Tuesday 19 July 2011

In the Hood

Happy Tuesday, everyone!



This is my contribution for the IFB Project no. 5 - finding inspiration in one's neighbourhood, which is now included in the round-up. Thanks for all your wonderful feedback.


“Your next-door neighbour is not a man; he is an environment. He is the barking of a dog; he is the noise of a pianola; he is a dispute about a party wall; he is drains that are worse than yours, or roses that are better than yours.” 
- GK Chesterton

© Alex Drake Vintage Photography
The beach beckons... let go of everything. Quietude, repose — all in the balmy breeze. Breathe in...



© Alex Drake Vintage Photography
This is where dreams are made... believe and they'll come true.



© Alex Drake Vintage Photography
We are all surrounded with good things.



© Alex Drake Vintage Photography
Happiness is evident everywhere... even in little things.


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Spread the word... let's all link in and share the love.
Keep in touch.


© Alex Drake Vintage Photography
These are our exceptional neighbours Ippocampo and La Bussola. Once, my husband broke our only bottle of wine for dinner. Shops were shut in the night, so I headed down to Ippocampo and came out with an unopened Vino Frizzante. Last week, we ran out of milk, again, in the night. I went to  La Bussola and having told them of our problem, the owner sent me home with a carton of milk. Both neighbours refused to take my payment. Perhaps to get rid of me. Nevertheless, I feel I've integrated into the usually insular Italian community where we're currently based. Being friendly usually helps. I guess they like that I try so hard to converse, even in my broken Italian.



© Alex Drake Vintage Photography (photo appeared here)



Hope you're all having a nice day.


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Posted by Joy at 14:08
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16 comments:

  1. Anonymous19 July 2011 at 19:01

    Beautiful photos, especially the one of the little yellow car :) And I loved the quote you used very much.
    LittleRus
    x

    P.S. Trying to sign in with my old wordpress account - if it works, I will be able to leave comments here. :)

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  2. Joy19 July 2011 at 19:07

    Hey Little Rus!
    Thanks for your kind comment.
    The quote is good indeed and love that car too.

    Joy xx

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  3. Hallie20 July 2011 at 04:23

    Just found your blog through the IFB Project Series (#5!) By far one of my favorite entries this week - these photos are incredible! You truly have a talent.

    Glad the Project introduced us, consider me your newest follower :)

    -Hallie
    www.coralsandcognacs.com

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  4. Joy20 July 2011 at 09:27

    Hi Hallie,
    Thank you so much!
    Glad you like.
    Enjoy the rest of your week.
    Joy xx

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  5. Heather Cavanaugh20 July 2011 at 14:37

    OMGOSH I totally wish I lived by the beach! So jealous!! I really love the first photo! beautiful photographs!

    http://fashionistanygirl.blogspot.com/

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  6. Melanie20 July 2011 at 14:40

    Beautiful photos! This is all in your neighborhood?? Wow:)

    xx, Melanie

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  7. Joy20 July 2011 at 16:01

    Thanks Heather & Melanie. Sadly, our one-year sabbatical will be over in a few weeks so back to good old UK. But, I'll be glad to be with our old mates. Also, no more running out of wine, milk, etc because we have convenience stores in Britan. Hurrah!
    Joy xx

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  8. thetcha_witch20 July 2011 at 22:06

    Awesome pics joy... Makes me want to go out with my nikon and just start click click clicking, wonderful verses to go with the images as well... You are truly inspiring:) all my luv to you and the fab fam... Hope my boys will get to meet your liv someday;)

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  9. Joy20 July 2011 at 22:41

    Tess! How are you?? We have to meet up. Possibly going to visit west coast next year so I'd like to see you again mi amiga! Thanks for your kind words. You were ace in school and you were my inspiration! Don't forget that. Beso-beso!
    Joy xx

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  10. Anonymous23 July 2011 at 11:48

    Stunning photos of your stunning neighbourhood. I'm so jealous!
    Right, shall book flights then!
    MJ xoxo

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  11. Joy23 July 2011 at 11:53

    Thanks, Mitch!
    Yeah, you do that!
    Outlet shopping?
    Joy xx

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  12. Anonymous24 July 2011 at 12:18

    This is just OMG!
    You are so lucky!
    Hope to see more great posts from you. You're an amazing writer.

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  13. Joy24 July 2011 at 12:42

    Hi Miranda,
    Isn't it funny when you take things for granted? I usually just go about my daily routine and do not take notice of my surroundings enough. Yes, we're lucky to be here. Few more weeks and we're out of here. This post is a timely tribute to my one-year home. Shall miss it terribly :)
    Joy x

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  14. Anonymous25 July 2011 at 10:19

    Oh wow! You're mking me so jealous!
    Thanks for sharing such beautiful pictures.

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  15. Joy25 July 2011 at 11:43

    Thanks Minnie. Glad you like them. Will certainly miss this place :)
    Joy xx

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  16. Anonymous26 July 2011 at 20:25

    These photos totally rock!

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