vermut

Our favorite hangout in Catania was V E R M U T, a salumeria, vineria and vermouth bar.

Such a cool alternative place! Unique in the city. The atmosphere is cozy informal and the quality of the food and drinks is very good. The best Sicilian organic food, made with love and served on a piece of greaseproof paper and salads in plastic baskets. Also the interior is so inspiring and pure. Every evening we had dinner between the locals on the crowded terrace. The more busy it became, the more tables and chairs were brought out, by the very dedicated and friendly staff.

Normally we never eat at the same place twice, but during our stay in Catania we had dinner at Vermut four times in a row. If we would live in Catania, it would become our favorite bar. The menu was surprising with dishes enough to choose, try and test something new every night.

My favorite 'aperitivo' was Dopo Teatro Cocchi vermouth. It’s a rare evening vermouth, served in a small glass with ice and lemon.

@villa_augustus

Welcome to the Instagram account of Villa Augustus in Dordrecht.

I've been working at Villa Augustus since the opening in June 2007 and I've made many, many pictures on my workplace in all those years.

You can find them on my blogposts about Villa Augustus and later on my own @woodwoolstool instamgram account.

I photographed especially during my flower days, but also took photo's of the gardens, the interior, the hotel etcetera, because I really love my place where I work, it's such a special and inspiring place.

Sometimes I thought, hmmm... can I post another #atwork photo on my instagram? (haha)

Some months ago my manager Andrea asked me, if I would be interested to keep up the instagram account for Villa Augustus.

Yes great! Very nice! Awesome!

So since April 6, I am responsible for the official @villa_augustus instagram account, photography and management.

Photography in my workplace with unlimited possibilities to shoot and from now on I can 'legally' post workspace pictures, every day...

It would be nice if you take a look on @villa_augustus and maybe follow the account.
(or come to visit and see how beautiful it is in real life)

out of the jar

February at work.

Thursday at Villa Augustus is my weekly flowerday.
I made some seasonal Augustus pictures this afternoon. From now on I will bring my camera more often to work, to shoot the daily life and new dishes for the Villa Augustus facebook page.

Augustus with all its colors and inspiration every single day.
Chefs preparing pumpkin ravioli for the new menu,
all the brand new shiny glass jars (we received lots of new stuff in the market shop)
and of course a shot of the fresh flowers in the vase d'avril with colorful marigolds and tulips!

christmas in augustus

Augustus wrapped in Christmas cheer.

For the 8th consecutive year, I took care of the Christmas decorations in Augustus.
Ah, lovely jubbly! (remember Del Boy?)

Last Thursday I decorated the huge chandelier in the restaurant with paper 'snow crystal' garlands.

The big tree and other decorations I did the next day.

Early this Sunday morning, before the guests arrived, I photographed the Christmas atmosphere, because it is such a beautiful tradition.
Just to briefly reflect upon the wow effect...

Because sometimes I forget how outrageously cool this place actually is.

impresión de palma

out of an egg

This year I have decorated the Easter chandelier at Villa Augustus with tiny pink baby chicks, sitting on their eggs. So cute!