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Category: Personal Musing

April 16, 2013

Searching For Design Inspiration For My Tuscan Renovation

After the wettest winter for 40 years, the sun welcomed me last week as I arrived at the boggy site of my Tuscan renovation.  It has now been a full 12 months since we began demolishing and rebuilding the ancient buildings I have bough...
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Buying stone salvaged from all over Europe – delicious!

March 1, 2013

A Snake In My Luggage And Other Stories From My Trip To India

 My first impression of India was not good. I had escaped the snow in both Italy and Canada to spend a few weeks with some girlfriends soaking up the sun, yoga and some well-deserved R & R.  I arrived alone in Mumbai airport. ...
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Clockwise from top right: Me and my driver in our Tuk-Tuk; The colours of India; The beautiful smiles of India; This banyan tree made a wonderful shaded place for yoga.

January 22, 2013

Are We Creating ‘Paper-thin Personalities’ For Our Children?

  Yesterday I tweeted.... ‘what should I write my January blog about?' There were so many wonderful suggestions.  Some asked me to talk about design trends for 2013, many suggested a Tuscan related blog and lots of you...
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December 13, 2012

The Harvest

~If you have ever wondered how the very best organic olive oil is produced, take a peek at the heartwarming video posted below.~ There is nothing quite as thrilling as starting a new venture.  Something that takes you out of your ...
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September 21, 2012

Picking Our First Olive Harvest

  Now that I have added a new title to my roster - 'farmer', I have to rise to the challenge.  If you have been following along with my Tuscan blogs you will be aware that Hans and I have bought a 60 acre olive tree farm in the h...
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