In a world of grey there are always those who shine...
It has almost been back to what passes for normal after the hiatus of New Year, though the holidays are not quite over for Italians who...
Felice Anno Nuovo
Felice Anno Nuovo to all my readers – I trust you will both have a prosperous and happy 2016. Personally, I am looking forward to one...
Only connect
It has been brought to my attention that whilst I glibly mention various Stefonis, the actual hierarchy of the family leaves many of you...
God Bless Us, Everyone
Far be it for me to be one to moan or complain, but I have to admit that all the pressure of Christmas has been weighing heavily on my...
Sugar and spice
We are almost upon our first Christmas in Italy, and the build up has been a rather low-key affair. This is not entirely our...
Going, going, gone.
For the past seven months since we arrived in Monte San Pietrangeli, this blog and Stephen and I have all been obsessed with house...
Can you hear me, mother?
Our first weekend at La Casa dei Due Baffi, with some old stuff, some new stuff and some ‘what not again’ stuff. Yesterday morning began...
Starting over
Five days of independence and fending for ourselves without the safety net of Flavia – so how did we fare? Very well, I’m pleased to say,...
A moving experience
Finally, after waiting for new windows and floor cleaning and painting and light fitting and bathroom completion and what seems to have...
Where the heart is
After the hiccup of the rain last week we’ve had a succession of beautiful clear blue skies, which has meant that the temperatures during...
