Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Beach Dreams....


....sometimes I come across an image & it becomes my image of the week, 
I could, given the time, stare at it & daydream all day....

This is my image for this week.....
found on Pinterest, it is apparently Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands.

When I used to see images like this in holiday brochures etc, I always thought that the colour had been exaggerated and that the sea couldn't possibly be that shade of blue.

During our honeymoon in Antigua however, we rented a car one day in order to explore the island....
we rounded a corner and there was a huge expanse of sea in exactly that exquisite shade of magical turquoise, of a shade that has to be seen to be believed....
but once seen, is never forgotten.

Beach dreams....



This beautiful villa in Turkey, slightly nearer to home, is for sale at just under £60,000....
very tempting isn't it, just look at that pool!

Turkey has so much to offer, gorgeous sandy beaches, fabulous food & drink & guaranteed sunshine for many months of the year. It's Aegean and Mediterranean coastline features something for everyone and there are plenty of historical sites to explore for those who want to do more than just lie on the beach.

While Turkey has become increasingly popular as a destination for those buying properties abroad, property here is still very competitively priced - and it's only four hours flying time from London.  

For more details, click here   
http://www.spotblue.com/villas-in-turkey-for-sale/

T

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Friday eye candy


I´m head over heels for this necklace above that I found at a jewelry store here in Sao Paulo
This an unofficial Saturday eye candy for all of my lovely readers who, like me, are committing a sin by blogging on a beautiful Saturday morning.  If by any chance you have absolutely nothing more fun to do and happen to be cyber sauntering during  the weekend then this is for you.  Bom fim de semana!
I´ve been forever infatuated with Brazilian jewelry and this week I got these cool earrings (below) and I love them.
Nothing more relaxing than walking barefoot at the beach. 
Another shot of a home store.  I suspect I´m in big trouble!
Pure Glam!
My coffee standards are way too high.  All I have to say is that I was pretty happy with this one above.
All photos by me via my instagram.  If you would like to follow me via instagra you can click here.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Gone to the Beach....












Villefranche sur Mer, France....my destination

I'm packed & I'm ready.
today is the long long awaited day....
I am heading for France at last.

four weeks of the beach, of books....of sunshine bliss

simple days
hot days
endless days
family days
beautiful crystal clear Mediterranean water 
ice cream days
double ice cream days
no make up, TV, newspapers, hairdryer
no phone
talking, playing, listening
thinking....lots of it
some planning
sleeping
reading
walking
running

baguettes, pain aux raisins, brie, peaches, olives
jambon, fromage, saucisson
ice cold drinks
a little wine
snails

bonjour, merci, au revoir, madame, monsieur

Cap Ferrat, Nice, Eze, Monaco, Beaulieu sur Mer

double decker trains
the flea market
Saturday morning food market
fireworks from the yachts in the harbour late at night

eat, read, talk, sleep....and repeat.

See you soon :)


Friday, August 3, 2012

Friday Fabulousness....




Olympics watching & British gold!!


....a very glamorous kitchen

summer in a glass....

a peaceful spot....

fabulous roof-top living.... 

beach dreaming....

a quiet place to think....

Villefranche sur Mer, France....
our holiday destination
our apartment is the white building on the bottom right hand edge of the photo :)


It's been a wonderful Olympic filled week....
London has just been so exciting & I've been glued to the Olympics....
I've shouted & cried & been on the edge of my seat!

Swimming, rowing, cycling, beach volleyball, the equestrian events....and now the athletic.
It's been fantastic....I don't think London has ever looked more beautiful.

Incredible achievement & such inspiration....

In between events, I've been packing & preparing for my French holiday....only 4 more sleeps!

Happy Week-end!!


   

Friday, July 27, 2012

What A Fabulous Friday!








Breton stripes love 

....my first attempt at salted caramel ice cream is in the freezer....


Clean & Lean....lettuce wraps via The Littlest Things 



First week of the summer hols....
my children have slept in & spent lazy days doing nothing....
exactly what holidays should be about.
I've started packing for the holidays, bought holiday sandals & spent quite a few blissful hours just reading and drinking tea....
slowing down.  

....so excited for the Olympics, London is buzzing!

The Opening Ceremony begins in about one hour's time.
I feel so proud to be in London, so proud to be British & so proud of everyone who is participating.
Let the Games begin!!

Have a wonderful week-end!



Friday, May 25, 2012

Friday Fabulousness....











hot & busy....a pretty accurate description of of my week, my life and London this week!
Good busy though...lots of fun things....and (finally) unbelievably gorgeous weather.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Vicki Archer from French Essence & Jeanne from Collage of Life for lunch in London's Chelsea earlier this week.
We talked about travel, blogging, France and life in general - it was wonderful....
they are such interesting and widely travelled women, I felt very inspired by both of them.


A couple of lucky winners to be announced today....



Please email me with your contact details :)



....just 10 weeks til we are back here....


I have no particular plans for the week-end apart from enjoying this wonderful weather!
Have a great week-end!


The White Company



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