Venice, Italy

On July 27 I spend a day in Venice. Venice is like no other city I've ever visited;
the crowds, the narrow maze-like streets, the transportation by water and
the little shops filled with every collectable you can imagine.

Ciao,

Rome, Italy

July 20th: a day trip to Rome.

I started off with visiting the Colosseum. No I didn't. I started by eating
a Nutella-filled cake in a hotel restaurant early in the morning. Then heading
towards the Colosseum and walking through the ever-gorgeous Roman Forum
and thanking my lucky stars that I opted for flat shoes that day.

The monument to Vittorio Emanuele II was particularly stunning. Then we
headed towards the Trevi Fountain and Spanish stairs, before making a quick
stop at Bvlgari and happily snacking on French macarons in between.

St. Peter's square and the Basilica were really fantastic. Though I'm not
religious, it was probably my favorite part of Rome.

Ciao,

Florence, Italy

Many, many years ago I visited Florence on a school trip
with my classmates. We were given the privilege to wander
through Florence without supervision.

As little photos I took that day, I still remember Florence
vividly: the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral,
buying street-art from Asian painters, the Ponte Vecchio bridge,
purchasing knock-off Dolce & Gabbana belts, almost
getting lost, having sore feet at the end of the day...

When I returned to Florence this summer, I revisited
everything but with a fast pace. Due to crowds
(it was July after all) I didn't go inside the main
touristic sites, except stopping at a local cafe here and there
for a refreshment (read: gelato). I was pleased to
see that I still knew my way around and Jersey Shore-free!

Ciao,

Italian Inspiration

Ciao,


Images: Horchow

Viva Italia

Horchow:
1. Old Hickory Tannery - Leather Sofa
2. "Olive Branch" Chest
3. White Wine Cheese Collection
4. Hand-printed Fruit Canisters
5. Antique Console
6. Venetian Masks