Hello! Finally last Friday we got snowed too! Not a pleasant moment though, and not much snow like in the rest of Italy and Europe, but those 5 damned centimeters enough for having my brand new Ugg boots soaked! Gggrrr!
I thought you'd like to have checked how is the situation in.......
..Venice!
Yes Venice lovers, I'm treating you once again to a visit to the town itself...let's hope Santa will include me on the list of the good ones :-)
...many thanks to this 3 people for coming down from the bridge at the right moment....he he..what a perfect shot!
...Not much snow left, thanks to a couple of glorious sunny days which saved our skin... and bones!
..The only reason for which my mum accepted my invitation to come along was...a flea market!
...I'm pretty sure some of you will go mad at the sight of these....
...I had to sneak into the private court of one of the poshest hotel for taking this shot of Punta della Dogana......
..I tried to stop my parents in front of Monsieur Louis Vuitton :-), but they ignored me and headed for Saint Mark's Square :-(((
.. A spot to one of the best cake shops in town...for a hot chocolate and a spritz....I had both..shame on dad who introduced me to the world of alcohol :-) 
...The building on the left is the hospital....... 
...An ice cream against the cold weather :-)..... 
...A night view over the Grand Canal..sorry for the poor quality of this picture, I have still not managed to "understand" the behaviour of my camera when it gets dark :-)... 
...The last novelty in Venice...a space-age funicular...quite embarassing eh?!....
..and the most kitsch souvenir which came home with us ...... 
A very Merry Christmas to you all !!! Lots of love from Venice...where else?! :-) 
38 comments:
Oh, the best picture postcards from Venice!!!
:)
Yes, of course, you need energy from gelato to keep warm :)
How beautiful - Venice looks equally lovely even in winter! Loving those Christmas decorations.
Have a wonderful Christmas.
x
Ooooooh I'm so envious of all those gorgeous baubles.... so many!!!!
Victoria xxx
these pics are sooooo beautiful ! I dreamed away just by looking at them. Lucky girl !
Oh it's all quite sickening. I think I may need a trip to that Venice hospital right now. Honestly how does anyone get anything done in the most amazing looking city in the world? Can you actually work there?!! Thank you so much for the most splendid photos dearest Michela, I do hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful Christmas time xxx
Oh Michela you have made me miss Venice oh so terribly much - *sigh* - however, I do have to agree with you about the funicular.
Thank you for sharing :)
How fabulous. You've posted some beautiful photos for us non-Venetians. I'd have wanted to have purchased all of those pretty Xmas baubles.
Happy, happy Christmas. x
Hi Michela,
I loved seeing your wonderful photos of Venice and what an amazing place. The old buildings and all the Christmas baubles are gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing.
Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Hugs
Carolyn
A wonderful post Michela with lots of lovely photos. The baubles in the market were gorgeous and so were the sweet shops! Despite being so cold I could really eat one of those ice creams right now! x
What strikes me most is that there is no queue at the Piazza San Marco! When we were there in summer you couldn't (read wouldn't) visit the cathedral because of a queue about 10 miles at 8.30 in burning sun.
Mmm I guess I'll come back in winter :-)!
Did those canals ever freeze? Probably not as they are in connection with sea...
Merry Christmas! Love the photos of the vintage ornaments, are they expensive in Venice, over here the ones you showed on the first photo are about 9 euros average (in an antique store not if you're lucky) . Hohoho!
Bloody beautiful! Our niece works in Fratelli, do you go in there? xxx
WoW!!!! That post was well worth waiting for! I love Everything about that post. The baubles are beautiful. The Santa Gondalier is brilliant! I want to wander around Venice at Christmas. Happy Christmas to you and your family Michela. Lots of Love. xxxxx
Venice in the snow and in winter loks just as fabulous as ever. Thank you for taking so much wonderful photos for us to see. Love all those vintage baubles!
Wishing you and your family a Happy Christmas.
Lisa x
Thanks for that Michela, I can now manage for the next few months until I get back to Venice, this year we will have our new arrival so you will have to come over to Cavallino again, hopefully when I am there this time.
Have a great christmas
Love Jill xx
wow. Venice is top of my list of places to see - it just oozes history and charm and romance and character. But I would need Green Thumb to take me to the best bits - like - where those FABULOUS baubles were!!!
Thanks for being a regular with Marble Rose - I love your comments and value you visiting so much. Hoping you and yours have a really great Christmas.
Fleur
x
Oh, how wonderful! I've really enjoyed your tour around Venice - all the lovely photos of the wonderful buildings and also the pretty things at the flea market and in the shops. It all looks so festive - I'd love to wander around the city at Christmas. Happy Christmas to you and your family:)xxx
I don't know why but the light in Venice is extra special. It is really magical!
Great pics you've made!!!!
Michela, it looks like a wonderland!!! Fabulous, I shall not show to George, as he will weep... he really, really want to go there! Merry Xmas! Susie xxxxxxxxx
I'm so jealous of you Momma everything is so beautiful where you live!!!
Have a blessed Merry Christmas!
I just love Venice, something really magical about the city. Great photos! Merry Christmas Michela....
Hi, Michela! Wow! What a gorgeous place. I love the baubles and the ice cream! Merry Christmas!
Hello Michela,
thankyou for stopping by!
Venice looks amazing, love the baubles!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you and your family!
Rachel x
Hello Michela,
Just had to call by and wish you a very happy Christmas and I hope it is filled with the sweetest of blessings.
Happy holidays and stay warm
Christmas hugs
Carolyn
Dear Michela! Merry Christmas and lots of love in 2011! Have great time with your family and friends! Venice looks magical with a bit of snow :) I've never seen San Marco's square sooo empty :D Best from India
I miss it soooo much!!
Hope you had a lovely Christmas and wish you a fantastic New Year!!
I'll e mail you later just recieved your text this morning! Annoying phone!!!!
what an unbelievably beautiful post!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, best wishes to you and yours for 2011
BH x
Hello Michela
I met your blog through Catherine from NZ and I must send you my congratulations for living at a such wonderful place. I´ve been there 24 years ago but it was in July, so no snow! I recall that visit as one of the most wonderful I´ve done.
Have a Happy New Year
Cheers from Lisbon, Portugal
Merry Christms Michela.
I hope santa bought you everything you wished for. Thank you for my beautiful Christmas card.
Have a wond Sophie xxx
I love all of the beautiful little ornaments! I'm stopping by to say Happy New Year, my friend! I'm wishing you the best year ever! Hugs! Diane ♥♥♥
thanks for sharing the photos.....next time i will come at christmas, it looks wonderful
Hi Michela
Gorgeous pictures of Venice in the snow.
Happy New Year to you.
Susie X
Whew! Gorgeous!! Where can I get that bauble tree??!!! Thank you for sharing with us! Wishing you & your family a very happy 2011!!
Michela! Where ARE you? I hope you are doing well.
I love all the photos. so pretty with the snow. awwww, dreaming of Venice.
Ciao and best wishes for 2011, I am back at last catching up on so much that I missed while I was away from the blogsphere! Thankyou for comments you left on News From Italy while I was absent.
I am so glad I had a chance to view these photos you shared of Venice in winter clothes, it looks as inviting as always.
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thank you for the good wishes. will let you know soon, whether I got the job in Colorado. yes, we will be moving once again!LOL ( we are currently in Iowa staying with my parents and awaiting the arrival of hubby from Croatia)
What gorgeous photos and blog layout! xxx
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