Woody Allen does Monti

I knew Woody Allen was filming in Rome, but I did not expect to bump into him on my way to coffee. Here he is, in our Piazzetta, directing the Rome Decameron.

what am I doing?

eating figs, peaches, watermelon, seeing friends, drinking prosecco, walking around and enjoying the heat. today will also start the shopping.

life is not bad at all.

Petticoat Lane

A few days ago, Jess and I went to the V&A. We focused on the English galleries, learning about furniture, textiles and clothes..
Brilliant photographer Jess captured me trying on a petticoat..I look like a crazy woman, but I love this pic! Thank you J

London Dandy

Art Galleries and art shows are always the best places to catch dandies...I saw this guy just outside the Serpentine Gallery after seeing the Pistoletto show. I tried to be discreet with my phone, but I think he was posing for me! Peacock :-)

Look what I have done

This weekend J came to visit us in Rye. We had a great time and even managed to get crafty and do a weaving workshop. Believe it or not it was great fun and we were actually pretty good at it. Armed with creativity, a huge loom and an ungodly amount of wool, we created this lovely tapestry. It will live in the Rome office and bring it lots color and light:-)

10 things I want to do in Rome

1- See my family. I have missed them terribly since I moved to England

2- See my friends: work friends, play friends, food friends..everyone I have not seen since March

3- Go to Sperlonga, or Sabaudia. The lovely beaches of Italy are a must in the Summer, and if I cannot make it to Sardegna this time around, at least I can chill in Sperlonga!

4- Gelati: both Daniel Gelo - with their coconut, mandarino and watermelon flavors, but also Ciampini with fragoline and panna.
(I am salivating just thinking about it)

5-Giacomo: Al Vino Al Vino, la caponata, sitting by the courtyard sipping a glass of Bisol and eating the figs that Giacomo brings us (yes, I am spoiled!)

6-Caffe: shakerato, al vetro, con un goccio di latte. I am so excited at the idea of paying 80 cents for an amazing coffee, I cannot wait.

7- Rome: I miss walking around my city. Taking in the beauty and chaos, the dirt and magnificence of Rome. I heart my city, even when it's 40C

8- Shop: Monti, Testaccio and via del Babbuino..I shall shop and be merry!

9-La parlata Romana: believe it or not, I miss hearing some of the typical Roman expressions, the jokes that only a Roman would do and understand.

10- Water: drinking fountains everywhere and perfectly sparkling water easily available. Now, that's luxury!

Only 1 week to go!

Dinner in the green

Our weekend just ended in the best possible way, eating out with friends in their amazing garden, overlooking the country. The food was great, the wine was flowing and the company perfect.

two exciting weeks ahead

So much to do in so little time! Heading up to London tomorrow and tuesday and then again the following week. Have lots of appointments with hotels, journalists and PR people.

Then Jess is coming to visit - it will be great having her here!- finally on the 20th we go home (Rome) for 2 weeks!

Walked in for Vivienne

And walked out with Chanel..pictures to come soon.

Ladies of Style

What a great bunch

China Glaze Pink Prick

Love my new pedi!

walking around London

I cannot help but love all the style inspirations. I love this city, the colors, the constant activity of art galleries, fashion houses, markets, bankers, foodies..I love having my weekly dose of this and then going back to the lovely yet fashionable country side. I love this about England..the fact that the country side, the wellington boots and barbour jackets can co-exist with the Saville Row and Harvey Nichols...

So what do I like this summer? I love the colors of shoes and accessories that these two gils paired with a plain trench coat




I love the colors of the flowers I can pick in the country side, and how they go with the lovely teapot from Denby (thank you Elizabeth for introducing us to Denby- we are now obsessed!)



and the contrast of brown buildings and brights graffiti, or the bright green of the fields around me