hello Summer!

There is no doubt... Summer is my favourite season and finally its here!

I am loving this time of strawberries, picnics, ice-creams and holidays (oh the list of things I enjoy can be endless) ...
Summer revitalizes me for all year and I take as much sunshine as I can.  It is also the season to take lots of photographs : ) I hope you will join me and enjoy this lovely time of year ! 
xoxo

 

** Flower Power **

Every year in April /May I am mesmerised by the flowering trees and bushes at Isabella Plantation  - Richmond Park. It is an ornamental woodland garden full of exotic plants and ponds. I feel like stepping into a paradise with camellias, magnolias, azaleas and rhododendrons in flower. Believe me, it is so breath taking...

I wanted to share this with you guys. Hope you like it. xx

 

Walk in the Park...

I know it might sound strange but most of my life is based around the Park... I spend most of my lunch breaks in the park, if it is a sunny day I am off to the park to jog, read, have a picnic or just admire the beautiful scenery around...I get so much inspiration...

There are so many wonderful Parks in and around London... Do you have your favourite green area :) ? xx

 

An Affair of the Life Time

I think Paris is the most beautiful city that will ever be. It feels like I have started the love affair with Paris. I cannot stop thinking of going back and back again!

I enjoy having a cup of coffee in one of the cafes at Opera Quarter and watch the Parisian life go by... Then slip to the Patisserie to taste delicious macaroons and head to Louvre or Musée d'Orsay to admire works of the impressionists. Its a haven for the art lovers and I honestly cannot get enough. It is a good thing I am going to Paris in August :) 

Do you have your favourite place in Paris? Hope to hear from you xx

Under the Spell - Loire Valley, France

From the moment I heard about Loire Valley I had a strong desire to spend my holidays there :) It is such a charming place if one enjoys exploring French chateaus, gardens, parks and picturesque towns. And it is also famous for the white sparkling wine :)

I choose Blois town to stay and explore the area. Blois is gorgeous with its stunning chateau and old town. We went for a very nice dinner at Le Bistrot du Cuisinenier. The service in this restaurant can be a bit patchy but the food is very pleasant :)

I tried to capture the Loire Valley scenery, hope the photos will inspire to visit this region of central France too :)

The photos below are from the medieval Villandry Garden, Amboise, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Chambord and Blois.