- Maria Callas roses in the garden of Marîa Cecilia, Santiago, Chile
Hola, friends!
Posting from the road today, currently in sunny Viña del Mar, Chile, after spending last weekend in Santiago with my wonderful friend María Cecilia at her stunning home in the hills above the city. (If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you’ll have seen some of these images throughout the past week already.)
María Cecilia and I have been blogging friends for over three years and first met in person two years ago. We’ve always hoped to meet again for a longer visit (and to do some dedicated antique shopping). Last week I returned, spending several days in her beautiful mountain retreat. And with her expert advice and guidance through the maze of the Santiago flea market, I collected wonderful pieces for use in upcoming photo shoots. But the highlight was absolutely the time we spent together and I am very grateful for her kindness, generosity and joyful spirit. Many of you know her from her blog Casa Dulce Hogar and if not, you are in for a wonderful treat as you explore her breathtaking, rose-filled posts, all photographed at her exquisite house and garden. The serene and peaceful atmosphere she has created there is magical – soothing and rejuvenating. And her enthusiasm and energy are a pure delight. (More photos from my previous visit can be seen here. )
Thank you, Chichi, for sharing your beautiful world with me! Without the connections of blogging, I would not have met this lovely friend. She, and all of you, are so important in my life.
Wishing you each a wonderful week ahead.
Muchos cariños!
g
OMG, stunning roses. I am so glad you are relaxing with friends. Take care. xox Jen
Hello G
The Maria Callas roses are exquisite, much like the music of this woman. I am still drooling over the pink rose with yellow tinged centre – do you know the name of it?
Your friend has a beautiful place and I can tell you had a good time shopping and relaxing.
I hope you have a great week yourself.
Judith
Thank you my dear friend. It was really great fleaing with you and finding such incredible treasures for you take home. It´s been a great pleasure having you at my home and meeting your husband this time. Much love to both of you.
Abrazos
Hi Georgianna, just the post I needed! Makes me forget the grey and Autumny weather here. Gorgeous roses, really amazingly beautiful!!!! Your friend must have magical hands growing these roses and having them all look so beautiful. You made some great vintage buys as well! What a wonderful scenery your friend is surrounded with all the time, you must have had the best time there.
Marian
My goodness, these are beautiful, Georgianna!
What a wonderful time this must have been.
You take in so much beauty sharing along the way. Just so beautiful.
Have a wonderful time away with your friend. . Safe travels.
Gorgeous photos! (As always)
Oh my.. These are such stunning photos. And what a beautiful house she has. How fun to get to spend some time with a blog friend. Such a wonderful community here in blogland.
Hugs~
My goodness, what a pretty setting and a pretty house! I’ll bet that was a wonderful time. xo
What a great place that must be to travel to and what a fabulous place to live! That house looks gorgeous. I’m still amazed at the possibilities blogging affords us and at how many friendships are formed through it, I guess that’s the hugely positive side of the internet. xo
Just so beautiful, Georgianna…. wow! :)
And how fun to get to spend some time with a blog friend.
Have a very happy Novembrrrrrrrrr……
Dearest sweet G, beautiful beautiful beautiful images!! Visiting you here always make me smile! It so fun to meet up with long time blogging friends….i hope some day i get to meet you too in person! Have a beautiful vacation and love to you!
Wow!!! Treasure, Georgianna!! =) And, I mean – flea market finds in an exotic place – a sanctuary of roses, roses, roses – or, really, what makes the other two pale – time spent with a wonderful friend!! Treasure!! =) and, by the way – those roses are so stunningly beautiful and even more so because of the brown wreck of our November world outside! ‘Exquisite’ is the word that was coming to mind as I looked at them. Am I going over the top? Well, that’s the refreshment I’m receiving this morning from your beautiful images! sigh. =)
xxo
What a gorgeous setting and your friend looks like a sweet, lovely person. Your photos are stunning. I will have to check our Maria’s blog now! Thanks for the introduction. :)
Beautiful Roses, it seems to be a wonderful time!
Hugs
Taty
The roses! So beautiful. As well as the smiles!
blessings,
elizabeyta
I do remember your lovely friend from a post a few years ago. What a lovely time you two must have had together ! Happy fall xo
oh such beautiful roses and all of that floral enamelware! i have followed maria for a while and always admired her home and photography…how wonderful that you got to meet her and see her amazing home!
be safe out there,
erin
xxoo
p.s. i opened my Etsy store finally…can you believe it? he he
Wonderful G…always happy to learn about blogs that I don’t know about so off to visit your friend. Some beautiful treasures from the flea market…and of course~images!
xox
Janet
The first image is absolutely stunning!! Ohhh I want me too in my garden!
Hugs Georgianna
That first photo took my breath away! Thank you for sharing these with us. Looks like you had a lovely time.
Hi G,
It looks and sounds like you had a delightful trip! The color in these images is delicious – yum!!!! Especially in contrast to the snow we woke up to this am :(
Thanks for the treat.
xo A
Hola mi querida G! :) What a wonderful post! The roses are so beautiful, and a collection of vintage pitchers are something!! Always happy to see such inspiring bits from your wonderful travels!
Take care and Besos!
I have read and re-read your post, observed several times all the far too beautiful photos of this wonderful world of which your friend Maria Cecilia has made you be part, and, believe me, I don’t know where to begin from .. I love roses, all the roses are for me expression of the highest and noblest feelings, vintage items, I love them because speak the language of the past, which jealously guard under a touch of sweetness, and I wonder what wonderful days you spent in such a lovely place !!
Thank, thanks so much for sharing such beauty.
Take care Georgianna ♡
Dany
I’ve forgotten to write that the branch of Maria Callas roses is simply stunning :)
Holy cow,
I am totally jealous in the best possible way.
Looks like a wonderful trip : )
Beautiful photos that make me smile today!
Oh, lucky you – what a gorgeous place and what a wonderful place to take photographs, good company – and flea markets!! What else do you need – well maybe some food and wine! I’m sure that was provided as well.
Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo Ingrid
Hi dear Georgianna!
As I can see you are having a very good time and am in good spirit there in Chili! What gorgeous pictures you made again. I just love love love the way you capture the roses, well………. just anything! You have the perfect eye for letting the things and beauty you are catching with your camera shine at its best! I am always so much enjoying your pretties! Keep up the good work and enjoy your journey!
Blessings and hugs,
xox
Ingeborg
Dearest sweet g, missing you! I hope you are having a wonderful time and keeping warm. Happy day and love to you!
So beautiful, what a restful looking home. x
Hello, dear Georgianna!
Just wanted to wish you and yours a lovely Thanksgiving.
xo
Just look at all these beauties!!!!
Dear Georgianna,
It is always PURE PLEASURE to pop into your blog worlds and catch up on all the beauty and inspiration you and David have shared.
Wishing both of you the happiest of holidays!
XoX p
Oh how beautiful and inspiring photos… longing so much warm and sunny days,,,love these photos!