Mary Freeland | May 28, 2010

In past posts, we’ve talked a lot about natural materials like stone and wood and how important they are in Tuscan décor. But it’s important to keep in mind that upholstered furnishings have their place as well. How inviting and comfortable would your living room be if you only had wood benches and marble-topped tables? You also need some upholstered sofas and chairs that invite family members and guests to relax and stay awhile!

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Mary Freeland | May 26, 2010

Here at Tuscan Home it’s our goal to help you bring that Tuscan style and philosophy into your life and home. Surrounding yourself with comfort and style and living a life that has a more relaxed pace are some of the pillars of what makes Tuscan living so attractive. Our philosophy is you can take Tuscany with you.

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Mary Freeland | May 21, 2010

Today I’m going to focus a little more on what to actually do with fabrics as part of your décor. So when you’ve decided to add textiles to your Tuscan décor, but don’t quite know what to do with them, why not turn to the windows. Perhaps one of the easiest—and most obvious places—to use fabric is in window drapes.

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Mary Freeland | May 19, 2010

As the weather warms and our movable feast grows in both guests and dishes, we thought that offering up a refreshing dish would be a perfect complement to the table. Our dish today can be served with the meal as a dessert or as a wonderful cooling finish to the evening. It can even be enjoyed all by itself as a “grow up” summer treat.

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Mary Freeland | May 14, 2010

Last week we talked about using different types of fabrics in your Tuscan home, but today I’m going to give you a crash course in some of the most common fabric types and how they can work as a beautiful part of your Tuscan décor.

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Mary Freeland | May 12, 2010

No feast is complete without something sweet. Our movable feast of Tuscan delights is no exception. This week we bring you an airy sweet confection with the rich flavor of hazelnuts.

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Mary Freeland | May 7, 2010

Up ’til now we’ve focused mainly on hard furnishings and finishes like tables, flooring, and even glass light fixtures. But it’s important to remember that Tuscan décor needs to be comfortable—and with only hard surfaces and sharp angles, your home is going to feel about as welcoming as a jail cell!

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Mary Freeland | May 5, 2010

Mushroom picking is a Tuscan art and tradition. In the summer and fall you can find country roads lined with cars as entire families take to the countryside to harvest the bounty of one of nature’s delicacies. From the famous porcini to the indulgence of the tartufo bianco (white truffle) the fungi are both diverse and bountiful.

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Mary Freeland | May 4, 2010

My beloved Versilia, Tuscany…it is best known for its golden beach, small villages and natural parks in the hinterland, its mild climate and its amazing nightlife and entertainments, but what makes it unique is that you have all close at hand and in a short time you can walk on the sand on barefoot and then have lunch uphill viewing the Massaciuccoli Lake which inspired Giacomo Puccini.

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