Monday, April 26, 2010

Simple Bliss

Hello everybody! It's Monday again...hope you had a beautiful weekend. 

I had a simple and relaxing weekend. Saturday morning I've bake some sweets, prepared a yummy luch for us, took some photos, and we also found the time to went to the travel agency. We have already booked our summer holidays. Destination? Formentera, Spain. Such a lovely island!

  {photos by me}

Yesterday was a sunny and hot day, and after a quick lunch I went out for a walk with my friend Gaia. We left boys at home! She has recently moved into her new home, wich is very closed to mine. I hope to be able to show you some photos of her new nest. 
What about your weekend?

And now, it's time to announce the winner of the Gilded Bee's packaging grab kit!
 Congratulations to Mary Jo from Trust Your Style!

48 Sweet comments:

Etta said...

Buongiorno Federica! :-)
Beautiful bouquet!!
Buon inizio di settimana...
Etta
Ps: hai ricevuto la mia mail? :-)

daniela rota nodari said...

Buongiorno Federica,
Adoro i Lillà e il loro profumo delicatissimo.....

Grazie per queste bellissime immagini
...mi hanno così ispirato che
saranno il soggetto del mio prossimo Dipinto!!!
Un abbraccio
Daniela
http://dreamshabbychic.blogspot.com/

ba said...

anche io voglio andare in vacanzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!

Gaia said...

Good morning SWEETIE!

We have the same flower at home!
(http://alices-adventuresinwonderland.blogspot.com/2010/04/lilac.html

I really love Lilac and I wish only they last a little bit longer!
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

Irene b said...

buon inizio settimana! Le tue foto sono sempre così luminose: immagino la tua casa proprio così fresca luminosa ed al profumo di torta appena sfornata!

Anita Camilla said...

Ciao Fede! I have visited a wonderul flower 's fair which has took place in Colorno castle (Parma): it was soooo nice! Have a good day, Anita Camilla

elinAnita (eddaskreativiteter ) said...

Beautiful....
have a nice day
eddaHugs

Sarah B said...

What gorgeous flowers - I love lilacs. YOu photographed them so well!
Wow, a holiday... (I'm trying not to be envious!) :)

Eleonora said...

Che peccato... neanche questa volta!:(
Complimenti per le tue foto... come sempre danno una serenità assoluta!
Un bacio, Eleonora.

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

gorgeous photos Federica!! and Formenetera how lucky!!!
have a great week sweetie xo

ABACAXI and HORTELÂ said...

Formentera... Never been there, but friends of mine went there & absolutely loved it!! Your pictures are lovely... As always! Wishing you a good & sunny week!! Bisous, from Opio-en-Provence this time (we're enjoying our spring break in the south of France), Chantal

paola said...

Ciao Federica è la prima volta che ti scrivo ma guardo sempre il tuo blog..bellissimo il lilla !!ho visto le foto della tua casa un vero incanto complimenti!!

love lives in the kitchen said...

hi, the pics from your house are beautiful! i love these flowers, we have lots of them in my country house in poland and they usually blossom in may. we need to book for summer holidays too, maybe next week but we are still not sure about the destination... in the weekend i made some spring cleaning and baking :)
have a sweet monday,
justyna

diana said...

Hi dear,really love how you set the table.Lovely and peaceful setting.
Have a nice week.
Diana

Mónica said...

I love your pictures! you will really enjoy Formentera, it is a piece of paradise in the Mediterranean sea. You will love the incredible blue of its beaches. I would suggest a visit to the close Ibiza, to discover small amazing beaches, to go shopping or partying!

Mo

Jojo said...

Girls day out sounds like fun! My weekend was spent celebrating my 30th anniversary!!!

Have a great week.

Jo said...

Sounds like the perfect weekend! Your lilacs are lovely. I just planted a white on in our yard. I'm awaiting its beautiful blooms and sweet scent.

Jo

It's me said...

Hello my sweet Federica.my weekend was fine look at my post.....together with Iris on the sofa saterday eve.............(look at my post from saterday!!) and yesterday sitting outside reading all my lovely magazines drinking wine..............eating bread and cheese...........we enjoyed !!

Have a happy sunny nice week !!! hugs from me.........

Ruby’s Upcycle Designs™ said...

Beautiful images...Happy Monday! Beth

caroline @ patagonia gifts said...

oh so lovely lilacs! sound like you had a perfect weekend, darling! wish you a great start to the week! xo

Emily said...

How amazing that you're going to formentera! I go to minorca once in a while...I love the balearic islands. I had my photography workshop on sat and enjoyed taking pics too! I also rode my bike a lot. Lovely day to do it. x LZ

Cat said...

Lovely, blissful images!

Happy Monday!

xo Cat

Blondie's Journal said...

I can't wait to see all of the pictures you take while on vacation! How nice to go to another country!!

We had a very uneventful weekend. It rained both days so we stayed in, watched a little TV and read. I didn't bother to cook. We just ordered food in! ;-D My favorite kind of meal!!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

xoxo
Jane

Morning T said...

Beautiful images of your table Federica and I love seeing your pretty chair skirts peeking out in image #4.
Happy Monday to you.
T

Beverley said...

Hello Federica, beautiful lilacs. I love the colour mauve and the white. I live in Canada, and have 2 huge lilac bushes outside my diningroom window. They are still not opened. Soon maybe. Have a great week. Beverley

Jennifer said...

I love lilacs - in vases, in glass bowls, in baskets, in yards, in gardens - in other peoples yards and garden - this is a perfect post for me - thank you.... Jennifer jennsthreegraces

Laura@trendinozze said...

what a nice week end :)
speriamo che si sbaglino sulle previsioni per domani: temporale!!

Cielo Azul Jewelry said...

It was a fun weekend! How great that your BFF lives close by now=0)

xoxo,
Carol

ChYmEc!nDy** said...

I really these photos.

Annalisa said...

Ciao Federica!
Bellissimi questi fiori.. ne comprerei di continuo..
Buon inizio settimana!
un bacio
Annalisa

Mary Jo from TrustYourStyle said...

Thank you Federica! I'm so excited that I won!! I'm also excited for you to go on that lovely vacation to Spain! And those lilac photos are just beautiful!

I will email you my address. Thanks again!!

xo Mary Jo

{ Anemone } said...

Federica, non so che dire: il tuo blog.. il tuo gusto.. mi hanno lasciata di stucco: che classe! Complimenti davvero!!
Ah, dimenticavo: io sono Anemone, è un vero piacere!! ^___^
Un abbraccio e a presto!!

Stilmittel said...

Beautiful pictures! I love lilacs. Have a nice week, Sandra

Anna said...

Ciao Federica, finalmente ho trovato il tempo per ammirare l' ennesimo post strabello!!!!!!!
Bellissimi fiori!!

Buonanotte, Anna.

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Beautiful lilac and what a serene table. I can just smell the lilacs in my mind!
Yvonne

Jacqueline said...

Oh Federica,
Isn't lilac beautiful ? It really tells me that Spring is here. We have lilac and double white lilac in the garden but, it is still a little chilly here in the U.K. and my lilac isn't out yet.
How lovely that you have booked your summer holiday. Last year we went to the Amalfi coast and we are thinking of going to Le Cinque Terre this year.
I look forward to seeing your friends home. XXXX

minni said...

ieri ho proprio raccolto questi fiori e in casa fanno un profumo delizioso.. sono proprio adatti al tuo bellissimo blog.
ciao cara
Rosy

Sandy a la Mode said...

Congrats so much to the winner! These photos are absolutely gorgeous!

Berlin Deluxxe said...

Your plans for going on holiday sound dreamy! (and those lilacs are too!)

Shugee said...

I love this post. I also love your white lilac. I need to plant one. I am enjoying your blog!

francesca said...

ciao federica, non ho vinto ma riproverò metti in palio sempre delle cose così carine!!
se ti fa piacere passa da mio blog e partecipa al mio primo giveaway
a domani
francesca

lucia said...

Ciao, complimenti, il tuo blog è un vero piacere da sfogliare. Quando ho visto i lillà ho pensato che fosse giunto il momento di commentare. Li amo tantissimo, li ho in giardino, e mentre scrivo li ammiro dalla vetrata, bianchi e di due gradazioni di viola. Anche oggi che il tempo è grigio il tripudio di colori della primavera mette voglia di vivere! Buona giornata, Lucia

Dreamy Whites said...

Federica,
Your photos are beautiful. I love the textures you added to your photographs. I love the mix of white and lavender.
Hope you are having a great week!
Thank you for your sweet email! : )))
Take Care,
Maria

julianne. said...

soobeautiful.
i love the soft tones.<3

shabbyrosetreasures said...

Wow! Your pictures are fabulous, scrumptious! If you have an extra moment please stop by and say hi, I am new to blogging but I love it!
http://shabbychictreasures.blogspot.com/
Hugs,
Olivia

Suze said...

Great photos Federica! Love the soft tones!
Ciao!
Suze

Louisa Book Cottage said...

Lilacs!!! My very favorite flower! How beautiful they are! i look forward to following your blog!

Emelie Stanfield said...

Ahh, Formentera... Do you know it is supposed to have the clearest water in all of the Mediteranean? My dad used to live on Ibiza so we would take the boat across all the time :) Have fun! x