Showing posts with label Italian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Italian. Show all posts

8.24.2013

Georgia Peaches.

I went to Georgia to visit my BFF, A. She moved there 3 years ago, and I promised I was going to visit her when she moved.  So, I finally made good on my promise and went to the sweet, sweet state of Georgia... for 2 days.  It was a short and sweet trip, but of course we made some amazing memories and I finally got to meet Sally Monster, her puppy.

Here are some of my trip highlights:
Anitco Napoletana Pizza - The. Best. Pizza. of. my. Life. It is a secret locals-only spot that was jam-packed.  We sat in a little corner in the kitchen, but it was worth every bite.  We proceeded to eat leftover pizza for the next 24 hours.

Peaches - Well, apparently even though she lives on PeachTree Street, there are not actually any peach trees in Atlanta.  So, she kindly took me to the local grocery store, and I pretended that I picked one off a tree.  It was the best peach ever, still.

Coca-Cola Factory - Atlanta, GA is where Coca-Cola first originated, and we got to learn the history behind the fizzy pop.  Did you know that Coca is actually a cocaine-leaf?  Neither did I until I watched Drunk History, my new favorite show.  They don't tell you that in the tour.

Flying Biscuit Cafe - If you want a real southern breakfast, this is where you need to go.  I had biscuits, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, orange glazed french toast, and coffee. It was heaven.

The Varsity - They literally say "What'll ya have" and nothing else. They have their own lingo, where a burger is a "steak" and chips are a "bag of rags." It's crazy inside - a cultural Atlanta experience.  I still recommend going even though the food is not so good.

11.21.2012

Italians & Legs.

My favorite leg-wear company Calzedonia, from Italy.  I so wish there was a store here.

1.11.2011

Zara in Roma.

I am in love with this video. It reminds me of my home in Rome, Italy. I used to shop at Zara almost everyday when I lived there.  I miss Rome and Zara.  

12.09.2010

Buona Sera Principessa.

Something Americans are deprived of is a little store in Italy called Calzedonia.  When I lived in Italy I would go here all the time, and I was like a kid in a candy shop every time.  They have the best selection of tights, leggings, and socks of any other store I had seen.  My collection I brought back still makes me happy. Now, back in the US, I frequent their website to keep up to date on the latest trends in leg-wear. I think tights can make the outfit, especially in these colder months.  Of course, now I'm daydream of Italy and its beautiful cobblestone streets...

12.01.2010

Cappotto Orsacchiotto.

I want a teddy bear coat.
Io ho bisognio di un cappotto orsacchiotto.
Valerie by James White for Fashion Gone Rogue

Red Red Red.


All I want for Christmas is... Red Leggings.

via.
Isabel Marant

11.24.2010

Dolce Far Niente.

The sweetness of doing nothing.

Always inspired as I am by the movie Eat, Pray, Love,  I was particularly touched by this italian saying.

It's something I really do not often get to do, and something that is so quickly taken advantage of.

There is a place in my heart where I truly feel like Rome is as much my home as my home is here in Colorado.  There is something so wonderful about the way Italians live, the loss of the strictness of time, the speak your mind, lets take a nap halfway through work, and enjoy our food and wine, way-of-life.

This particular sweetness of Italian culture is something I want to incorporate into my life more frequently.
Marty Party does this so well! Look at him basking in the warm November sun :)