Emporio Armani Velvet Clutch
This Emporio Armani clutch made of black velvet with patent leather detailing will add a touch of sophisticated elegance to your eveningwear. The bag has an interior mirror and magnetic tab closure. Price: € 230
American football in Italy: coaching for pizza
While you may not believe this in a land of hard core soccer fanatics, but Italy has its niche following of American football teams and associations. While I suspect this is a good excuse for Americans and Italo-Americans to come…
Italian festivals: chestnut roasting and nutella at chestnut festival
October festivals in Italy in autumn, could very well include the chestnut harvest and associated festivals. We held our annual (invitation-only) chestnut festival in the Valtellina yesterday (castagnata) and I have to say it’s a good year for chestnuts.The harvest…
Italian art: Francesco Hayez "Il bacio" on auction at Sotheby's
This incredibly suggestive piece of Italian art will go under the hammer at a Sotheby’s auction on November 12 and bidding is expected to be fierce. “Il bacio” or “the kiss” by Francesco Hayez, is one of four pieces created…
Dolce & Gabbana backstage pics by Stefano Gabbana
These interesting backstage pics from the Dolce & Gabbana spring-summer 2011 range come from Stefano Gabbana himself. It seems that an eye for fashion and an eye for photography go hand in hand. Stefano took the pics with his cell…
Funny Italian video: football commentator Tiziano Crudeli risks heart attack for AC Milan
Italian football is an excitable sport for the Italian people, and their commentators, according to this video. Tiziano Crudeli is an Italian football commentator and die-hard fan of AC Milan football club (in Italy partiality is not prized - you…
Budget hotels in Rome…?
It appears that a major drawback in the current diminished value of the American dollar is travelling to Europe. Italy has always been a popular destination for Americans and you can hear the accent everywhere from Naples, to Rome, to…
Sergio Rossi python cut-out sandals
Add a flash of luxe femininity to your look with these Sergio Rossi python sandals; Those circle cut-outs on front will create a real sensation and make you stand out from the rest! Price: £ 560
Italian office clerk claims movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is based on one of her stories
Adriana Pichini, an Italian office clerk is convinced that , The Strange Case of Benjamin Button, one of the most successful movies of the season, nominated for 13 Oscars, is based upon a story she wrote in 1994; Arthur’s Return…
Key West by Massimo Ghini for Snaidero
This kitchen called Key West, projected by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Snaidero, and made of excellent wood seems to give modern design an older flavour. In following the most up-to-date trends the designer Iosa Ghini has succeeded in creating a…
Holidays in Tuscany: Residenza Il colle in the Chianti region
The Residenza Il Colle in Tuscany has plenty to offer; located in the beautiful Chianti region, the resort has a breathtaking view of green rolling hills and fields and the peace one breathes there is like a balm, the perfect…
A concise history of Nutella
For our cuisine spot today, we’re going to dedicate ourselves to a very famous but overlooked Italian “delicacy” - Nutella. While the Americans have Oreos, and the Australians Milo and the English are famous for their old-school toffees, the Italians…
Italy farewells Pietro Ferrero
Pietro Ferrero from Italy’s famous nutella-making Ferrero group passed away on Monday in South Africa, while riding his bicycle. The details of his death haven’t been released yet, but it is expected he possibly died of a heart attack. While…
Carnival in Italy: Carnevale di Putignano partners with Wesse, Germany
Another carnival in Italy is the famous Carnevale di Putignano, which, after Viareggio’s carnival, is traditionally one of the most visited in Italy. It has its fair share of floats and celebrations to mark the last party period before Easter.The…
Grand Hotel Rimini: Federico Fellini's favourite hotel
The Grand hotel Rimini has a glorious and dramatic past; built in 1908 by Paolo Somazzi, a famous architect from South America, the luxury hotel was heavily damaged during the course of its long history; first by a fire (and…
Italian show girls: Ilary Blasi sexy for GQ
Ilary Blasy shows off her curvaceous body for GQ. In this sexy shoot the Italian show girl who is now very busy hosting a popular show on Italian television reveals her playful side! Source GQIlary Blasi sexy for GQ
Weekend and short breaks in Italy: Ca' Virginia near Urbino, Umbria
We often use expressions such as “ the perfect place to relax and unwind ” or “ the perfect place to chill out and really get away from it all” but this time I swear they really fit the place;…
Recipes for Christmas in Italy: antipasto of pumpkin and ricotta fritters
Looking for a nice recipe for an antipasto to your Christmas dinner? Try these fried pumpkin and ricotta treats as a good start to a Christmas party. Ingredients are: half a pumpkin, about 200 grams of ricotta cheese, one tablespoon…
Miu Miu leather coffer bag
Miu Miu leather coffer bag has elegance written all over it; if you want to look really classy and chic, all you have to do is wear this leather ruched bag with plaited handle and silver hardware. It will make…
Fashion bags: Sirena bag by Giorgio Armani
This new exquisite bag by Armani is made from the skin of a fish living only in Thailand; the skin after a series of technical treatments becomes so soft to the touch that can easily be turned into a sophisticated…
Cristiano Ronaldo likes Italian fashion label Gucci, a lot
The general consensus is that Cristiano Ronaldo is not a footballer whose fashion tips are anything to follow. David Beckham, for example, beats him hands down in the fashion stakes. And if you needed more proof, this photo of Ronaldo…
Italian industrial design inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's engineering genius
An attentive study of Leonardo da Vinci’s engineering projects has enabled Alessandro Passi to translate Da Vinci’s genius designs into daily objects for the house, cosmetics, and communication.Leonardoidea pays tribute to the scientific and engineering rigour and genius of Da…
Ferrari 250 California sets new pricing record with 7 million euro
The black Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder SWB which once belonged to actor James Coburn and was every man’s dream went for 7.040 million euro at Leggenda and Passione auction in Maranello. The price was paid by Chris Evans, a…
Former Italian footballer Roberto Baggio wins 2010 World Peace Award
Sometimes it can be rare to see the world’s richest help the world’s poorest in significant ways but in this case, Roberto Baggio, former Italian footballer, has been awarded the World Peace Award for 2010 for his many efforts in…
Italian recipes: pasta with tuna sauce
If you have just come back home, are in a hurry and need to prepare a delicious a meal for your friends, this Italian recipe for pasta with tuna sauce is what you need. Ingredients: 350 g fusilli pasta; basil…