pandacub travels to...Las Vegas, USA

This one is real, actually, as The Hubby and I have booked a trip to Las Vegas in November (hopefully this goes through, as our September trip was cancelled). We've never been and wanted to go and see what all the fuss is about. Neither one of us gamble, so we're there more for the lights, the sights, the sounds and the food!


Left to right:
Top row:
1. Vegas Vacation - 1.25 inch Pinback Buttons (8), $8.00 by stoopidgerl
2. Photo of Stone Angels and Roman Columns at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas - 5x7, $6.00 by mycraftyfamily
3. Going to the Chapel original painting vegas wedding vintage lounge lizard style by JSANDQUIST, $200.00 by Jsandquist

Middle row:
4. Las Vegas Skyline Cuff, Laser cut and Laser Etched, Hand Painted Acrylic, $35.00 by GetPersonalArt
5. Las Vegas Sign Necklace, $30.00 by plasticbat
6. Enjoy the View, $25.00 by PicturingThis

Bottom row:
7. Las Vegas Map Pinback Button Set, $3.00 by XOHandworks
8. Blingin Las Vegas Poker Chip Pendant, $12.00 by AForestFrolic
9. Las Vegas - Palm Trees - Wall Decals , $80.00 by BadassCustomDecals

pandacub travels to...Rome, Italy

My husband and I definitely have Italy on our list of places to travel to in the near future (he's half-Italian). Not only does Italy have stunning artwork and lots of culture - who can forget the food!?


Left to right:
Top row:
1. Rome - 4 Coaster Set, $16.00 by gertiebyrd
2. Roma, $10.00 by ktwigs81
3. Coliseum, Rome, 8 x 10 Photo Art Print, $12.00 by DESIGNbyHELEN


Middle row:
4. Digital Collage Sheet ATC ACEO Backgrounds Altered Doors Roma Doors, $3.75 by DigitalCollageSheets
5. Vatican Museum Stairs, Italy Fine Art Photograph - Framed, $85.00 by lunagraphx
6. The Tiber, $20.00 by risamay

Bottom row:
7. The Coliseum Necklace, $34.00 by LePhotique
8. Roma Vintage Coat of Arms Pendant and Bottle Glass Necklace, $38.00 by GreighdayVintage
9. Roma Hand-Stamped Pillow Cover, 16 x 16 in Tan Ticking, $35.00 by UnionStudio

pandacub travels to...Aotearoa (New Zealand)

The lovely thesewphist left a comment that pandacub travels should visit New Zealand, also known as Aotearoa in the Maori language. Aotearoa roughly translates into "the land of the long white cloud" - how beautiful is that? With that stunning image in mind, plus the fact that my favourite movies of all time (the Lord of the Rings trilogy) was filmed here, how could I resist?

So here are some lovely Etsy items inspired by New Zealand and others from New Zealand-based sellers.


Left to right:
Top row:
1. Statue Fine Art Print (8x10), $18.00 by fotogeeni
2. Vintage Map of New Zealand - Square Resin Pendant Necklace, $13.00 by urbanbead
3. New Zealand Coin Ring 1965 Sixpence on an adjustable ring Be Different, $10.00 by Kiwialan

Middle row:
4. Pair of pure linen tea towels, $35.00 by shakyisles
5. Blue Silk Lucy Handbag, $50.00 by thesewphist
6. Duck Ripple New Zealand Photograph, $20.00 by NewCreatioNZ

Bottom row:
7. Dandelion Ring in Sterling Silver, $125.00 by ashhilton
8. Spirits Bay New Zealand, $12.00 by WelcomeWoodsWorkshop
9. New Zealand vintage Early 60's Map Lover's EcoBangle(TM), $25.00 by EcoBangle

pandacub travels to...London, England

I've always dreamed of going to London. I waited years and years and finally, in July 2006, I went there with my husband. What was a slight infatuation became a full-fledged love affair. It's the most amazing place and I can't wait to go there again (and again and again!)!

Left to right:

Top row:
1. London-boxed set of 10 note cards, $8.00 by milktoasty
2. Tower Bridge - London - 8X10 Signed Print, $20.00 by Paolosprints
3. Keep Calm and Carry On -- STEEL GRAY 16 x 20, $15.00 by pressureless

Middle row:
4. The Virgin Queen 4x6 inch Reproduction Print, $5.00 by MarkSatchwillArt (I have a complete set of prints featuring Henry VIII and his queens from Mark and they are stunning!)
5. LONDON CALLING British phone booth bracelet, $16.00 by insanejellyfish (I've wanted this bracelet forEVER)
6. Union Flag Love Heart, $25.00 by ilovehearts

Botton row:
7. London Underground, $15.00 by JennyLoveJewelry
8. LONDON Underground Tube Stations Art Print 8x8, $13.00 by scarletbeautiful
9. Hamlet Print - Shakespeare lllustration, $25.00 by immortallongings (Elizabeth is SUPER talented - I bought one of her leatherbound journals and it's even more beautiful in person)

Where should pandacub travel to next? Leave me your suggestions in the comments!