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23 June 2010

Coming Home

The sight of my mom's beautiful pink bouganvillia assures me I am home... After a long 19-hour travel, we finally made it to the place where I grew up!!Funny how suddenly many, many memories start coming back to me....




The portuguese azulejos (tiles) and the cobblestone entry are familiar sights...





... as is mom cooking in the kitchen!!!



A gorgeous stone tree graces the entry hall (I made that pillow for my mom year ago!)...




(not to long after we arrived, my kids are crashing!!)



My mom's formal dining room...





My favorite room in the house, the sunroom...





My mom has been working on putting together a guest house in the back yard.... It is still very sparse and in need of warm accessories...

 



... the stairs will eventually be lined with plants...








Not bad for a view...?!!
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30 comments:

  1. sandraJune 23, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    Wow Isabel, what beautiful sights you arrived home to see! Those flowers are gorgeous, love the tile, and your Mom's house is stunning. What a fabulous view she has...and how lucky someone will be to stay in her guest house!!! Have a wonderful visit.
    Hugs,
    SAndra

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  2. 1 Funky WomanJune 23, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    Those flowers are amazing! Ah, her home is gorgeous and what an amazing view! Enjoy every moment of it! What a slice of heaven on earth!

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  3. SofiaJune 23, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    Desejo que aproveites ao máximo as tuas férias e que os dias passem lentos e preguiçosos.


    Muitos bjs


    Sofia

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  4. Peggy ParkerJune 23, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    Oh, my, Isabel - what a lovely, peaceful place! I would never be able to leave it. Perfection, nothing less.

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  5. lesapeamusings.blogspotJune 23, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    I love the pic of the bougainvillea, I have the orange and the white in my garden. Lisbon looks similar to the Caribbean ,...is very hot there as well??
    Love Lisa.

    Enjoy your Summer.

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  6. PatinaJune 23, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Your mom's home is amazing! What a place to visit! She has great decorating style. I love that lamp shade in the dining room, I'll have to go back and see if I can get a closer look at it.

    I'm glad everyone made it safely, what a long trip. I can see why everyone is so tired.

    Have a fun time Isabel!

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  7. MéliaJune 23, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    Stunning! An eye for beauty runs in the family.

    Looking at your pictures I could smell that "portuguese" scent and feel the intense warmth of the sun.
    Enjoy!

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  8. Decor To AdoreJune 23, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    Have a very happy homecoming! I can't wait to see your treasures.

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  9. Heather ~Pretty PetalsJune 23, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    wow! what a wonderful place to come home to! I love how you share photos of your home country... I love seeing other places in the world. You can tell that you have aquired your wonderful taste from your Mama! Have a wonderful time visiting home

    xoxo Heather

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  10. MaijaJune 23, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    So very beautiful- enjoy your time there!!!

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  11. taraJune 23, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous...breathtaking!! enjoy every moment!

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  12. Linda @ A La CarteJune 23, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    That is on gorgeous home. Your Mom's dining room took my breathe away. Love the pool and the view. Can I come visit!

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  13. OrmoluluJune 23, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Oh me, oh my, Isabel . . . your mom's home is "magazine" spectacular! (Makes me think I should clean house.) Love the dining room--the celadon is so serene. Almost feels like I'm on vacation just looking at the lovely surroundings. Have a great time with your family and see you in July!

    Debi

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  14. Janice SelbyJune 23, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    I know you hate to leave your Mother and that beautiful dream place.It is just breath taking. Your Mother's house is a living magazine.I really enjoyed the pictures.

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  15. Vintage Market PlaceJune 23, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Dreams are made of these visions
    Amy

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  16. Andy's AtticJune 23, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Absolutely stunning!! Her home looks like a magazine spread. The view is so beautiful. Your mom has made a lovely home and I can see why you love to go there. I hope your time there is very enjoyable.
    Annette

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  17. Junebug Furniture and DesignJune 23, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    You are so LUCKY! Have a wonderful time with your mom and girls! What great memories....to cherish forever. xo Glad & Celia/Junebug Design

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  18. The Smith HotelJune 23, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    oh my! So pretty! Have a fun and relaxing time visiting your mom!

    Jody

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  19. AnonymousJune 23, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Wow....what a beautiful home and a wonderful view! Enjoy your time.

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  20. bikimJune 23, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    que bela vista mesmo!
    que sorte com o tempo tb!
    a casa é um charme!
    algures nazona de cascais, não?!
    eu vivo na margem sul!
    o meu tlm: 911077189
    caso queira tomar um cafézinho!
    Rosa

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  21. mimi charmanteJune 23, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    look, I am sure you are a great daughter and all, but really, I would fit in there so well. I would help your mom cook, and honestly, can you ever have too many daughters? do you think she would consider another?
    :)
    have a marvelous time sweet friend,
    xx

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  22. Marilyn MillerJune 23, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    An amazing view and beautiful home. Even the guest house would be OK with me. Love it all.

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  23. time worn interiorsJune 23, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    It is a fabulous view! Your mom has great taste! Enjoy your visit!
    Theresa

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  24. RustyCloverJune 23, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Tell us more about the stone tree!!!

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  25. BeckyJune 24, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Amazing! I love the rock work around the pool, the ship in the guest house, the color of the dishes on the mantle in the dining room, okay - everything! Have a wonderful visit in that beautiful place!

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  26. Brenda PruittJune 24, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    That stone tree is an amazing work of art! I just stumbled upon your blog, and find it very welcoming and beautiful. Your mother has exquisite taste. I once had a guest house, and I wouldn't mind living in it myself now. Enjoy your trip!
    Brenda

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  27. Zita - Mlle MagpieJune 26, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    Gorgeous, Isabel! That view is priceless!

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  28. Tiffany ~ The Fancy FarmgirlJune 26, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    yay! It looks like you are having a wonderful time!!! have many more fun days and travel safe!
    xoxo, Tiffany

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  29. The Vintage RabbitJune 27, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    So Lovely!!! What a beautiful place to be from and that you can go back and visit!!! Thank You for sharing your wonderful pictures!!!

    Smiles,
    Joy~

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  30. CharlotteJuly 10, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    That has to be the prettiest formal dinning room that I've ever seen. Wow what a beautiful view of the ocean and your Mom garden is lovely.

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