Step into the studio of Anna della Torre and one feels a bit like Alice in Wonderland!  Or like a little girl exploring her mother’s costume jewellery collection.  I first met Anna at a recent exhibition of artisans at the Corsini Gardens in Florence and I won’t lie, her first piece that grabbed my attention […]

Stuck in the hot city dreaming of sailing away on your yacht, while wearing your vintage Pucci?    This is the perfect Summer cocktail  – whether you’re in the city or dropping anchor in some exotic port. INGREDIENTS 5cl Malibu 3cl Crema di Melon 3cl Crema di Cacao Bianca 3cl Fresh Cream ice METHOD Fill Blender with Ice […]

A Florentine Visionary Step into any Pucci store and the first thing that will capture your attention is the bright kaleidoscope pop of colour that not only hangs from the racks but also adorns the walls and carpets. Welcome to the world of Emilio Pucci, who founded his fashion house in 1947 before going on […]

Our cover brings a bit of resort to the city with the stunning exhibition by Florentine visionary, Emilio Pucci.  We take a look at the incredible man whose designs have an elegant and timeless appeal to women of all ages.  I couldn’t think of wearing anything else but Pucci while sailing on my Benetti superyacht […]

It’s finally here – our MAY JUNE Issue! https://thistuscanlife.com/product/may-june-2018/

One of the things I love about writing the magazine, This Tuscan Life is learning the stories of the many, very talented artisans that can be found in this enchanting region that we know as Tuscany.  In our latest issue, I write about Richard Ginori, maker of the most beautiful porcelain and whose business was […]

While some of us are still thawing out after the ‘big-freeze’ of this past week, it’s refreshing to know that the warmer months are approaching quickly! Wish this rain would now stop!  I, for one, am more than ready to put my heavy Winter clothes away, throw on a Summer dress and enjoy aperitivos all’aperto! I am […]

My new year resolution was to keep this blog regularly updated as after last Summer I found myself a bit overloaded with juggling work and the neverending Italian school holidays that are just way too long in my opinion!  As a working mother, trying to organise your kids for 2.5 months can get very challenging […]

As Florence suffers one of the hottest Summers that I can remember in many years, my family, like many Florentines alike have taken the kids and headed out of the city.   After having spent so much time at the coast, we decided to take the boys to an Agriturismo, the Fattoria Poggio Alloro for a few days.  Located […]