Author: the italiagal

pretty peony I want to purchase a white peony and put it in a short, small clear glass vase. I am just so ready for spring! 

I had posted Michelle’s 27 Things I Know for Sure back in May after being inspired by Shannon’s 26 at The Simply Luxurious Life. She recently updated this list and published 33 Lessons Learned on her 33rd birthday. I thought I would redraft my own as well, but couldn’t wait to post on my own birthday even though it is…

Chandelier Close-up (and my chic desktop background) I find a chandelier in the home to be sophisticated, refined, elegant, glamorous and old-world.  My love for chandeliers started in Italy with the amazing Murano blown glass ones, like this: Red Murano Chandelier …but then my taste has become more refined recently and I now favor classic…

I am reflecting on my progress of my New Year’s Resolutions two full months into the year on this Leap Day. (I love this special day, I hope I do something out-of-the-ordinary in celebration!) To review, this year I resolved: 1. To diligently work towards the life I want. I just noticed a shift this…

Since about the New Year, I have started the day with an espresso in its little cup and saucer. I sweeten mine with a spoonful of sugar. Since Saturday, I’ve had it with another Italian treat, biscotti. I just picked up a box of 8 individually-wrapped chocolate slices with almonds and the bottom dipped in more…

I <3 Pinterest! You’ve heard of this, right? “Pinterest is a virtual pinboard.” You post/pin photos from the internet on your own folders or “boards.” I love having my collection of inspiration and aesthetics organized. I am also constantly inspired by the other creative pinners. Plus, it’s social. Do you pin? If you’re not on it…

This is what I want to buy for myself on my birthday: Photo Credit I love love love the dark pink color of these azaleas. I want to plant a bright bush of my own picking in a terra cotta pot and put it out on my balcony. 7 Weeks ‘Til My Birthday (…and my weekend…

Today’s title is from the song “Suddenly I See” by KT Tunstall. I’ve always loved it. My Italian Sunday Dinner the Sunday before last went so well! The four of us had such a great time, one of whom, my friend’s boyfriend, I met for the first time. In addition, two of my friends from different…

I want this skirt: Liz Claiborne Denim Skirt from JCPenney This A-line skirt seems like it would be a more flattering fit than my current shorter, straight-cut jean skirt hanging in my closet. I will post about my Italian Sunday Dinner party that I hosted last weekend soon! Here’s a preview: Set for Sunday Dinner

Kate at the National Portrait Gallery’s Lucian Freud Exhibit Photo Credit to What Kate Wore I think Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is the most beautiful woman on the planet. And I adore her style choices, including this coat dress and pair of classic black pumps that she recently wore while viewing art. Flattering and sophisticated….