Vietri Ceramics Artist
22 Feb 2018

Vietri Ceramics Artist

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In Vietri-sul-Mare I don’t think I can walk five feet without hues of blue, yellow, red, and green showering my senses. Brilliant colors blast my eyes like a kaleidoscope, and I love it. At a little workshop, I have the … Continued

Authentic Artisan Experience in Le Marche
22 Jul 2017

Authentic Artisan Experience in Le Marche

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Tucked away in a village in Le Marche is the workshop of Emanuele Francioni, a talented young artisan who is the sixth-generation to carry on an age-old family tradition. This special method of printing with handmade stencils and paint comes … Continued

Mammoni and Mammismo – An Italian Lifestyle
1 May 2017

Mammoni and Mammismo – An Italian Lifestyle

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Six years ago I wrote a post  about an Italian lifestyle titled Mammoni – Mamma’s Boys in Italy and today it ranks as my most popular post.  Mammoni, a term applied to single Italian men who live at home with their … Continued

Clock Towers in Italy
17 Mar 2012

Clock Towers in Italy

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Almost every town in Italy has a clock tower and in many cases these tall monuments become landmarks of those  towns. In some cases they are tourist attractions and visitors line up to climb to the top to take advantage … Continued

Mammoni – Mamma’s Boys in Italy
17 Aug 2011

Mammoni – Mamma’s Boys in Italy

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Mammoni, Mamma’s boy, is a term applied to single Italian men who are still living at home with their mothers.  Many of these men are professionals with jobs. This is actually a common way of life in Italy, and more … Continued

Margie in Italy
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