Tag Archives: Made in Italy

An Afternoon in Little Italy

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Back in my home town of Cleveland, I met up with Elise, my best friend from high school and we spent an afternoon in Little Italy. Walking up Murray Hill Road approaching Mayfield, the main streets that comprise this original … Continue reading →

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Announcing a Contest to Win an Authentic Hand-Crafted Cameo from Venice

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Margie Miklas

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 →

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How Shoes are Made by Hand in Italy

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Margie Miklas

I always welcome the opportunity to observe a part of Italian life which is not typically experienced by the average traveler. I was fortunate to be able to receive a personalized tour of an authentic Italian shoe factory or fabricca. … Continue reading →

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Made in Italy – Italian Shoemakers

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Margie Miklas

I rarely go to the mall, but last week I was delighted to find a new store in the Treasure Coast Mall in Jensen Beach, Florida. Italian Shoemakers sells authentic Italian footwear which is 100 percent made in Italy. With … Continue reading →

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