We are leaving soon to go home to Australia, via London, Oxford, Bath and Helsinki.
We spent our last day at Casa Debbio yesterday. The garden is looking great. We have a few new additions this year.
A straw bed has found a home on a terrace above the house.
We have a dondola, swing chair, on the other side of the house.
I repainted my chair wall.
Here are the latest photos of our gorgeous garden.
The sambucco grew beautifully this year.
Angela the cake stand (and Angelina) made a few appearances and our lovely terracotta table under the pergola was put to good use.
The views are always great.
I climbed to the terraces above Casa Debbio.
My favourite peony bloomed the day before we left. This amazing plant produces more than 50 blooms.
We have left Casa Debbio in the capable hands of Filippo who takes great care of everything when we are away. He will welcome guests and introduce them to the house along with Anette who helps and speaks English, Italian and Danish.
I will be back in September to enjoy beautiful Tuscan mountain autumn at Casa Debbio.
Debra, You have made Casa Debbio so beautiful. I’m sure you hate to leave. Glad you will be back in September.
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By: Margie Miklas on June 8, 2019
at 9:23 pm
I am used to coming and going, but I do hate to leave the garden.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 9, 2019
at 4:07 am
Stunning as always. We miss those views, and hope to return one day. Safe trip home.
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By: Karen on June 8, 2019
at 10:05 pm
I hope you come back. You will see a big difference.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 9, 2019
at 4:07 am
Those cake stands are so cute! And cakes really do look like hats! Safe travels back home 🙂
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By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on June 8, 2019
at 11:01 pm
I love Angela. Angelina is coming to live in Australia.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 9, 2019
at 4:08 am
So charming Debra. You have really cerated an amazing home. Safe travels.
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By: paninigirl on June 8, 2019
at 11:19 pm
Thank you. We are happy with the progress at Casa Debbio.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 9, 2019
at 4:09 am
Looking perfect Deb – a credit to you
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By: Elizabeth Valerie Litzow on June 8, 2019
at 11:25 pm
It has really come on this year.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 9, 2019
at 4:09 am
It’s so gorgeous. Not sure how you can bare to leave it. Louise
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By: The Year I Touched My Toes on June 8, 2019
at 11:36 pm
Knowing I will be back in a few months makes it easier.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 9, 2019
at 4:10 am
Is this the first time you have rented it out?
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By: The Year I Touched My Toes on June 9, 2019
at 4:11 am
No, we have been renting it for a while.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2019
at 5:58 am
Debra, this is truly the most amazing garden and house you have. Wishing to be there.
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By: www.corneliaweber-photography.com on June 9, 2019
at 5:25 am
We love Casa Debbio. It is time to go just as everything is looking great.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 9, 2019
at 1:48 pm
Debra, your love shows in your pictures.
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By: www.corneliaweber-photography.com on June 10, 2019
at 5:12 am
Oh it all looks so lovely I wonder that you can tear yourself away!
Enjoy London and the Cotswolds, I spent schooldays in and around Bath.. the countryside is breathtaking. London will also be lovely at this time of year!
Happy travels Deb… see you soon. Jxx
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By: Jan Williams on June 9, 2019
at 7:08 am
We are now on the bus to lovely Oxford under a cloudy English sky.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 9, 2019
at 1:48 pm
Oh…. have a super time xx
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By: Jan williams on June 10, 2019
at 3:47 am
How can you bear to leave such a beautiful house and garden?! It’s looking absolutely fabulous. Enjoy Brissie and hurry back!
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By: orna2013 on June 9, 2019
at 7:51 am
It isn’t easy, especially when my lovely peonies are flowering.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2019
at 5:38 am
It looks more beautiful as it continues to evolve. What a great creation and well done to Filippo who continues to look after it in your absence.
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By: Kerry & Jim on June 9, 2019
at 11:08 am
It is lovely. It has been a joy to be there in this glorious weather.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2019
at 5:57 am
That is so breathtakingly beautiful. I come and go between Lucca and Australia as often as I can – still breaks my heart to leave Italy
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By: dsgnqrtr on June 9, 2019
at 11:33 am
I like being in both places which makes is easier to leave.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2019
at 6:02 am
Simply divine!
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By: crabandfish on June 9, 2019
at 12:30 pm
Thank you.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2019
at 6:02 am
I remember when your garden was just a rugged hillside – how glorious it all is now!! And the bed with the bales! and the cake stands! idyllic. Hard fought for I know and well deserved.. beautiful.. c
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By: Cecilia Mary Gunther on June 9, 2019
at 2:29 pm
It has been hard work, but very rewarding.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2019
at 5:56 am
Truly beautiful Debi. The garden and the additions are fabulous! Safe journey home to Australia.
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By: Christine and Douglas on June 10, 2019
at 8:03 am
It is looking good this year.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2019
at 4:37 pm
It is so beautiful out there and each year you make it even better.
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By: creativeartphoto on June 10, 2019
at 3:46 pm
Yes, it gets better each year.
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By: Debra Kolkka on June 10, 2019
at 4:38 pm
Wow! Casa Debbio is looking spectacular! The garden has grown so much since we visited!
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By: Pauline on June 11, 2019
at 2:44 pm
The gaden is looking beautiful Debbie. How can you bear to leave it. We have to make another visit.
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By: Aileen and Ken Gordon on June 11, 2019
at 10:47 pm