Enchanting Village Images 07

Green door, arch, tunnel

  Here's the next installment of enchanting Tuscany village images. These all were taken in the quiet and historical village of Stiappa, Pescia, in the Pistoia region: ...continue reading

Jason’s Story – A Journey of a Wedding Photographer in Tuscany

An image taken of a couple who married in Tuscany, Italy

  There were many reasons why my family and I moved to Italy in 2010 but one of the most important ones was so that our young daughter could experience the Italian way of life, a slower pace, a family orientated life and to appreciate a country of such beauty. Not only the beauty but the diversity. We live in Abruzzo in between the mountains and ...continue reading

A derelict building and Egyptian Influence – La Macchia Antonini, Piteglio, Pistoia

Italian door knocker with Egyptian influence.  This is a great way to date buildings, during Napoleon's Tour d'Egypt.

  One of the many beauties of living high up in the Tuscan hills is that its quite handy for jumping into the car on a whim and drive aimlessly through breath taking scenery until settling upon one of plentiful picturesque spots in which to relax and become lost in the wilderness of one's thoughts. On one of those scenic drives with my family we ...continue reading

Enchanting Villages Images 06

cat in a box

Welcome to this week's enchanting village images.   This 'cat in the box' is just sooo adorable. I found him in the village of Calemecca up in the Pistoia mountains (Montagna Pistoiese). He didnt seem homeless, and it ...continue reading

Italian Tuscan Beans

cannellini-beans

  One of the benefits of a true Italian diet is the use of vegetables and fruit in your recipes, although one could call it the Mediterranean diet, the principles are the same - simple, fresh and wholesome ingredients... and oh yes... that includes the olive oil! This recipe uses basic ingredients you are most likely never without, so it makes a ...continue reading

Vintage Vicopisano, Pisa

Brunelleschi's Tower, Vicopisano, Pisa, Tuscany

  Scenes of Vicopisano's past.  Most of the images were taken during the 1960's: THE FLOODS After heavy rain on November 4th 1966, the river Arno burst its banks and flooded Florence and  nearby villages.  Here are some street scenes in Vicopisano during the disaster. ...continue reading

Enchanting Village Images 05

Village houses in Vellano, Pescia, Pistoia

  What a GREAT summer!  After giving birth to my second daughter Matilda in March, I eventually found ...continue reading

Enchanting Village Images of the Week no.4

Vellano village, Pescia

Welcome to this week's enchanting Tuscany Villages images: ...continue reading