Albertine

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Santa Margherita sailing

The Ligurian coastline is a kaleidoscope of colours ;lemons, greens, pinks, orange, melon and the beautiful azure blues.
Not only are the buildings beautifully painted in their limewashed colours but so are the amazing array of boats that we spotted along the coastline.

I thought I'd share some with you. I've got my favourite,which one would you like to own?

Ciao bella. Andrina x

Saturday, 12 May 2012

Au revoir Paris...

We have wandered the streets of Paris for the last few days and soaked up the amazing atmosphere that can only be found in this beautiful city.From markets in the Marais to exhibitions at the Pompidou Centre and Grand Palais.
We have discovered gorgeous clothes stores hidden down dark passages and trendy homewares stores announcing themselves to the street.
It has been a wonderful few days, our sliver treasure has not been found, but we are now Italy bound.

Talk to you soon, Andrina x

Friday, 11 May 2012

Paris in the rain

Louis Vuitton, Printemps.

The weather today in Paris is cold and grey,but she is still beautiful.
Last week I posted a picture of the Printemps spring window display, well today in the Paris drizzle, my heart skipped a beat as we strolled past the very same windows, a riot of colour as expected and a joy to my eyes.
Even in the rain there is magic in Paris.

Wishing you all a sunny weekend.

Andrina x

Thursday, 10 May 2012

Mirror mirror...

Mirror mirror on the wall, where's the treasure I adore?
Gold abounds all around, silver treasure can't be found.

Paris is a city filled with gold.
Gold detailing on buildings, golden window displays gold flowers and golden light.

Such a treat for my eyes.

Andrina x

Le Bistro

Image: Vicki Archer

There is something very special about the French bistro.The large coloured canopies announcing the

bistros presence to the world, the striped chairs that are particular to the French.

The purpose of the waiter as he balances his tray full of drinks, dancing around the patrons, creating order yet making people welcome.

His excellent knowledge of local produce and the specials of the day.

We have eaten some fabulous meals at our favourite bistros, watching Parisians go about their daily life.

Listening to snippets of conversations; mothers and daughters, students catching up together after a long absence,lovers recalling yesterday and just enjoying each others company over a plate du jour and a good Bordeaux.

Andrina x

Monday, 7 May 2012

Silver Treasure

This week my wonderful husband and I are off to Paris and Italy to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary.

I thought that this amazing holiday was our gift to each other, he has other ideas.
"Surely we can find something silver while we are away," he muses.

That set my mind racing.Will there be a treasure waiting for us at marche Serpette in Paris? Maybe some ancient silver spoons from marche Malassis?

Perhaps some beautiful hand crafted silver jewellery found on via Mazzini, Perugia. Or a watch, from the huge array of second hand shops in Rome?

How am I not the luckiest girl in the world.
Stay posted and you can follow our adventurous treasure hunt for the perfect silver anniversary present.

Andrina x

Friday, 4 May 2012

Mothers day flowers

Autumn is slowly arriving in Perth. It has been a long time coming, with many days in April still very warm.
The morning temperature finally requires a cardi or jumper and fog is forming in the hollows of the local parks. The leaves are beginning to change and rain is forecasted.

This week at Veranda Home and Garden however, it looks like Spring, the shop is full to the brim with faux flowers. Pinks, greens, blues and reds, peonies, hydrangeas, roses and berries, a riot of colour to seduce you.We have stocked the shop full for Mothers Day. Pop in and have a look, 20% off all flowers and furniture for the week.