Places We Love

• Blog and News, Places We Love, UncategorizedDecember 26, 2015

  Christmas Eve in Pienza

  At Pienza, in the main square, the most fantastic bonfire is built and lit for Christmas Eve.  Already so pretty with the Christmas lights and tree, the fire ramps up the magic to palpable.  Standing around and chatting with friends […]

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  Blog and News, Places We Love, Tuscany Events, Tuscany PhotographyJune 7, 2015

  Trequanda ‘borgo in bloom’

  For the event of the First Communion of the children of the borgo Trequanda, the streets are decorated with flowers, petals and leaves. A moveable feast that I’ve been waiting so long to photograph – I just kept on missing […]

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  Blog and News, Days out, Places We Love, shoppingFebruary 16, 2014

  Arezzo discoveries

  Arezzo (35 mins from Siena House) is without doubt one of our absolute favorite spots. Beautiful city – smart shopping – some great historical sites to visit, but no souvenir stores and few tourists.  Very few.  Once (probably in the […]

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  Blog and News, Places We LoveFebruary 10, 2014

  Hill Town Lucignano

  Lucignano in the province of Arezzo, is a pretty Tuscan hill town that feels un touristy and more genuine than many. High up in the Val di Chiana, with (as most) Etruscan roots, Lucignano captures the last rays of sun and […]

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  Days out, Eating Out, Places We Love, Tuscany in Winter, tuscany itineraryJanuary 29, 2014

  Road to Montalcino: Lucignano d’Asso

  Lucignano d’Asso a tiny hill town about 30 mins away from the Siena House, more or less en route to Montalcino. When we go in the Summer we love a lazy lunch at the Alimentari (general store) in the tiny […]

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