This is the 100th post on the italiagal blog! I absolutely love it and I hope you guys do too! Grazie mille (‘thank you very much’ or literally ‘a thousand thank yous’) for reading! It helps me to picture a specific audience when I write, so I truly appreciate it. This blog is something I wanted for…
Month: May 2011
Recent Quatrefoil Purchases
I love quatrefoils. They remind me of art history and Venice… In addition to the Italy connection, I like that it’s a classic motif that is both simple and bold. Inspiration: Quatrefoils front and center in J’s photo of the Ca d’Oro in Venice. Quatrefoil Earrings from petitehermine’s etsy shop. Instead of being rounded, they…
*time to celebrate*
Photo Credit I had another very successful work day today! Cheers to me! I have off Monday! And I’ll be paid for it! This is a first for me. You see, in retail, you have no choice but to work extended hours on a holiday. I’m soo glad to be out of retail! Have a fabulous holiday…
New York City Trip
J and I went up to New York City for me to meet my Italian penpal B. We’ve been writing for five years and have not yet met. It was so great to meet her! She loves New York! …and I hope she’ll return to America to visit my neck of the woods! After arriving…
What I Love From The Book “Bonjour, Happiness!”
Photo Credit I loved the book Bonjour, Happiness! Secrets to Finding Your Joie de Vivre by Jamie Cat Callan. In addition to sharing her own experiences, this American woman who idolized her French grandmother interviewed many French women on the topic of what makes them happy and elaborated on their thoughts in this really good book. Once you live in…
fresh flowers
*fresh flowers on my nightstand* …hopefully the first of many! …even though this vase and particular bouquet is too big for my small nightstand and its lamp; now I know! I may also try more fragrant flowers in the future. (The book is Bonjour, Happiness: Secrets to Finding Your Joie de Vivre by Jamie Cat…
three terrific things
Photo Credit I had a very successful day at work today! Cheers to me! My Italian penpal is arriving in America today! Welcome to her! I am approaching my 100th post! I plan to do a fabulous 100-themed giveaway. Yay for you!
behind in the times
I am looking forward to upgrading to my first smartphone sometime before August. As this thought sinks in more and more recently, I am increasingly embarassed by my little red Nokia flip phone that I’ve had for the past 18 months. I would love to become even more independent, break free from my family plan and have…
In Memory of Ann
fotos taken at Fiesta I just attended a memorial service for my former co-worker Ann. Her ashes were spread off the pier at her longtime beautiful waterfront residence she shared with a few roommates. The pastor encouraged those in attendance to share personal memories, as a way to heal, and a few people did. However, since I’m not big…
Michelle’s 27 Things I Know For Sure
Grazie to Kristi at La Bella Figura whose most recent blog recommendation led me to The Simply Luxurious Life and more specifically to the author Shannon’s post entitled “26 Things I Know For Sure.” I credit them both for the inspiration to create my own list. I love her list, and wholeheartedly agree with every single item! In fact,…