Arrivederci Capri
Arrivederci Capri
Caesar Augustus Hotel Anacapri, what a view!
And another view from my hotel
Charming Saints protecting the houses
Hats off Capri Tiberio Hotel
La Terraza of a Private home
Via Tagara
Colour Burst
Back streets of Capri
Beware Jewellery Galore Everywhere..love all the gold on tanned skin.
Leaving La Fontinella with the little yacht called Rising Sun in the background..
Crisp and fresh Italian Rosé
Caesar Augustus Anacapri gorgeous hotel .
Carthusia Parfumeria di Capri, great gifts .
Beautiful staircase at The Capri Tiberio Palace decorated by Giampiero Panepinto
Sunset drinks at la Piazzetta
Love Poems by Pablo Neruda on the Arco Naturale Trail
The view from Punta Tagara
Il Riccio Dessert Room..heaven
Yumm
Full moon view from my balcony
Wonderful invite for the opening of Faraone Mennella’s jewellery shop in Capri.
Now back home , am feeling blue after the magical time that I had in the Isole delle Sirene called Capri. I can hear their call, myth or not, just as Roman Emperors Caesar Augustus and Tiberius did amongst many many others.
You are hypnotized to eat like you have never eaten before thinking you will not eat again after your last amazing meal in one of the wonderful restaurants, and guess what? Hours later you are hungry again and running to another restaurant...so Capri is a lot about its delicious and fresh food , but the good thing is that you have to walk everywhere there are no cars on the island, as its a maze of narrow paths.
There are amazing walks like the Arco Naturale trail, but make sure you wear comfortable shoes on this one, we didn't it thanks to my spacey local friend who forgot how long the trail was. Should have paid attention to the receptionist of the hotel when she looked at us in horror when we left the hotel, we climbed over 400 really huge and steps on our hands and knees after having all ready walked 45 minutes in espadrilles and wedges for her, oh and I was wearing a dress ...wanted to kill her by the end we were soaked in sweat with makeup running down our faces, branches in our hair and it was dark by the time we got the to the restaurant Il Grotelle, but don't let that put you off...its spectacular the walk in running shoes and shorts. We did laugh and almost cry too... and then I had a huge plate of spaghetti Aglio e olio and lots of wine to calm my self.
Yes eating is the favourite sport here and crazy romantic or challenging walks...but the best walks are done around the shops, Linen shops, handmade sandals, jewellery galore, cashmere, scents and more. You know you are in Italy when the men's shops are better than the women's ones..
At sunset there is always amazing outdoor concerts, classical, Neapolitan, or even Kazakhstani , you can hear the music flow all over Capri, it is so beautiful, or the outdoor cinema to watch old Italian movies. Also visiting or staying in Anacapri is essential, very different to Capri, the air is cooler, crispier and the views are spectacular. Its like being in the countryside of Capri. My favourite thing to do there is go to the Caesare Augustus hotel for sunset drinks, just heaven..I will stay there for a few days next time, want to get know this part of the island better and with that view!
Or if lazy just hire a boat to take you around the island stopping off to swim in beautiful bays, look at incredible boats anchored of the island or got to one of the beach clubs to hangout and yes eat again and even day excursions to Positano or Nerano.
I could go on and on, obviously I love Capri as do many others. Thank you my friend for giving me a wonderful holiday in your childhood island. Can't wait to go back, I can hear the Siren's call..
Till we meet again xo
All Pictures taken by Vision of Splendor.
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Dior Couture by Patrick Demarchelier
This is the book of the year! Published by Rizzoli Dior Couture photographed by Patrick Demarchelier what a perfect collaboration. These are just a few pictures that have been released. The text is written by Ingrid Sischy ex editor-in-chief of Interview Magazine and International Editor to Vanity Fair's European editions.
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Fashion History that should be on everyone's coffee tables , a perfect Christmas gift! C'est Magnifique
Order from Amazon
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Chinese Splendor
Raise The Red Lantern via National Ballet of China
Yellow Chinoiserie Wallpaper via NSR Handcrafts Co.
Wedgewood Jasper Conran Chinoiserie Green via Matching China
Raise the Red Lantern Film by Zhang Yimou
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On 8.8.2008 Zhang Yimou directed the unforgettable Beijing Olympics opening Ceremony. So wish I could have been there.
Here are some links to view clips of these wonderful movies,
The Last Emperor www.criterion.com/films/254-the-last-emperor
House Of Flying Daggers www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLkedDMb8vI
Raise The Red Lantern www.youtube.com/watch?v=vivaoPZhIH8&feature=related
Hero www.youtube.com/watch?v=srFhXDZhUZI
http://www.ballet.org.cn/en/home.htm
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ystudio.
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Colour Me LULU
Should your glance on mornings lovely
Lift to drink the heaven's blue
Or when sun, veiled by sirocco, Royal red sinks out of view,
Give to nature praise and honour.
Blithe of heart and sound of eye,
Knowing for the world of colour, where its broad foundations lie.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The lovely Lulu de Kwiatkowski, She paints, she designs fabrics,wallpapers, dinnerware, pillows , rugs, bedding and my favourite of all are her collages that she transformed into a handwritten and hand painted journal, travelogue, bio, titled LULU all created on from her kitchen floor.
All this amazing work and a mother to three boys, I should have paid more attention when we were in art an sculpture class together at school!
To view more of her work go to her website and wonderful blog where I was inspired to do this post,
Brava xo
www.luludk.com
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The website is also fantastic, am sure you will be seduced,
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