Just got back from an incredible two-week vacation – 3 beautiful carefree days in Venice and 11 glorious day in PARIS filled with art, fashion, food, wine, photographs, and everywhere – l’amour! My awesome friend Natasha met me there for the most girly-girl trip ever! A blissful indulgent holiday that brought me offline and back to everything I love.
One of the standout experiences for me was the Musee Rodin. The emotion in every sculpture, the gorgeous soft colors and light, the sheer beauty and passion filling up this historical space & garden… it was almost too much to bear. Thank goodness I was allowed to use my camera.
Here are some of my favorite moments, colors, and moods from Musee Rodin.
Here’s a shot my friend took of me looking out at the inspiring garden of Musee Rodin. It’s blurry, but I love it anyway!
I’m back in Florence and getting ready to welcome the gals for our week-long Fine Art Nude Photo Workshop & Retreat starting this Sunday! And even though my bum is seated at my desk in this villa in Italy, my mind keeps wandering back to Paris! Bear with me 🙂
lots of love and inspiration!
x. Christa
One of the wonderful things about traveling across Italy is all the different colors of each region. Tuscany is all sunshiny yellow, terracotta red, and cypress green. Whereas, Capri, Sorrento and the Amalfi coast have a plethora of gorgeous jewel tones to get lost in… from the colorful tiles, boats & buildings, to the yummy blue/green of the sea & sky and bright citrus colors of the lemon groves and orange trees… all of it delicious!
Yes, Hello!… Two beautiful views from high atop Capri. You have to ride a little lift to get to the top.
Carciufi (artichoke) was in high season when I visited. It’s my favorite dish to cook in Italy! ok, it’s the only dish I cook in Italy 🙂
Poodles and men in newsboy caps are abundant in Sorrento – both are great characters!
Limoni are everywhere along the Amalfi Coast! and there are so many delicious treats made with the local harvests: limoncello, lemon chocolate, lemonade… yummmm!
If you get a chance to visit Italy, make sure to stop on by the Amalfi coast and enjoy the local color and some limoncello.
Salute!
x. Christa
Monique, a mother of two, celebrated her birthday with a sultry-themed photo shoot as part of a sexy weekend getaway with her husband in NYC! Our boudoir shoot was like Carnivale in Venice and Burlesque in Paris all rolled into one tantalizing show!
Monique almost convinces you that she’s sweet towards the end here 🙂
Almost 🙂
After the shoot, we celebrated with Hot & Dirty Martini’s and oysters… a perfect finish to a raw and sensual day 🙂
Salute!
x. Christa
On the street, near Piazza San Marco.
I love old men in hats, devoted to their music…
More from bella Italia all month long…
Enjoy the music!
x. Christa
I’m jumping on a plane bound for Italy in a minute, but wanted to share a favorite sexy moment from Friday’s shoot in NYC!
Ciao ciao! more sultry mystery on the blog soon 😉
x. Christa
