Howie & Belle, London

 {I just love the velvet sofa and dark walls. Very romantic.}

This is the home of Jo Kornstein is the owner of vintage boutique Howie & Belle as featured in The Guardian Magazine.

Villa Mangiacane, Florence, Italy

Jasmine scented paradise on a hill outside Florence.

{the drive is lined with lavender and jasmine}

 {dining in the walled herb garden}

{the view from our room}

Villa Mangiacane was originally commissioned by Cardinal Francesco Maria Machiavelli, uncle of Niccolò Machiavelli. But political intrigue is the farthest thing from your mind when you are by the pool on a beautiful summer day.

Zermatt, Switzerland

With the first frost today thoughts turn to winter...

  And winter means skiing. And skiing means Zermatt.

Lords of the Manor, Upper Slaughter, England

A beautiful hotel in one of the most beautiful villages in England.

{afternoon tea taken on the lawn}

On a gorgeous summer day we hired bicycles and rode around the glorious Cotswolds countryside. Stopping only for afternoon tea. Heaven.

A Room With a View

Four Seasons in Florence. I wish.