Pictures of the week/Sept17
Grieve in Chianti is a small yet beautiful on a grand scale. I fell in love with this small hotel (once a pasta factory) with its contrasting pink and yellow … Read More
Pictures of the week/Sept10
Here are some beautiful pictures from the past week. Its lovely to see flowers decorate the weather beaten doors here in the village of Pontito. Its such a rustic setting with … Read More
Swarming with Bees
Two days in a row a HUGE swarm of bees has passed through the village, both times scaring the living days out of me. I managed to capture the tail end … Read More
Pictures of the week/Sept03
Old door in Pontito A picturesque village street scene at San Casciano di Pesa in Siena Stiappa village, Pescia in the province of Pistoia. Vellano village in Pescia, province of Pistoia Hydrangea flowers in … Read More
Pictures of the week/Aug27
A Siena backdrop Pienza, Siena I’m in love with the elaborate decorating of these matching windows and door. Village of Buggiano, Pistoia. An Italian reflection in this … Read More
Local Cat Gets Up Close and Personal
Whilst filming the village of Collodi, home to the late writer of the Pinocchio stories, a friendly cat gets up close and personal.😍
Tuscan Green doors
The colour green seems to be a very popular choice for doors in Tuscany. Here is a selection of those I’ve come across in villages off the beaten path. … Read More
Raising cash for charity – Misericordia
Last December I successfully launched my first product – Le Dieci Castella – The Ten Castles wall calendar, raising 80.00 euro for the local Misericordia. From taking my … Read More
Cat on a hot window ledge
An elegant cat poses in an elaborate Tuscan window. A lovely setting in the village of Colle di Buggiano, Pistoia is home to this very friendly cat. … Read More