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It's Friday, Welcome Back To The Cocktail Party!

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Welcome to Willoughby's Blog Style Cocktail Party. I hope you will find some new blogs to follow and expand your circle of blog friends. I know you're all anxious to mingle, so I'll get right to it.

I'd like to introduce Elvira from Magical Places On Tuscany's Coast.  I know you'll enjoy her blog as much as I do.



A WARM WELCOME



Tuscany's hill towns and countryside have enthralled inhabitants and visitors for centuries:  The golden light in the afternoon, the grape arbors and the rolling hillsides dotted with rustic farmhouses and villas.

The sea, the very heart of this part of Tuscany, the Etruscan Coast; it is always with you.  It lives in it's history and in its landscape. It lights up the sunset; it pervades the air and offers wonderful views from the hills and villages.

Living in this beautiful place with my Tuscan husband and my two boys and writing now about :  Beach-Style-Hideaways-Countryliving-Lifestyle

......who knows ... maybe I can bring the magic of Tuscany to your corner of the world.!

I am so glad to be here today
at Willoughby's
beautiful
Cocktail Party!

I just love to be your guest and I hope so
much to WELCOME all of
you very soon in my
TUSCANY

The Coffee is hot, the table is set,
just come over..!
Elvira



AUTUMN MORNING like in a Fairytale:
Once upon a time.....
far, far away, ....on top of a hill....
behind "seven soft rolling hills"....
lookin out on a
MAGICAL SCENERY.....








...Waking up in a FAIRYTALE .......
In a romantic room of a dream of a
B&B, elegant and unique ...
in the Tuscan Hills..







...The open beams, the vaulted ceilings...
the Pastel Colours of the walls
so pleasantly beautiful....






.....The Houses Magnificient
Buffet surprises with most
delicious specialities....





......One Day....!

*****






Thank you, Elvira, for being a guest on my blog.

The cocktail party has finally come to an end.  I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have, and that you've made some new friends in the process.  Thank you all for coming!


Willoughby




Comments

Tattoos and Teething Rings said…
So nice to meet you! What beautiful photos.
November 6, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Matty said…
The pictures are beautiful, and I'm sure they don't compare to the real thing. I'm envious, but glad to meet you nonetheless.

Thanks Willoughby.
November 6, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Joanna Jenkins said…
I'm already a fan of Elvira's blog. It's soooooo gorgeous!

Thanks Willoughby for a fabulous party! This was a great idea and one I hope you'll do again from time to time. I met some great new bloggers!

xo
November 6, 2009 at 11:57 AM
elvira pajarola said…
It' so lovely to be here on Willoughby's great Cocktail Party!!

Thank you so much for inviting and presenting me to your friends, Willoughby!
It's such a great pleasure for me!!!!

Have a wonderful day all of you!!!

Ciao ed a presto ! elvira
(Hi and see you soon)
November 6, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Purple Flowers said…
Ciao Elvira: So nice to meet you! You are certainly living in a very beautiful part of the world. Enjoy!
November 6, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Holly Lefevre said…
Elvira's blog is beautiful and makes me want to jump on a plane right now! She always has beautiful photos.

Holly
November 6, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Unknown said…
what a lovely way to end the party! Problem is, I don't want to go home yet...this was way too much fun.
November 6, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Chicago Mom said…
It's over?! Awwww. All good things must come to an end. Thanks again for being a great hostess!
Hope you are feeling better soon!
November 6, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Tracie said…
What beautiful pictures!!

I hope you feel better soon.
November 6, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Life Laugh Latte said…
It makes me so happy to visit her. You really get a feel for her kindness and hospitality when you visit her blog. Holly at LLL
November 6, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Kari said…
Isn't Elvira great! Love her blog!
November 7, 2009 at 7:36 AM
JennyMac said…
Gorgeous pics. and love the idea.
November 7, 2009 at 7:47 AM
Unknown said…
What a beautiful house and view! Just breathtaking! I would never leave!

It's very nice to meet you Elvira!

I thoroughly enjoyed your Cocktail Party, Willoughby and I am very sorry to see it come to an end! But I am happy to have some wonderful new blogs to visit regularly! Thank you for a great time!
November 8, 2009 at 2:12 PM
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