Cortona, Tuscany-Town of Saint Margaret

Mary Freeland | April 6, 2010

This town represents everything that is Tuscan. Some of the of the existing walls in Cortona,Tuscany were built by the Etruscans (where the name Tuscany comes from). You can find that bit of history here. There is also Fra Angelico’s masterpiece, “Annunciation,” housed in the Museo Diocesano. We also have repentant Saint Margaret.

Ornamental and Plain, Plaster Is a Central Design Feature of Traditional Tuscan Homes

Mary Freeland | April 2, 2010

Adding plaster, or at least the look of traditional plaster, to your home can really turn up the Tuscan feel of your décor.