Zucche In Velluto ... Velvet Pumpkins...

I first saw these little Velvet Pumpkins last year while shopping with friends.  Of course we said " we can make those"... so we did.  One of my best friends,  Jody, from Rooted in Thyme came over and we made a few.  It's a simple project,  which I like.

 I love pumpkins...  in all shapes , sizes,  and colors.  In all their beautiful rustic earthiness,  but the Velvet adds a little bit of glam which I always like...

 And a little sparkle,  of course...

Torta al Cioccolato... Fallen Chocolate Souffle Cake...

Dark Chocolate, dense, moist , delicious... that pretty much sums it up...

Tende Italiane... Italian Linens...

 I have lots of little curtains that my mom has given me , or that I have brought back from Italy.  I really love to have them casually covering a window,  allowing the sunshine in,  and the view to the outside to be visible , but still allowing a little privacy and shade.  All over Italy you can see similar little curtains, in windows,  gently blowing in the breeze,  allowing glimpses into homes where the sounds of family and cooking come wafting through.

In our bedroom,  I have used two long curtains as a canopy over our bed.  It's decorative and simple...

I like the way this one looks,  just covering the pillows...

 These pieces aren't expensive,  but they are precious to me...

Semplicemente Bello... Simply Beautiful...

Mi piace un piccolo raccolto di fiori ed erbe dal giardino...  semplice e bello...

I really like simple little arrangements with a few flowers and some herbs cut from the garden, simple and beautiful...

 Whatever looks pretty together,  Sunflowers,  Rosemary,  of course...

                                  a little Lemon Verbena...

                            and some White  Buddleia... Love that...

                    fragrant and pretty...

Can't do much with Morning Glories,  other than admire their unbelievable beauty...

My great friend, Tami, brought me these gorgeous roses... simple and perfect...

 Graham Thomas Rose,  Strawberry Hill Rose,  White Buddleia, and  Bay Laurel...

Crostata di More e Mirtilli... Blackberry & Blueberry Pie...

Blackberries and blueberries are so beautiful and delicious... and made into pie,  with a buttery homemade crust makes them even better...

Pane dolce alla Nutella... Nutella bread...

We love Nutella and we love pastries,  so ,  I made Nutella bread.  Buttery and decadent...