Italian Easter Cake – Colomba di Pasqua
Made in a variety of flavors, with additions like chocolate, lemon, or candied fruit, Colomba cakes are a delicious taste of Italian springtime.
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Italian Decor: Fornasetti’s Cupole Series is My New Obsession
The exquisite, suggestive, and timeless beauty of Fornasetti's iconic design is perfected in his famous dome plates.
Black Friday: Great Deals and Gift Ideas for Italy Lovers
Curated Black Friday and Cyber Week deals for italophiles and those who love them.
Your Personal Shopper
Thanks for the opportunity! I love shopping and Italy, so I thought my Italy-inspired personal shopper service would be a unique offering for the holidays or other gift-giving times. Let me ...
Best Serie A Kits 2022/23
Here are more than 20 reasons to be excited about the 2022/23 Serie A season. Will you be rocking a new Serie A kit this year?
Italy Collection
Check out my ShopStyle Italy collection! The photos below are the inspiration for the looks I have created. Click on the images to see the products I have selected for each look. I have ...
Fendi Taps Italy’s Regional Artisans to Create Hand in Hand Collection
Fendi travels to all 20 of Italy's regions for inspiration for its latest Baguette collection.
Italy-Inspired Gifts for Mother’s Day
Support independent artists with these gifts for your Italy-loving mom. Hand-picked, unique ideas for Mother's Day or any other occasion.
The Fragrance of Faith: Tracking Down That Old Church Smell
The "smell of old churches" is that musty yet perfumed scent that is as much a part of Rome's allure as the city's ruins and restaurants.
Coffee Table Books on Italy: Classics and New Favorites
What to get the Italy lover who has everything? A coffee table book about Italy! Browse this list for ideas.
Designer Outlets in Italy: Where to Shop for Discounts
Italy is renowned for its designer fashions. Learn more about outlet shopping in Italy and how to make a discount shopping spree part of your travel itinerary.
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Rome’s Newest Rooftop View
Rooftop views from Rome’s Rinascente
New App Wants to Protect ‘Made in Italy’ Brand By Helping Consumers Spot Fakes
The "Made in Italy" brand is one of the world's most recognized and coveted labels. Given this cachet, many manufacturers have tried over the years to pass off everything from olive oil to handbags ...
Marble Run: Shopping for Traditional Marbled Products in Italy
Marble, either as a substance or a style, runs through three different artisan crafts that are famous in Italy.
Shopping For Italy’s Best Artisanal Traditions
We recently profiled the Civilized Shopper's Guides to Rome and Florence, two handy shopping guides for two of Italy's most popular cities. Landing on bookshelves this week is the second edition of ...
Bringing Home the Best from Italy
 It's one thing to go to Italy and bring back photos, cheap souvenirs, and designer clothing that you could have bought at just about any department store or outlet. It's quite another to bring ...
Bologna’s Old Cutlery Shop
In a recent NY Times Foraging column, Melissa Clark profiles Antica Aguzzeria del Cavallo, a cutlery shop that dates back to 1783. Clark notes, "If it cuts, rips, tears, nicks, grates, slices, ...
