crowding around them. I decided to have a look online while we waited and I ended up buying our tickets using the Trainline app. It was easier and meant we made our train, which we wouldn't have done otherwise.
In case I haven't mentioned it already, a quick reminder that Colmar in winter is busy.
We managed to find a couple of great places to eat in Colmar but I would put that down to luck rather than anything else. It also involved a lot of wandering around, examining menus, and being turned away at the door because there wasn't any room. I think if I was going again I would like to do a bit more research and plan where to go for dinner each night. There's really nothing worse than wandering around when you're starving!
This is probably a bit rich from me because half the time I end up taking a massive suitcase for only a couple of days away. But in Colmar, I tried to pack light. You'll have to wheel your suitcase over the cobbled streets of Colmar once you get off the train and that may be a bit frustrating if you've got a cumbersome suitcase to drag around. A smaller case also makes it a bit easier to manage when you catch the bus and the train from the airport.
I've not been on a trip for a while where I've heard the native language spoken so prevalently. There also aren't always English-speaking menus in the restaurants available which meant we had to use Google Translate… which was interesting. And fun! Overall, I liked using my high school French and I felt pretty proud when I was able to use a few (albeit limited) phrases. It inspired me to get back onto Duolingo and get using it again.
I know I talked about going to see the replica Statue of Liberty in Colmar above. I'm glad I saw it… but I'm not sure if the payoff was worth the journey. It was a LOT of walking to see a statue in the middle of the motorway. I know myself and if I hadn't gone I would've gotten the FOMO and felt like I'd missed out. But if you've only got one day in Colmar then I'd probably just skip it and spend the time soaking up the traditional old-town charm.
One thing I can guarantee you'll do a lot of in Colmar in winter is: walk. The streets are just begging to be explored and you'll want to see every corner: every cobbled street and every wooden beam. I would therefore steer anyone against heels. Low-heeled boots maybe, but even they can hurt your feet after a while. I opted for trainers and I was delighted about it. Even though it was a bit chilly they were super comfy for exploring the town.
So we've covered that Colmar is pretty photogenic. You are going to be taking photographs from the moment you step outside your hotel to the moment you get back, and probably inside as well if you've got a breakfast that's worth remembering. I would therefore try and make sure you pack a portable charger. Stick it in your pocket and charge as you go, that way you don't risk running out of juice and missing out on a photo opp!
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It wasn't the cat! It was an interesting night trying to get this out of the basement and even more specific the water tank!
You may have already seen them in your house. They're stink bugs - and this year, experts seem to believe you might see more of them than normal.
A lot can happen in 14 years. A lot has changed for me, and my dog Tucker has been with me through it all. But this weekend, we had to say goodbye to him.
The Erie County SPCA is partnering with Bissell Pet Foundation to help with adoptions to "Empty The Shelters".
It's more than people being displaced by the horrific flooding in Texas, animals are also being left homeless and sometimes helpless.
Do you love cats and have some time to spare? The Ten Lives Club Clinton Street location in Cheektowaga is looking for volunteers to help give some love to some cats and kittens in need of some socialization.
Last weekend I told you about Dock Dogs stopping through Hamburg at Clyde's Feed and Animal Center and it was certainly worth our time.


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The Mighty is a 1929 American action film directed by John Cromwell and written by Grover Jones, Robert N. Lee, Herman J. Mankiewicz, William Slavens McNutt and Nellie Revell. The film stars George Bancroft, Esther Ralston, Warner Oland, Raymond Hatton, Dorothy Revier, Morgan Farley and O.P. Heggie. The film was released on November 16, 1929, by Paramount Pictures.

Cast
George Bancroft as Blake Greeson
Esther Ralston as Louise Patterson
Warner Oland as Sterky
Raymond Hatton as Dogey Franks
Dorothy Revier as Mayme
Morgan Farley as Jerry Patterson
O.P. Heggie as J.K. Patterson
Charles Sellon as The Mayor
E. H. Calvert as Major General
John Cromwell as Mr. Jamieson

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You likely won't catch Cathy Seale sitting around. You might find her arguing in a boardroom, with a group of oil executives. Or you might find her volunteering for a Chamber of Commerce or Soroptimist event. Whatever she does, Cathy throws her whole self into the project.
The daughter of a Basque shepherd, Cathy knows hard work, determination and drive. She attributes her confidence to him, saying that he expected her to do bigger things. Coming from a culture and generation in which women were expected to behave a certain way, Cathy breaks all the molds.
"I learn by going headlong into things. I have always enjoyed a challenge, and it seems there's always something coming up." Indeed. Between running the Urroz Ranch, Yellow Creek Estates, Yellow Creek Mini-Storage, Seale Oilfield, Urroz Oil & Gas, and several rental properties, Cathy and her partner-in-crime, sister Mary Lindley stay pretty active.
Besides those business commitments, Cathy finds time to volunteer as a Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Ambassador, a Soroptimist, and a board member of the Citizens of Uinta County Healthcare Trust. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. The feisty woman also donates to many charities and causes around the area.
While Cathy knows her way around the oil field and is comfortable in the board room, she is a compassionate woman who looks for the best in those around her and tries to make life a little better for everyone she meets.
International Women's Day is March 8. It's time to make a difference, by thinking globally and acting locally. Lets each do our own part to ensure that the future of girls and women is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.
These pages celebrate women who are acting to positively impact the lives of those around them. They are moving forward, and raising up leaders who will take the next step in making the world a better place.