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, [...]
Celebrating your wedding in Tuscany goes hand in hand with great wine, fabulous locally produced food and virgin olive oil, famous around the world. This post is a part of “Tuscan wedding 4 all seasons” project, where you will discover the most characteristic villas and venues in Tuscany and the authentic and exquisite food they [...]
Ciao a tutti! Today on the blog: Perfect macarons made in Tuscany. Where – in Poggibonsi in a very busy Cup cake studio – “Opera waiting-100% nature”, run by a couple of friends of mine, also husband and wife Gabriele Ciacci and Elisa Polvani. Together we’ve got inspired by mainly Tuscan flavors and have created some savory [...]
Today on the blog – my favorite designers of bespoke creations 2014. They live in different parts of the world, but they have a lot in common: the profound passion for details and their deep admiration for beautiful laces and all things hand-made. They are: Klaire Van Elton and her brand Klaire Van Elton Bridal Adornments and [...]
Today on the blog – Shades of Grey Fashion trend 2014. I must admit, I am really seriously and deeply in love with Pinterest, this week I am into all sorts of grey tones , they are so changing, no wonder grey is one of the 2014 wedding trends color. Here are some of the pins that I’d like to share with [...]