Apr 29, 2011
Buon giorno from Italy! Today Kate and I will be venturing from lovely Tuscany, up north to the water filled streets of Venice! Second to its unique waterways and gondolas, The City of Water is most known for its Venetian glass products. And most notably for Murano glass which has been a famous product of [...]
Apr 28, 2011
Every year, members of the tile industry from all over the world convene in Bologna, Italy to attend the annual tile and bath show, Cersaie. Olivia Boone, president of Horizon Tile, has attended Cersaie for the last 15 years and I had the opportunity to attend the show for the second time last October – [...]
Apr 27, 2011
Europeans and Americans normally think of pasta when they think “Italian” food, but there is so much more to it! A traditional Italian meal structure includes at least four to five courses and usually takes place during special occasions such as weddings or birthdays. Italians tend to eat out with large groups of friends, family [...]
Apr 26, 2011
When you think of Italy, you might think of a rustic Tuscan hillside, the canals of Venice, or the warm embrace of pasta and vino. But, Italy is also know for their modern and haute design, both in fashion and in interior design. There is some serious design coming out of this great peninsula! Allow me [...]
Apr 25, 2011
Today Kate and I are traveling from the crowded streets of Rome to Florence in the heart of Tuscany! Tuscany is known for its rich history in art, rolling landscapes and, of course, its wine! When planning our trip, Kate and I had our heart set on reserving at least one day to enjoy a [...]
Apr 22, 2011
For those of you who haven’t heard, on Wednesday I left the Dallas Design District for exciting Italy! Though I’ll be on vacation I’ve left LOL readers with a full week of fun Italy-inspired posts. From wine and food to furnishings, you’ll be amazed at all the Italian tie-ins I found in Lower Oak Lawn! [...]
