Author: the italiagal

My trip to Italy was fantastic! Since I have already seen the sights in Venice (twice) and a major one in Verona, I did not embark on an exhausting tour, shuffling from sight to sight to sight. This was my chance to simply enjoy my beloved Italy. To wander. …and, yes, to go shopping! My…

I am back from Italy …and the trip was fantastic! I promise to post all about it soon! In fact, I have already typed four pages single-spaced and still want to write just a bit more and arrange a few photos within it. Expect it sometime this weekend. I am feeling a teeny bit under the weather and…

My Personal Photo of Venice View of Grand Canal towards Rialto Bridge So, my exciting news regarding my trip to Italy is… I won’t be alone! My friend J will meet me in Venice on the 18th and tag along for those two days. A few days before that and a few weeks after, he…

This is a stand in Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market. They serve my favorite Philly Cheesesteak. Photo Credit My last day at my current job is Wednesday, March 2nd. Hopefully that day will be the last day I work in retail ever! 10 years has certainly been long enough. Training for my new job will be…

Cheers to me! Photo Credit As you guys may remember from this post, I have been waiting to hear if I was offered a job. …and… I got the job!!!

Extra Virgin with Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos Have you guys seen the TV show Extra Virgin on the Cooking Channel? If you haven’t yet, check it out! It’s a cooking show based in Tuscan cuisine and hosted by actress Debi Mazar (proudly from Queens) and her Italian husband Gabriele. They shoot the show from…

In my last post, I was looking for a deep red clutch for evening. …and the winner is: Kenneth Cole Reaction Wristlet  The wristlet strap is a little loop inside that you pull out. I’m very impressed. 🙂 I purchased it today at Lord & Taylor for $35!

…for a sophisticated deep-red clutch. Kinda like the red that “italiagal” is in… In searching the internet, my favorite is this one: Kenneth Cole Reaction Antiques Wristlet at Lord & Taylor It appears to be the color I want; will have to see in person though! The red handbag I carry practically everyday is this perfect shade (although…

My friend C’s enhancement of my photo of Piazza Navona in Rome  I want to work in a study abroad office on a college campus one day, helping to affect the kind of life change I’ve gone through (in falling head over heels in love with Italy) in others. I subscribe to a listserv…

Photo Credit I had a job interview today and it went really well. I think this chick’s gonna hire me! I am so happy! Remember, one of my New Year’s Resolutions was: 2. Find a new job and escape retail. The position is an Apartment Leasing Consultant for a local community, a pretty much non-ghetto…