Week dei Fiori

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Every now and then on this island I look at Cam and ask, "where are we? Asia or Europe??"
That is of course until you notice locals everywhere and hear the familiar Japanese phrases all around you, "Sagoy! Arigato!"

Today though felt like Tuscany while at the Sunflower Festival {simultaneous with the Cherry Blossoms -  what a beautiful week of fiori!} And then there's one of our favorite cafes that always makes me think of the Greek Islands:
Maybe it's just me? but something about the white stucco walls overlooking the ocean 
with the Mama Mia! soundtrack playing screams Mykonos to me. 
Love this place. It's one of the many cafes we'll take family or friends willing to fly 
the some 24 hours to visit.. (:
Mango juice, I.can't.get.enough.of.you.

PS
Our families are celebrating a lot of birthdays lately.. it was just our precious niece Piper's 5th and today is my brother Matt's. 
If you're reading this Matty, we love you and think you are one of the greatest {and most hilarious!} human beings alive. xox

PSS
If you're ever in want of inspiration from an amazing woman, meet my friend Katie. She's a breath of fresh air and emulates that in her blog, Hope Engaged.

26 comments:

  1. I adore sunflowers. Beautiful pictures. Def looks Mama Mia-ish <3

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  2. The sunflowers are so pretty!!!

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  3. I love sunflowers! So bright and happy!

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  4. Beautiful photos! I say that every comment, don't I? But it's true! You're just making me want to visit Japan- something I always swore my parents I would never do. Beautiful.

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  5. Those pictures are beautiful!! Now I really want to go there...:) How is the weather there? Is it relatively nice and warm or is it rainy?

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  6. Oh my goodness. You are surrounded by such beauty!! Love those bright cheery sunflowers :)

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  7. I agree it is sometimes hard to believe that is Japan! You do a wonderful job showcasing the undiscovered parts of the country...who it was all there and all so beautiful.

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  8. Wow, if you didn't say it I would have never guessed that those sunflowers were in Japan - so beautiful!

    And that restaurant does look straight out of the greek islands :)

    Hope you're having a wonderful week!

    xxx
    Jenna

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  9. Wow....I never would have thought you'd see stuff like this there! :) Those sunflowers are breathtaking and I want that mango juice really bad right now!!

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  10. Those pictures are so lovely! And I just love your blog! I'm your newest follower!

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  11. Sunflowers and mango juice are some of my favorite things!!!

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  12. What a gorgeous backdrop- there is just something about sunflowers that awakens happiness! And Mango juice? I must try!

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  13. Sometimes I think your island is better than mine...lol Beautiful pictures...as always! Hoping over to check out the blog now!

    xoxo from Trinidad

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  14. Anonymous2.2.12

    I can't decide if this post makes me want to go to Tuscany, Greek Isles, or Oki. I guess all three! :) love you - went on roof today since it was amazingly warm and MISSED YOU. It's never as fun without my lil' Wayne/Amanda Knox next to me! love, lanneybear

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  15. Sunflowers are my absolute favorites! I love those pictures! And mango juice. YES.

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  16. gorgeous photos (as always)! I was just in Greece this past spring and had the chance to visit Mykonos and loved it!
    ps. that salad is mouthwatering! swedes don't have the same affinity for veggies that I have and I've been craving something like this picture.

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  17. I adore these pic's, it all look so bright and freash!!! can wait for summer to come to norway!!!

    love K

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  18. thank you so much for the super sweet comment :) it means the world to me!

    your blog is so adorable! the pictures are bright and fun :)

    i cant wait for more posts!
    xoxo
    - tiana of l'esthetique

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  19. Girl..I am so excited that you visited my blog because it led me to yours! WOW. Such an adventurer, such a kindred spirit. Love it!

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  20. Great post! That was interesting.I like your quality that you put into your post.Please do continue with more like this.

    - Marx of web design

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  21. Each picture is more beautiful than the last. We have several friends stationed there and would love to visit!

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  22. confession: over the past few days i have spent an obscene amount of time reading your blog. like. its embarrassing.

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  23. these photos just made my day!

    xo the egg out west.

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  24. Wow, could those pictures be anymore amazing?! I want to come visit!!

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  25. Goodness gracious, this is so beautiful!

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  26. mango juice what??? :)

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