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Category Archives: Art
The Gift of Positano
If you told me I could click my heels three times and I’d be in Positano, I wouldn’t have to think about it. My answer would be “Yes, please, right now.” Since I don’t live in a fantasy land and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Made in Italy, TRAVEL, Writing
Tagged Amalfi Coast, art, Artist, author, Italy travel, Lois Patton, margieinitaly, photography, Positano, Ralph Patton, travel, writer
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A Fountain of Joy in Siena
If you have been to Siena you couldn’t miss seeing the famous Fonte Gaia or Fountain of Joy on the high side of Piazza del Campo. This fifteeenth-century white marble sculpted fountain and pool is one of a few medieval … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, TRAVEL
Tagged art, art in Piazza del Campo, Fonte Gaia, fountain of joy, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, margieinitaly, photography, Photos, Piazza del Campo, scupture, Siena, travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, visit italy, writing
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Italy Travel – Photo of the Day
I always enjoy watching local artisans and artists at work. I came across this artist on a footbridge in Venice. She was so focused on her painting that I dared not interrupt. Do you notice anything particularly interesting in this … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, TRAVEL
Tagged artisans in Venice, Artist, Italian culture, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy travel, margieinitaly, photo of the day, photography, travel writing, trip to italy, Venice, visit italy
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Life in Italy – Photo of the Day
I always enjoy watching local Italian artisans at work. This Sicilian is hand painting a ceramic plate with precision. I’d love to hear your feedback. Please leave a comment. Grazie Ciao
Inside the Accademia Gallery in Florence
On my first visit to Florence a few years ago, I rushed into the Accademia Gallery with one purpose in mind, to see the original marble sculpture of David by Michelangelo. I quickly found my way to the hall where … Continue reading
Announcing a Contest to Win an Authentic Hand-Crafted Cameo from Venice
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. SCROLL TO BOTTOM TO SEE WHO WON! Today I am honored to introduce you to a true Italian artisan from Venice. Marco Jovon has been designing and creating cameos since 1998. He continues the tradition started … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Made in Italy
Tagged cameo, cameos, Contest, Eredi Jovon, jewelry, Made in Italy, Rialto Bridge, Venice
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Movies Filmed in Italy
Italy has long been famous as a favorite filming location for Hollywood movie makers. I love movies and am particularly interested in the behind the scenes information and shooting locations. When I can recognize places I have been in Italy … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Italian lifestyle and culture, Made in Italy, Writing
Tagged Academy Awards, Basilicata, Cannes Film Festival, Carrara, celebrities, Daniel Craig, film festivals, filmng locations, films, Italian Movies, James Bond, Lake Garda, Matera, Mel Gibson, Montepulciano, movie locatins, movie locations, Movie stars, movies, Movies filmed in Italy, Oscars, places to visit initaly, Roman Holiday, Rome, Siena, Spectre, Summertime, The godfather, The Passion of the Christ, Venice Film Festival, Verona, Woody Allen
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An Interview with a Mosaic Artist and Designer – Meet Felicia Funderburk
Today I am truly honored to introduce you to Felicia Funderburk, creator, designer, and owner of Fragments Mosaic Studio in Los Angeles. Felicia is a mosaic artist with a love and passion for Italy, and it certainly can be felt … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Author Interview, Italy Travel, Made in Italy, TRAVEL, Writing
Tagged art studios Los Angeles, Artists, Fragments Mosaic Studio, Grand Canal, inspiring, Italians, Italy, Italy travel, mosaics, motivating, Orsoni, Orsoni Mosaics Studio, Orsoni School, positive, solo travel, travel, trip to italy, Venice, visit italy
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Take a Sculpture Course in Carrara
Carrara in Tuscany is not your typical tourist location, but it is the city known for its immense marble quarries. I loved visiting this city on my own and touring the impressive caves and marble quarries was an eye-opener to … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Made in Italy, TRAVEL
Tagged art, cararra sculptur course cararra, Italian culture, Italians, Italy travel, marble, Michelangelo, Photos, sculpture, sculpture course, statue of David, travel, travel writing, trip to italy, Tuscany, visit italy, visual art
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