The Contessa's Boudoir

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la camera da letto

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Have you ever seen a cage used for shoes?
 

I think it's fabulous!


The Contessa really does wear theatrical costumes!


And she pulls it off brilliantly I might add.  This is the hat she wore to The Bouquet to Art where she won Best Hat.




Her Italian husband laid these brick floors throughout the "villa".  I just love the old world appeal they lend to the rooms.







Il bagno


There is an amazing story behind this fabulous sink...


while living outside Florence, the Contessa found this ancient vessel lying by the side of the road.  They had it shipped back to the states and the Italian husband fashioned it into a working sink!  It is truly spectacular in person.  A true treasure and a piece of Florentine history!




The villa of never ending vignettes!









l'armadio


When the Contessa met her Italian husband they were both working for Gucci at the time.


He arranged to have a pair of one of a kind custom shoes designed just for her!   She wore them on their wedding day!





They've been living happily ever after in the beautiful villa they created together.

I hope you've enjoyed this peek into their amazing world as much as I did.  I'd like to thank the Contessa and her Italian husband for allowing me full access to their amazing and eclectic home and letting me share it with all my friends in blogland.

Comments

A Perfect Gray said…
wow. what an incredible look. you are right, that sink is amazing...but so is everything else...
May 25, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Theresa Cheek said…
we need to meet! kindred souls completely!!!!
May 25, 2010 at 9:22 AM
Anonymous said…
That is the best wedding photo I have ever seen...
May 25, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Elizabeth said…
Thank you indeed! That was fun :)
May 25, 2010 at 10:05 AM
ashlina {the decorista} said…
definitely have enjoyed these photos..looks like such a fun place to take in.....visual la la! xo
May 25, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Beach House Living said…
Where do I begin? The sink, the cage, the candelabra's the hats...the stuff and more stuff! Like a play land of treasures and curiousities.
May 25, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Anonymous said…
That was such a fun little visit ~ all those posts about Contessa ~ I loved going on your adventure with you! xo
May 25, 2010 at 11:13 AM
lisaroy said…
What a fascinating space! Love the brick floor and custom Gucci shoes?? nice! : )
May 25, 2010 at 11:34 AM
My Castle in Spain said…
I went through your former "Contessa" posts and wow she is fabulous!!
Love love her hat and her amazing world!
Thank you for sharing it all with us...
:-)
May 25, 2010 at 12:00 PM
MyFavoriteFrenchAntiques said…
She is the Queen of diplay!! WOW,everything is so creative. I really loved the jewelry diplay.
May 25, 2010 at 1:37 PM
MyFavoriteFrenchAntiques said…
Oh my, they are here working on my air conditioning...never try to type and talk to workers at the same time....
Love the "display"
Oh, I hope they have my AC back up soon...it is HOT in Atlanta.
May 25, 2010 at 1:41 PM
Kerry said…
So much romance in that home! I've really enjoyed seeing this 'less is definitely not more' tour!!
May 25, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Everything Coastal said…
PS I would love to go on your adventures too! Wonderful series! Thanks for your comments on my last blog post..
May 25, 2010 at 5:15 PM
Sherry said…
So happy to have found your blog...we painted our bedroom walls that same vibrant yellow. We weren't sure it would work, but when the sun streams in, it's like Tuscany.

I could get lost in the photos, but the studio awaits.....

xoSherry
May 26, 2010 at 5:56 AM
Privet and Holly said…
Waltzing through your archives, these wee hours and see that I MISSED a few of your posts.... not sure HOW.... but I am intrigued and need to know more about the Contessa! Wow, there is a lot of living showcased in that lovely house! xx P&H
May 27, 2010 at 3:25 AM
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