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New Place to Stay in Florence: Dimora Palanca (August/September 2021)

This is one of the featured properties in the article Nine New Places to Stay in Italy that appeared in the August/September 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. In a restored 18th-century villa in Florence, Dimora Palanca brings together the best of classic architecture and contemporary design in its art-inspired, five-star accommodations. As a home base for artists and adventurers …

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New Place to Stay in Florence: Il Tornabuoni (August/September 2021)

This is one of the featured properties in the article Nine New Places to Stay in Italy that appeared in the August/September 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. For those seeking a room with a view in Florence, Il Tornabuoni offers suites overlooking some of the city’s most iconic sights, including the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River. …

10 Tips to Enjoy Italy’s Art to the Fullest (June/July 2021)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Italy reminds us that we are all on the same journey of life, uninterrupted for centuries, in search of meaning, beauty and delight. I often think of a medal made for Michelangelo’s 85th birthday, his last-known portrait. The artist chose to be represented as a blind pilgrim, in ragged …

Kathy’s Irresistible Invitation to Italy

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Editor’s Note: To have someone write kind words about you and the work you have devoted your life to is a gift. To have those words penned by the poetic and iconic Frances Mayes, well that’s an altogether otherworldly experience. Not only does Frances join me on …

Susan Gravely: Bringing Italian Craftsmanship Home (February/March 2021)

This article originally appeared in the February/March 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Susan Gravely’s first trip to Italy nearly 40 years ago was filled with serendipity. After arriving on the Amalfi Coast and falling in love with the intricate patterns on their hotel’s dinnerware, Susan, her mom Lee and her sister Frances found themselves struck with passion for the handmade …

The Women of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Portraits (August/September 2020)

This article originally appeared in the August/September 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. Growing up in late 15th-century Florence, Leonardo da Vinci was surrounded by smart, beautiful women. While the young artist was learning from Andrea del Verrocchio, painters were busy depicting upstanding women in profile. In these portraits, the point was not to reveal anything about the woman’s personality, but rather …

Share Your Dream: Chocolate Spoons and Renaissance Performers (June/July 2020)

This is a longer version of the article that originally appeared in the June/July 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. When I dream of Italy, I dream of… Chocolate Spoons “I would like to purchase a gift for my adoptive Italian family. Will these chocolate spoons do?” I explained in my miserable Italian to the cashier at Caffè Libertà in Florence. “Certo!” She …

Share Your Dream: A Memorable Sandwich in Florence (June/July 2020)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. When I dream of Italy, I dream of a sandwich…not just any sandwich but the world’s most delicious sandwich. After our morning tour in Florence wrapped up, my husband Carlo and I, along with our daughter Jessica walked the steamy streets taking in all that Florence had to offer. By …

There’s Always Italy: A Chat with Frances Mayes (March 2020)

This article originally appeared in the March 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. One of my favorite things to say is, “no matter what, we always have Italy.” I know my friend Frances Mayes feels the same way, even during these impossibly difficult times as we go to press. Frances is a most calming presence both in person and in her prose. Hopefully …

Florence’s Piazza delle Cure Market Reopens (December 2019/January 2020)

This article originally appeared in the December 2019/January 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. Join to access the entire issue and over 170 others! After an almost two-year renovation project, the redesigned market at Piazza delle Cure in Florence has reopened, creating a welcoming area for locals. The covered food market includes 58 stalls selling local produce, meat, cheese and other …

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