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.
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 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 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.
Mary Freeland | March 30, 2010
There are so many beautiful places to visit in Tuscany, Italy. Siena,Tuscany is the home of Santo Caterina (Italian for Saint Catherine). Statues and frescos all depict this incredible woman. Altars are built in her honor. In Siena, she is the most beloved woman of the Middle Ages.
Mary Freeland | March 15, 2010
As you tour the Tuscan countryside taking in the historical sites, don’t forget to notice the beautiful landscape and architecture that is the basis for Tuscan décor. Our journey today takes us to Prato’s Duomo (Italian for cathedral) to see Mary’s sacred girdle and beheading of John the Baptist in awe-inspiring frescos.
Mary Freeland | March 9, 2010
I was browsing through the bookstore looking for a coffee table book with the famous sites of Tuscany and came across a book that looked interesting, “100 Places In Italy Every Woman Should Go” by Susan Van Allen. It is a wealth of information about where to go to truly experience the best Italy has to offer.
Mary Freeland | March 3, 2010
Let’s take a trip to Tuscany’s famous hill top city of Montalcino. This vibrant village is rich in history, color and traditions that evoke the very spirit of Tuscany.
