I owe a lot to olive oil. It’s nourished my body, my soul and not least of which, prevented me from having stretch marks when I was pregnant. At least that’s what my tiny, powerhouse of an Italian Grandmother, Carmela promised all the women in the family it would do if we faithfully rubbed the …
Few things give me greater satisfaction than a mind blowing room makeover. I am besotted by ‘before and afters’. Hooked by the much-anticipated ‘reveal’. Driven by a desire to hit the Italian version of a Home Sense store and fill my cart with delectable accessories, carefully color coordinated to make me swoon. I admit it. …
Italians like to talk – a lot In Italy, there is no such thing as a silent ride home, walking into a quiet bar or hoping to have a moment to yourself if you’re sitting in a piazza with your morning café. It won’t happen. Well, maybe if you are in a major city like …
We had a dream…to buy a house in Italy and retire there one day. Shortly after we returned to Canada after two years living in Umbria, I began scouring the Italian real estate listings for houses in the Lago Trasimeno area, a short distance from the Tuscany border. It was a way to stay connected …
Italy remains one of the world’s top tourist destinations for a reason. Maybe it’s the wine, the incredible food, the rich history or treasure trove of art and culture. Maybe it’s everything. For us, Italy offers all that we find beautiful in life. And then some. I share here an article I wrote for a …
