Getting Ready for our Trip to Italy
We take off on Thursday. I feel that we have our schedule and packing under control, but what I am worried about is making sure that we make the most out of every minute. This trip represents a rare...
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The price of cappuccinos in Italy
In this day and age where we don’t flinch to pay upwards of $5 for a cappuccino at Starbucks, it’s nice to know that this iconic drink is still quite affordable in its birth country. It was our daily...
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Exquisite Murano Glass Pieces by Master Imperio Rossi
After weeks of anticipation, the Murano glass pieces we had ordered have finally arrived. And the verdict? They are absolutely incredible. I mean, we knew that – after all, we fell in love with his...
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Why I Love Handmade Italian Leather Bags
One of the sayings that I grew up with in Italy was: “vender cara la pelle” which literally translates to: “to sell one’s skin dear” meaning that you will fight your best fight to the end. The word...
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Women’s Day (Festa della Donna): Girls Night Out or just Flowers?
Across Italy and many other countries, March 8th is known as Women’s Day (or “Festa della Donna”). Some say it celebrates historical achievements such as women’s right to vote, some say it’s in memory...
View ArticleCampomaggi US Service Center?
During recent conversation with Antonella, Marcopoloni is exploring the opportunity to expand its highly rated service operations to owners of Campomaggi bags in the United States who did not purchase...
View ArticleFusilli alla Siciliana
Fusilli alla Siciliana I do go to Sicily and have never seen this recipe there, but whether it is authentic or not (I would like to find out what you think), I truly love it and everyone that has had...
View ArticleShopping to Complement My Studded Leather Belt
The DAVIDE Studded Leather Belt doesn’t match any of the clothes I own. It’s too nice! It is a casual belt, but it can’t be worn with any pair of jeans. It needs a nice pair of jeans of the kind I have...
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Look Who’s New at Marcopoloni…
I’m thrilled to join Marcopoloni as the newest member of the team. Coming to the office every day means I have the chance to appreciate beautiful handmade artisan treasures, from rustic leather...
View ArticleWhat I Don’t Like About Italy
Italy is a beautiful country and Italians are great. I am extremely proud to be Italian and absolutely love to go to Italy on vacation. I left Italy because living there is too frustrating for me but a...
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