Orvieto is a medieval town on top of a hill that has been occupied for 3,000 years first by the Etruscans and then by the […]
Quiet Moments in Pictures
“I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery – air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, ‘This is what it is to be happy.’” […]
Paestum: Greece in Italy
Never did I expect to see Greek Temples in Italy. I thought I’d have to go to Greece and that just wasn’t possible right now. […]
Setting a Table in Orvieto
When you’re traveling or vacationing at the beach, in the mountains or in a major city many people book into an Air B&B so they […]
Navigating Pompeii
From everywhere in Pompeii, the uncovered Roman ruins, or the modern city of Pompei you can see and feel the presence of Mt. Vesuvius. It […]
Travels In Italy
Have you noticed that sometimes the very first dinner in a place becomes a special memory? Our first dinner in Pompei at a Pizzeria near […]
A little Italian Outing
Welcome, Friends, It’s so nice you’re here. Today we’re going on a Field Trip to a wonderful Italian bakery. I’ve been studying Italian for about […]
Travel Tray…Spring Dreams
A cozy room, a sunny day and a tray filled with all the things you’ll need to plan a wonderful Spring vacation. Italy is on […]
Italian Inspired Table Setting
Welcome to Thrifting Wonderland, if you are new, and welcome to those who are frequent visitors. So glad you are back for another fun tablescape. […]
Searching for Italy
I haven’t finished documenting last year’s trip to Ireland but it’s time to start working on our trip to Italy. Planning a trip is like […]