Category Archives: Tuscany

Renting, driving, parking in Tuscany

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Melonie

After a few emails regarding this I thought I would share what I know regarding renting a car in Italy…So here is the good news…yes-they drive on the same side of the road as in the States. Bad news-No..they do … 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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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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It’s all about the food…

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Melonie

We are back from our quick Spring Break trip to the flat in Crasciana and it was a great vacation once again. Every time I visit I give it a nickname..there is the romantic weekend trip, the olive trip, the … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain Go Away…

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Melonie

My kid and I leave in 6 days for a quick week at the flat. We are excited to be meeting up with our most adventuresome Aunt and cousin as well! It will fun to have another child along. We … Continue reading →

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