Mary Freeland | April 30, 2010
We’ve looked at how stone, wood, and even plaster fit into the construction of a Tuscan style home, but one major element that’s often overlooked is glass. Yes, that’s right, glass! Although Tuscan décor does typically focus on natural materials, some manmade elements like glass play an important role in defining your style. Found in [...]
Mary Freeland | April 28, 2010
Continuing to fill our festive table with Piatti Poco (little dishes) that feature bold but simple flavors, the week brings us a luscious combination sweet and savory. Taking advantage of ingredients at their peak, you may choose to replace the Fichi (figs) with in season melons. To please the eye as well as the taste [...]
Mary Freeland | April 23, 2010
Kitchens are one of the most popular rooms to decorate in the Tuscan style, so I thought it would be worth spending a whole post looking at Tuscan design for cupboards and kitchens. Choosing the right cabinetry can make a big difference in whether your Tuscan kitchen looks great or just feels awkward.
Mary Freeland | April 21, 2010
Starting this week and running for the next month and a half or so, we are going to be bringing you dishes, simple and fresh, to build yourself a celebratory feast for the coming summer months. All the dishes, decor suggestions and settings will be part of a contest held at the end of the [...]
Mary Freeland | April 20, 2010
This beautiful Italian Baroque and Formal English style garden was established in the eighteenth century. The low stone wall on the property is the perfect place to take photographs and look at the breathtaking view of Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Mary Freeland | April 16, 2010
While carpeting is a favorite flooring option on this side of the Atlantic, traditional Italian homes tend to feature hard floors. With wood, tile, and stone all commonly found in Tuscan décor, you have tons of options for installing an old-world look over here in the New World!
Mary Freeland | April 14, 2010
Sometimes it the small things that make the biggest impact. The scent of a fragrant bunch of fresh picked wild flowers, sitting on a table can transport you out doors. Crisp white linens are a striking canvas to build your feast upon. The finishing touches you add to your decor or the meal can really take you from ordinary to extraordinary. This week’s recipe may be a small portion of your meal but it really does put an exclamation point into the spread.
Mary Freeland | April 13, 2010
With Spring making her debut, I thought we would take a stroll through the gardens of Florence, Tuscany. Given the rain and overcast skies outside my window, there is no place I would rather be.
Mary Freeland | April 9, 2010
From the very earliest Tuscans, stone has played an important role in both architecture and interior décor. While the ancient Etruscans and Romans used stone for the actual construction of their buildings, today’s Tuscan homes feature stone as a practical, decorative element in just about every room.
Mary Freeland | April 8, 2010
Today our Tuscan culinary travels brings us outdoors as well. Fresh spring zucchini and eggplant languidly wrap themselves around turkey and marry the flavors of the season as they grill to perfection.
