Elopement to Italy – there is something unmistakably magical about boarding a plane just the two of you, ready for a dream secret getaway, with the union of your marriage as the cherry on top. Rather than splurge on a wedding reception and ceremony, you have decided to dedicate the most intimate and precious moments of your life together [...]
If you are reading this post, then you may already be considering Tuscany, the idyllic jewel of romantic Italy, for your wedding locale. Great choice! Exchanging vows in this mesmerizing Mediterranean setting will create an unforgettable memory for you and your guests. And, with the guidance and assistance of a local, experienced and creative wedding planner [...]
T his September has been a very busy time of the year for me here in Tuscany, but I finally managed to create my first styled shoot! And here they are – Fabulous Pomegranates ready for Styling a wedding reception shoot, set in a dreamy location that looks like a movie set. In love with pomegranates, I patiently [...]
Today I’m visiting a very popular destination located between Florence and Siena – Certaldo Alto. Certaldo is a lovely, small medieval town nicely positioned in the heart of Tuscany, south-west of Florence and just 40 minutes away from Siena. It’s a home town of the 14th century Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio and has Etruscan and Roman origins. [...]
As I drive south, leaving behind the manicured vineyards around San Gimignano where I’ve lived for the past 20 years, I am eager to visit one of my favorite towns in Italy – Montepulciano. There is something so special about this place in the countryside between Val di Chiana and Val d’Orcia. With its breathtaking views, [...]