It’s at this time of the year we take stock and look back on our achievements, our goals for the future and what led us to where we now find ourselves. If we think back to the fundamentals of Creative…
Welcome to the magical world of point de Venise. Steeped in the history of one of the most important centres of trade and culture. Travel back in time and meet the artisan lace-makers who are the custodians of this historic…
In this month’s blog, we want to introduce you to our fabulous new Retreat with a Fashion Designer in Florence. If you have an eye for fashion, or have always dreamt of trying your hand at design, this new retreat…
We know the feeling, trying to think of that special something for your loved one, a memorable and unique gift for your best friend, or something fun and exciting for your family. Year after year we are presented with the…
The Ancient Egyptians were one of the first to use gold leaf to decorate objects. They famously decorated the coffins of pharaohs with gold, and it is even possible to see depictions of these ancient craftsmen in tomb paintings where…
The island of Sardinia, is the least densely populated of Italy’s 20 regions. Becoming part of unified Italy in 1861, Sardinia has its own unique identity, culture and traditions. One example of the unique heritage of this island is the…
Apulia which forms the heel of south-eastern Italy, is famous for Ostuni, Bari and it’s Trulli – the domed dwellings constructed from stone in Alberobello, a designated UNESCO world heritage site. The Apulia region is blessed with incredible sea-food, the…
As 2021 draws to a close, many traditions will be followed in marking the end of the year and the beginning of the new. In Italy, festivities during this period are often celebrated with a glass or two of Franciacorta…
Embroidery, the craft of embellishing cloth with decorative stitches has been a popular artistic craft practised throughout the ages. Some of the earliest evidence of this dates back to 5th Century China. Similarly early works of embroidery have been discovered…
Let’s not pretend that for many of us much of the past few months haven’t been spent daydreaming about the prospect of being somewhere new, somewhere different, and somewhere outdoors! If you are keen to turn that daydream into a…