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I am In Tuscany and one of my favourite historical cities in Italy is Lucca. Lucca has much to offer in historical buildings and shopping. There is one that stands out regarding a location shoot. This is the Atelier Ricci which is a palazzo, that also makes clothing. Walking into a 16th-century palazzo full of […]

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I am in Tuscany Italy exploring many Villas for sale. The search for villas can be overwhelming. I want to share some of my tips to get you started. The three Villas I have access to range from an abandoned one, one that needs restoring and a modern villa. The keys are endless when it […]

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As we are all looking forward to Christmas here in Tuscany Italy we are displaying food as part of Christmas decor. Having access to some of the best products in the world. With 99 per cent of the world living under the toughest tier restrictions. One must be creative in recreating their own restaurant experience […]

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Once upon a time far far away, in Tuscany lived an excentric lady who trended a red riding hood cape. She opted for the colour red as it is the festive season to be jolly. It is also the year to be powerful by wearing a cape. In this video, I am wearing a red cape. […]

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I am working from home like many others during the lockdown phase 2 of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now and then I do go outside on the country estate where I am currently based in Lucca Italy, and I just love shoes that I can easily slip on and off. I am now walking the streets […]

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To all those confined in flats, I empathise with you. I too in the spring was in a tiny space with my family of four. What can you do to make your flat or home connected to nature? Why are flowers and natural therapeutic for mental health? How do you protect the mind from gripping […]

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How is olive oil made in 2020 here in Tuscany Italy? What are the processes in place to make sure the olive oil is in tip-top tasting condition? How much work is involved to make olive oil? In Italy does olive oil taste different around the country? Look in this video how many olive trees […]

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To those struggling in small flats. I know the feeling. I was locked up for eleven weeks in an 80sqm space. With my family of four. How did I cope during those weeks. Considering we were not allowed out to walk outside? I didn’t cope it was depressing on all fronts. It was only due […]

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The NKB London customer is not buying into athleisure, but rather bespoke jewellery, yes even in lockdown. In a recent zoom interview with Naki Kaddu founder of NKB London. she showed me previews of who bespoke orders that have personal meaning for her customers. Some clients never stop dressing up. Selling on her website her […]

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How do you make the day to day dining Covid 19 lifestyle more interesting at the eating table? How do you set the outdoor table quick and easy? I am staying at Fattoria Mansi Bernardini just on the outskirts of Lucca. Plenty of places to picnic here in Tuscany. Why Set The Table? Time is […]

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Did you know there are 50,000 small and medium-sized artisanal businesses in Italy? Many are family run, with generations of highly specialised knowledge and talent, whether it’s leather pleating, buckles or the hand embroideries. You can read my hotel stays I did in July 2020 here in Florence. Florence Leather Regarding leather bags made in […]

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Where is Puglia Italy? Why should you visit there? Puglia, is  a southern region forming the heel of Italy’s “boot,” is known for its whitewashed hill towns, centuries-old farmland and hundreds of kilometers of Mediterranean coastline. The Capital is Bari a vibrant port and university town, while Lecce is known as “Florence of the South” […]

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