Palazzo Margherita

A few days back I discovered this gem of a hotel; Palazzo Margherita. Take a look at the outside, don't you just want to come sit with me?? While I have not had much time to blog this past week - thank you for hanging in there with me - I have had a few minutes to read a few of yours!

I found a wonderful post over at Belle Vivir, and just felt compelled to share these two images.

Turns out this hotel is owned by Francis Ford Coppola & located in Bernalda, Italy, but that was almost a given, just looking at the images. It was just featured in Woody Allen's latest movie To Rome With Love, which I have not yet seen, but it's on the list!
If not just to see the scenery :)

I urger you to click on the links, you won't be disappointed, I promise!
Am I the only one who LOVES the tile work?? The herringbone is my favorite, but the bathrooms are pretty cool too.

Remember to stop and smell the roses!!
Natasha


Images via Palazzo Margherita

{Vacation} House Love

Oh, I wish I was able to visit this fantastic house in Umbria, Italy!



The home is owned by the danish Sander family, and the interiors are done by Karin Sander. The house is facing Lago Trasimeno, and is located close to the Tuscan border.

There are 4 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, several balconies and terraces, perfect for lazy summer afternoons!

Since I am saving my vacation for later this year, I figured I would share this rustic, beautiful house with you. Just wait to you see the view, you will want to go on vacation here, I promise!!!

How about a marble fireplace in the kitchen / dining room....

The handmade terracotta tiles, here in a herringbone pattern, are through out the house. Living in the tropics, I know how much a stone floor helps keep the house cool in the summer.

The large dining table is made from Italian chestnut and the chandelier is an Italian antique, sourced especially for the house. Notice the beautiful view just beyond the glass doors.

A beautifully carved dark wood door leading in to one of the bathrooms, the dark wood looks fantastic against the light walls. Perhaps a reclaimed door, who knows....

Why not greet friends and family with a lit fireplace? Walk past the double doors and this welcoming interior view will greet you!

Karin Sander has planned this house so well, there are special nooks where ever you look, and wonderful views of the surrounding landscape from every window.

Midnight swim any one?

OK, so I know you are ready to book your ticket. Fly into the airport at Florence, the house is an hour and a half away....

I hope you enjoyed this little house tour!

Natasha

Images of Casa Le Nebbie via Mad og Bolig