Our travels started in Sicily where we spent our day in the little resort town of Taormina. Being quite the tourist destination, there was (needless to say) plenty of shopping to be had...


Given an unlimited budget, I would have come home with about twenty different chandeliers from this trip! Not to mention loads of gilded goodness. As fate would have it, however, I spent only a few euros on some Italian treats to enjoy while window shopping instead.
One of my favorite things to spot throughout my travels were pretty little handmade signs and - of course - inspiring architecture and all the decorative elements that went along with it...


Loved the facade on the building above! Of course, the most amazing part of traveling in Europe is the history of the cities, and we god a big dose of that roaming through these amazing gardens...

If you peek through the vines you have the most fantastic view of the sea! We sat here and enjoyed the most deliciously fresh fruit and soaked in some sunshine, enjoying a little peace away from the crowds. It was a lovely way to start the trip! More from Sicily to come...
*all photography by coco+kelley
Such a lovely post! Paradise place like:)
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How beautiful! Can't wait to see more of your trip!
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a truly eclectic space
ReplyDeletePretty much DYING over these! Thank you for posting!!
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How fantastic, definitely dreaming of Italy now for the rest of the day!
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Beautiful pics Cassandra. Looking forward to see more.
ReplyDeleteOh Sicily!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are amazing; thanks for sharing them. I would love to go back - it is such an amazing place.
cant wait to see more.
Oh my, how wonderful! Thanks for sharing a little dolce vita!
ReplyDeleteSeriously beautiful! Man, I need a vacation! Thanks for the photos!
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I want to go to there.
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Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! I hope you'll share where you stayed and if you liked it. My grandmother's family is from Cesaro, Sicily, and I've never been -- and need to go!
ReplyDeleteDying to visit Italy. Hubby wants to see Rome, I want to see Florence, Capri & Tuscany but now Sicily is on the list! I think I'll need a month! xo
ReplyDeleteThese images are spectacular!
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These photos are incredible! The views alone are breathtaking. I am extremely jealous and so happy you had the opportunity to surround yourself with such beauty. It must have been wondeful!
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Bella Italia!! I love the sun setting in the evenings, as you enjoy gelato in a beautiful outdoor cafes.
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