Showing posts with label italy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label italy. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

A Taste of Italy in Paris


A little Taste of Italy in Paris!  
A delicious Italian Gourmet 'Deli' in the 16th district of Paris. 

I find this a perfect place for fresh lasagne when I'm running short on time.  
Is it just me, or do you ever have those days?  





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Monday, June 27, 2011

Belle Inspiration Heads to Italy!

The upcoming issue of  Belle Inspiration Magazine  
will bring you loads of La Dolce Vita 

Just look at all the  images you'll find. 
Brilliant flowers, ruffles and lace,
shabby chic and chandies, Italian antiques....



 Click HERE to get your own issue, 
and you can take your time and savor each image


*Look for a great discount inside for the fantastic apron in the upper left corner* 





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Monday, March 28, 2011

Photography Getaways



If you love photography and love to travel, then you need to contact Nicolette Fisher at 


As explained on her website - "We offer photography travel workshops in Europe to the hobbyist photographer who loves to explore, learn new techniques, and ways to craft your photography in picturesque destinations you will never want to leave".


Nicolette offers 3 Day Tours and New 1 Day Workshops.  
Here is a few of her fantastic tours.



This Workshop in Versailles along with the Loire Valley would be a perfect add-on 

Versailles
One Day Workshop Events:
Versailles, France                       Pictures in the Park
Join us for a day in the infamous grand gardens of Versailles. We gather in the morning for a photographic tour of the luxe gardens, and commence at 2:00pm for your optional tour of the palace on your own, before venturing out on the massive grounds on your own to put what you learned to use and take advantage of the late afternoon lighting.    
Friday, May 20, 2011   8:00am - 2:00pm                                                €45 / €65 with admission to Palace.



3 Day Workshop Tour
Montrichard, Loire Valley, France         Tues. May 24 - Fri. May 27, 2011
Join us in Montrichard, France to capture this enchanted area of the Loire Valley. This market town dones both medieval and Renaissance architecture and a hilltop fortress overlooking the Cher waterway. Montrichard also makes a nice homebase for the surrounding areas we will discover the next three days. 

A welcome reception will be held on Tuesday evening upon your arrival with appetizers and cocktails. The next three days we will encounter some of the area's best chateaux such as Chateau de Chenonceau, Chateau  de Chissay, Chateau du Plesiss-Buerre, and Chateau du Montpoupon. We will also venture to Montresor, which is considered to be one of France's most beautiful villages. On our final day we will explore the local mushroom caves of nearby town Buerre prior to our hosted dinner party at a local restaurant with traditional French cuisine. 
Included:  workshops - excursions - Chenonceau tour - champignon cave tour - dinner party - gift & more





Beynac-et-Cazenac, France          An Ever After Photo Tale
Explore the fairy tale scenery of the Dordogne region with charming old villages, fortress high walls, and castles and chateau. Listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France, this one day workshop tour is surely not one to miss. Included in your workshop tour is a one hour river float cruise tour.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011   8:00am - 4:30pm   €70.


        
3 Day Workshop Tour
Cinque Terre, Italy      Tues. June 7 - Fri. June 10, 2011
Get your cameras ready! This is one photography getaways you don't want to miss. How does three days on the Italian Riveria sound? Join us as we capture colorful rustic Italian oceanside villages, hike rugged breathtaking cliffs, meander through vineyards, enjoy a leisurely boat cruise, and explore the culture and charm of Italy's seaside villages. Cinque Terre, which means Five Lands, offers the exploration of five picturesque villages, secluded from the main motorway and only reachable by train.

A welcome reception will be held on Tuesday evening after checking into your hotel. The next three days will be spent exploring the coastline, villages, vineyards, and more by foot, train, and boat. Don't forget to bring your appetite for traditional Italian food, as we will host dinner party on our last evening together. This is one getaway that could be a lasting memory!

Included:  workshops - excursions - boat cruise - hiking - dinner party - train transporation during workshops - gift & more


This is so much more that Photography Getaways can offer you.  This is an incredible opportunity to experience and capture some of the most beautiful places in Europe.

Nicolette is a talented photographer, and makes a wonderful teacher/guide.  She is also the Assisatant Copy Editor and a regular writer/photographer at Belle Inspiration Magazine.
I highly recommend Photography Getaways

     www.photographygetaways.com




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