Category Archives: History

Florence and kids??-SURE!!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Melonie

Florence-the town of the art, statues, frescoes, history….and you want to take a child? YES! Yes you can! A little homework will make your trip with a child more enjoyable. First explain there is no “technology” today-they will actually learn … Continue reading →

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Flowers and Photo’s

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Melonie

Now that is a meatball people! This spring we were happy to plan our visit to Tuscany around an Annual Festival of Camilla’s. Lovely flowers full of fragrance and colors. The festival is advertised all over as a Lucca Festival … Continue reading →

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Doors of Tuscany

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Melonie

This door was found in my sweet little mountain hamlet! My hubby has a fascination with the doors in Tuscany. He took literally dozens of pictures-maybe we will make a calendar? Now the “kid” takes note of the doors-they are … Continue reading →

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Life in Lucca….

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Melonie

The “kid” has an eye for photography of real life. She has become the official photographer for our short hiking trips in Tennessee or longer shopping in Italy. She is actually quite good- We love Lucca-we have visited many times and … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day…

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Melonie

Today is Mother’s Day in the States. A time to reflect and say Thank You for the tireless job of being a Mom! I always get a yummy breakfast in bed, homemade cards and various other gifts. Yesterday I was … Continue reading →

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The most special day…

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Melonie

I always like to share the most special day (trip really) I had with the kid…we decided to go during Fall Break a few years ago to visit, move into, update, get to know, etc. the new flat we had … Continue reading →

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You want to buy in Tuscany?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Melonie

I had a request to give more information about the process of the purchase… Although as I stated I highly recommend Sarita with Italian Property Galleries, but here a few things you should remember. Do not offer anything site unseen-pictures … Continue reading →

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Real Estate across the mountains…

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Melonie

I’ve been a Broker for over 10 years here in Tennessee, I consider myself fairly knowledgeable about the subject. I’ve been a top agent since I began my career, managed agents, recruited, even trained across the Nation on the subject. … Continue reading →

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A Day with the Medici’s….

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Melonie

On a past visit in the heat of the summer we visited the Pitti Palace and Gardens-a lovely tour, full of jewels, furniture, treasures and even clothes of the Medici Family-all located right after you cross the Ponte Vecchio… This … Continue reading →

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Credit Cards and Parking Attendants…

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Melonie

I learned something this trip…the new groovy debit/credit cards the banks are issuing that do not have raised numbers do NOT work when trying to rent a car or make a big purchase in Italy. Thank gosh my Aunt was … Continue reading →

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