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Work in Progress – Anguilla, BWI
Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

Work in Progress – Anguilla, BWI

We’re almost done!  I’m getting ready to take the ferry back to St. Martin for a few days and then I’m going home. I do miss pain in the butt (sometimes) Rome but thrilled/relieved I was able to finally make it to the job site in Anguilla. Building a new beach house on a small … Continue reading Work in Progress – Anguilla, BWI

Grazie, Thank You, Merci!
Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

Grazie, Thank You, Merci!

Greetings from a construction site. I’m finally out of my fourteen day quarantine here in Anguilla. The contractor and his crew have returned to the job site. I spent the first week of quarantine at the boutique hotel Frangipani. I was supposed to be there only two nights but there was no way my sister-in-law … Continue reading Grazie, Thank You, Merci!

Lockdown in the Caribbean –  No Liming
Posted on April 30, 2020May 1, 2020

Lockdown in the Caribbean – No Liming

Greetings from my parents’s veranda. Liming is Caribbean slang for hanging out.  Spending time with family and friends.  A party.   There’s no liming going on here. I arrived in St. Martin a day before all Air France flights to and from Italy were canceled.  Sheer luck.  I had booked my trip after a major … Continue reading Lockdown in the Caribbean – No Liming

Work in Progress – Anguilla, British West Indies
Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

Work in Progress – Anguilla, British West Indies

The last few months have been off the charts hectic, in a good way. One of the projects I’m working on is a new beach house on Meads Bay Beach in Anguilla.  I don’t know how or why our job site suffered only a little damage during Hurricane Irma, the strongest hurricane ever recorded in … Continue reading Work in Progress – Anguilla, British West Indies

White Kitchens –  Yes or No?
Posted on October 31, 2018

White Kitchens – Yes or No?

Put me firmly in the YES camp. I’m the middle of sourcing cabinets for our Anguilla Beach House Project.  As I read various online design magazines and blogs, it appears that white kitchens are “out”.  People are sick of them.  Apparently, they are boring and show no creativity. I disagree.  I strongly believe that kitchens … Continue reading White Kitchens – Yes or No?

St. Martin and Anguilla Pre Hurricane Irma
Posted on September 11, 2017September 11, 2017

St. Martin and Anguilla Pre Hurricane Irma

As many of you know, my family is from the Caribbean with the majority living in St. Martin and Anguilla. There have been plenty of articles in the international press, and videos, showing the complete devastation and aftermath. As of today, we’re still waiting to hear about one of our relatives.  We are sick with … Continue reading St. Martin and Anguilla Pre Hurricane Irma

Life in Rome – This Time I am Ready for Ferragosto
Posted on August 11, 2015August 10, 2016

Life in Rome – This Time I am Ready for Ferragosto

First, I’ve just returned to Rome from a business trip to the States and the Caribbean.  Below are some random observations: Los Angeles traffic continues to get worse. How is this possible. Target is great. J.Crew.  What is happening? I’ve been a fan since the 80s. Something is amiss. Why is Ben and Jennifer’s former … Continue reading Life in Rome – This Time I am Ready for Ferragosto

Posted on October 15, 2014

Io Adoro – Anguilla, British West Indies

Anguilla is quite the A-list celebrity/VIP destination these days.  However, the small island has managed to retain it’s relaxed, quiet charm. My most recent piece for FATHOM Magazine went live today.   ANGUILLA – I wish I could say I have always appreciated this beautiful island. That would be untrue. When my family moved from … Continue reading Io Adoro – Anguilla, British West Indies

Posted on June 6, 2014

Weekend Inspiration – Yellow and Blue – CuisinArt, Anguilla BWI

The island of St. Martin is in the background How pretty is this yellow and blue?  I was having lunch at the CuisinArt hotel in Anguilla and had to snap this picture. Yellow can be a difficult color to work with but I hope to use it in my beach house project. Buon Weekend a … Continue reading Weekend Inspiration – Yellow and Blue – CuisinArt, Anguilla BWI

Posted on June 2, 2014June 6, 2014

Stylish Simplicity – White Jeans

Today is Festa della Repubblica in Italy.  It’s similar to July 14th in France or the 4th of July in the United States of America.   It’s a three day weekend.  While most of my friends went out of town, I stayed behind in the city. I’ve just returned from checking in on my Anguilla project.  Before … Continue reading Stylish Simplicity – White Jeans

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