Tuesday, January 4, 2011

The Countryside

When  I was in Costa Rica during the holidays one day the whole family went to the countryside house of my sister in law's parents. The house sits on a large piece of land surrounded by coffee and sugar cane plantations.


One or my favorite things was the stables where they keep the horses. I've always loved horses and as a kid I wanted to be in professional horseback riding competitions (amongst many other professions!) and always looked for places and people to go horseback riding with.


While walking around the property I stopped by their stables and took some images that I love because of the rustic contrast they create with the stuff I have been posting over the past few days.


Have a nice day and hope your first 2011 week is going well so far!
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19 comments:

  1. StephanieJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Ooh I bet it was lovely! My little one is still gun shy about riding since her accident a few months ago, so no shows for us for a while. We're encouraging her because she loves it so, I'd hate for her to give it up and have regrets later. She's gone a few times, but that last time, she burst into tears while riding. So between that and the snow, we're taking a break, and hoping the spring will bring a fresh start for her.

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  2. Pretty ZestyJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I'm a city girl but I've been aching for some country living lately! So beautiful!!! Happy New Year!

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  3. kate January 4, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    This makes me miss riding so much!!!
    velvet cupcakes

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  4. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    how lucky are these 'gee gee's' posh stables; makes me wish i were a horse!...

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  5. erika soroccoJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I absolutely adore you for taking pictures of the stables; I love love the rustic vibe of them!! :)

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  6. A Crimson KissJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    How beautiful! I never spent nearly enough time at the stables as I wanted to, and these photos are bringing me right back!

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  7. Rhiannon BosseJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Oh what lovely photos!! Everything looks so pretty and rustic :) Happy 2011 to you gorgeous xo

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Aww countryside..horses.. so lucky!!

    xoxo
    Miss Neira

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  9. jeanette from everton terraceJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Who doesn't love a horse? Such grand and glorious creatures and so beautiful. I'd love to spend the day (or week) visiting. Thanks for sharing - were you able to go for a ride?

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  10. Tiffany KadaniJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Oh goodness! To spend the holidays there would have been amazing! Gorgeous photos!

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  11. Poppies and SunshineJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love the country :) These pictures are great! Happy New Year to you!

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  12. drollgirlJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    i live in the big, bad city, but sometimes the country sure looks like fun!!!!! love your shots!!!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Wow... great images. Loving the first one.

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  14. kimbirdyJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    what a gorgeous place! i love those photos. what an inspirational place!

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  15. LenoreNeverM♡reJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Looks like a lovely place!I adore going to the countryside, simpler life can be so charming!
    xo

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  16. BrandiJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Great photos, Elie! I wish I could have wandered around with you.

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  17. Kristin HJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    So fantastic! How I wish I could ride again. We are moving close to Barnes in London and I heard that it has a riding center there. You made me think that I should maybe take it up again?

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! Must 2011 treat you with lots of love and inspiration:)

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  18. Connie @ SogniESorrisiJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    What a pretty place!

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  19. thaisJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    it sounds like an amazing trip. so rustic and so pretty. lovely pics!

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