Hello From Bellagio!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a few busy days in Rome and 3 days in gorgeous Venice, we have just enjoyed the very relaxed pace of Bellagio on beautiful Lake Como!  These are a few photos from our terrace - I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this rest...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-XlOSWojCrk-vwHvzOqB6xWyA5lQb1iPvXMB_xeOhnXtkLc2NuoubIw73AP_9C3mSZsxJ-B1P1vgaERhjrgOvijIdN9Ap8eTB_jfRswEXsNh5KwfEspReDwfH_6iVUttusp_fJ1m7sbz/s1600/DSC02343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-XlOSWojCrk-vwHvzOqB6xWyA5lQb1iPvXMB_xeOhnXtkLc2NuoubIw73AP_9C3mSZsxJ-B1P1vgaERhjrgOvijIdN9Ap8eTB_jfRswEXsNh5KwfEspReDwfH_6iVUttusp_fJ1m7sbz/s400/DSC02343.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0cIfIlKSlkqN2T5BNbNoJiYXa8JppxLbEsSfhmlToWQYoArXSZ2QSN2GSAw4W5EmsF2vR3FcJ5On0Jue0Q5Kh081auL6sGwYkfblj41DWZTWaD88rY2-I9ce2Ve1fq49hVsu8nLk2gP8/s1600/DSC02369.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0cIfIlKSlkqN2T5BNbNoJiYXa8JppxLbEsSfhmlToWQYoArXSZ2QSN2GSAw4W5EmsF2vR3FcJ5On0Jue0Q5Kh081auL6sGwYkfblj41DWZTWaD88rY2-I9ce2Ve1fq49hVsu8nLk2gP8/s400/DSC02369.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBmpJMKPQRBxftPmu-kKG7-YfPg_VRP53f29j8Eyw9keYMYsGlmYcQ8HR-GslniVKLCu2EnMt7AqnMvrwZLTY5qwnIAGVZQq3dh_j7cX402ralhKmtaSyK26tUPOAgUKet9ONHs-0P7F2/s1600/DSC02370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBmpJMKPQRBxftPmu-kKG7-YfPg_VRP53f29j8Eyw9keYMYsGlmYcQ8HR-GslniVKLCu2EnMt7AqnMvrwZLTY5qwnIAGVZQq3dh_j7cX402ralhKmtaSyK26tUPOAgUKet9ONHs-0P7F2/s400/DSC02370.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8haCD8GNcrRoEI8fEeixv4U555Y4k5K6ux6Qg2ZgH-km-vt1dR7z_8CYijhN1gSjtERKHIr8zPGrTmejbaFxZLxrgAz-OLugQFmjUv7af5WaNtPnhEgTMAE2CUBUjUEtCzL4WyOaomW7/s1600/DSC02371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8haCD8GNcrRoEI8fEeixv4U555Y4k5K6ux6Qg2ZgH-km-vt1dR7z_8CYijhN1gSjtERKHIr8zPGrTmejbaFxZLxrgAz-OLugQFmjUv7af5WaNtPnhEgTMAE2CUBUjUEtCzL4WyOaomW7/s400/DSC02371.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">off to Florence now for some shopping!!! T xx</div><br />

Hello From Bellagio!

After a few busy days in Rome and 3 days in gorgeous Venice, we have just enjoyed the very relaxed pace of Bellagio on beautiful Lake Como! ...

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Arrivederci!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After much planning and excitement we are finally heading on our Italian adventure...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQSf8LEyn5nKXwC20rKdFE1HtT1TLky59FbZ3-aJpoylxId5gk958iFp5tN3A_rwoZy3Wif3zZurHNMQfpEqJ80_jvWPNF73VEoLj_vZxtcbLmnj-DWvWOpuaL1TlnXUzau30TuKIjMCd/s1600/Positano1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQSf8LEyn5nKXwC20rKdFE1HtT1TLky59FbZ3-aJpoylxId5gk958iFp5tN3A_rwoZy3Wif3zZurHNMQfpEqJ80_jvWPNF73VEoLj_vZxtcbLmnj-DWvWOpuaL1TlnXUzau30TuKIjMCd/s400/Positano1.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">which will include a week of relaxing in beautiful Positano!  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I may be good and do a post or two while away but no promises!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Chao, Tracey xx</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thankfully, Hayley will be taking care of everything Porchlight while I am away - aren't I lucky!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Arrivederci!

After much planning and excitement we are finally heading on our Italian adventure... which will include a week of relaxing in beautiful Pos...

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Colours of Autumn...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While I always look forward to the cooler months, I'm very happy that it is still a balmy 28 degrees here in Brisbane so the kids have spent the day in the pool.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These gorgeous interiors by designer <a href="http://www.kristenpanitchinteriors.com/">Kristen Panitch</a> remind me of Autumn though with all of their rich colours and beautiful use of fabric and wallpaper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPcPJq6omZ63xzo3YlkWtTP1cyBrGx8ZASnaI6zmwIRmVg_Ryy8zwRZvYbrlwinHCanP6m_HEqdPBhZHAuYiG51WnJeTHVkob-kZghMMre6nl4LSJ2m5UAcy00VZMlptR8ZDya_XaDXst/s1600/Kristen+Panitch14.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPcPJq6omZ63xzo3YlkWtTP1cyBrGx8ZASnaI6zmwIRmVg_Ryy8zwRZvYbrlwinHCanP6m_HEqdPBhZHAuYiG51WnJeTHVkob-kZghMMre6nl4LSJ2m5UAcy00VZMlptR8ZDya_XaDXst/s400/Kristen+Panitch14.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndLdRpew_1Wdtk1A4RRz1Ohy9Bc_M-VmTjrsz2kBA8csJw7lz_qoUnIRoEAXg9jbmyBHIlFQKgBfwoNLFRHPC1d5kSqa_x4zUaBX5peok0Tk_Urncvgz69ifuRR2kRmD_KTU1digGvn95/s1600/KristinPanitch1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndLdRpew_1Wdtk1A4RRz1Ohy9Bc_M-VmTjrsz2kBA8csJw7lz_qoUnIRoEAXg9jbmyBHIlFQKgBfwoNLFRHPC1d5kSqa_x4zUaBX5peok0Tk_Urncvgz69ifuRR2kRmD_KTU1digGvn95/s400/KristinPanitch1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How gorgeous are all of these images - it still amazes me how fabrics add so much to a room!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HAPPY EASTER!!!  Hope you all enjoy a few days off!</div>

Colours of Autumn...

While I always look forward to the cooler months, I'm very happy that it is still a balmy 28 degrees here in Brisbane so the kids have s...

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Beautiful Design!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am feeling very inspired by the work of Siemasko & Verbridge's portfolio!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCI2WIjcPYrn7-XRDnn648Gvd38Bq9FhQ8Y5kUF2UQtpthbqBsD3c1dEzfjAJSWaQaemURdlr0oawN8kiFi-VG0FsWUVV6GZMAK4TadGjtSIfxy8eM09QfqQjjOvHrweijnw_DBCr179e/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-03-25+at+4.42.02+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCI2WIjcPYrn7-XRDnn648Gvd38Bq9FhQ8Y5kUF2UQtpthbqBsD3c1dEzfjAJSWaQaemURdlr0oawN8kiFi-VG0FsWUVV6GZMAK4TadGjtSIfxy8eM09QfqQjjOvHrweijnw_DBCr179e/s400/Screen+Shot+2012-03-25+at+4.42.02+PM.png" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How stunning are these mosaic tiles on the floor...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclOdH6StofUCKh_8s9hhLlizTF_iSwXxKe_hrQh81QxUK8yZSjIrIOQ4QOunucG8sQDVs5IoTekWM3VrIbSTbO6zVLw1qxZqq07J56t7762dOrLbtsbjhkTPbAKx8nbxAR7Fn0zpul7lI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-03-25+at+4.52.07+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclOdH6StofUCKh_8s9hhLlizTF_iSwXxKe_hrQh81QxUK8yZSjIrIOQ4QOunucG8sQDVs5IoTekWM3VrIbSTbO6zVLw1qxZqq07J56t7762dOrLbtsbjhkTPbAKx8nbxAR7Fn0zpul7lI/s400/Screen+Shot+2012-03-25+at+4.52.07+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looks like a gorgeous room to relax in - loving the ceiling...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3Dgier6m5UP9bGjesNtTbRjWbMebMdiA09Tk3degMFvxkMrmyqErmJfVBoYjH17TYArRBiH-fhw9YI86icbSHnHnABHki35HVPFxQd61tN3sOkLD0aX40cSPWxkYS0gG5GCRwyGhsVU2/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-03-25+at+4.52.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3Dgier6m5UP9bGjesNtTbRjWbMebMdiA09Tk3degMFvxkMrmyqErmJfVBoYjH17TYArRBiH-fhw9YI86icbSHnHnABHki35HVPFxQd61tN3sOkLD0aX40cSPWxkYS0gG5GCRwyGhsVU2/s400/Screen+Shot+2012-03-25+at+4.52.54+PM.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is always difficult to make corner spaces work in a kitchen but I think they have done really well here!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have taken some time out for recovery after having a Melanoma removed from my right arm but I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things!  Looking forward to catching up on all of my favourite blogs out there!  Tracey xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Beautiful Design!

I am feeling very inspired by the work of Siemasko & Verbridge's portfolio! How stunning are these mosaic tiles on the floor... Look...

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The Green Theme!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't deny that I am loving the strong presence of green in all the latest magazines.  The latest House Beautiful is even called the "The Green Issue" - perfection!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYlBXkERTV_ahKj3IwAoniEViQgVh3zp2HUhpKaTnwSxqX9J_VH03HYHAcJRl-Eb4ofFgbQntM4m6kwUKeo0dtsvgj8eguYm7P2B3IjGn_xy5LiH-KNXHbBdVza913YzAsPu22dVARwiN/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-22+at+5.36.41+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYlBXkERTV_ahKj3IwAoniEViQgVh3zp2HUhpKaTnwSxqX9J_VH03HYHAcJRl-Eb4ofFgbQntM4m6kwUKeo0dtsvgj8eguYm7P2B3IjGn_xy5LiH-KNXHbBdVza913YzAsPu22dVARwiN/s400/Screen+Shot+2012-02-22+at+5.36.41+PM.png" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mixed with blue is always a striking combination...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQS2Bt-5QCK2MWJGiIK2PerqALoJ3vSyiEIJoFXpGJo6EAzA8KyIR30XBuSVlYmPcPcQ79oOnfKXYfWjynP2l4XON-UUEOTwG-JNsRahlebUHA1YzPuUutG8qMhsCZZYcIMgC6AZl9_eIy/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-22+at+5.37.32+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQS2Bt-5QCK2MWJGiIK2PerqALoJ3vSyiEIJoFXpGJo6EAzA8KyIR30XBuSVlYmPcPcQ79oOnfKXYfWjynP2l4XON-UUEOTwG-JNsRahlebUHA1YzPuUutG8qMhsCZZYcIMgC6AZl9_eIy/s400/Screen+Shot+2012-02-22+at+5.37.32+PM.png" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This little green chair is simply devine...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizS-7z_ABq8FhUmCJ189Ey7-af5HjPBO3Q8J-qoctGpIqDqFfhXjqRDOpCxJSOb35tWk9SD-_W-uMpA7nqmY0QpYp8ng4N6w0noIE7bSv_0GK00LleWSRFnwz0p1mEthPTHd4rb54oy8hK/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-22+at+5.38.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizS-7z_ABq8FhUmCJ189Ey7-af5HjPBO3Q8J-qoctGpIqDqFfhXjqRDOpCxJSOb35tWk9SD-_W-uMpA7nqmY0QpYp8ng4N6w0noIE7bSv_0GK00LleWSRFnwz0p1mEthPTHd4rb54oy8hK/s400/Screen+Shot+2012-02-22+at+5.38.03+PM.png" width="390" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I absolutely must have this bed...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6cYU65nq-pu2aMc051ZN7AZryi1RcKzjvgFkO1KcXi7ycliPUnhDi4wiJnnFu1UCM4MAAsT2bDGC-KeLdKC3To542XL-FyB7I51NpMNB7tThsg-3XkQtjpbZ-h6cv7GevsDmIUOj1pDP/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-22+at+5.51.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6cYU65nq-pu2aMc051ZN7AZryi1RcKzjvgFkO1KcXi7ycliPUnhDi4wiJnnFu1UCM4MAAsT2bDGC-KeLdKC3To542XL-FyB7I51NpMNB7tThsg-3XkQtjpbZ-h6cv7GevsDmIUOj1pDP/s400/Screen+Shot+2012-02-22+at+5.51.54+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even touches of green (picture from Veranda Magazine) lift this room to another level. Hope you are all loving it as much as I am!  T xx</div>

The Green Theme!

I can't deny that I am loving the strong presence of green in all the latest magazines.  The latest House Beautiful is even called the ...

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Who could resist this cover!!!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnc1KHmqaFxgtdXkBZmyA1kCSUyk0aYjFDsTrQqil8j8xW5-oGKGXSTCRHDakFpnsVmHKCv-2XGdiK4GA72gAS8ePSnOi-45v_f4Q6vNtil0qvEF50jDlu_0-sUNRR4Qpq-a0CEC_QkvFg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-02-21+at+12.49.29+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnc1KHmqaFxgtdXkBZmyA1kCSUyk0aYjFDsTrQqil8j8xW5-oGKGXSTCRHDakFpnsVmHKCv-2XGdiK4GA72gAS8ePSnOi-45v_f4Q6vNtil0qvEF50jDlu_0-sUNRR4Qpq-a0CEC_QkvFg/s400/Screen+Shot+2012-02-21+at+12.49.29+PM.png" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looks like a piece of the Mediterranean right on Sydney Harbour.  Every time I look over at this cover on my desk I am reminded of the beautiful girly weekend we are about to have down in Sydney which always includes some time enjoying the harbour!  This Vogue Living is one of the best in a long time - so much gorgeous inspiration!  </div>

Who could resist this cover!!!

Looks like a piece of the Mediterranean right on Sydney Harbour.  Every time I look over at this cover on my desk I am reminded of the beaut...

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Design Obsessed Traveller!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am obsessed with all things Italy at the moment as I am planning my trip for April/May this year.  We are stuck with the wonderful dilemma of where to spend our last three nights.  I am leaning towards Capri and hubby is leaning towards extra time in Rome.  I have attached some pics of the most gorgeous hotel ever (in my humble opinion) - <a href="http://www.jkcapri.com/photogallery.php">J K Place Capri</a>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA78zcE54tgou0FqSK4rwMy3ibyRfqm_DiVUjEWMzJ5o2eBmBRH_oCo_03LNsBwLRSlhNB6GeeEUbSEIpcnAP_GHN2SxS5yudWVBYIFSnosVQ-bNQSEgrlxQ4GH-xKVGuyDluztVhE1t4/s1600/Jkplace12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA78zcE54tgou0FqSK4rwMy3ibyRfqm_DiVUjEWMzJ5o2eBmBRH_oCo_03LNsBwLRSlhNB6GeeEUbSEIpcnAP_GHN2SxS5yudWVBYIFSnosVQ-bNQSEgrlxQ4GH-xKVGuyDluztVhE1t4/s400/Jkplace12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This amazing hotel was first brought to my attention some years ago by the gorgeous Michelle Adams of Ruby Green and Lonny Magazine fame.  Set in the most picturesque place - the Isle of Capri...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxf40G4aoNW2Sk7HLCIE7DIQEZ7E-lZpvFXvdRLdLIZWR_y46mSVeHqjdQrP0TGtuba5uG4T0eWGUQ8y2Ril25h9crSwZdvxzu5DDC81lhaSin599pdcCDr6lWH7D3mINqi7YPRjvz_fC/s1600/jkplace1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxf40G4aoNW2Sk7HLCIE7DIQEZ7E-lZpvFXvdRLdLIZWR_y46mSVeHqjdQrP0TGtuba5uG4T0eWGUQ8y2Ril25h9crSwZdvxzu5DDC81lhaSin599pdcCDr6lWH7D3mINqi7YPRjvz_fC/s400/jkplace1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HEOTjjc5gf_WDadUQDjc0aTavJ-tK9LN1u-o6PILQEiA40Ik56uSUB_9J8sRzadDnkbbtT0bL7cp9hg06aSBf0XU5z66k_6RYqnsvYYE5jzJFNSw5hcgZjvHzIrXNra8eaKZeVTnI9gl/s1600/jkplace10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Could anything be more gorgeous!!!  Unfortunately this stunning place will be out of our price range even if we stay in Capri as we are taking our gorgeous boys with us which means 2 rooms - we will have to save this one for down the track!  Would love some advice for travelling through Italy from all of you experienced travellers out there!  Cheers, Tracey xx</div>

Design Obsessed Traveller!

I am obsessed with all things Italy at the moment as I am planning my trip for April/May this year.  We are stuck with the wonderful dilemma...

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