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://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.com/ Stacey

    This looks so gorgeous!! I love to stay there!!

    xoxo
    Stacey

    http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.co.uk/

  • http://www.chicpear.com Christina
  • http://theslowpace.wordpress.com The slow pace

    That looks like the perfect place to escape!

  • Stace3

    Lovely photos! Can you tell us about your outfit you wore for your afternoon of chess and champagne?

  • Sarah Nux

    This looks beautiful! Glad you’re having a fabulous time!

  • http://sevenmorroses.blogspot.com Morgan

    Reading all your posts from Italy makes me miss it so much! Hope you are having a beyond wonderful time!

  • http://Dwellinginstyle.com Lindsey

    Looks like you had an amazing time! It is great to have time to unplug and just relax!

  • http://www.shades-of-style.com Alexsandra
  • http://withanna.wordpress.com Anna

    Tuscany is one of the most beautiful areas I know, there is a ton of cities to discover like Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa… the landscape is great and the architecture, too!
    I love all of your pictures.

  • http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com foodfashionandflow

    These photos are amazing! I can only imagine what a fabulous time you are having. The scenery is so beautiful.

  • http://loislanelifestyle.blogspot.com/ brittany

    I love the denim & white! Happy honeymooning!

  • http://adahliavolk.com Chrissy

    Tuscany is truly amazing. Everything looks so relaxing and peaceful. Perfect for a honeymoon.

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  • http://www.todaloos.com mikky

    God it`s gorgeous! Even the trees lining the road are pretty. I loved the movie under the tuscan sun, but seeing your photos makes me want to go even more. You are some fast reader to finish 2 books so quickly, I don`t think I could read at all on vacation I`d be snooping around everywhere! Can`t wait to see more photos from your trip. Love your top and toms shoes.
    :)
    mikky
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  • http://vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com Rachel

    What a dream. Your a lucky girl.

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  • http://girasoleblog.wordpress.com Ana

    I Looooove these pictures! Hope your honeymoon is everything you wished it would be! Congrats on everything!

  • http://www.livingincolorstyle.blogspot.com Elle

    So fun! Looks like a gorgeous honeymoon :) thanks so much for sharing, Emily!
    xo, elle from Living in Color.

  • http://diyearte.blogspot.com diyearte by L & S

    beautiful photos!!
    :)

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  • Jo

    Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing :)

    xo

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  • http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com Lauryn

    Stunning! I am so jealous; you look so relaxed.

    xx

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  • http://www.madforfashionforless.com Berty Morales

    Bellisima! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos with us Emily. :)

  • http://www.atitelavoyacontar.blogspot.com Ría

    You look like you are having a great time.

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  • Marina

    Hey Emilym I wanna see your weeding pics!
    pleeeease!!
    :)

    have a great honey moon!

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  • http://www.fabulousforthefabulous.blogspot.com Kara

    I have always wanted to visit Tuscany! Looks amazing! Perfect honeymoon spot!

  • http://www.silkandvanity.blogspot.com Ashley

    What beautiful photos. I absolutely love the one of the cathedral in Tuscany – so nice!

    Ashley
    Silk&Vanity
    http://www.silkandvanity.blogspot.com

  • http://hotcinnamon.blogspot.com.es/ Dámaris

    Great pictures! Lovely place.

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  • http://idonowwhat.com Colleen

    WOW. I knew Tuscany was amazing, but WOW. Beautiful!

  • http://embellishmylife.wordpress.com/ Tiffany

    Great pictures! So jealous of your afternoon filled with cheese + chess.

    http://embellishmylife.wordpress.com/

  • http://www.facebook.com/1zoomfiji BIANCA FIJI

    We must be kindred spirits, Tuscany was the most beautiful and ‘at home’ place for me on our Europe tour. Felt like where i should be and cant wait to go back. Hope you did the medieval San Gimignano town??

  • http://3-chic.com/ Nikki

    Beautiful! I’ve been to Italy many times, but Tuscany really caught me by surprise last year – it’s just the most serene and relaxing place! This is the most perfect honeymoon spot! Next time you go back – and for everyone else out there – I highly suggest renting a villa with friends/family.

  • Gildete Lima

    Amazing pics, Emily. Welcome back!!!

  • http://www.jennysuemakeup.com JennySue Makeup

    yeh, I think I wouldn’t cried and been homesick for this place too! wow, quite beautiful!

  • http://www.honeywhatscooking.com honeywhatscooking

    love your photos. the chess picture is too cute, and the bathroom floors, wow.
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  • http://gandacummings.blogspot.com Aubrey

    Such a luxurious honeymoon, how awesome!

    http://gandacummings.blogspot.com

  • http://www.shopenviousgems.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15&zenid=7cf598ac98ce73d62d47649a10562773 Monica & Me of New York

    Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing :D

  • http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com Kate {Something Fabulous}

    Oh my goodness, these photos are beautiful! Your honeymoon looks just gorgeous – the place you stayed at looks amazing! Especially that swimming pool. Welcome back! x

    Kate {Something Fabulous}
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  • http://thelovelylights.blogspot.com/ Janice

    What beautiful pictures! You obviously look like you’re having a wonderful time! Congratulations! Hope you’re having a lovely honeymoon!

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  • http://kiki-seattle.blogspot.com/ K

    I am completely and utterly jealous.

  • http://www.arumlilea.blogspot.com Leanne

    ahh bliss. Tuscany is so beautiful!!! Hope it was amazing

    Love from South Africa

    http://arumlilea.blogspot.com

  • http://effortlesscool.wordpress.com sahra

    wow, looks STUNNING! I’d love that pool!

    XO Sahra
    EffortlessCool

  • http://www.savvyspice.com Dale

    Wow, your honeymoon looks so amazing and too bad it wasn’t warm enough to go in the pool. At least you were able to look at it though. :)

    xoDale

  • http://www.puppiesnpurses.com/ Manita Singh

    Great pictures and congrats on the wedding. Love your blog!

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  • http://www.puppiesnpurses.com/ Manita Singh

    Love your blog! Congrats on the wedding :)

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  • B.

    Beautiful ! I would love to go back to tuscany, it has been a while.
    Somehow this place suits you !

    http://www.tripsandtreasures.net
    fashion & lifestyle in Belgium

  • http://everythingstylishmumbai.blogspot.in/ Sruthi Warrier

    This place is so beautiful! Hope you enjoy your time there :)

    http://everythingstylishmumbai.blogspot.in/

  • http://agirlastyle.com A Girl, A Style

    Oh Emily, this sounds positively glorious and soul-restorative. I can’t wait to visit Tuscany one summer (I’ve dreamed about it for years), and you’ve only inspired me more. I hope you’ve had the most wonderful honeymoon!

    Briony xx

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  • http://theantiquarian-elizabeth.blogspot.com/ Elizabeth

    absolutely gorgeous! Hope you are enjoying every moment =) pictures are lovelyyy

    xo Elizabeth

    http://www.the-antiquarian.com/

  • Rebecca

    Gorgeous, looks heaven!! Can’t wait to see more! and of course the wedding!! I’ve recently started planning a wedding myself, so exciting <3