Wednesday, June 19, 2013

RENOVATING

A life time of Memories – introducing the locals at Malpertus

May 1, 2013
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‘I have more memories than if I were a thousand years old’ Charles Baudelaire    Kindness comes in many forms, often unexpected. Anita was born here at Malpertus, she knows it’s many secrets, heartbreaks and joys. A sparkling eye and an easy laugh, thick brown stockings under worn out shoes she wanders the borgata. Always [...]

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Rustic Italian Kitchen – an update

April 26, 2013
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‘The richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten’  Cesare Pavese The heart of most homes is the kitchen, ours is starting to take shape after a bit of TLC and lots of work from Sam. Over the last few days he pulled out the old sink and tiles, mixed up multiple batches of [...]

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Veravo – village of dreams

April 13, 2013
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‘I roamed the countryside searching for answers to things I did not understand’  ~Leonardo da Vinci   Veravo is everything I dreamed it would be, wandering into the village I recognized the landmarks from Sams brief video made the day he bought the house. Curved staircases seemingly held up by air and luck, an large [...]

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Bobbio Pellice ~ hidden treasures

April 5, 2013
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“A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid” J.R.R Tolkien Our home in Bobbio Pellice has a tiny circular window high up on the crest of the roof line. Although I searched I couldn’t find it inside. My husband being a little more inventive worked out that it must be [...]

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Our Mountain home – Bobbio Pellice

April 2, 2013
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“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home” ~  Matsuo Basho Our journey has taken an unexpected temporary detour, from the Italian Riviera to the wild mountains yet I am happy. We seem to be finding our rhythm, a closeness that was somehow missing before ~ time to tickle and read out [...]

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Stepping back in time – we return to Borga Nari

March 26, 2013
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It seems so surreal to be returning to Borga Nari after all these years, time stood still while we were away. Snow drifts gently onto worn rock and our children delight in the tiny flakes. Friends both old and new have welcomed us with warmth and kindness.  A place to stay, a temporary home for [...]

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Returning to my heart

March 18, 2013
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My heart my soul my love my family … back where we belong I’d love it if you could give me some feedback on the new image size….just writing my next post and would love your thoughts. x ciao ciao lisa  

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Changing your life – piano piano

March 17, 2013
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“All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.” ~Walt Disney~   Oh so much to tell you where on earth to begin. It feels as if we’ve never left Italy and in less than a week we’ve already done a million and one things. I am in a [...]

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Renovating a home in Italy – with Marta Calligaro

March 7, 2013
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I am honored to share the latest in our series of guest posts on one of my favorite topics – Renovating in Italy. Today we are joined by Marta Calligaro from Homes and Villa’s Abroad who shares her guide to renovating a home in Italy. Born in Genova and now living in London, England. Marta [...]

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Italian Doors – a fascination

October 5, 2012
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“There is nowhere to go… you are already there” ~ Krishnamurti There is nowhere to go. You are already there. – Krishnamurti (Kathy Gatenby) 

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