I’ve been trying to figure out what to say about this book for a while. It hits close to home for several reasons and I decided that the best path forward was for me to write from the heart. So here it is. Take it from the top I’ve known Heather for 6 or soContinue reading “The Sewing Guide to Cancer (and other long term illnesses) – a book review”
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Italy Day 9
By day 9 we were all pretty exhausted so we took it easy. We saw some sites, and I found a fabric shop, but we didn’t do much. Lunch was at a darling restaurant and they had the best tiramisu! I went to Casa del Tessuto to look around for fabric. They have floor toContinue reading “Italy Day 9”
Italy Day 8
The Sunday we were in Rome had free entry to museums. Which is great! Except the lines were a mile long. We decided that we’d rather see things instead of wait in line. Would I have liked to have gone into the Coliseum or St. Peter’s Basilica? Absolutely, but we decided to soak up whatContinue reading “Italy Day 8”
Italy Day 7
Day 7. Rome. I woke up at 5 am the day we were leaving Tuscany. It’s already dawn there and I glimpsed out the window to see the mist covering the hills. We had to return the rental car to the airport then we proceeded to take the worlds scariest cab ride ever. That’s whereContinue reading “Italy Day 7”
Italy Day 6
Day 6. Arezzo. Arezzo dates back to Etruscan times and is home to the Saracen joust of Arezzo that dates back to the Middle Ages. In fact, they still hold this annual tournament in the square. Arezzo has a beautiful, central park Vistas for days All. The. Food. Some ambiance and a goofy kid. ArezzoContinue reading “Italy Day 6”
Italy Day 5
Day 5. Lucignano. A small group of us went to Lucignano, an elliptical medieval village. We were there the last day of the Maggiolata Festival. Sadly, the festival was an evening event but we enjoyed how the village was decorated. You can read more about the festival here. Lunch with a view. And the food.Continue reading “Italy Day 5”
Italy Day 4
Day 4. Montalcino The boys and I visited Montalcino. It’s a charming town that has likely been around since Etruscan times, with it first being noted in historical documents in 814 AD. The fortress is in the middle of some renovations. Spectacular views. Smiling family. And always, the food. Hidden gems all over the city.
Italy Day 3
Day 3. Pienza Day 3 took everyone to Pienza. It is home to Pope Pius II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Pretty cool. Everything in Italy is so old, and was a privilege it was to be able to see any of it. Truly. There was a man singing opera just to the rightContinue reading “Italy Day 3”
Italy Day 2
Day 2. San Giovanni D’Asso Day 2 was spent hanging out around the Villa so everyone had a little time to adjust to the jet lag. I found a few more things around the Villa that interested me. The floor and the door. Our bedroom had some lovely, framed needlework in it. The town isContinue reading “Italy Day 2”