an artist, a designer and a lover of color and pattern
My one year anniversario is here…it is hard for me to believe I started writing in this space one year ago in April. Many things have changed, but as I look around many things have stayed the same. Seems only fitting to start anew in primavera, doesn’t it? It will be very interesting to see …
He is here…finally…we have been waiting and waiting for him. I am now an aunt, una zia, my sister called at 3:30 in the morning her time to chat, she was anxious for his arrival. He took his time, but at 10:42 pm on December 8th…a magical date for babies as it represents the immaculate …
For the Italians, our Thanksgiving Day, Il Giorno del Ringraziamento, celebration is a little foreign to say the least. Turkey, for one, is not something that is readily available in these parts. Well, I take that back, it is in the form of sliced breasts or even maybe the odd leg or two, but never …
It has been two years today since we were forced to say goodbye. Oh what I would give to be able to hear your voice again…to be a child and absorb every little word. I am so blessed that I had time with you as an adult as well. You taught me more than you …
Happy Birthday to you…tanti auguri a te…happy birthday little sister Betsy…tanti auguri a te! One of the hardest things about living far away is sometimes you miss the good stuff. I love you Bets…35 is going to be your best year yet!
November 1st and 2nd are very special days here, a time when family gets together and celebrates those we have lost. All Saints day is combined with the day of the dead in family celebration and memory. This afternoon will be spent gathering for Sunday lunch, attending a special mass at our little country church, …