I have a confession. In years past, I would sometimes hang things, my children, made-by-hand toward the back of the Christmas tree. It was not that I did not love their creations, but I had a theme or …
Seeing Through Rose Colored Glasses: A Photo Journal
“When you get to the end of all the light you know and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: either you will be given something …
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How Green Is Your Tree?
As we prepare to celebrate our second Christmas in Italy, having traversed much of the European continent between Decembers, we are ready to celebrate a nostalgic Tuscan Christmas. After looking for a …
Forte Dei Marmi: The Hamptons of Italy
Forte dei Marmi, on Northern Tuscany’s Versilia Coast, is often referred to as the Hamptons of Italy. Just as New Yorkers head to the seaside when summer debuts, wealthy Italians from Florence, Milan, …
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Off-Season Opulence: The Tuscan Coastal Towns
The crystalline waters of Isola d’Elba and the blue and white billowing umbrellas of the Tuscan coastal towns will remain images from travel posters, for now. Because we are traveling …
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What Story Do Your Traditions Tell?
“There is no room at the Inn.” We walked endlessly, with three kids in tow, through winding cobbled streets as the wind blew past thousands of Italian tourists visiting Cortona for All Saints’ …
