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INSPIRATION

Returning to the Heart

My heart

my soul

my love

my family

… back where we belong

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  1. Trisha Thomas
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    Lisa, this is all so exciting and amazing and I am so happy for you. You have been so patient as you have waited for this moment to arrive. Now you have gotten me thinking about what are my dreams and if I can reach out and get them. When I was young I had so many and managed to fulfill lots of them. Now that I am middle-aged with three teenagers, I feel like i am often treading water desperately just to keep afloat — but that is a bad way to look at life. Now you’ve inspired me to dream. Thank you.
    The place looks wonderful and it will be so exciting fixing it up.
    I like larger photos!
    Un abbraccio, Trisha

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  2. Janine
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    Big big big images Lisa, just like your heart. How wonderful to see you there. I am so happy for you, and proud. Have you stopped pinching yourself yet? Hugs and lots of love, Janine x

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  3. Catherine
    Catherine says:
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    I do like the bigger ones too! X

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    • Lisa Chiodo
      Lisa Chiodo says:
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      well I am totally convinced and thank you for your help! xx

  4. Mary Jo, Five Green Acres
    Mary Jo, Five Green Acres says:
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    Lovely pictures. What I wouldn’t give for an ancient stone barn….the next best thing is enjoying it vicariously!
    Ciao, Mary Jo

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    • Lisa Chiodo
      Lisa Chiodo says:
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      I hope you’re enjoying Mary Jo, sending some ancient stone barn love your way! x

  5. Linda
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    Lisa, I love the larger size photos. The kids look beautiful and soooo happy! I look forward to whatever is next with you guys! I just don’t know where you find the time, I envy you, “Superwoman!” 🙂

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    • Lisa Chiodo
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      Oh I wish I was superwoman, I guess we never see our own strengths x Even I never know what is next for us, I was planning for a nice reno in Liguria (whipping down to the coast on my vespa all with Italian flair) and here I am back in Gambasca waiting to move to Bobbio and start a reno of an ancient borgata. The house in Veravo needs to wait till we raise some funds. We want to turn it into a community project so who knows what is next LOL xxx

  6. Caterina B
    Caterina B says:
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    Yes, I like the larger images! I can’t get over how Carina looks like you, Lisa.

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    • Lisa Chiodo
      Lisa Chiodo says:
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      OH that is just priceless as everyone tells me she looks like Sam xxx

  7. Margaret
    Margaret says:
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    I like the bigger one Lisa. Much more professional. And we get to see more of Italy that way 🙂

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    • Lisa Chiodo
      Lisa Chiodo says:
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      Yep it’s about time I got professional, just working out where to start. I find myself easily distracted so think the first step is to plan out my time and get writing. sending love x

  8. Heather in Arles
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    Lisa, I love the bigger photos!! I had smaller photos on my blog for the longest time and now I look back and wonder why. Just look at your gorgeous children…all the better to see their sweet faces and warm smiles. And please don’t hesitate to write more too. You are telling us a story that we all really want to hear!! Trust me, you are wasting no one’s time. 🙂

    Stay warm. Bisous from Provence,
    Heather

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    • Lisa Chiodo
      Lisa Chiodo says:
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      Oh I just love your photos and I agree no idea why I started with such small images. And thank you for that reassurance about the writing, you just gave me a gift beyond measure xxx
      love lisa x

  9. Debra Kolkka
    Debra Kolkka says:
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    Big is better.

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    • Lisa Chiodo
      Lisa Chiodo says:
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      that’s what they tell me xx
      sorry couldn’t resist x

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Ciao I’m Lisa

Together with my husband Sam we’ve renovated multiple homes in Australia and now on our second in Italy. This time it’s a medieval hamlet at the foot of the Alps in Piemonte. I love the simple life, photography and working from home with my cat on my lap.  Our mission? To help you create your Italian dream life!

 

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