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LITTLE CONTESSA

October 24, 2013 22 Comments

I would like to introduce LITTLE CONTESSA in TRAINING, this is a title she gave herself and of course I loved it!We had the pleasure of having her stay with us one summer to learn English.

Her father was my husbands Best Man at our wedding 27 years ago!I  adored her company and her love of life!She likes to bake to relax!She loves AUDREY  Hepburn and had always dreamed of receiving a little blue box!She adored Creme Carmel and enjoyed making it and lighting it on fire!She likes vintage and red lipstick!She adores books………….she speaks ITALIAN and her English is very good.She lived in Paris for a year and went to school there without knowing FRENCH!She had an apartment in a HAUSSMAN building and her room had a fireplace.She has a gorgeous way about her………….here is a glimpse ….. can you see what Iam talking about??It was a JOY to reconnect and visit with the LITTLE CONTESSA in TRAINING!By my standards she is almost there!Not much left to learn………….FRANCESCA your CONTESSA TITLE is within reach………YOU WILL BE THE REAL DEAL!!!!ADORE YOU.Do you remember the Bandeau’s at the Cartier exhibit!!WE MUST FIND YOU ONE!Contesssa grande is on the search!XOXO

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  • Jeanne @ Collage of LIfe
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    November 3, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Lovely post, your Contessa in training is beautiful and I had to smile. After seeing you in that gorgeous red ensemble, I thought that a yellow would look great on you too. I was right! xx

    • contessa
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      November 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM

      Love yellow…………my garden is only yellow and white with a dash of pink!
      Thank- You for taking the time to comment!The Little Contessa is GORGEOUS inside and out!
      XX

  • Paola
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    November 1, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    I would love to comment your beautiful, amazing pictures in Paris,
    but I couldn’t find the way to do it in your post.
    So, I am writing here:-))
    You are simply WONDERFUL!
    And your sons are so handsome too!
    I love your dress, a red heart in the white of the marble!!!
    Contessa, you’ll never stop to surprise me!

    And now Italian…

    Le tue foto mi hanno scaldato il cuore.
    Sai perché?
    Perché dentro c’è’ l’incanto di un sogno,
    di un cuore bambino, pieno di entusiasmo e di amore per la vita.
    E trovo meraviglioso che i tuoi figli lo abbiano condiviso con te con allegria e ironia.
    Ti adoro Elizabeth, grazie!

  • sarah
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    October 28, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Stunning photos of a wonderful time in Venice. Little Contessa looks divine!!

  • Rita Kuhner
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    October 26, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Elizabeth, What beautiful pictures you shared. You are so fortunate. Love you.

    • contessa
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      October 27, 2013 at 8:02 AM

      RITA!
      How are you?Thank You for your comment!I know I am one lucky gal!Stay tuned for more photos…….XXX

  • Heather in Arles
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    October 26, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    She looks beautiful inside and out–a gorgeous energy coming out of her pretty eyes. A very worthy successor to the title!!!
    So very happy for you both that you had such lovely times together…

    • contessa
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      October 26, 2013 at 6:14 AM

      Eye energy!
      Heather, you nailed her to a TEE!

  • KRK
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    October 25, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Wow! That is not the Francesca I remember from years ago, what a transformation!!!

    • contessa
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      October 25, 2013 at 8:12 PM

      She looks the same SON!!!Are you just now taking notice?

  • Little-Contessa-In-Training
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    October 25, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    A whole post on me?! I’ve never been so flattered in my life!
    I am so glad you came to Venice, Contessa, it made me look at it with new eyes, and appreciate it fully. The feeling hasn’t gone away yet – since your visit I walk around Venice daydreaming all the time, and wondering how lucky I am. Your enthusiasm is contagious! I miss you tons already.
    PS: redlipstick for life! From 7am to the morning after 😉

    • contessa
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      October 25, 2013 at 2:02 PM

      Shall we tell our readers that you weren’t able to meet me the first night because you were in an opera?But who do I find waiting for the vaporetto, trying to find my way da solo??Readers I had successfully taken the bus from the Venice airport to the island, but then I had to catch a boat to my exit.I was not having any luck with that and after the third stop asking directions I turn and who is sitting there with her head down scribbling on a piece of paper??It took me about 30 seconds to figure it out as it had been many years and she had grown up a bit but I had a feeling and I screamed, FRANCESCA??She slowly raised her head as she was in another world with this piece of paper and as our eyes met we both just stared.Not believing our eyes…………That had to be one of those life time moments one will never forget!She gave me a quick hug pointed which way to my vaporetto and turned because hers was there and she had to go!!!!

  • Baroness
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    October 25, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Beautiful photos. A trip and times to remember. So thrilled for you and your reunion with beloved friends. Thank you for sharing.

    • contessa
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      October 25, 2013 at 1:53 PM

      Thank You for always being there and reading my stories!

  • Paola
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    October 25, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    So beautiful Contessa and Little Contessa together!
    And Venice is the PERFECT scenery for you.
    I loved to spend time together!
    Looking forward the next time, I hope a bit longer.
    In the meanwhile, to be ready, I will buy the red lipstick 🙂

    • contessa
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      October 25, 2013 at 8:49 AM

      YES!Buy the red lipstick!

  • Linda T
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    October 24, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    The daughter you never had? I need one too!

    • contessa
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      October 25, 2013 at 8:49 AM

      You are spot on!!!

  • Piedmont Pembroke Parent
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    October 24, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Francesca, “Little Contessa in training” is a perfect choice to follow in your footsteps! She is delightful to look at. Does she have some of your energy and passion for life? Tell us more! What’s ahead for her?

    PBL

    • contessa
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      October 25, 2013 at 8:53 AM

      She has more energy then me!She is studying in Venice but could be coming to the USA very soon to keep studying!Closer to her parents who were transferred here for a few years then they will go back to Italy.She has TONS of PASSION……………….for everything!

  • Danville diva
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    October 24, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Envy , envy, envy!! My favorite places in the whole world. I am sure you had a magical time. Miss seeing you.

    • contessa
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      October 25, 2013 at 8:55 AM

      I did have a magical time…………..this is just the start of the trip!Wait until you see what else I did and with who!!!

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