Thursday, July 17, 2014

Venice, Italy - Castles Crowns and Cottages, Europe: Simply Irresistible Link Party






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While I have been to Italy quite a few times,
I have never been to Venice.
I have always wanted to go but haven't!
Can you believe that?

Castles , Crowns & Cottage asked me to plan an imaginary trip.
So here goes- a trip to Venice!
Come along with me as I take us to Venice, Italy. 






I always imagined birds would fly upon my arrival. 






The canals are so beautiful. 
I would spend all day on them.



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All the beautiful restaurants.



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Gorgeous houses...



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Gondola waiting.






Gondola ride.



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Then there is the yummy food of Venice.
I would eat & drink my way through Italy.






 And enjoy the great coffee they serve.



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Great looking shops.



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And the gelato.



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Okay this is a little creepy but hey, it is Venice.
They always have a Ball each year called the Mascheranda Masked Ball during the Venice Carnival.



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The chic Italian police.



 



Brandolini, renovated by Tony Duquette & Hutton Wilkinson.
I would love to stay here.






This is soooo glorious.






Just look at the ceiling!






I am sure those windows look over the canal.
Those bed hangings are gorgeous.






Look at the detail on that chest!

This is the Venice I would love to visit and to stay in.



Love,



Peggy




 

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51 comments:

  1. GOOD GLORY! Peggy, it is so nice to see you up and running. I am an early bird and was up with our European pals as they are six hours ahead of us and were already taking the tours!

    Venice is simply a place to dream and float on those canals with romance thickening the air. I love what you've shared and that food.....you know, I'm getting hungry, visiting so many lush posts!!!!!!!!

    Many thanks for joining. Now have fun visiting the others and meeting new friends! Anita

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  2. Peggy good afternoon!

      What wonderful pictures you showed of Vennecia! I was very close to show my photos of Venice at this Link Party. But I am very glad not to have coincided, because I'm enjoying both see yours! Peggy are beautiful images.

    Thanks to Anita today I can enjoy your pictures and this fantastic Link Party!.
    I love your pictures, and I'm enjoying your photos and those explendido places thanks to you!

    I wish you a great weekend.
    Today I am happy to have met you, I hope you visit me

    Luisa from Madrid ...
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    1. Luisa from Madrid thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. lovepeggy

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  3. Oh Peggy, this was such an enjoyable dream... Thank you so much for sharing. I have not had the opportunity to visit Italy, Venice looks so dreamy!
    Off to do some more traveling...
    fondly,
    Penny

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    1. Penny you are so welcome + happy trails to you. love peggy

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  4. Hi Peggy, Like you I have been to Italy; however not Venice. Now I have read and seen so much of its beauty, I must go one day soon!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena
    Europe: Simply Irresistible Party

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    1. so we will have to go to Venice together + thank you for the comment. love peggy

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  5. Thanks for sharing wonderful information, it is really nice information.
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    1. Laura, thank you for stopping by + leaving a sweet comment. love peggy

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  6. Hi Peggy, I also wrote about Italy. Such a beautiful country. I cannot wait to visit. I really enjoyed your special tour. Coming over from Anita's CCC.

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    1. Linda you wrote about italy also? what a small world! thanks for your comment. love peggy

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  7. Hi Peggy, Venice is gorgeous and I love your post! I've been a few times and it's always magical. I am another Italy destination and hope you will stop by when you have a chance.

    xo Mary Jo

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    1. mary jo you are so nice to leave a comment love peggy

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  8. I'm right behind YOU PEGGY!GLorious VENICE.........I was there last October.Do take a GONDOLA ride at night as you can see into some of those VILLAS on the canals!Do sit in SAN MARCO square and sip a tea or coffee.............do wander until your lost!YOU MUST GO!YOUR photos are STUNNING............ANITA sent me.......I'm number 26 on her list!CIAO BELLA!

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    1. contessa i have wanted to go to venice now i must go. love peggy

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  9. Oh Peggy, what a fabulous, glorious place Venice is through your photos!
    I want to go there NOW because of your post, and enjoy every magnificent yummy inch of it!
    Thank you so much for taking the time to put this all together for Anita's link party:)

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    1. constance you are so sweet thanks for the sweet comment. lovepeggy

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  10. Venice is such a magical place and your pictures have transported me back there while sitting in front of my computer...thank you SO much for my mini escape! xoxo

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    1. sandy thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment. love peggy

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  11. Venice is such a magical place...thank you for taking me away on a cloudy afternoon to re-visit one of my favorite places! Your photos are beautiful! xoxo

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  12. Venice!
    I am so "here" with you!
    You never disappoint finding the perfect accommodation, Peggy!
    Your attention to detail with "the interiors" is top cloud on this dream destination!
    withLove!

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    1. Venice, I dream of you! thank you for the comment love peggy

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  13. Peggy, I could smell and taste the spaghetti, the wine and then that wonderful aroma of coffee. Delightful post!

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    1. Rhonda, I could taste the spaghetti also. thank you for leaving a comment.

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  14. Buongiorno Peggy! You have shown a most gorgeous Venetian journey here...and this city is certainly one of my dream destinations as well!
    Thank you for sharing the beauty...
    xoxo,
    - Irina

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  15. I enjoyed traveling through Venice with you!
    Fun party!

    - Violet

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    1. violet how caring you are to leave a comment. thank you...love peggy

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  16. Beautiful your Venice pictures I wish I go there sometime... thank you for showing!
    groetjes van Marijke
    www.bij-marijke-thuis.blogspot.nl

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  17. I'm with you, Peggy - the food, the architecture, the style, the incredible beauty at every turn. Thanks so much for your unique look at such a beautiful city! Lovely blog :)

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    1. thank you Robyn for dropping by and leaving such a nice comment. love peggy

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  18. lets do thank anita ria you are so nice. love peggy

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  19. I love Venise: at every turn a new bridge with a new view; its old and fantastic palazzi....

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    1. irma I am with you + loving Venice + thank you for leaving a sweet comment. love peggy

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  20. There is such magic in places with canals in the main streets, elegant policewomen, fabulous food and that feeling of a Roman Holiday....in this case, a Venetian Holiday! Thank you again Peggy for participating in this, and also for your kind words today! Isn't it just fun to see people unit under one objective, yet express their own expression? Have a splendid day dear Peggy, Anita

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    1. dearest anita I adored participating in your party + you are so sweet + kind + thank you again sweet anita love peggy

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  21. Hi Peggy,

    Thank you for taking us away to Venice - loved seeing your photos and looks like such a romantic place to visit. Hope to one day get to see all this.
    Happy week
    Carolyn

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    1. carolyn, thanks for coming to see my blog! love peggy

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  22. tes images de Venise sont magnifiques, quelle belle participation thanks for sharing
    bisous français
    Nélinha www.mespassionsentoutessaisons.blospot.fr

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    1. Nelinha, you are too sweet. thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment. love peggy

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  23. Peggy,
    Let's go! I was only there once, all by myself, for like, one or two nights! Still must return! Need to see Murano, Burano, Lido, Veneto etcetera- check out SAVE VENICE - also VENICE BIENNALE, Fortuny, Peggy Guggenheim, etc. Someone I know here (designer) actually MOVED to Venezia - ! I heard he is back here in Naples (FL)
    Dean

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    1. dean, I am ready let's go to Venice. thanks for stopping by and leaving such a comment. love peggy

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  24. Oh such fabulous photos I want to book a trip now! I hope you do get there someday, I was very lucky to visit during Mardi Gras and what a treat that was. Great post! Thanks for the beautiful tour............

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  25. Such lovely images of Venice, Penny! It has been so nice to visit your blog! ♡Dawn

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    1. dawn, so glad you came to the blog + left a comment. love peggy

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  26. its on my list too,I've not got there yet ,been to Rome and Naples and Sicily and Sardinia,so very lovely,xx Rachel and Speedy

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    1. one day we will get there, I just know it. love peggy

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