Did You Know Italy Has Baby Name Laws?
14 Sep 2026

Did You Know Italy Has Baby Name Laws?

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I’m always curious about Italian laws that may seem unusual compared to laws in the States. The naming of babies is regulated by law in Italy, and some parts of the law may surprise you. It certainly got my attention. … Continued

Vietri Ceramics Artist
22 Feb 2018

Vietri Ceramics Artist

by | posted in: Italian traditions, Made in Italy | 8

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

by | posted in: Italian lifestyle and culture, Italian traditions | 5

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

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