Cupcakes and Cashmere

Tuscany

April 30th, 2012

{Eleanor (one of the property’s two Shar Peis) at the entrance}

Over the past two weeks we visited several cities in Italy and while each had its perks, our stay at the Borgo Santo Pietro in Tuscany was the highlight. When I asked for honeymoon recommendations here, this was the one suggestion that I simply couldn’t get out of my head. It was meant to be the relaxing (and certainly the most indulgent) part of our trip and when we left, I actually felt homesick for the place. We read a ton (I finished two books in four days), slept in, ate great food, met wonderful people, and deprogrammed. Here’s a glimpse at how we spent our time at the villa.


{Morning walks through the gardens}

{Late afternoon chess + champagne + antipasto}

{It was too chilly to swim in the pool, but it made for the ideal lunch spot}

{My breakfast of choice – the eggs were so delicious}

{Heated stone floors + a deep tub}

{Tree-lined road near the town of Palazzetto}

{Resting after our walk to San Galgano}

{Quick day trip: Duomo di Siena}

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  • http://www.diarylove.wordpress.com Liselot

    Wow, you and your husband really seem like the perfect couple to me. That’s amazing :)

  • http://mollyeeb.blogspot.com Molly

    Looks absolutely lovely :)

    http://mollyeeb.blogspot.com/

  • http://theas-vintage.blogspot.com/ Thea Vintage

    Ah I love love love Tuscany!

    http://theas-vintage.blogspot.se/

  • http://www.hemenwaystreet.com Sarah // Hemenway Street

    Tuscany looks so beautiful! I traveled to Italy a few years ago, and I’ve been dying to go back ever since.

    hemenwaystreet.com

  • Sophie

    Looks absolutely gorgeous! Definitely a perfect place for a honeymoon!

  • http://www.vanillaandroseblog.com Vanessa {vanilla and rose}

    Sounds like such an amazing and relaxing time! And you got some gorgeous photos out of it!

  • http://flightofcara.blogspot.com Cara

    Love your Toms and your carefree summer hair!

  • http://www.violetboutique.ca Violet Boutique

    Your pictures are beautiful! Making me want to take a trip to Italy. Carefree hair gets two thumbs up!

  • http://www.splendourandrouge.com Sarah

    Also went to Italy on my honeymoon, Love it!

    http://www.splendourandrouge.com

  • http://kellinasthoughts.blogspot.com Kellina’s Thoughts

    the first pic looks like heaven!!

    beautiful pics!

    http://kellinasthoughts.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.thekinas.com Bettina

    Absolutely stunning photos!

  • http://sugarrabbit.blogspot.com lidia

    all these pictures are so stunning,
    it looks like you are having a great time (:

    that bathroom is gorgeous!

  • http://sugarrabbit.blogspot.com lidia

    all these pictures are so stunning,
    it looks like you are having a great time (:

    that bathroom is gorgeous!

  • http://www.sweetlyfierce@blogspot.com Dani

    Wow!!! What a gorgeous place!!!!!!

  • http://www.vanessaenriquez.blogspot.com Vanessa

    beautiful!

  • http://allykayler.blogspot.com Ally

    Such a stunning looking hotel – the views & the food! You look so peaceful.
    xo
    http://allykayler.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.thekeypieces.co.uk Lou

    This place looks amazing and how great is it to spend some time from your honeymoon there.

    Lou
    http://www.thekeypieces.co.uk

  • http://www.worthystyle.com Whitney

    Might have to check this place out for my own honeymoon! Gorgeous!

  • http://www.busyworkingmama.com BusyWorkingMama

    Beautiful!!

  • http://www.kerryjune.com kerry june

    your photos are gorgeous! makes me so excited looking at them; i’ll be honeymooning there in june & cannot wait to go even more now!

  • http://www.marlamartenson.com Marla Martenson

    Ayyeee… too beautiful for words!!

  • http://www.alittlehummingbird.com A Little Hummingbird

    Beautiful pictures!
    I think I just found a new “to travel to” place.

    xo Sari

  • Lauren E.

    That Shar Pei could not be posing more perfectly!
    All lovely photos- such a beautiful/romantic honeymoon destination! Cheers!

  • Marina

    i am so jealous!you seem to have fun!
    i’m happy for you!!!

  • http://www.myunionjack.com Melanie

    What amazing pictures and you definitely have that “honeymoon” glow!

    LOVE that you stayed at Borgo Santo Pietro–we honeymooned there as well and it was definitely one of the highlights! BTW- fab pic of the gorgeous stone bathroom. I remember wanting to die for that gorgeous tub!

  • http://www.magboutique.it MAG

    Beautiful pictures! I am an American living in Siena working at this lovely boutique called MAG.. Would have loved to meet you! If you return please contact me! hope your trip was great

  • http://chessgames.com Annoyed Chessplayer

    You set the chess board up incorrectly!

  • http://giraffelegs.com Nicole @ Giraffelegs

    Everything looks so beautiful! Congrats again!

  • http://eccentricaccent.blogspot.com Valeria Gonzalez

    PARADISE!

  • http://femmenity.blogspot.com Pamela

    Really amazing! Wonderful place!

    femmenity.blogspot.com

  • http://skirtsandscarves.blogspot.com Mia

    It looks beautiful! I hope you guys have a long and happy marriage just like your honeymoon.

    skirtsandscarves.blogspot.com

  • http://lo-ve-peace.blogspot.com Mary

    beautiful place)

  • Laura

    Love this place!? Which room did you stay in!?

  • Leanne

    I am profoundly jealous, in a good way. The pictures are lovely!