Last weekend I went to a fantastic Greek restaurant overlooking the water. It was decorated in the typical Greek style with white washed walls and blue accents... casual, beachy and relaxed. The atmosphere was buzzing with people on holidays or weekend getaways. The food was incredible - fresh and simple yet full of flavour. I can never get past pan seared calamari followed by marinated lamb when I go to Greek restaurants. It got me thinking that I really would love to get back to the Greek Islands sometime soon. There are some very slick and stylish boutique hotels popping up all over the islands and it really is a photographer's paradise.

Here's a little fashion inspiration for either some sightseeing on the Greek Islands or simply having lunch down at the local Greek restaurant on a a warm, summer's day.... And some tempting Greek dishes for a relaxing, summer's weekend. Think platters of pan fried haloumi, stuffed vine leaves, a tangy tzatziki dip and  marinated olives accompanied by a fresh and tasty Greek salad ... mmm! Images via 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Coastal Style fashion story created in Polyvore, Food via Donna Hay Posted by Melissah at 4:26 PM Labels: Greece, Travel MissBliss said...

Fabulous pictures! I dream of going to Greece someday soon. Love the earrings in your collage.

xo from Miami Beach

August 12, 2011 at 6:56 PM Della said...

Greece is on my list of places to visit.
I love the stark white next to all of the
blue in their color schemes.

August 12, 2011 at 9:48 PM I would love love to go to the Greek Islands, just gorgeous!! Ahh to sit and relax on one of those beds!!

August 12, 2011 at 10:27 PM Greece is such a beautiful vacation spot!! I love white and blue-just beautiful! Have a wonderful weekend!

August 12, 2011 at 10:55 PM La Dolfina said...

Hi Melissah,
Both of your blogs are seriously beautiful and chock full of eye candy!!
I'm am so honored that in some way my blog inspired this incredible blog of yours!!
You are gorgeous by the way and make the perfect sea faring model :)
I'm delighted to accept your blog award. Thank you so much!!

August 13, 2011 at 2:31 AM The enchanted home said...

LOVE this post Melissah!! OMG where in the world is that hotel? I must must go. Its so stunning!! Just unreal. There is something so beautiful about the country, the warm culture, the people who love live and of course their beyond delicious food. I would love to be there now! Please tell me where that is....

August 13, 2011 at 7:02 AM I would never want to leave.

August 15, 2011 at 2:17 AM Everything Coastal said...

I wanna go! it's my dream trip ... one day we will actually get there!

August 15, 2011 at 2:36 AM Trendy Melbourne said...
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