Summer greetings from Italy






Some impressions from a recent trip to the Italian Riviera. These pictures were taken in a little town named "Finale Ligure, that is so beautiful. It is quiet and very alive at the same time. There are chic little boutiques in ancient pallazzi, shops that sell all kinds of delicious foods and the houses are all painted in these warm, vibrant hues that i love: soft pinks, creamy yellows, light purple, reds and greens. There are big Palm trees just in front of the turquoise meditteranian ocean and beaches filled with little stones that look like gems. We managed to be there just before the big crowd of tourists arrived, and were so lucky to enjoy space and quietness between the beaches and the hills of silvery  olive trees.

I have a dear old friend visiting at the moment, and therefore spend less time on the computer right now. I hope you all have sparkling week and are making the best of summer. Will come and visit you these days!

Photos: Martina Voigt-Schmid
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15 comments:

  1. The Dainty Dolls HouseJuly 22, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Gorgeous pictures, I hope you have a wonderful week with your friend doll xx

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  2. andrea createsJuly 22, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    great photos!thanks for the little trip :)

    have a fun week....

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  3. This MomentJuly 22, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    One of my deepest dreams is to go to Italy-thanks for sharing these amazing pictures.

    Jill

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  4. Castles Crowns and CottagesJuly 22, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Precious Martina,

    These colors remind me of strawberry ice cream and lemon sorbet!!!! And it is so good to know that you are enjoying yourself, and that you have taken a moment to share with US.

    Wishing you an extended vacation of rejuvenation my dear and wonderful friend. Anita

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  5. It's meJuly 22, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Enjoy your trip Darling....what a lovely post!!!!..... Love from me....x!

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  6. ArtiJuly 23, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Such wonderful pictures, Martina! I love places that have this magic envelop them, that are laid back as well as alive, both at the same time. Wish you a lovely time with your friend, do come back soon :)

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  7. Castles Crowns and CottagesJuly 25, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Oh my friend, GLORIOUS are these photos, and soon your time here will turn into memory. But the photos you have taken are just lovely, and I too have fond moments of having visited YOU for several years now. I HEAR EUROPE IS SO HOT! We on the contrary, are having cooler weather. I send you hugs and wishes for relief on this hot day....doesn't the ocean sound good right now? Anita

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  8. Gorgeous GlamJuly 26, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    How wonderful! Looks just beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! xx -Taj

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  9. JessJuly 26, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    It looks so lovely, I've been to Rome in the spring and that was beautiful. Summer's looking even more so from what I can see in your pictures! Have a wonderful time Martina, thanks for sharing. :)
    Jess x x

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  10. Castles Crowns and CottagesJuly 27, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    My dear friend! SO good to see you as I sit here in my little studio, reading about poetry and trying to write it. It has to be the most difficult thing to do with language: PRODUCE IT or something with IT.

    Our summer day turned out to be cold. My husband and I had to get out some blankets, long pants and a mug of hot soup to sit out on our enclosed deck today! We actually felt like we were near the beach! I wonder what August will bring!

    Wishing you, with a BIG HUG, the best of summer fun as you paint and enjoy what MAKES YOU HAPPY!!!!! ANita

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  11. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMJuly 28, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Such lovely photos Martina....I particularly love the one with the bicycle and flowers! I hope you've had a great week...it's so lovely to catch up with old friends...
    Happy Sunday!
    Susan x

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  12. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieJuly 29, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    I just love these beautiful pictures of this town. I would surely love to visit there. I can just imagine the shops. The buildings are so glorious.
    I was looking at the art work below. So Beautiful. Such a talent !!! I love red...always have. When I worked...I wore red or black a lot . Thank you for giving us a piece of history in Italy.
    XXOO Marie Antoinette

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  13. Draffin BearsJuly 30, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Martina,

    thanks for showing us your amazing photos from your trip to Italy.
    It really does look like a sweet town and I know I would be happy wandering around all these quaint old streets.

    Happy week
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  14. ArtiJuly 30, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Hi dear Martina, just stopping by to drop in a warm hello... and Thank you for your sweet comments, friends like you truly make this blogging world so much more beautiful. Hope you are enjoying your week and the weather is keeping you warm. Missing your posts though, hope to hear from you very soon! :)

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  15. PalomaseaAugust 16, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Brilliant photography!!!
    xoxoxo

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