25 July 2013

A Romantic Villa in Italy


























This 18th century mill in Friuli, Italy has been transformed into a breathtakingly beautiful villa. Architect/ designer Michelle Bonan has blended old world charm with contemporary elegance in the design of this magnificent property. She has carefully chosen antique furniture, tapestries, and objects to fill the home with timeless beauty. White stucco and turquoise blue shutters create a graceful facade. The lovely green and white garden is full of roses, boxwood, and jasmine, while the pool is set with delicate blue and white wrought iron French-style furniture, echoing the exterior colours of the home.

This exquisite place seems like a fairytale to me. I can just imagine spending long, leisurely days there, lounging by the pool, meandering through the gardens, having wonderful picnics and dinner parties, and happily basking in the sun. Couldn't you?

{all photos by Stefano Scata, found here}

24 July 2013

Wedding Wednesday: Beautiful Beach Theme

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There is something so relaxing about spending a day at the beach, inspiring many couples to dream of having a beach wedding. Soft sand, rhythmic waves, and beautiful vistas make a perfect backdrop for such a romantic occasion.

Delicate pastel pinks and blues, along with pale greys, silver, and gold, echo the colours of the beach. I'm envisioning a wedding in these colours, with lovely oceanic elements, like white coral, shells, and pearls for accents. The warm glow from candles and lanterns would cast their spell as the sun sets gently along the seashore. 

Wouldn't that be a dreamy wedding?