Mary Freeland | August 28, 2010
Tuscan design is all about harmony with nature, so don’t feel like you have to keep your Tuscan design on the inside of your home—enjoy great food and fellowship right in nature itself with a brand-new Tuscan-inspired outdoor dining room!
Mary Freeland | June 16, 2010
Drinking in the beauty of the sunflowers, breathe in deeply the perfumed breeze and simply enjoying the pleasures of a day spent in earnest pursuit of nothing at all. This is the essence of what draws many of us to Tuscany. Topping off the day dream this week we bring you refreshment befitting the journey, Toscana Limonata.
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.
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 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.
Mary Freeland | August 21, 2009
The same Tuscan design that’s perfect for your interior decorating can also make the outdoor spaces of your home seem cozy and inviting. Using earth tones, natural materials, and time-worn pieces, your outdoor Tuscan décor is an attractive, laid-back way to complement your landscaping and create that ideal outdoor retreat. By simply adding outdoor accents [...]
Robert Anthony | June 19, 2009
Now that the cold, wet weather of winter is past, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. But for outdoor comfort in both spring and summer, you need great outdoor furniture. Built to withstand the elements and endure years of use, outdoor tables and chairs can make your [...]
