have you ever spent time in cinque terre, italy? it’s one of my favorite places on earth — five (thus the cinque) little villages along the italian coastline. i spent a summer here and dream of going back. you can hike trails from village to village, through vineyards and orchards with stunning views of the mediterranean. or you can take the train, or if you’re... 
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ciao*! si from the french by design blog here for a ‘i could live here’ house tour. ready? ok, pack your bags… we’re heading to milan, italy, today. just when you think that as a blogger, you’ve already seen it all, and nothing can surprise you any longer, your ego is put back in its place by an amazing interior that makes your eyes shine and your heart skip a beat.... 
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the latest issue of llamas’ valley is available online, and it features the home of interior designer mimi todhunter who lives in not just any home, but a palazzo along the grand canal in venice, italy. i know. i palazzo, right? it’s hard to imagine, but here it is in all it’s palatial splendor. i love the soothing color palette — perfectly fitting... 
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i love italy – it is one of my favorite destinations, and since i have family who live there, i’ve been lucky to visit more times than i can remember; so this week, i thought i would put together some things that hopefully will inspire you to plan your next vacation in italy. destination: eco del mare, lerici italy (no. 1) drink: grapefruit negroni (no. 2) dress:... 
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i think one of my very favorite places in the whole universe is cinque terre, italy. i spent a week here in the summer of 2005 and have been dying to get back there ever since. and now i can go! because italian fix is getting ready for an intimate group trip to cinque terre this summer, june 3 – 9. if you’ve never been to this part of the italian rivera, it’s... 
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