Based in Italy. Event Designer, Decorator, and Writer.
This museum is not in the Historic Center but located in the dynamic and funky Ostiense neighborhood. It has been on my list for years and I finally visited it recently with my friend, Marta. We loved it. I saw a spread in American Vogue that had used the museum as a backdrop, so I … Continue reading Life in Rome – Centrale Montemartini Museum, an Ancient and Modern Mix
Ciao Bloggisti, Friends of mine recently bought a weekend place in Spoleto and invited me up for a day. It’s about forty miles south east of Perugia. It was my first trip to Spoleto and I highly recommend a visit. The Historic Center is very charming with incredible views. I took a lot of photos. … Continue reading Life in Rome – Day Trip to Spoleto
Ciao Bloggisti, Here is the latest post from our intern, Ariella: Last week my classmates and I went to Amsterdam. My impression of the city upon arriving was very different to my expectations. The architecture reflects its history and age, serving as a unique backdrop for modern, urban life. I had preconceived notions of … Continue reading Art and Architecture with Ariella – Amsterdam
For almost eight years I walked past Palazzo Altemps at least five times a week. I’m not sure why I waited so long to finally check it out. One Friday, during lunch time, I basically had the place to myself. True, it was the dead of winter but I was surprised. The Palazzo is very … Continue reading Life in Rome – Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps
I’ve written before about my fascination with abandoned houses. On Via del Governo Vechhio there’s an empty palazzo that I’ve walked by many times. Unlike some other big cities I’ve lived in, there are very few vacant buildings in the center of Rome. So much so that they truly stand out. One morning I noticed … Continue reading Life In Rome – Palazzo Nardini
