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25 Oct 2011

Greece - White, Blue and Hot Pink

Copyright Carla Coulson for www.living4media.com

It seems like a half-a-minute a go I was wallowing in the water on a Greek Island thinking about my next meal in the local taverna! Now I am layered like the Michelin women combatting the Parisian cold huddled in front of a computer screen. It all seems too quick.

Five things I loooovvvveee about the Greek Islands

1. The Greek Island Aesthetic, white houses and blue details
2. The food, give me a stuffed capsicum or tomato anyday
3. The water.. Crystal clear blue blue blue
4. The people. I adore their relaxed approach to life
5. Villages with no cars just furry adorable donkeys

I love changing worlds it has to be one of the most inspiring things that happens to us as human beings and addicted travellers. You enter the new one with enthusiasm and love and return to the original one with love and enthusiasm!! And along the way you have collected so much beauty and knowledge.

Wishing you a colourful day..

Carla xx

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19 comments:

  1. Sally Tharpe Rowles25 October 2011 at 14:15

    Looks beautiful! Were you on Santorini ? I have beautiful blue & white memories too, but they were over 20 years ago.... glad to know it is still the same beautiful place!

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  2. Lauren25 October 2011 at 14:52

    Oh, Carla! The second Greece post I've stumbled on today! What is the universe trying to tell me? A reminder that by this time next year we'll have just returned from a trip, maybe. Or something more. I've been thinking about one of my favorite meals ever, which was at a farm in Greece many, many years ago. Can't wait to get back.

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  3. ceecee25 October 2011 at 15:13

    Hard to go wrong with that fabulous color combo...or with Greece, for that matter. I can hardly wait to go.
    Catherine

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  4. Luis Gomez25 October 2011 at 15:34

    Gorgeous bright images Carla!

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  5. John25 October 2011 at 17:43

    Done Crete and Cephalonia a few times, but not the mainland. Lovely part of the world, and friendly people.

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  6. A Gift Wrapped Life25 October 2011 at 18:26

    That brillant sunshine looks so inviting right now.......and a dip into that water would be heaven. Sunshine in Paris? XOXO

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  7. Unknown25 October 2011 at 19:08

    I'm slated to pay a visit to Greece (Santorini) for the first time next spring. I can't wait! So your post is a particular vision and inspiration for me today (:

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  8. joanna25 October 2011 at 21:31

    “Spectacular Kaleidoscope.”

    joanny

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  9. BrandNewStudio25 October 2011 at 21:34

    ExcellentPictures

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  10. à la parisienne25 October 2011 at 22:10

    Greece is definitely on the top of my travel wishlist.
    I love walking through old towns, where there are no cars passing through! I think that's why I'm in love with medieval French/Italian cities-so charming and quaint.
    I can just imagine how Greece can hypnotize a traveller.

    Mandy

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  11. Unknown25 October 2011 at 23:23

    Glorious photos - the purity of the light, intensity of the colours and the simplicity of line bring such joy. Thank you.
    Francesca

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  12. peggy braswell26 October 2011 at 00:03

    I have never been to Greece + can not believe that as I speak! thanks for the beautiful images. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  13. Marrianna26 October 2011 at 00:10

    Beautiful photos. I subscribe to your blog posts and am very happy when I get a new email with your wonderful photos.

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  14. T. Becque26 October 2011 at 01:37

    Hi Carla,
    Oooh, so beautiful. I've been contemplating a trip to Greece next summer (only time I can go). This seals the deal for me! Do you recommend a particular island? I like what I see in your photos.

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  15. lisa | renovating italy26 October 2011 at 02:57

    Funny, now I am sweltering through the Queensland heat while longing to be heading into winter in Italia!

    We take a little of each place with us as travelers! I remember the wild miniature cyclamen growing on the cliff walk to a tiny monastery in Greece with my Mum many years ago. I still see the hot fuschia pink of the flowers.

    Maybe you could have a sip of ouzo to warm you up?
    ciao lisa

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  16. Soulful Mama26 October 2011 at 03:48

    Ohhh! You read my mind! I've been dreaming of heading back to Greece... sigh...

    I agree with all your points, the colours, the food (the freshest seafood and oh, the olives, the saganaki... I'm getting hungry!), the bluest ocean I've ever seen, and the relaxed island life makes me feel lost in time.

    ~ Clare x

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  17. what are they wearing now26 October 2011 at 11:29

    Stunningly beautiful. I often wonder about those houses on Greek islands and why everyone stuck to the same colour scheme which is fantastic. Is it some sort of regulation or tradition? Even the bougainvillea is in the right shade of red and pink. A gifted set designer couldn't do any better.

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  18. Sarah26 October 2011 at 17:53

    Eeep, too beautiful! I really do wish and hope to visit the Greek islands one day. Totally breathtaking. And I absolutely agree with you about how you step into new places with such excitement and awe, and when you're headed back home, you head back with excitement and awe as well. Makes travelling really fun and amazing. Thanks for sharing, Carla! xx

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  19. milton27 October 2011 at 12:57

    belas fotos, gostaria muito de conhecer a Grecia
    abraços
    do Brazil
    Milton

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