I used to own a Bialetti Moka stovetop espresso maker.
I had the little one and it made a perfect large cup of espresso. The problem? It was the traditional stovetop model. And one day I walked
Author: Sandra
Two’s Company – Book by Suzanne Somers
I always enjoy reading biographies and memoirs. I don’t know much about Suzanne Somers because I think she spoke more to the Boomer generation. But this was a fun read. It is interesting to see what
The Streets of Florence
I love the streets of Florence. Some are SO small – I realize the FJ would not fit! I love the random fountains, the triangle shaped buildings where two street meet and the people watching!
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Our Airbnb in Florence has a really nice book with recommendations on what to see, do and eat. One of the recommendations was for the 600 year old perfume shop in an old convent called Santa Maria Novella.
David at The Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, Italy
David of course is the centerpiece at the the Galleria dell’Accademia. But the museum had so many other pieces we enjoyed, too!
The Hall of Prisoners by Michelangelo leads up to the centerpiece statue
James and David
“Hey James, pose like David!”
I thought James was striking a similar pose to David looking slightly over his left shoulder.
This is the original location of Michelangelo’s David and this is a copy
Poodles in the Bottega Veneta Window Display
Since 2018 is the Year of the Dog, Bottega Veneta included dogs in their window display in Florence, Italy! Do you see the Poodles? Well, the Poodles in addition to James?
Piccolo Cesare Pizza in Florence, Italy
Our neighborhood here in Florence, Italy happens to have the BEST pizza in all of Italy. The little restaurant is on a side street and it is called Piccolo Cesare. Like almost all restaurants in Europe,
A Sign of Spring: Crocus Flowers
During our first Spring in Washington, DC, I spotted the Crocus flowers starting to bloom in the park where I walked James and in a lot of flower boxes along the streets of Georgetown. I had never seen
James and the Big Red Couch
James really likes our big red couch in Florence, Italy!
Apartment Tour | Florence, Italy Airbnb
Check out our apartment in Florence, Italy! It even has heated floors and Chris was able to use his Flir iPhone thermal camera attachment to show the heated floor.
Liv and Bella’s Travels on YouTube
We meet the most amazing people in our travels! We recently met sisters Liv and Bella because of James. Everyone loves James the Poodle! We found out that Liv and Bella are traveling the world with
Summer Cartoon
I was going through old photos on my phone and I spotted this gem! At some point, I had an app on my phone that converts photos to cartoons. I have since deleted the app so I can’t tell you which one
Lebon Dentifrice (French Toothpaste)
I really enjoy trying new foreign beauty products. I spotted this Lebon Rose Orange Blossom and Mint toothpaste the other day and I decided to try it! It is actually really nice!
Sunshine in Padova
Our balcony in Padova, Italy gets wonderful sunshine! James and I have been going outside almost every day to soak up the sun.
This little fuzzy guy decided to join us. I love taking macro photos
Walking Around Padova, Italy
Join us as we walk around Padova (Padua in English), Italy!
James the Poodle: Sweet or Sassy?
Do you think James the Poodle is Sweet? Or is he Sassy?
Kate Spade
The news that Kate Spade commuted suicide is just awful. I don’t know Kate. But I wonder what was going on in her mind. I imagine she was lonely or depressed or unhappy.
A few different people mentioned
Apple Brings Back Nextel to the Apple Watch
Years ago, we had Nextel phones with the walkie-talkie feature. All of our friends had Nextel and it was a great way to have quick chats. I was a little sad to see it go, but we all moved on to phones
Apartment Tour | Padova, Italy Airbnb
Join us on a tour of our Airbnb in Padova, Italy (English: Padua, Italy). We really like this Airbnb – it is three stories and a short walk from the heart of Padova.
Padova has a lot to see and do