PIGGY came for the WEEKEND with Admiral BUTTERS as MY NUMBER ONE SON was headed to SAN DIEGO!I came HOME to find they HAD ARRIVED!
WHO ME?
NOT ME!!!
I sleep with MY TONQUE OUT…….this is a TRAIT I get from MY MOTHER NOLLIE.
Close UP of BANKSY BOY………..who has grown by LEAPS & BOUNDS!
As I found HIM On the second TERRACE eating MY ROSE PETALS I couldNOT HELP MYSELF from having the ITALIAN snap a few photos.But first get a GOOD LOOK UP CLOSE of his AUTHENTICITY!
Beautiful MARKINGS………PINK SKIN.The hair now feels like NYLON BRISTOL’S.He ADORES A NICE RUB……….and once you START he rolls over on his side for MORE LOVING!
HIS POINTE SHOES.
So, dainty.
HIS CARPET by my STOVE……..TALK ABOUT UNDER FOOT!
THE PRINCE and THE PEA!
He LOVES PILLOWS and BLANKETS for a comfortable recline!
This pillow was his BED when he was a baby and came to VISIT.
He FOUND It and USED it RIGHT AWAY!
SOME of the GIRLS in the COOP!
Let’s GO for a WALK………..
I was a little worried about my flowers but he only ate the petals that had cascaded to the ground.
I found this to be ENCHANTING!
Then HE found the GRAPEVINES that MY other GORGEOUS SON had planted from a VINEYARD that his friend owns.He LOVED The LEAVES……………
No way was HE interested in looking UP for the CAMERA!
Here WE GO…………
Can you RECALL that HE was the SIZE of MY FOOT when HE first came to US?
Here BANKSY BOY………Rose petals for YOU!
I know WE are suppose to be on a DIET but this GRANDMAMA can SPOIL YOU!
Life is HARD at GRANNY’s……………
My BIGGER BED in front of the Fireplace.Do you know HE puts HIMSELF to BED?
As a baby He would cover HIMSELF up by himself.That is his BABY BLANKET.Now, I check and TUCK HIM IN .
You MUST ALL think I’m a NUT!
The JOY of having these BABY BOYS is so BLISSFUL.
The Pig was purchased to keep the DOG company!
Banksy eats OUTSIDE and then THE ADMIRAL cleans up the dish for ME!
Sir Winston then cleans UP BANKSY…………it is a THREE ring CIRCUS HERE!
The BOYS in the YARD.
Can you SPY the GRAPE LEAVES ARE Almost gone!
I heard a BIG BOOM!The concrete PILLAR must have been NUDGED!
THANK GOODNESS NO little PIGGY was hurt nor did the concrete PILLAR have a DENT!
NOTE the tail.
ALWAYS CURLY.
Most time in MOTION.
LUCKY PIG!!
Taste of France says
OK, as I am nearly a vegetarian I will dare to say what crossed my mind, being in the south of France with Spain in view from the window from which I write this: I have only ever seen such “pointe” feet strung up behind a tapas bar. !!!! I am very relieved to hear he didn’t eat your flowers nor your grape vines (perhaps because there are no grapes at this moment, because boars are the bane of vignerons).
What I love the most, though, is how la Contessa is decked out in fabulous layers of pearly “sautoirs” (jump ropes–but it’s seriously the term!) and even kneels down in the dust next to the porcine paramour. Is that VELVET you’re wearing? And have you noticed how caps locks becomes CONTAGIOUS on your blog? Which I LOVE!
Hope the kids behave for you! Chapeau! I couldn’t have done it, out of sheer terror. I think I’m nearly a vegetarian nearly out of sheer terror as well. I’ll leave them alone if they leave me alone. A don’t-eat-each-other detente.
contessa says
I am jealous that YOU can SEE SPAIN from your window but yet YOU reside in FRANCE!
Yes, to answer your question I am wearing VELVET…….would you BELIEVE $6.00 at a consignment shop!Wrong season I suppose BUT SIX DOLLARS………I did not even try it on!
BOY OH BOY DO I LOVE the NEW NAME for MY PEARLS…………….SAUTOIRS!!!!Now if I just knew how to PRONOUNCE IT!(I will find out!)
THE BOYS were PERFECT once I got HOME!!!
THANK YOU!!!
XX
Shireen says
Ok, so I am visiting Spain right now and (cover Banksy’s ears) have indulged in gastronomic pleasures of the porcine kind, but would never nibble on the grand pig of a friend, so all would be well if our paths happened to cross …
contessa says
GOOD FOR YOU!I canNOT wait to hear all about your TRIP!
BANKSY, will NEVER BE A DISH!SO< NO worries there! XX
Jody Brettkelly says
Love your beautiful animals so full of personality like their owner.You are too funny, with your tongue out! I go to bed with mouth guard and sloppy face cream and now with neck warmer and to that I am going to add some toe spreaders. My glam life!
contessa says
YOU BEAT ME in the GLAM DEPARTMENT!
MOUTH GUARD……….CHECK
FACE CREAM……..CHECK
Then I use eye shades so the light does not OFFEND ME!!!You are missing THAT ONE!
What do the TOE SPREADERS DO???!!!!GOOD GRIEF WOMAN……..hope the HUSBAND is asleep before you slip into bed!
XX
linda teplitz says
Hilarious!
Vicki says
LOVE your granbabies! Your house looks like so much fun. Lucky you baby sitting!
contessa says
GRAZIE VICKI……..they make US ALL SMILE!!!
SO< that is A GOOD THING! XX
suzanna says
YES indeedy, I remember when he was a big as your foot! WOW, hilarious he puts himself in his bed, finds his special pillow and used to cover himself up, pigs are so smart. Simply adorable these 2 pals…..and you look FAB-U-LOUS too, pearls and all…love pearls too! XO
contessa says
AND My foot is SMALL for MY HEIGHT!
A size 8.5
TEA CUP PIGGY NO MORE!
THANKS SUZANNA……….pearls make ANY OUTFIT!
XX
Theress Viray says
Rose petals, grape leaves. Any TRUFFLES for him to discover???
Thank you for sharing your Beasties. I only wish ALL the Beasties in the world were as loved and pampered as yours are loved and pampered.
Ciao, Bella
contessa says
NO TRUFFLES that I know of…………….
DO you know they aureate the DIRT!Pigs are GOOD for the GARDEN!
They are PAMPERED and ADORED here………..in the CASA.It brings SO much to OUR LIVES.Even if we have a few mishaps!
XX
Mithra Ballesteros says
I am a richer woman than I was 3 months ago. I can now claim friendship with a pearl-wearing pig-loving contessa. Thank you Internet, I owe you one.
contessa says
TRA>>>>>LA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A WIN WIN SITUATION!
XX
foodiefan says
Gus can not believe how he had Banksy cradled in his arms only in June last year and how much he has grown!! Don’t think he will be cuddling him this time around! What beautiful companions Banksy, Admiral Butters and Winston are…..don’t animals bring so much joy to everyone’s life? xo
contessa says
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those who do not own a PET have NO IDEA what they are missing OUT UPON.
XO
the gardeners cottage says
oh i just love this. pigs are so sweet AND smart. i just don’t know why people have to eat them??? my son and DIL had a little pig but just before the baby came they gave the pig to a friend that has a huge farm with lots of animals. we miss little henrietta but we visit her at her new home and she’s quite happy. you look absolutely stunning in your pearls and your garden is to die for. x
contessa says
I didn’t know that JANET……………did you do a POST on HENRIETTA?If so I missed it!
Maybe we can introduce the TWO!!!
PS. Went to my grocery store they did not have the brand you spoke of…….I MUST do research to find out where to BUY!I found your BLOG POST REALLY INTERESTING!
THANKS,
XX
Penelope Bianchi says
I adore that pig! I cannot eat pig ever again!!!
I’m becoming almost a complete vegetarian also!!!
I did tell you he wouldn’t stay at 35 pounds! They lie!!
XXOO
contessa says
THEY DID!
But WE LOVE HIM JUST THE SAME!
XO
Penelope Bianchi says
I do too!!!
Lillian Plummer says
Always so much fun when your grand babies visit. Your sons need to marry pronto! Meanwhile enjoy your precious loveable Banksy and Sir Winston. Love they have their own pillows and throws, you are the best kind of granny! xx
Penelope Bianchi says
so true! and so sweet of you to say it!
the luckiest in-laws…..and the luckiest animals……get Contessa!!!
contessa says
VIA EMAIL:
That was my big laugh for the day! Thank you for sharing your adorable ‘grand kids’!
contessa says
VIA EMAIL:
Your grand boys are darling and clearly you love to spoil them as is only proper.
I wish you lived next door. What a beautiful garden and such charming guests. A glass of tea , a stroll through the rose petals and grape “leaf” would make for a lovely spring afternoon!
I’m loving your blog.
Penelope Bianchi says
La Contessa and her blog is an enormous gift that fell down from heaven!!
I adore her and her blog and her husband……I know I would also adore her sons who would cringe in horror at the thought!
Tee hee!!
contessa says
VIA EMAIL:
I don’t think either one of these angels did it—-must have been an intruder.
Penelope Bianchi says
HA!!!!!
contessa says
Funny thing the ITALIAN tried to TELL me it was ADMIRAL BUTTERS who knocked the trash bin over…………I knew otherwise!MY SON has a 45 pound weight inside his trash.The next night the ITALIAN made pizza and bread…….the bread was left on the COUNTER!Who do you think GOT a LOAF of BREAD and ATE IT with HELP I would imagine………from the GROUND CREW!Not a MORSEL left in sight!Certainly, not MISTER BANKSY!!!
contessa says
VIA EMAIL:
Hi Elizabeth,
Loved your post!!! They are the cutest, even when they are spreading garbage.
LISA
Anita Rivera says
YOU are a joy to read; all your escapades in your OWN garden, and a lovely one at that. MY GOODNESS, all those roses! And you, all in pearls, those gorgeous eyes of yours, your stature. AND A PIG! Love it all. Anita
contessa says
WE AIM TO PLEASE!
Very HAPPY YOU enjoy my ESCAPADES!
ONE DAY you MUST VISIT!
XX
Leslie Haws says
YOU, my dear, are ENCHANTING!!!
contessa says
How are you DOING?I have been a bad friend and NOT called…………….
I ADORE the word ENCHANTING.I was ONCE called an ENCHANTRESS!!!!!!!!
Many MANY THANKS…………….XX
Catherine says
Oh, this is such a sweet post, Contessa…what a delightful ‘couple’ they are 😉
And as for you…oh, so elegant, as always ~ such style! xx
contessa says
BIG HUGS across the ATLANTIC!
XX
Ms. Mary says
“I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.”
? Winston S. Churchill
contessa says
THEY DO LOOK US RIGHT IN THE EYE!!!
XX
Katie Clooney says
Toooooo FUNNY! LOVE hearing your poochie and piggy adventures. YOU look positively STUNNING! I am in LOVE with your PEARLS!!
Weezi says
Crazy!!!! Who!!! This is your finest blog edition ever!!!! Gorgeous photo of the Admiral sleeping!!
Love, Weezi
contessa says
VIA EMAIL:
Oh. Nah. GOSH!!!!!!!!
1. Did you simply freak out when you saw the destruction?!? Has Adm. Butters ever seen
that mounted javelina on the wall? Maybe you could put it at eye level next time you have
to leave those two alone. Wish you had a mounted camera to catch all of that!
2. The photos of you are scrumptious. Really beautiful, Elizabeth!!!
3. Are you traveling this summer?
Love the photos!!!! THAT DRESS AND PEARLS + hair-dO = regal!
cherie says
You are so much like me Elizabeth. Your love of animals is so enchanting. What a good grandmother you are, they don’t know how lucky they are! Banksy all covered up is too much! Love it!!
XO,
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
STYLE NUDGE
contessa says
I KNOW WE ARE VERY similar………..The only difference I can tell is YOU wear high HEELS and I wear FLATS!!!
XX
Lee says
I love your brand of normal… it’s loaded with fun and class!
contessa says
MY BRAND of NORMAL………….I like that!!!XX
Jen says
The Prince and the Pea: perfection! I love your grand-beasts. So charming, even when they are up to no good!
Sunday Hendrickson says
Madame Contessa, the smiles I used to get when I read your posts
have turned into full-out unadulterated grins…mille mille graze….
Fran says
Cara Contessa, you NEVER disappoint with your entries and photos! SO MUCH FUN! You look absolutely STUNNING in the photos with Banksy! Do you think Banksy may be low in vitamin C, A and fibre? I know rose petals and grape leaves are very high in those. He does look extremely healthy and smart though! And my goodness, why isn’t he taking ballet classes already? He has the perfect shoes for it!
contessa says
BALLET CLASS…………WE will start RIGHT AWAY!XX
anita@letshavelunch says
You can see they joy on your face.
The Pig………The Garden…………All, absolutely delight you.
xx neat
LA CONTESSA says
INDEED!
XX
Laura Cumming says
What a handsome twosome the boys make.
Looks like they keep you busy and are loads of fun. Love your black dress with the pearls, very striking!
Doré @ Burlap Luxe says
Now my sweet loving egar to lend a babysitting hand friend, finds such opertunity to find fun and excitement in the wonderment of what these two get into…it looks like DOG wants nothing to do with what PIGmgets into, or perhaps loves being able to blame it all on the PIG !!!
As for your walks and photos, it’s always fun to see how you turn every moment into a photo shoot 🙂
My Hannah would have had to dress pig up in pearls as well, a wrapped Stan of pearls around his neck and they would have been ready for anything….we can’t leave our home without her dressing our ITALIAN GREYHOUND in a necklace of gems of sorts or peals.
I love seeing the girls checking things out on the ledge.
See you and your beauty soon.
You should stop by my place and see what has been newly created.
Xx
Dore
LA CONTESSA says
WILL DO!!!!!!!!
Once again I have signed up many times for your POSTS and they do not come to my email!YOU are one of MANY that I do not receive…………….MADDENING is the WORD!
XX
Penelope Bianchi says
HI! I have found to my dismay; some blogs you cannot subscribe by email. Only some square thing!
Please oh please let us get subscriptions by email!!
this may be the problem, Elizabeth!!!!
Loree says
Oh my, that was just so cute. I cannot believe that Banksy would cover himself when he was little. That’s just too adorable. And the dogs are wonderful too. Where was Mr Thedore? Being a cat, I’m sure, and acting all high and mighty somewhere. I do love your velvet and pearls.
LA CONTESSA says
Theodore, doesNOT come HOME when BUTTERS is in CASA!BANKSY he is fine with but THE ADMIRAL runs after HIM!THAT is the only NEGATIVE side to having the GRAND DOGS!
That would make a GOOD BLOG……VELVET & PEARLS!
XX
Sandra Sallin says
This is hysterical! What a fun post. Loved it. But the big question is how did you change your clothes to such sophistication to grab those photos. Just loved this. Smiled the whole way through the read!!!!
contessa says
PEARLS are ALWAYS at the READY!As for the velvet…………it was hanging about my closet as I had yet to find it’s place.For it was NEW to me via a consignment shop recently.MY PRICE…..$6.00.Yes, that is RIGHT……………$6.00 I did not even TRY IT ON!!!!
If I made YOU SMILE my work is DONE!
XX
Julia Digiammatteo says
Dearest Contessa~
I am new to you.
You have encouraged me
Enlightened me
Cheered up those with heavy loads.
You are a wonder and a marvel
An authentic self you are
Pigs,Petals n Pearls
Many Thanks
Dearest~
J.
contessa says
CIAO JULIA!
What a TREAT your comment is for ME!Tell me how did YOU find ME?
I hope to continue to CHEER YOU ON……and make YOU SMILE.
I enjoy what I DO here………….and it is COMMENTS like YOURS that keep me GOING!
Love your last name………..do I spy a WEE bit of ITALIAN in YOU?
XX
D. A. Wolf says
Banksy is quite the personality. And you, my friend, look STUNNING in that black velvet with pearls sautoirs!
contessa says
I must learn HOW to pronounce that FRENCH WORD!Good thing I have a FRENCH DICTIONARYRESS walking around my house this week!CLASSES shall COMMENCE!XX
Andrea@WellnessNotes says
What fabulous photos of Bansky, the Admiral, and you! Looks like everyone had a great time! And I ALWAYS love your necklaces!