Mary Freeland | February 26, 2010
When you think of the Tuscan countryside, what colors do you imagine? Is it the deep green of tall cypress trees? Or do you think of the yellowy green of juicy olives? What about the creamy whites, golds, and ambers of limestone, marble, and travertine?
Mary Freeland | February 24, 2010
This week’s cooking lesson does not find it’s origins in Tuscany. It is actually the original San Francisco treat. Italian immigrants to the bay area developed this hearty dish while at sea. The word ciuppin, often used in the port city of Genoa Italy, translates as “chopped” which is the method used to incorporate the bounty of the sea found in this meal.
Mary Freeland | February 21, 2010
Simply filling your home to overflowing with Mediterranean-inspired materials, art, and motifs won’t bring your home that warm and inviting Tuscan feel. Balance is the key in any decor style!
Mary Freeland | February 17, 2010
No matter what your design aesthetic something we can most certainly all agree on is the value of time spent relaxing. In a world where so much of what we do is harried and laced with things that infuse our days with stress taking time out to enjoy a the luxury of retreat is essential to living well.
Mary Freeland | February 12, 2010
Walk into a Tuscan home, and you’re probably treading on a floor of local stone. Admire a Tuscan table or shelf, and you’re likely looking at a wood harvested nearby. Eat a meal on Tuscan pottery and your plate will often be made from local clay and decorated with olive branches, flowers, or grapevines—just like view out the window.
Mary Freeland | February 10, 2010
Keeping with Tuscan traditions the offerings on the table change with the seasons. Today we share with you two warming and traditional winter soups. We hope they help you to bring the warmth of a Tuscan winter meal into your home.
Mary Freeland | February 5, 2010
Tucked between the Mediterranean Sea and the Apennines Mountains of central Italy, Tuscany is a region balanced between craggy mountains and tranquil sea. With this stunning contrast between land and water, it’s no wonder that Tuscans turned to the great outdoors for inspiration when it came to decorating the indoors!
Mary Freeland | February 3, 2010
Bringing elements of Tuscany into your home through design and decor creates a warm, relaxed atmosphere whilst also being both inviting and elegant. This holds true for bringing the foods of Italy’s breadbasket to your table.
Tuscany has been an agrarian society since before the Roman era. In this fertile cypress tree and vineyard dotted [...]
