Those of you who know me will even get a BIGGER KICK out of these photos!
You see my ITALIAN HUSBAND and I are complete OPPOSITES……
A dear neighbor who is a PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER saw this right AWAY!He has a new concept of making a photographic book instead of the traditional portrait sitting.WE were to be his MODELS for his SHOW and TELL…………….
I do think WE will make you chuckle.I giggle every time I look at them.
I had multiple tasks.
HAIR
WARDROBE
PROPS
and getting the ITALIAN HUSBAND READY!
Are YOU ready……..to see his book?
PAGE ONE…………
Lunch time ritual on the weekends…..Prosciutto and Salami.I always have a PACKAGE to wrap and deliver!
PIZZA MAKER.Love those nights I only have to set the table!
The MAN never sits….always a project.In this case a beam needs repair but why not stop for a CAMPARI first!Me on my GRANDMOTHER’S CHAISE LOUNGE……..Always a furry BEASTIE Beside!
A MAN who is a BOY at HEART!Fishing in the FOUNTAIN is ALWAYS good old-fashion FUN!Can you see the FISH?
Wood chopping and Rose Clipping…………something WE can do together??
SHALL WE DINE………….I with a carrot and yogurt.ITALIAN HUSBAND with something MORE substantial.It is the year of the RAM……so we are in GOOD company!RAM IS CROWNED.
SUNDAY, mornings for HIM mean a good Espresso.For ME a good BOOK.The more photographs the better.Can you SPY three dogs?
ON our way to feed the CHICKENS………before heading OUT to my kind of EVENT.
THIS HAS GOT TO BE MY FAVORITE!THE MAN and his MOTORCYCLE and YOUR CONTESSA with her OPERA COAT,Fiat 500 and a FRENCH chair……….
This was FUN and something WE will look at over the YEARS………..and LAUGH OUT LOUD.One of my NEW YEAR’s words as WE did words this year instead of RESOLUTIONS was to LAUGH MORE………………….I think WE are off to a GOOD start.
I suggest you visit DREW WRIGHT’S site for more CREATIVITY.I especially like the FAMILY who STAR in a CIRCUS ACT.Please click on the link below and take a peek http://www.familyphotospread.com
Drew can be found in the SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.His studio is in SAN FRANCISCO right off UNION SQUARE.I happen to know he has family in the LOS ANGELES region as well…………so if this STRIKES your FANCY;I would suggest you click on his site and do tell HIM that the VINTAGE CONTESSA made you WALTZ over!
NOTE IAM NOW CALLED the VINTAGE Contessa.NET
Why you ask?Because I no longer have a shop.
It was called The Hen House.
Second, because I am VINTAGE (over 50)and still like to pretend I live in ITALY!!
So,there YOU have the reasons.
I hope You enjoy ME and MY ramblings…………..
I ENJOY your COMMENTS very much.Puts a SMILE on my FACE.
Note I do answer the comments so check back!!
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY………….SPRING is on it’s WAY!
Into the GARDEN I GO!!!!!!!
Mary Jo says
Oh my! I LOVED this soo so much! Each photo better than the next. And the last one…divine. Although I do love the ones where you’re eating al fresco. So glad I found the right place. I never got the email about your new site, but of course I love to see you on instagram whenever I have that spare second…ugh, all phones are banned on school premises, so I’m always at school and never able to turn it on just to look at photos. It’s been a good cure for my social media addiction. Love the post, your new title, everything of course!
xoxo Mary Jo
contessa says
I too did not receive the EMAIL……………something WRONG with MY DISTRIBUTION AGENT!!!!
WHAT A POST To MISS from me…………..oh well…………YOU FOUND ME!THATS what counts…….I hope you SUBSCRIBED AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!
XOXO
contessa says
WHAT you see here took a day (10 to 4) and a quick morning OUTING………..the motorcycle shoot with ME and MY CHAIR!!
Had I not changed for each FEATURE it would have been MUCH FASTER…………..BUT I think the longest they had to wait for each CHANGE was 10 minutes……….and I was THERE ON STAGE sometimes before the PROPS and camera were READY!Which I give MYSELF a PAT on the BACK ………
Needless, to say it was a FUN DAY……………….and of course I am LOVING ALL YOUR COMMENTS and QUESTIONS!
CARDS ARE STILL ARRIVING for ELEANOR……………..THERE ARE GOOD PEOPLE OUT THERE!
LIKE YOU!
XOXOXO
DUCHESS VALERY says
Where did you get your surroundings……is it your home?
contessa says
YES, MY HOME DUCHESS………….
Stacie says
You are the coolest woman I know! These photos are remarkable, fun, and funny – even if I didnt know you Id think that. All the best to your friend and neighbor on his photography business; its more like a magazine editorial business!
cindy hattersley says
I have to tell you the first time I saw one of your photographs I thought. I don’t get it. Then I started reading your blog…I get it. You truly are a total original whom I am hoping to meet one day soon.
contessa says
I hope I doNOT disappoint YOU.I would be DELIGHTED to meet you for a coffee or lunch………….just send me an email.
[email protected]
Gabriella says
Ahahahhahahah zia, I just love them…is you…and is Giampy…fantastic!!!!
Kandy says
These are fantastic!! I so enjoy reading your blog. You inspire me to follow through with my dreams and creativity…to make things happen! Thanks for sharing.
contessa says
THANK YOU for leaving a comment KANDY!Appreciate SO much…………..
Cindy K. says
Not sure I got the email but did see your post on FB Feb. 25. These photos are FABULOUS! Though they may be staged (and brilliantly), they are so truly you and Giampiero!!
contessa says
They are indeed!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONTH!!!!!!
Tish Jett says
You are truly and absolutely divine. I’ve been meaning to tell you that for a very long time.
contessa says
OH MY GOSH…………….THANK YOU!
I am honored you’re following ME!!!
Nancy Case says
What playful fun! Drew captured the 2 of you in all of your stunning, celebrate life glory! I am giggling with you as I enjoy all of the sparkly details in each photo.. Mission accomplished ..Bravo! love and big hugs to you both, and the beasties! xoxxo
joanne says
My dear Elizabeth, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE,your photo book! And, I could totally fall in love with your darlin’ husband if my un-husband of 16 years wasn’t such a keeper! We too are opposites in many ways, but have found such mutual delight in many things. It works for us!
xoxo
ps: will email you a favorite photo from my trip to SoCal.
Piedmont Pembroke Parent says
Ma chere Contessa,
What a truly divine photo shoot. So hilarious and truly you and the ‘Italian husband”…a match made in heaven! I am so glad to discover your blogs again..we lost touch or I got dumped by your server.
I missed your creativity and “joie de vivre!
Thanks for another delightful romp with you through a real imaginary life..you accomplish what seems impossible.
Mille gracie!
PPP
theresa viray says
Why am i only seeing this 116 comments later??? What can be said that hasn’t already been said about this FANTASTICALLY FABULOUS PHOTO DICHOTOMY!!!
What a Handsome Model you were lucky enough to work with your Gloriously Divine self! You make a Gorgeous Couple!!! What absolutely clever scenes created at the Casa Kirkpatrick!!!! Beyond the costumes, sets and props… Do you know what stands out most as the most Sparkling and Cleverest of all???? Can you guess??? Well I will tell you… It is the deep ATTRACTION and L.O.V.E.–I think the Italians call it AMARE— you have for one another!!!! NOW THAT WILL NEVER TARNISH!!!! VA VA VOOM and Laughter wished to you both-wished to us all-ALWAYS & 4-Ever!!!
Ciao Bella Contessa! Ti penso spesso…
FIFI says
WOWO!! FABULOUS!!
Jennifer says
I am SO GLAD you shared this one with us on #STYLEfocus today. It’s one of my very favorites!! xoxox
cindy hattersley says
This was positively hilarious!! You made me grin from ear to ear!!
Heather Lindstrom says
This is too fabulous for words! I’m almost speechless…to have photos with the joy of life and verve that you two posses is just a gift. Love this! That scene with the pizza oven-swoon-my kind of evening. Thanks again for joining us for #stylefocus linkup. LOVED having your style in the mix! Happy weekend!
xx, Heather
Deborah Montgomery says
I love these! So FUN! You just radiate joie de vivre!
(visiting from Jennifer’s party)
Nancy Crowley says
Hi there,
I’m visiting from the #STYLEfocus Linkup — love your post. My favourite pic is the smooth in the garden on the way to feed the chickens. It’s very endearing, affectionate. It made me smile. Thanks your creativity, your pizazz, it’s inspiring. xx Nancy
Trina says
Laughter-to Laugh, I can’t think of a better word to choose for the year. I always do the OLW for the year instead of setting a bunch of goals, this year mine is Seek. Your laughter is definitely spilling forth the many especially by sharing this wonderful post. It left me with several giggles, well, probably more than giggles. The two of you are quite the pair, but I adore how your differences attract one another in such a happy place both inside and out.
Lynne says
I adore every story!
Being of Italian decent, my fave is the Pizza Maker! What a capture!
I love how you live dearest Contessa!
I somehow lost you on my blogroll. I must fix this!
Thank you for visiting 34!
~Lynne
w/L
Style Maniac says
Favoloso! So happy Stylemindchic Life introduced us, La Contessa.
You are amazing and so is your site.
And your hubby, well, he’s a keeper.
mileah curtis says
What a fun blog!! So glad I found you through A Well Styled Life link up!
contessa says
THANKS MILEAH……….hope to hear from you again!!!
Grace Kaplan says
Love these pictures…beautifully, but wittingly done.
Penelope Bianchi says
What happened to my comment!?!
Here it is again! This is the most glamorous and wonderful couple EVER!! They are the “real deal”!!!
I love them madly!!!
XXOO
Elizabeth is an enormous hit on the internet! Brava!! Brava!!
XXOO
She is the BEST! They are the BEST!!!!
Penny
Lillian Plummer says
Just wonderful! What fun, laughter and love! Memories to be treasured. xxx
Lillian Plummer says
Oops lost that post. I have been here reading all your previous posts for the last few hours, and many cups of coffee later need to tell you that your posts are absolutely wonderful. I so enjoy reading them. Your life is filled with fun, laughter and love. You are a natural and you and your husband compliment each other. xxx
contessa says
THANK YOU SO MUCH!I SHALL TELL HIM TONIGHT AT DINNER!
XX
Penelope Bianchi says
YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!! BRAVA!
stephanie thonet says
contessa!!!! what absolutely FUN photos!!!!!! soooo cool! and what a proof of love that your husband was game!
i can’t believe all the photos were done in ONE day!!
the most hilarious one of course is your man in the fountain!! my sister and i laughed soo much!
your originality is is such a treat to see! xxx
Catherine says
I’m bingeing on your posts since I’ve recently discovered you. I’m dying here. DYING! And not my hair either. My French better half and I are exact opposites as well. He is quiet and refined. I am loud and vulgar. He speaks with a heavy French accent. I speak with a heavy New Yawk accent. He loves classical music. I rock out on French pop and classic rock. He loves when I cook his classic French dishes. I love when I cook a stick of celery for me. He loves corgi’s. I love labs. I am loving’ your blog more as I read and continue to laugh and smile along with your writings!
cherie says
I can only find two dogs in the picture?? I absolutely love these photos Elizabeth! You should enter them in some sort of photography contest. They are just so cleverly done, and you both couldn’t be more opposite – practical and impractical! Enchanting!!
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
STYLE NUDGE
contessa says
HELLO!
HAPPY YOU ENJOYED………..YOU Know what I am NOT getting your email updates!!!!!
I just realized!WHY does that happen?
XO
Penelope Bianchi says
Brilliant to repost! I have had more requests for reposts……you cannot imagine! Joni kinda chides me….but it is because of all the requests…..!!
Writing a new one soon!!
XXOO
Jennifer Lively says
I didn’t receive this last post! I so love your divine photographs and a glimpse into your fabulous life! As always, thanks for sharing!
Jill Anthony says
Oh CONTESSA! these photos are a delight! What fun! I loved every single one! I loved seeing a glimpse of your fabulous home and the Italian! Wonderful!!!
Linda Teplitz says
Love those photos. They capture you perfectly but you need one of Giampiero on a backhoe!
LA CONTESSA says
RIGHT!
I will leave that up to YOU to CAPTURE at THE FARM!!!!!!
XX
Mullin Mary says
Contessa, I am very impressed, plus smiling with delight at your photos and words.
LA CONTESSA says
WONDERFUL you found the TIME to PEEK!
XX