An Amazing Deal on an Umbria Villa Rental

I had lunch with my friend Suzy Menard last week. Suzy’s one of my “Italy friends” – we share both a personal passion and a professional life centered on Italy. Suzy and her husband Bill own Bella Italia, a wonderful store selling Italian imports, especially ceramics, in Bethesda, MD. Suzy and I ate at the new Assagi Mozzarella Bar, right …

Receive a FREE DVD of an Italian Film Classic!

One of my favorite things to do is to give away new travel books or DVDs related to Italy. Well, here we go again… This month three films by Italy’s Taviani brothers are being released on DVD for the North American market. Don’t know the Tavianis? Well here’s how The New York Times described them: “Before the Coens, the Hugheses, …

SALE: 15% OFF Italian Decoupage Items

This week only, save 15% on our unique and fabulous Italian decoupage window boxes and buckets…I don’t think we have ever had a sale on these before… If you came to my home, you would be surprised how many of these I use all over the place. I have a Portofino window box on my desk holding assorted office supplies, …

Save $700 on May’s Tuscany Visioning Retreat

What’s the most magical gift you can give someone (including yourself!) this holiday season? How about a week of cultural and personal enrichment in one of the most beautiful places in the world? Tuscany Get a jump start on your New Year’s intentions and make 2008 your most amazing year yet!   Join executive coach Margarita Rozenfeld and Dream of …

Gift Guide: Italy in Photographs

While its hard to leave Italy, images and photos are the next best things to preserving the magic of this place. Artist Allison Cross has shared her drawings and photos in the Christmas cards and note cards and prints she has produced for Dream of Italy. Now we introduce photographer Nancy Robinson who uses both black and white and color …