tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26112405350684909692024-03-13T05:04:44.234-07:00Jet Lag and JewelsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334715474818926936noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611240535068490969.post-84442147885181986432015-06-07T13:39:00.000-07:002015-06-07T13:39:56.085-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334715474818926936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611240535068490969.post-29679282650687753452015-05-30T05:35:00.000-07:002015-05-30T06:25:43.748-07:00Loquaciousness and Lemonade - "De Vegh Twins", 1975.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Writing and doing research for my
thesis (for my Bachelor's degree, in 2012) on photographer, Diane Arbus, and
painter, Alice Neel, was an extraordinarily interesting and unique experience.
I had the incredible opportunity to be in communication with (and in some cases
actually meet) extremely inspiring people who knew these talented and
independent women first-hand and who kindly shared their personal stories and
memories with me. It was an experience I'll never forget. Here I am pictured
below with the lovely Suzanne De Vegh, circa August 2012. She and her twin
sister were the subjects painted by Alice Neel in her painting "De Vegh
Twins" (1975). Suzanne was as genuine and kind on the inside as she is
beautiful on the outside. She took time out of her busy schedule to meet with
me in New York and, as we chatted over lemonade, she really opened up and
shared her vivid memories of Alice Neel and intricate details of that special
day she sat to have her portrait painted. It was all so moving...a truly
unforgettable experience.</span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span class="yiv5138422187" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432803087185_2893"><span class="yiv5138422187" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432803087185_2892">Il lavoro che ho fatto durante la preparazione e la stesura della mia tesi (laurea triennale, nel 2012), dedicata alla fotografa Diane Arbus, e alla pittrice Alice Neel, è stato straordinariamente interessante e rappresenta per me un’esperienza davvero unica. </span></span><span class="yiv5138422187" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432803087185_2897"><span class="yiv5138422187" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432803087185_2896">Ho avuto l’incredibile opportunità di contattare (e, in alcuni casi, di incontrare) delle persone estremamente stimolanti, le quali conoscevano personalmente queste due donne talentuose e indipendenti e che hanno gentilmente condiviso con me le proprie storie e memorie. È stata un’esperienza che non dimenticherò mai. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span class="yiv5138422187" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432803087185_2901"><span class="yiv5138422187" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432803087185_2900">Qui sotto sono fotografata con la squisita Suzanne De Vegh, agosto 2012. Suzanne e sua sorella gemella furono i soggetti ritratti da Alice Neel nel suo quadro "De Vegh Twins" (1975). </span></span><span class="yiv5138422187" id="yiv5138422187yui_3_16_0_1_1432796898604_4700"><span class="yiv5138422187" id="yiv5138422187yui_3_16_0_1_1432796898604_4699">Suzanne si è rivelata genuina e gentile nell’animo così come è bella nel suo aspetto. Ha trovato il tempo di incontrarmi a New York e, mentre chiacchieravamo davanti a una limonata, si è autenticamente aperta: Suzanne mi ha svelato le sue memorie vivide riguardo ad Alice Neel e quel giorno speciale di posa. </span></span><span class="yiv5138422187" id="yiv5138422187yui_3_16_0_1_1432796898604_4703"><span class="yiv5138422187" id="yiv5138422187yui_3_16_0_1_1432796898604_4702">È stato tutto così emozionante... un’esperienza veramente indimenticabile.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Hey everyone!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Meet some more of the beautiful faces that brighten up the Lotta Djossou Paris boutique!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>A big hello to each and every one of you...meeting and speaking to each of you was such a pleasure! Your enthusiastic smiles are a constant reminder to me of why I love creating beautiful special things.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Bisous,</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Ciao a tutti!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Ecco a voi alcune delle facce meravigliose che fanno splendere la boutique parigina, Lotta Djossou!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Un enorme saluto a ognuno di voi...incontrarvi e parlarvi è stato un piacere immenso! I vostri sorrisi entusiasti mi ricordano costantemente il motivo per cui amo dare vita a delle creazioni speciali.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Bisous,</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">This is the lovely Mélia, from Paris (</span><span style="font-size: small;">who is currently living in London)…</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Questa è la carinissima Mélia, di Parigi (che al momento abita a Londra)… </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>These beautiful ladies are Aline (left), from Switzerland, and Betti (right), from Hungary…Aline is wearing the dragonfly cuff bracelet and Betti is wearing the octopus ring!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Qui abbiamo Aline (sinistra), della Svizzera, e Betti (destra), della Ungheria…Aline indossa il bracciale a libellula, mentre Betti indossa l'anello a polipo!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Lucille is such a beautiful and sweet girl!! She chose this amazing statement ring, which she wears perfectly!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Lucille è una ragazza davvero bella e gentile!! Ha scelto questo anello veramente particolare e lo indossa perfettamente!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Ecco Maude e Antoine con i loro bellissimi anelli nuovi!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Cousins, Chloé and Margot, were searching for the perfect gift for Chloé's mom. They chose this pretty and delicate leaf bracelet...I hope she loved it!!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Cugine, Chloé e Margot, stavano cercando un regalo per la madre di Chloé. Hanno scelto questo bracciale grazioso e delicato…spero che gli sia piaciuto!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>This cool lady and fellow blogger loves the Lotta Djossou brand and came into the boutique looking for something new and amazing to add to her collection! Take a look at her fun and inspiring blog at: <a href="http://www.matoushi.blogspot.com/">http://www.matoushi.blogspot.com</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Questa blogger simpatica adora la brand Lotta Djossou, così è tornata nella boutique in cerca di qualcosa di nuovo e particolare da aggiungere alla sua collezione! Date un'occhiata al suo blog frizzante: <a href="http://www.matoushi.blogspot.com/">http://www.matoushi.blogspot.com</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>I originally made this leather and metal flower headband for a woman who would be attending a Roaring 20's-themed party. While it was on display in the boutique, waiting to be picked up, it was such a huge success with so many other customers that I had to make more!! Here are some of the other ladies who loved it:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Ho creato questo pezzo (di metallo e cuoio) su commissione per una signora che cercava qualcosa di speciale da mettersi in testa per una festa in stile anni '20. Mentre era esposta in vetrina, in attesa che la signora venisse a ritirarlo, così tanti altri clienti ne sono stati colpiti, che ho dovuto farne altri!! Ecco alcune di loro:</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">La bellissima Hasnia, di Parigi… </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Due bellezze parigine…très jolie!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>These girls (from Boston, California and Norway) were in Paris for a mutual friend's birthday and they were so nice!! Amanda (left) is an artist! Check out her website at: <a href="http://amandasakerart.com/">http://amandasakerart.com</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Queste ragazze (di Boston, della California e della Norvegia) erano a Parigi per il compleanno di un'amica ed erano simpaticissime!! Amanda (a sinistra) è un'artista! Date un'occhiata al suo sito: <a href="http://amandasakerart.com/">http://amandasakerart.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Ariane came into Lotta Djossou with her sister, Jeanne, and immediately loved this feather necklace, which she said reminded her of a necklace that their mom used to wear. I think it looks really wonderful on her, as does the metal lace bracelet she chose!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Ariane è venuta alla boutique insieme a sua sorella, Jeanne, ed è stata colpita subito da questa collana con la piuma, la quale, ha detto Ariane, gli ricordava una collana che indossava loro madre. Secondo me la porta benissimo, come anche il braccialetto che ha scelto!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>On the right you can see Ariane's sister, Jeanne, wearing one of the very intricately detailed rings.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">A destra, potete vedere la sorella di Ariane, Jeanne, che indossa uno degli anelli estremamente curati nel dettaglio.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Abby, from Chicago, was incredibly sweet! I really enjoyed chatting with her and I think the earrings she picked look perfect on her!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Abby, di Chicago, è stata incredibilmente dolce! Mi sono divertita molto a parlargli e penso che sta benissimo con questi orecchini che ha scelto!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sylvia, from California, was visiting Paris for the weekend with friends. I loved her enthusiasm as she picked out a gift for a friend, and her excitement when she found this special necklace for herself as well! I really love seeing people that happy!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Sylvia, della California, era a Parigi per il fine settimana con delle amiche. Ho apprezzato molto il suo entusiasmo mentre sceglieva un regalo per una sua amica, e la sua incredibile gioia quando ha trovato anche questa collana per se stessa! Adoro vedere le persone così felici!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I giorni che ho passato a New York all'inizio di settembre sono stati pervasi da una specie di magia…quella luce dorata di fine estate, le prime manifestazioni dei toni caldi dell'autunno…i colori non avrebbero potuto essere più perfetti. È sempre un delizia tornare a New York…e quando sono circondata da così tanta bellezza, alle mie giornate viene attribuito un senso onirico.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hey everyone!! So…here I am, sitting by the Christmas tree. It's about 3:00 in the morning here in Paris…and I can't help but feel incredibly happy: not only did I have a wonderful day at work, but today (well, it's after midnight, so technically yesterday) this blog turned 1 year old!! Yup, exactly 1 year ago, I sat gazing at the christmas tree lights, feeling sleepy and cosy…the house was quiet, everyone was asleep and it was completely peaceful. I was about to go to bed, when suddenly I realized that it was the perfect time to actually put into action something I had been thinking about for a long time…it was just the right moment. And so, instead of going to sleep, I got my laptop out and created Jet Lag and Jewels. :)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>It's been a really fun, positive year of adventures, amazing projects and cool collaborations...I have met incredible people along the way and have found a great joy in sharing the things I do with all of you. The best days are when I get feedback: anything at all - a quick word, a thought, a question, a request - from a friend, a family member or from someone out there who has come to know me through the simple things that I write and the pictures I post. Jet Lag and Jewels is still taking on a life of it's own, but everything I post represents a part of me and, therefore, no matter how simple or seemingly random, it's all very personal. The most important thing I have come to realize in this year is that, no matter what you start out with (it really doesn't matter how big or how small), if you put yourself out there, positive, like-minded people and incredible opportunities will be attracted to you... All you have to do is start. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I thank each and every one of you who has taken the time to look at my posts and interact in any way - it means the world to me.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>So here is to another year of all kinds of exciting new things! There are many adventures ahead - and this is only the beginning!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ciao a tutti!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eccomi qui…seduta vicino all'albero di Natale. Sono circa le 3:00 di mattina qui a Parigi…e non posso fare a meno che sentirmi estremamente felice: non solo ho passato davvero una bellissima giornata di lavoro, ma oggi (beh, ormai ieri) questo blog ha compiuto 1 anno!! Eh sì, esattamente 1 anno fa, sono stata seduta sul divano, incantata dalle luci dell'albero e sentendomi comoda e assonnata…tutti erano a letto e la casa era completamente silenziosa e pacifica. Stavo per andare a letto quando, all'improvviso mi sono resa conto che era l'opportunità perfetta per mettere in moto qualcosa che avevo in mente già da tanto…era semplicemente il momento giusto. E così, invece di andare a letto, ho tirato fuori il mio portatile e ho dato vita a Jet Lag and Jewels. :)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Quest'anno è stato veramente positivo e divertente; pieno di avventure, progetti e collaborazioni meravigliose…ho conosciuto persone interessantissime lungo il percorso e ho trovato una gioia immensa nel condividere ciò che faccio con tutti voi. I giorni più belli sono decisamente quelli in cui ricevo del feedback: sotto qualsiasi forma - una parola veloce, un pensiero, una domanda, una richiesta - da un amico/a, da un membro della famiglia o da qualcuno che è venuto a conoscermi attraverso le cose semplici che scrivo e le foto che pubblico. In realtà, Jet Lag and Jewels sta ancora prendendo forma e assumendo una vita propria, ma tutto ciò che scrivo rappresenta una piccola parte di me e, così, nonostante quanto sia semplice o apparentemente "random", tutto quanto è molto personale. La cosa più importante che ho capito in quest'anno è che, non importa con che cosa si inizia (cioè quanto sia in grande o meno), se uno/a semplicemente "si butta" e si rende disponibile, gli saranno attratte persone con una simile visione e opportunità quando meno se lo aspetta…L'importante è iniziare.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Ringrazio ognuno di voi che ha speso del tempo leggendo ciò che scrivo e interagendo in qualsiasi modo - non sapete quanto significhi per me!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">E quindi…ecco a un altro anno di novità ed emozioni! Ci sono molto avventure sull'orizzonte - e questo è solo l'inizio!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hello friends!</span> SO sorry I haven't written in such a long time! There has been A LOT of excitement lately between traveling for work, photo shoots, my sister's beautiful wedding in Paris and the beginning of another school year at university!! Things have been wonderfully crazy and I have so much to share with you! For those of you that follow me on Facebook you have already seen bits and pieces of where I've been and what I've been up to! If you don't already follow me on Facebook, please take a look at my page:</b><br />
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<b>First of all, this is a very special post because it is (finally) my first <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">MISSION POST</span>!</span> A while back I asked you to send me e-mails with any questions you had about the main places I spend time in: New York, Paris and/or any cities in Italy, particularly cities within Tuscany. Basically anything you wanted to know about my personal experiences in those places and/or anything you wanted me to discover for you. I received the most wonderful e-mails from so many of you, which of course filled me with excitement! And so, during my recent time in New York, I went on some of the missions you gave me!</b><br />
<b>This first mission is upon request by <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Davide,from Florence,Italy</span>:</span></b><br />
<b> Davide wrote to me requesting that I eat and critique a <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Cronut</span>. My very first thought when I read his e-mail was "What on Earth is a Cronut??", so I immediately went online and began Googling. I discovered right away that it is a dessert…not just any dessert, but basically the Holy Grail of pastries! The creator of this sugary masterpiece is french pastry chef Dominique Ansel, and what he has done is create a sort of croissant-donut hybrid. There is so much hype around this dessert that it has actually become the most virally talked about dessert item in history! And no - I'm not joking!</b><br />
<b>Now, those of you who know me know that I have a major sweet tooth…so it didn't seem all that absurd to me when I found out that to snag one of these, I was going to have to wake up at 5 am! The bakery opens at 8 am, but it is suggested that one is in line by 7 am since the demand is so high and the lines get very long. It seemed like the perfect sugar-filled adventure - just my kind of thing! ;)</b><br />
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<b>Of course I documented the whole adventure for you, Davide (and for everyone else reading this too!)…I hope you enjoy the pictures and that you too will be able to try a Cronut soon!</b><br />
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<b>P.S. Upon arrival at the Dominique Ansel Bakery I discovered that the Cronut flavor changes monthly. I happened to be there for Bosch Pear and Sage (September)!!!</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello friends!</span> Prima di tutto vi vorrei chiedere scusa per essere sparita in questo periodo…Ultimamente ho avuto molti impegni emozionanti, tra cui viaggi per lavoro, shooting, il matrimonio magico a Parigi di mia sorella e il suo nuovo marito e l'inizio di un nuovo anno accademico! La mia vita, quindi, in questo periodo è stata incredibilmente pazzesca: decisamente incasinata, ma piena di novità e momenti unici - proprio come piace a me!…Ho davvero tanto da raccontarvi...Per quelli che mi seguono su Facebook avete già un'idea di dove sono stata e quello che ho fatto in quest'ultimo periodo! Se, invece, non mi seguite di già su Facebook, per favore date un'occhiata alla mia pagina:<br />
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Beh, innanzitutto questo è un post particulare perchè è (finalmente) il mio primo <span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">MISSION POST</span><span style="font-size: large;">! </span>Tempo fa vi ho chiesto di mandarmi e-mail con le vostre domande/curiosità sulle città che frequento maggiormente, ovvero New York, Parigi e qualsiasi città in Italia, in particolar modo quelle della Toscana. L'idea era di farvi domandare qualsiasi cosa che volevate sapere sulle mie esperienze personali in questi posti oppure farmi delle richieste speciali su qualcosa da scoprire per voi. Ho ricevuto delle mail molto simpatiche, che mi hanno davvero entusiasmata! E, così, durante il mio ultimo soggiorno a New York, ho svolto qualche missione su vostra richiesta!<br />
Questa prima richiesta è stata fatta da <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Davide,di Firenze</span>:</span><br />
Mi ha chiesto di assaggiare e recensire un <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Cronut</span>. Il mio primo pensiero quando ho letto la sue e-mail era "Che diavolo è un Cronut??", così mi sono messa subito a fare delle ricerche online e ho scoperto che si trattava di un dolce…non un dolce qualunque, ma praticamente il Santo Graal delle paste! Il creatore di questo capolavoro zuccheroso è il pasticere francese, Dominique Ansel, e quello che ha creato è una specie di ibrido tra un croissant e una ciambella. La cosa incredibile è che ha fatto completamente impazzire il web, diventando il dolce più discusso della storia su internet!...E giuro che non è uno scherzo!<br />
Ora, chi mi conosce, sa bene che sono particolarmente golosa quando si tratta di dolci…così non mi sono assolutamente abbattuta quando ho scoperto che per riuscire ad avere un Cronut, mi sarei dovuta svegliare alle 5 di mattina! La pasticceria apre alle 8, ma suggeriscono di essere in fila già alle 7, visto la richesta molto alta del prodotto, che comporta a delle file chilometriche! Beh…mi sembrava esattamente il mio tipo di avventura! ;)<br />
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Ovviamente ho documentato tutta l'esperienza per te, Davide (e per tutti gli altri che stanno leggendo!)…Spero che ti piacciano le foto e che, anche tu potrai assaggiare a breve un Cronut!<br />
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P.S. All'arrivo al Dominique Ansel Bakery ho scoperto che ogni mese cambia il gusto dei Cronut. Il gusto del mese di settembre era Pera Bosch and Salvia!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">E così ha avuto inizio l'avventura…abbiamo preso la metropolitana per scendere nella parte inferiore dell'isola (la pasticceria si trova su Spring st., nel quartiere che si chiama SoHo). Eccomi in fila!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Non ero da sola…É venuto anche Egidio con me in questa Missione :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Mentre eravamo in fila, un signora del negozio ad angolo, vestita dalla testa ai piedi con una tuta aderente sopra cui era stampata la fantasia di un cocomero, ci ha fatto provare il loro prodotto: succo di cocomero!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Man mano che ci si avvicinava sempre di più al banco per ordinare i Cronuts, abbiamo potuto ammirare gli altri dolci...</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Era una bellissima giornata di sole, così abbiamo deciso di metterci a sedere nel giardino piccolino in fondo alla pasticceria per gustare i nostri Cronuts…devono essere mangiati mentre sono freschi, in quanto sono molto deperibili.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Ho trovato che la crema aveva un sapore leggero e una consistenza delicata, la quale si mischiava bene con la dolcezza della pera e specialmente il sapore aromatico della salvia. In genere non impazzisco per qualsiasi cosa che sia fritta, ma in questo caso, ho trovato che il sapore del fritto non ha coperto troppo gli altri sapori del dolce. L'esterno era leggermente croccante e l'interno morbido e "a falde". Tutto sommato, l'ho trovato molto buono! A mio parere, è un dolce comunque da gustare da solo, e non come dessert dopo un pasto, in quanto è piuttosto ricco!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Abbiamo assaggiato (a sinistra) il Coco-Mango Riz Au Lait (un budino di riso al cocco con sopra delle "perle" di mango) e il Lime Me Up Tart (con una crema di lime e bacche di ginepro e una mousse morbido di lime). Mmmm!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Thank you for the special treats Dominique Ansel…I'll be back to try more!! ;)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>And a huge warm thank you especially to Davide, for sending me on this very fun and delicious mission!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Grazie di questi dolci Dominique Ansel…Sicuramente tornerò ad assaggiarne altri!! ;)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">E un grazie particolarmente importante e caloroso a Davide, per avermi inviato a compiere questa missione divertente e deliziosa! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Please continue to send me your questions and requests at:</b> </span><b><span style="font-size: large;">va.strickland@yahoo.com</span></b><span style="font-size: small;"> !!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Per favore continuate a mandarmi le vostre richieste a: va.strickland@yahoo.com !!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>P.S. The Cronut flavor of this month (October) is Pumpkin Chai (with maple sugar), which sounds quite incredible!!! If anyone gets a chance to try one, please let me know in the comment section below what you thought!!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">P.S. Il gusto dei Cronut di questo mese (ottobre) è zucca e chai (con lo zucchero di acero), il quale sembra essere qualcosa di molto particolare!! Se qualcuno di voi ha la possibilità di assaggiarlo, per favore fatemi sapere giù tra i commenti se vi è piaciuto!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hello there! This is the very last weekend of August, which means that Autumn is on it's way…I have to admit that I'm quite excited for Fall this year…that nip in the air, cozy sweaters, rainy day projects and hot chocolate with extra whipped cream…ooooh it makes me feel all warm inside!!</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">BUT let's not get ahead of ourselves…the sun is shining and Summer is still upon us! This is the last chance to sport that carefree Summer attitude, soak in those rays and taste the salt on your lips…so dive in!!! This is this weekend's </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Mood Board</i>!</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Salve! È l'ultimo fine settimana del mese di agosto, il che significa che l'Autunno è in arrivo…Devo ammettere che quest'anno sono piuttosto emozionata all'idea di un'aria più fresca, maglioni morbidi, progetti da sviluppare in quelle giornate di pioggia e la cioccolata calda con extra panna…aaaah mi dà proprio un senso di calore interiore!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">MA non corriamo troppo…il sole splende e l'Estate è ancora su di noi! Questa è l'ultima occasione di sfogare quel senso di spensieratezza estiva, assorbire ancora qualche raggio di sole e assaporare il sale sulle labbra…quindi tuffatevi!!! Questo è il </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Mood Board</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"> di questo weekend, una lavagna creata da me, con le mie ispirazioni!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334715474818926936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611240535068490969.post-25430257630740268152014-07-07T16:12:00.000-07:002014-07-09T06:48:29.889-07:00This Is How it Starts: Tacoma Narrows' Debut Album!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello friends! </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I'm here today to tell you about </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Tacoma Narrows</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">: a Harlem-based folk-rock band that has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign in order to raise $15,000 to put together their first album, </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"This Is How It Starts"</i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">! Not only does this sextet really know how to rock, but I love the way they have all come to know each other, one new friendship at a time, united by their common passion for music and a great zest to create something wonderful and unique. Each member of <i>Tacoma Narrows</i> brings something of his or her own to the band's over-all sound and image and the result is truly upbeat and glowing!</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>Tacoma Narrows</i> is composed of Cheney Munson on guitar and vocals, Will Roble on drums, Jason Theobald on fiddle, Jim Bisbee on bass, Corrie Mathias on vocals and Luca del Puppo on mandolin and electric guitar.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Cheney is a former middle school English teacher, Will was a math teacher at the same school and is currently heading up a middle school math program for a network of schools throughout New York and Connecticut, Jason is a medical student, Jim is working on his PhD in Political Science and Corrie is also finishing up her studies. Luca, after years spent living in Florence, returned to the U.S. to </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>play with different bands, opening for acts like The Strokes and Dickey Betts. For several years he focused on a career in the film industry as Director of Photography, but moved back to New York City to pursue his musical career.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Their start was at Paddy Reilly's Music Bar in 2010 and now you can hear them perform at venues all around New York, such as Stage 2 at Rockwood Music Hall and The Bowery Electric. I know I can't wait to see them live the next time I'm in NYC!! So what do you say everyone…should we make this album happen? I say DEFINITELY!!! Please check out their AWESOME Kickstarter video and make your contribution by pledging before August 1st at: </b><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791699442/this-is-how-it-starts-tacoma-narrows-first-album"><b>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791699442/this-is-how-it-starts-tacoma-narrows-first-album</b></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>You can contribute any amount from $1 up and every bit makes a difference! Plus, they are offering all kinds of cool rewards to their backers! I just made my pledge, so now it's your turn to make yours and be a part of something wonderful! If you can't contribute, sharing the link with friends and family would be a HUGE help as well and greatly appreciated!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>A huge shout out to Cheney, Will, Jason, Jim, Corrie and Luca…I can't wait to hear the album guys! :)</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ciao amici! Oggi sono qui per parlarvi di </span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Tacoma Narrows</span></i><span style="font-size: large;">, un gruppo folk-rock del Harlem, che ha di recente lanciato una campagna su Kickstarter per raccogliere i fondi necessari per produrre il loro primo album, </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">"This Is How It Starts"</span></i><span style="font-size: large;">. Non solo si tratta di una band capacissima di far ballare il loro pubblico, ma quello che trovo davvero bello di loro è il modo in cui si sono conosciuti nel tempo, un'amicizia nuova alla volta, uniti dalla loro passione comune per la musica e un grandissimo entusiasmo per creare qualcosa di unica. Ogni membro di Tacoma Narrows porta qualcosa di suo al suono e all'immagine della band e il risultato è davvero positivo e raggiante!</span></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tacoma Narrows</span></i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> è composto da Cheney Munson alla chitarra e al microfono, Will Roble alla batteria, Jason Theobald al violino, Jim Bisbee al basso, Corrie Mathias al microfono e Luca del Puppo al mandolino e alla chitarra elettrica. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Cheney è
stato un insegnante d’inglese alle scuole medie per otto anni, Will era un insegnante di matematica nella stessa scuola e
attualmente è alla guida di un programma di matematica per una rete di scuole
medie tra lo stato di New York e il Connecticut, Jason studia Medicina, Jim adesso
sta lavorando al suo Dottorato di Ricerca in Scienza della Politica e pure
Corrie sta concludendo gli studi. Luca, dopo diversi anni vissuti a Firenze, è
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artisti come The Strokes e Dickey Betts. Per molto anni si è concentrato sulla
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">La loro prima piazza è stata la Paddy Reilly's Music Bar nel 2010, ma ora è possibile vederli suonare nei vari locali in tutta New York, come </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Stage 2 al Rockwood Music Hall e The Bowery Electric. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Io di certo non vedo l'ora di vederli suonare dal vivo la prossima volta che vado a NYC!! Quindi che ne dite ragazzi…gli aiutiamo a realizzare questo progetto? Io dico di sì!!! Potete vedere il loro video simpaticissimo, imparare ancora di più sulla band e contribuire al progetto cliccando su questo link: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791699442/this-is-how-it-starts-tacoma-narrows-first-album"><b>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791699442/this-is-how-it-starts-tacoma-narrows-first-album</b></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Avete tempo fino al 31 luglio e potete donare qualsiasi somma, da $1 in su - ogni dollaro conta! Inoltre, offrono numerevole ricompense ai loro sostenitori! Io ho appena fatto la mia offerta, quindi ora tocca a voi! Se non potete contribuire, potete comunque aiutare semplicemente condividendo il link con amici e parenti!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Un saluto grandissimo a Cheney, Will, Jason, Jim, Corrie e Luca…Non vedo l'ora di sentire l'album ragazzi! :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>It's been so hot and sunny that the sudden change caught me a bit off guard, but the cool air is rather refreshing…It reminds me of a particularly special Saturday spent in New York during my last visit in April…</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Egidio and I spent a very sunny morning roaming around the Village, exploring quirky boutiques, discovering funky art galleries and shooting photos for a clothing brand. We were having a great time and wanted to savor each and every second of it as it was also the last day of our stay in NYC. </b></span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Just as we both started to feel a bit hungry, we happened upon a lovely little vegetarian café called <i>The Butcher's Daughter.</i> We chose to sit outside at the cute wooden picnic tables and, as we sat there enjoying our meal, the sky turned cloudy and grey, the winds picked up and it started to rain. At this time, the outdoor seating was covered with scaffolding because they were doing construction work above the restaurant, so we were able to stay seated outside with the rain coming down all around us. It was wonderful!! We only decided to move inside the restaurant for our tea afterwards, as we started to get a bit cold. The indoor area is so bright and colorful that we were very happy to have had the experience of sitting inside as well. We chose a spot in the window so that we could sip our tea and continue to watch the rain. The staff was extremely friendly and gracious and made our meal really enjoyable. It was a lovely place to spend part of our afternoon and enjoy the rain from a warm, dry, happy spot… ;)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>P.S. I tried the Egg Sandwich Platter: two scrambled eggs, cashew carrot cheese, avocado, kale, tomato jam on toasted 7-grain bread and served with roasted potato hash. Egidio ordered the same, but had his served as an open sandwich with poached eggs instead of scrambled.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">É stata una giornata di pioggia qui a Viareggio…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Ultimamente fa così caldo che il cambiamento di clima è stato inaspettato, ma un po' di aria fresca è stata decisamente gradita…Questo tempo mi fa pensare ad un sabato particolarmente speciale trascorso a New York, quando sono stata là ad Aprile…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Io e Egidio abbiamo passato quella mattinata di sole girando per il Village, esplorando alcuni boutique eccentrici, scoprendo delle gallerie d'arte bizzarre e facendo foto per una brand di vestiti. Ci stavamo divertendo tantissimo e si cercava di vivere a pieno ogni momento, visto che era anche l'ultimo giorno del nostro soggiorno Newyorchese.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Stavamo iniziando a sentire abbastanza la fame quando, per caso, ci siamo trovati davanti ad un café carinissimo (con un menù completamente vegetariano) di nome <i>The Butcher's Daughter</i> (ovvero "la figlia del macellaio"). Abbiamo deciso di sederci fuori, a uno dei loro tavoli da picnic in legno. Mentre stavamo mangiando, il cielo è diventato grigio, si è alzato il vento e ha cominciato a piovere. Quel giorno, i posti a sedere all'esterno erano coperti dall'impalcatura dei lavori in corso sopra il ristorante, così è stato possibile rimanere fuori mentre ha piovuto intorno a noi. É stato meraviglioso!! Abbiamo deciso di entrare dentro il ristorante solo alla fine, per prendere il tè, in quanto era diventato un po' freschino. L'interno del café era così luminoso e colorato! Ci siamo sentiti fortunati, infatti, di aver avuto l'occasione di stare parte del tempo fuori all'aperto e l'altra parte dentro il locale, in quanto l'ambiente dei due posti era molto diversa. Ci siamo messi a sedere in vetrina, in modo di poter continuare a guardare la pioggia mentre si sorseggiava il tè. Il personale è stato così amichevole e gentile, rendendo così la nostra visita al <i>The Butcher's Daughter</i> davvero piacevole. É stato il posto ideale dove passare parte del nostro pomeriggio, osservando la pioggia da un punto asciutto, caldo e accogliente… ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">P.S. Io ho ordinato il <i>Egg Sandwich Platter</i>: due uova strapazzate, un formaggio vegetale fatto di anacardi e carote, avocado, insalata e una marmellata di pomodoro, il tutto servito sul pane 7-cereali e con delle patate al forno di contorno. Anche Egidio ha scelto lo stesso piatto, ma con le uova in camicia, invece di strapazzate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Oggi vi lascio un post veloce per informare chi di voi non lo sappia di già, che sono su Facebook e Instagram! Come sapete, <i>Jet Lag and Jewels</i> è il mio modo di condividere informazioni, pensieri e foto delle cose che amo, dei miei viaggi e delle esperienze e scoperte artistiche e creative che faccio durante queste mie avventure! Mi riempie di una gioia profonda e infinita scrivere per voi e ogni volta che mi metto al computer a preparare un nuovo post mi sembra di scoppiare dalle emozioni! Visto che le mie giornate sono molto piene di impegni, incontrando nuove persone e scoprendo i numerosi talenti e artigiani della comunità artistica qui in Versilia, lavorando sulle mie opere all'Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara, collaborando con altri artisti, stilisti e brand e viaggiando a Parigi e a New York per partecipare ad altri progetti ed eventi creativi, riesco in genere a mettere un nuovo post solo una volta a settimana. Per rimanere in contatto durante il resto della settimana e sapere a tempo reale quello che sto facendo, dove mi trovo e a che cosa sto pensando, mi potete seguire su <b>Facebook </b>a:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Adoro condividere con voi le mie passioni e mi emoziona ricevere le vostre mail e messaggi con i vostri pensieri e riflessioni su quello che scrivo! Mi farebbe tantissimo piacere sapere anche i vostri suggerimenti e richieste su ciò che vorreste leggere e vedere sul blog.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Amici in Italia, Francia, Giappone e Spagna, siete curiosi di sapere di qualche ristorante o museo a New York? - Basta chiedermelo! Amici in America, Germania e Messico, volete sapere qualcosa di specifico sull'arte o sulla cucina italiana o com'è frequentare l'Accademia di Belle Arti? - Basta chiedermelo! Amici in Serbia, Africa, Canada e Australia vi stavate chiedendo di una boutique particolare a Parigi o come sarebbe passare una giornata passeggiando nel Jardin des Tuileries? - Basta chiedermelo!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Sono così felice di essere in contatto con tutti voi e mi riempirebbe di ancora più gioia sapere quali sono le vostre interesse, in modo di poter scrivere di quelle cose di cui siete veramente curiosi!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Quindi, per favore fatevi avanti e fammi sapere e io farò del mio meglio per soddisfare le vostre richieste!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>My favorite time to come home to New York is in Spring/Summer, when the weather is beautiful and I can enjoy some of my favorite spots in the city! It is when I'm able to roam freely and comfortably and truly connect with my city…I walk the full length of Manhattan, enjoying the sounds of the roaring traffic and feeling like I'm part of something incredible. When I step out of the door in the morning I feel as light as a feather and as free as a bird!...Throughout the course of the day I walk down memory lane, visiting places that are special to me from my childhood, as well as making new discoveries about the city I grew up in.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Of course when I'm out n' about it's important for me to be wearing something cute and comfortable, which is why the 100% Made-In-Italy, Tuscan brand, <i>TOLU</i>, was with me at all times on my last New York adventure. I brought some new pieces from their Spring/Summer 2014 collection, like the crop tops, which I wore under a sweater or jacket, so that I was prepared for the lovely walks under the warm glistening sun in Central Park; the amazingly cute girly bow tie, which added the perfect touch of quirkiness to my outfit while I roamed the Village looking for fun boutiques and galleries and, of course, their classic beanie, which I found incredibly useful and comfy during those cooler evenings in Times Square!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Primavera/Estate è il momento che preferisco per tornare a New York, quando il tempo è splendido e posso passare molto tempo all'aperto riscoprendo alcuni dei miei punti preferiti della città! Il clima piacevole mi dà la possibilità di girare comodamente a mio piacimento, sentendo quel forte legame che ho con la mia città…i suoni della città mi accompagnano per tutta l'isola di Manhattan, facendomi sentire parte di un tutto incredibile. La mattina mi sento libera e leggera…durante il corso della giornata faccio tappa nei luoghi della mia infanzia a me molto cari, trovando sempre però, il modo di scoprirne dei nuovi.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Naturalmente, è importante vestirmi in modo comodo per girare la città…lo stile che preferisco è quello del brand toscano, 100% Made-In-Italy, <i><b>TOLU</b></i>. Ad accompagnarmi nella mia ultima avventura newyorchese, avevo come me qualche pezzo nuovo della collezione Primavera/Estate 2014, come le canotte, che ho indossato quasi sempre sotto una maglia o un giacchetto, in modo di essere pronta per le belle passeggiate sotto il sole caldo di Central Park; il papillon, che ha aggiunto quel pizzico di eccentricità al mio look mentre giravo per il Village alla ricerca di boutique e gallerie particolari, e, ovviamente, il classico Tolu <i>beanie</i>, il quale ho trovate estremamente utile e di conforto in quelle serate freschine a Times Square!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hi everyone! It is Sunday evening, which means that another busy week is about to start. I had a truly lovely weekend and, since I'm quite tired tonight and need to gear up for an early rise tomorrow morning, right now I'm just relaxing (and pretending to study)…I'm sitting on my terrace and it is a perfect Spring evening: the air is cool but comfortable (it helps that I'm wearing a big sweatshirt), it's quiet and the air is rich with the scent of jasmine. I'm having one of those moments: peaceful, perfect and all mine. ;) ...A time-out from life's chaos.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Buonasera a tutti! É domenica sera e ciò vuol dire che sta per iniziare una nuova settimana movimentata. Ho trascorso un fine settimana davvero splendido, e visto che stasera sono piuttosto stanca e devo anche prepararmi per un risveglio molto presto domani mattina, in questo momento mi rilasso (e faccio finta di studiare)…Sono seduta fuori sul mio terrazzo. É una serata perfettamente primaverile: l'aria è fresca ma piacevole (sono anche avvolta da una felpa enorme), c'è un silenzio totale e l'aria è ricca col profumo di gelsomino. Si tratta di uno di QUEI momenti: pacifico, perfetto e tutto mio. ;) …Una piccola pausa dal caos di tutti i giorni.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Questo momento mi ricorda i giorni meravigliosi passati di recente a New York e la pace profonda che ho trovato passeggiando per Central Park, circondata dai fiori di ciliegio e dagli alberi di magnolia. Il sole splendeva e ogni respiro era fresco e profumato…Ecco qualche foto scattata in mezzo a quella perfezione primaverile. Fate un'attenzione particolare alla mia borsa. Si tratta della mia borsa Bloomi…fatta interamente a mano dalla bellissima designer parigina, Aurélia Venel. Adoro questa borsa! Le stoffe usate da Aurélia sono così particolari e preziose e il suo talento sartoriale è evidente dai dettagli di ogni borsa che crea. Per me, la mia borsa Bloomi rappresenta perfettamente la stagione primaverile…e ogni volta che la uso mi sento di indossare una piccola parte di quella bellezza delicata e profumata. Quindi, eccola per tutti voi…vi presento la mia </span><span style="font-size: large;">BLOOMI BAG.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sono tornata da poco da New York e ho davvero tanto da raccontarvi! É stata una settimana splendida di lavoro e divertimento e, anche se ogni giorno è stato scandito da un ritmo estremamente frenetico visti i numerosi impegni, sembra che la mia energia abbia subito una notevole impennata piuttosto che esaurirsi. Sono tornata in Italia con un po' di jet lag, ma con le stelle negli occhi e una carica non immaginabile!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Durante il mio soggiorno ho avuto il grande piacere di poter assistere all'inaugurazione della mostra personale di una mia amica, Clementine Djite, alla Harlem Wine Gallery sulla 148esima strada e St. Nicholas avenue. Clementine è un'artista francese che abita e lavora a New York. Non solo lei è davvero una persona carina, ma i suoi lavori sono piuttosto originali. In questa serie di dipinti si focalizza sulle donne forti e provocative, utilizzando una linea semplificata e pulita e solo il nero e rosso su tela bianca, per dare vita alle forme e le curve giuste in modo di comunicare femminilità, sensualità e giocosità. É stata una serata bellissima è la Harlem Wine Gallery ha funzionato perfettamente come sfondo per questo evento divertente e speciale!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Les Provocatrices" sarà in mostra fino al 25 Maggio, quindi se qualcuno si dovesse trovare da quelle parti, mi raccomando darle un'occhiata e farmi sapere quali sono i vostri pensieri al riguardo nella voce dei commenti!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">As the days become longer and the weather gets warmer, my excitement for the Summer season increasingly grows! One of the best things about this glorious weather is that I'm finally able to wear my Tolu t-shirt!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This is very exciting for me because, as I've told you before, I've fallen in love with this Italian brand, who's products are all 100% Made in Tuscany and the perfect blend of design and comfort. I think this classic tee, with the printed pocket and the quirky text "We are the boys that your parents warned you about!"is really cute and just about the easiest thing in the world to wear. Lucky for me Tolu's Summer 2014 collection is officially out and there are all kinds of fabulous variations of this t-shirt that I will be adding to my wardrobe! ;)</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Con il fatto che le giornate diventano sempre più lunghe e le temperature iniziano ad aumentare, la mia voglia della stagione estiva è decisamente in crescita! Uno degli aspetti più belli di questo tempo primaverile meraviglioso è il fatto che finalmente ho la possibilità di indossare la mia maglietta Tolu!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come ho già espresso nel passato, mi sono innamorata di questa brand italiana, i quali prodotti sono il mix perfetto di design e comfort e anche 100% Made in Tuscany. A mio parere, questa t-shirt classica, caratterizzata dal taschino stampato e dalla frase simpatica "We are the boys that your parents warned you about" è davvero carina e, ovviamente, facilissimo da indossare ed abbinare. Sono felicissima di poter annunciare, quindi, che nella collezione estiva 2014 di Tolu (già disponibile in diversi punti vendita) ci sono tante variazioni fantastiche di questa maglietta, le quali ben presto troveranno spazio nel mio armadio! ;)</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Just thinking about Paris...I've been wanting to share these pictures from my last trip there</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> in February-March. These are some more awesome clients that I had the great pleasure of meeting while working at the Lotta Djossou boutique. What</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b> fun we had!!!…After all, there's nothing quite like a weekend at Lotta Djossou! :)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">La mia testa è a Parigi oggi...É già da un po' che volevo condividere con voi queste foto scattate durante il mio ultimo soggiorno parigino a marzo-febbraio. Questi sono altri clienti splendidi che ho avuto il grande piacere di conoscere mentre ero a lavoro nella boutique Lotta Djossou. Quanto ci siamo divertiti!!!…Beh, i weekend da Lotta Djossou sono davvero unici! :)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Lisa from New York was in Paris celebrating her birthday with her lovely friends!<br />This pearl lariat necklace she chose looks gorgeous on her!...<br />Happy Birthday Lisa!!! :)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Lisa, di New York, è venuta a Parigi per festeggiare il suo compleanno </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">con le sue carissime amiche! Ha scelto questa collana che gli sta davvero bene!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Tanti auguri di buon compleanno Lisa!!! :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Lisa also chose this necklace to give to a friend. This is one of my designs for Lotta Djossou!<br />Here I've added some extra chain to it give it more length.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Lisa ha scelto anche questa collana da regalare ad un'amica. Questa è uno dei pezzi disegnati e creati da me per Lotta Djossou! Qui ho aggiunto altra catena per allungarla.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Here are the beautiful and stylish Sophia and Laura from Berlin!<br />They chose some very cool rings…</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Ecco le bellissime e stilose Sophia e Laura di Berlino!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Hanno scelto degli aneli molto <i>cool</i>...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Gorgeous!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Meravigliose!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Aude was such a lovely person! She came back to the shop a couple of times, so I was able to speak with her quite a bit...we even did a bit of designing together! ;) She wears these very unique Lotta Djossou peacock earrings perfectly!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Aude era veramente una bellissima persona! É tornata alla boutique più di una volta, così ho avuto il piacere di conoscerla un po'…abbiamo pure disegnato qualche cosa insieme! ;) Direi che sa proprio portare questi orecchini a pavone!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>This is the happy and smiling Leah from Australia! She is an artist, <br />a photographer and a blogger ( <a href="http://leahlux.com/">http://leahlux.com</a>)...<br />She was on a mission to find the perfect ring to add to the gorgeous collection she <br />already wears…</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Ecco la bella e sorridente Leah dell'Australia! É un'artista, una fotografa è una blogger </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">( <a href="http://leahlux.com/">http://leahlux.com</a> )…</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">La sua missione era quella di trovare un anello che potesse abbinare agli altri che porta già...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Each one of her rings has a special background:</b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;">(from left to right) 1. This one belonged to her grandmother, therefore representing her </span><span style="font-size: large;">family</span><span style="font-size: small;">; 2. this was made by a glass artist in Melbourne where Leah is from, so it represents </span><span style="font-size: large;">home</span><span style="font-size: small;">; 3. This was her Lotta Djossou purchase! It will always remind her of her trip to </span><span style="font-size: large;">Paris</span><span style="font-size: small;">; 4. Leah visited Barcelona before coming to Paris...this was made by an artist there and it reminds her of </span><span style="font-size: large;">Gaudì's mosaics</span><span style="font-size: small;">; 5. This last one was made from an antique silver spoon that would have once been given as an engagement ring, therefore representing </span><span style="font-size: large;">love</span><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Ogni anello ha una storia:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">(da destra a sinistra) 1. Questo era di sua nonna, così rappresenta la </span><span style="font-size: large;">famiglia</span><span style="font-size: small;">; 2. Questo fu creato da un'artista a Melbourne, la città natale di Leah, rappresentando così la </span><span style="font-size: large;">casa</span><span style="font-size: small;">; 3. Questo fu il suo acquisto a Lotta Djossou! Gli ricorderà sempre le sue avventure a </span><span style="font-size: large;">Parigi</span><span style="font-size: small;">; 4. Prima di venire a Parigi Leah è stata a Barcellona, dove ha trovato questo anello, creato da un'artista del posto…gli ricorda i </span><span style="font-size: large;">mosaici di Gaudì</span><span style="font-size: small;">; 5. Quest'ultimo è fatto da un cucchiaino d'argento antico che, una volta, avrebbe avuto la funzione di anello di fidanzamento. Questo rappresenta l'</span><span style="font-size: large;">amore</span><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Here is Laetitia all decorated with her new headband and wing earrings!</b><br />Ecco Laetitia che indossa i suoi nuovi acquisti!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The lovely Keyara, from Chicago, chose this beautiful hand-painted crystal ring!</b><br />La carinissima Keyara, di Chicago, ha scelto questo bellissimo anello di cristallo dipinto a mano!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Frits, from Amsterdam, had a great sense of humor! He offered to pose with this dragonfly necklace he had just bought (not for himself)…I think he pulls it off quite well! ;)</b><br />Frits, di Amsterdam, aveva un gran senso di umorismo! Ha offerto di posare con questa collana che aveva appena comprato (da regalare)…Secondo me la indossa piuttosto bene! ;)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Anna, from Padova, Italy chose this vintage-looking leaf headband that matches her hair perfectly! It was her special purchase from Paris and I had a lot of fun showing her all the ways she can wear it…she looks beautiful!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Anna, di Padova, ha scelto questo pezzo che sembra quasi vintage e il quale si abbina perfettamente al tono dei suoi capelli! É stato uno dei suoi acquisti più speciali fatti a Parigi e mi sono divertita molto a fargli vedere tutti i modi in cui lo può indossare…direi che gli sta benissimo!</span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A big hello and thank you to these gorgeous people! Hope to meet you again some time!</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Un grandissimo saluto e grazie a tutte queste persone meravigliose! Spero di incontrarvi ancora!</span><br />
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Sunday and I have been very excited to share my latest obsession with all of
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brand based in Tuscany, Italy. Their clothing and accessories (hats, scarves,
etc.) are inspired by the comfort and style of streetwear and refined by the hand-sewn
details added to each piece. I love a brand that offers unique, quality products
that are still defined by a strong sense of “wearability”! That is why I was SO happy to have my Tolu
accessories with me in Paris! To fight the cold I had my perfect beanie,
which I hardly ever took off my head, and when I was in more of a girly mood, I
switched to my salt-and-pepper headband-ear warmer. I alternated between these
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you guys, but I usually have a love-hate relationship with beanies, as I think
they are super cute, but usually too tight and make me feel as if my head and
brain are being suffocated. This is absolutely NOT the case with the Tolu
beanie – it fits perfectly so that it’s comfortable, as well as being soft and
warm. The earband is a really cute alternative to a hat and I just love the
bow design in the front! It was very comforting to have a small piece of
Tuscany with me while I ran around Paris…My little Tolu treasures will
definitely be coming with my on my next trip – soon!! ;)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sono ritornata in Italia
e sono assolutamente deliziata dal tempo primaverile che ha attualmente preso
posto! Oggi è una domenica meravigliosa ed è già da un po’ che aspetto con
tanta emozione di condividere con voi la mia ultima ossessione, che ha soltanto
un nome: TOLU.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tolu è un brand di
vestiti toscano, i quali prodotti (cappelli, sciarpe, fasce, ecc.) traggono
ispirazione dallo stile e dal comfort dello streetwear e nello stesso tempo
sono caratterizzati da finiture realizzate e applicate a mano. Apprezzo molto
un brand che offre prodotti unici e di qualità, e che sono comunque
caratterizzati da un forte senso di “indossabilità”. Per questo motivo sono
stata felicissima di avere i miei accessori Tolu con me ad accompagnarmi nelle
mie avventure parigine! Per combattere il freddo ho usato il mio beanie di
colore amaranto, che non ho tolto quasi mai dalla mia testa. Non so voi, ma di
solito ho un rapporto di amore e odio nei confronti dei beanie, in quanto li
trovo carinissimi ma spesso mi sembra che stiano stringendo e soffocando il mio
cervello. Questo NON è assolutamente il caso del beanie Tolu – sta
perfettamente sulla testa, così è estremamente comodo oltre ad essere morbido e
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quando non indossavo
il beanie facevo sfoggio della mia fascia di due tonalità di grigio. Secondo me
è un’alternativa carinissima ad un cappello e la specie di fiocco sul davanti è
davvero accattivante! Penso di aver alternato tra il beanie e la fascia
praticamente tutti i giorni che sono stata via! Devo dire chel'ho trovato rassicurante avere con me una piccola parte della Toscana durante le mie
giornate frenetiche parigine…I miei piccoli tesori Tolu mi accompagneranno
sicuramente nel mio prossimo viaggio – il quale sarà ben presto in arrivo!! ;)</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">So, I know this goes against a kind of universal rule, but I have a confession to make:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I love working on weekends!</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Well, I do when I'm working at Lotta Djossou, which is located in the Marais (4th <i>arrondissement</i>) of Paris! The weekends here are charged with a kind of electric energy, especially when the weather is sunny and beautiful like it was last weekend. On these kinds of days the boutique is flooded with the warm sunlight that shines in and I can smell the falafel being prepared in the restaurants nearby; the streets are busy with people walking, chatting, eating and shopping while the street musicians play their instruments...it's just a peaceful and happy place to be!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So che quello che sto per dire va contro ad una specie di regola universale, ma devo comunque confessare una cosa: adoro lavorare nel weekend! Beh, forse non sempre, ma quando sono a Parigi a gestire la boutique Lotta Djossou, trovo che il quartiere in cui si trova, cioè il Marais (nel quarto <i>arrondissement</i>), assume una vivacità particolare nel fine settimana, specialmente quando c'è bel tempo. La boutique viene illuminata dalla luce calda del sole e riesco a sentire il profumo del <i>falafel</i> che viene preparato nei locali vicini. Le strade sono affollate di persone che passeggiano, chiacchierano, mangiano e che fanno shopping...e sullo sfondo si sentono gli strumenti dei musicisti di strada...l'atmosfera è serena e molto piacevole!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ecco qualche foto del fine settimana scorso e, in particolare, di alcuni dei clienti che ho avuto il piacere di conoscere!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And a lovely woman named Tina, from Madagascar, spotted it and bought it!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Juliette and Nicolas also came into the boutique in search of </span><span style="font-size: small;">something </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>So here I am back in Paris!!! I arrived late Tuesday night by train
after a looong day of traveling! People have asked me many times why I often go from
Italy to Paris by train instead of just flying, which would be, of course, the much
faster choice. It’s true: the train takes forever…AND there’s a 5 hour layover in Milano.
But I have to admit that there is something I love about coming to Paris by
train…something strangely poetic about traveling by train for hours and hours,
reading, sleeping and listening to music while the scenery flashes by outside…for me it’s a little window of time to
myself, to reflect and relax. Even the wait in the station in Milano doesn’t bother me
because I’ve done it so many times now, that I have certain places
I go during those hours and people I visit that work in the various shops around the station each time I’m there! Which
brings me to what I love most about traveling in general: </b></span><b style="font-size: x-large;">the people you meet
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Without fail, every single time I depart on any kind of
journey I meet at least one interesting and friendly person during the hours of travel…Whether
it’s the person sitting next to me on a train or plane, somebody working in a
café or store or someone that is kind enough to help me with my bags, I always find myself immersed in
conversation with someone I have just met. In some cases these encounters lead to friendships that continue past the few hours spent chatting and in others they are fleeting, just a brief and pleasant exchange that exists only in that moment. Either
way these are precious moments, that not only enrich my trip, but also just make my day better.</b></span><br />
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I have stopped at JuiceBar at the central train station in Milano while I
wait for my second train. I want to tell all of you about it because it has become my new favorite spot! The food and fruit
smoothies are delicious and definitely a healthier choice compared to what you usually find to eat around in a train station. My favorite smoothie is the Antistress: orange,
carrot, banana and pineapple…sooo good!!! And the guys and girls that work
there are extremely friendly! They are so used to me stopping in every few
weeks that they always greet me as if they were running into an old friend and ask me with a smile "Are you coming or going this time?"...I look forward to stopping in there again the next time I pass through Milano, which will be in just a couple of weeks!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Eccomi di nuovo a Parigi!!! Sono arrivata col treno tardi martedì sera dopo una luuunga giornata di viaggio! Le persone mi hanno chiesto diverse volte perché scelgo spesso di viaggiare dall'Italia a Parigi in treno invece che con l'aereo, il quale sarebbe la scelta naturale per un viaggio più rapido. Effettivamente col treno ci vuole tantissimo...e c'è anche un'attesa di ben cinque ore a Milano, tra i due treni che devo prendere. Ma ammetto che c'è qualche cosa che mi affascina del viaggio in treno...qualcosa di stranamente poetica del viaggiare per ore e ore, leggendo, dormendo e ascoltando la musica mentre il paesaggio mi sfreccia accanto...lo vedo come un po' di tempo per me stessa, per riflettere e rilassarmi. Non mi dispiace più di tanto neanche dell'attesa...ormai so dove andare per passare quelle ore; quei bar e negozi dove si sono stabiliti rapporti più amichevoli tra me e quelli che ci lavorano...Infatti, è proprio questo che adoro del viaggiare in generale: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">le persone che si incontrano!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ogni volta che parto all'avventura, incontro sempre qualcuno di interessante ed amichevole durante il viaggio...Che sia la persona seduta accanto a me sul treno o in aereo, qualcuno che lavora in qualche bar o negozio dove mi trovo a far passare un po' di tempo o qualche buona anima che mi aiuta con i bagagli, tutte le volte mi trovo immersa in una conversazione con qualcuno che ho appena conosciuto. In alcuni casi questi incontri danno vita ad amicizie che durano oltre le poche ore di chiacchiere e in altri sono semplicemente scambi veloci che hanno inizio e fine in quel momento. In entrambi i casi comunque questi incontri spontanei arricchiscono il mio viaggio e mi rendono la giornata più bella.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Le ultime volte che sono venuta da/partita per Parigi, mi sono fermata al JuiceBar nella stazione centrale di Milano mentre aspettavo di prendere il treno successivo. Ve ne volevo parlare perché questo <i>cafè</i> è diventato il mio punto d'attesa preferito! Ci sono tante cose buone da mangiare (panini, focacce, insalate, ecc) e le loro centrifughe di frutta sono squisite! Inoltre, è sicuramente un'opzione più salutare in confronto a quello che uno trova da mangiare di solito in una stazione. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">La mia centrifuga </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">preferita è quella </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Antistress: arancia, carota, banana e ananas…buonissima!!! E i ragazzi che ci lavorano sono veramente simpatici e alla mano! Sono ormai così abituati a vedermi ogni poche settimane che mi salutano come se fossi una vecchia amica, chiedendomi con un sorriso "Sei in arrivo o in partenza stavolta?"...Aspetto di rivederli ancora un'altra volta al mio ritorno da Parigi tra un paio di settimane!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Last weekend I was in the mood to add a touch of Paris to my outfit...I knew just the accessory that would fulfill my craving! </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">For Christmas my sister gave me this absolutely perfect bag from </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">Les Cakes de Bertrand</i><span style="font-size: large;">. First of all, let me tell you how much I love this shop! It's located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris and everything about it is absolutely adorable. It originally started out as a sweet shop (which explains the name) and then turned into a bag store after they began selling their sweets in little decorated pouches, which of course everybody fell in love with! Their designs are somehow the perfect mix of chic and funky, classic and modern. And I absolutely love the vintage-inspired pictures that are used to decorate the pieces!</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>So...you can imagine how excited I was to find one of their beautiful gift bags under the tree with my name on it on Christmas morning!...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>I love how girly this purse is (note the bow on the shoulder!!!) and, of course, the leopard print fabric, which makes it just slightly wild!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Thank you for this beautiful present, Alix...it is gorgeous! But the best part is that every time I look at it I'm reminded of all the fun sister adventures we've shared in Paris over the years...I'll be back soon...very soon!!! ;)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Lo scorso fine settimana avevo voglia di aggiungere un
pizzico di Parigi al mio look: ho pensato subito all’accessorio che avrebbe
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Per Natale mia sorella mi ha regalato questa borsa magnifica
di </span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Les Cakes de Bertrand</span></i><span style="font-size: large;">. Prima di tutto, dovete sapere quanto io adori questa
boutique! Si trova nel nono arrondissement di Parigi ed è veramente un
gioiello. In origine, questo brand è stato una pasticceria (da qui, infatti,
deriva il suo nome), poi hanno avuto l’idea di inserire i loro pasticcini dentro
dei canestrini decorati, dei quali tutte si sono innamorate naturalmente! Così
sono diventati principalmente venditori di borse di varie dimension. I loro
accessori sono, a mio parere, il mix perfetto di chic e inusuale, classico e
moderno. E le immagini ispirate al vintage che usano per decorare ogni pezzo
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Così potete immaginare quanto ero entusiasta di trovare uno
dei loro pacchetti regalo sotto l’albero di Natale con sopra il mio nome!...Mi
piace la femminilità di questa borsa (da notare il fiocco sulla spalla!!!) e la
fantasia leopardata, che stacca un po’ e la rende leggermente trasgressiva (ma
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grazie Alix di questo bellissimo regalo…è davvero stupendo!
Ma la parte più bella è che ogni volta che la guardo mi tornano in mente tutti
i momenti speciali condivisi a Parigi negli anni…Ci tornerò presto…molto
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<span style="font-size: small;">Attraversando la bellissima Place des Vosges mentre ci
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<span style="font-size: small;">Arrostando i marshmallows per fare gli <i>s'mores</i> in una serata d'inverno particolarmente accogliente!...</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Per completare il mood natalizio: <i>Mamma ho perso l'aereo</i> :)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Hi guys! Hope everyone had or is having (depending on where you are in the world) a lovely Sunday!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>I've definitely been having an <i>I-miss-New-York </i>kind of<i> </i>day...I woke up thinking about my friends there and of that surge of excitement I get every time I get off the plane in N.Y.C. Whether I'm there in the Summer or there in the snow, there's just something unique about that city...something in the air that makes me feel on top of the world! It's filled with diversity and so many incredible stories to tell...</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>I think that's why one of my favorite blogs is<i> </i><i>Humans of New York.</i> For me it is a little window into the city that I love so dearly and, even though I'm often physically far from it, this blog keeps me connected to it and it's unique inhabitants. Brandon, the photographer and creator of HONY does an incredible job snapping portraits of New Yorkers and asking them a few questions...in one single picture and caption he communicates so much about his subjects. I am fully impressed not only by Brandon's photos, but by the courage he manifests when approaching complete strangers as he does, and his sensitivity that make him able to capture the core essence of New York. After all, it is the people that make a place. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.humansofnewyork.com/"><b>http://www.humansofnewyork.com</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>So...since I woke up with stars in my eyes this morning, I've been asking myself: if I were in New York today what would I be doing? I thought I would share a few pictures from some of my most recent trips back home to give you an idea...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Ciao a tutti! Spero che avete passato o state passando (a secondo di dove vi trovate nel mondo) una bellissima domenica!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Oggi è stata sicuramente una di quelle giornate in cui mi manca terribilmente la mia città, New York...<span style="text-align: justify;">mi
sono svegliata pensando ai miei amici d’infanzia e a quella sensazione di
eccitazione pura che mi avvolge ogni volta che l’aereo atterra a N.Y.C. Che sia
una giornata estiva o di neve, si avverte sempre quel “qualcosa” di speciale…un’atmosfera
magica che mi fa sentire in cima al mondo!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Il suo punto forte è quello della diversità e delle infinite
storie che ci sono da raccontare…Penso che sia per questo motivo che uno dei
miei blog preferiti è Humans of New York. Anche se sono spesso lontana
fisicamente, questo blog mi permette di mantenere un legame quotidiano con la città che amo e con i suoi abitanti unici. Brandon, il fotografo e fondatore di
HONY scatta ritratti ai Newyorchesi, sottoponendoli inoltre a delle brevi
interviste...Con una sola fotografia e poche parole riesce a far emergere
l’interiorità dei soggetti. Non solo sono pienamente impressionata dalle sue foto,
ma anche dal coraggio dimostrato nell’approcciarsi a dei perfetti sconosciuti,
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Quindi…visto che stamattina mi sono svegliata con le stelle
negli occhi, mi stavo chiedendo: se io fossi a New York oggi, cosa farei? Ho
pensato di condividere con voi qualche foto di alcuni dei miei viaggi più
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>It would probably be a snow day like when I was there last March.</b><br />Sarebbe probabilmente una giornata di neve come quelle durante la mia visita lo scorso Marzo.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>So I would stop for cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery!</b><br />Così mi fermerei da Magnolia Bakery a mangiare qualche cupcake!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>I love grabbing a table in the window and writing in my journal while I sip my tea and enjoy my dessert(s)... ;)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Mi piace sedermi a uno dei tavoli vicini alla vetrata e scrivere mentre bevo il mio tè e mangio i miei dolci... ;)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>I love a good walk along 5th avenue too...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Mi piace anche fare delle belle passeggiate lungo la Quinta Avenue...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Ahhhhh the city traffic! It's music to my ears!</b><br />Ahhhhh il traffico della città!...musica per le mie orecchie!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Of course New York wouldn't be New York without my beautiful friends!</b><br /><b>I always get extremely excited to see them (as you can see by my face in this picture)...We've had countless adventures together...</b><br />Ovviamente New York non sarebbe tale senza i miei bellissimi amici!<br />É sempre una così grande emozione rivederli (questo è evidente dalla mia faccia in<br />questa foto)...abbiamo condiviso così tante avventure insieme...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Here are Gemma, Mike, Jaime and I after a show downtown...</b><br />Eccomi con Gemma, Mike e Jaime dopo un concerto...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>...and Frannie and me catching up over brunch at <i>Good Enough to Eat</i>...They have the best french toast there (except for my mom's!) ;)</b><br />...e con Frannie chiacchierando ad un <i>brunch </i>a<i> Good Enough to Eat</i>...non ho mai mangiato un <i>french toast</i> così buono (a parte quella di mia madre!) ;)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>...Rosanna shares my passion for cupcakes, so here we are again at Magnolia Bakery! :)</b><br />...Io e Rosanna condividiamo una passione per i cupcakes, così eccoci di nuovo da Magnolia Bakery! :) </span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>We also loved our brunch at<i> Alice's Tea Cup</i>...I'm still waiting to try their pumpkin french toast though!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Ci è piaciuto molto anche il nostro brunch da Alice’s Tea Cup…Sto
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Mike and I have a tradition:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Japanese food at <i>Zen</i> at St. Mark's Place...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>we've been going there for years and it's always</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Io e Mike abbiamo una tradizione:</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">We also have two favorite activities: </span><span style="font-size: large;">wandering</span><span style="font-size: small;"> and </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">stooping</span></i><span style="font-size: small;">...</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Usually when we meet up we don't set out with an exact destination,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;">we just start walking</span> <span style="font-size: small;">and usually end up covering pretty</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;">much the whole island of Manhattan!</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Stooping</i> is what we do when we get tired...we choose the perfect building</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;">stoop where we sit for hours and talk and talk...</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Che città!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">If there is one thing that can clear my mind and recharge my batteries it's a good walk on the beach. And in Viareggio the beach is the place to be on a sunny Sunday like today! There is nothing better than listening to the waves and gazing into the horizon...no matter what the season, the waves roll in and the sky just seems to blanket it all. When I have a lot on my mind, somehow the overwhelming, sublime nature of the sky and the sea put things into perspective for me. It's relaxing and extremely refreshing!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">When I'm in Viareggio I really like Sundays to be Family Day. Things are so hectic during the week and there are never enough hours in a day to get everything done that I have planned, so on Sundays I like to kick back and hang out with my family! Today I spent the day with my mom and my little brother, walking on the beach with the sun on our faces and the wind in our hair! It was lovely and now I'm ready to begin another busy week!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Se c'è una cosa che mi rilassa e mi ricarica le batterie è quello di fare una bella passeggiata sulla spiaggia...e a Viareggio, la spiaggia è la scelta naturale per apprezzare una domenica di sole splendente come quella di oggi. Non c'è niente di meglio che prestare attenzione alla dolce melodia delle onde e perdersi nella semplice geometria dell'orizzonte. Nonostante le stagioni, le onde continuano nel loro rincorrersi e il cielo sembra fare da coperta al mondo. Quando i pensieri si affollano troppo, in un modo o nell'altro la natura sublime del mare e del cielo altera la mia percezione del tutto, scovando l'infinitesimità delle cose. Questo mi distende e mi rilassa!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I know Christmas 2013 has come and gone, but as a lot of you already know, I just recently returned to Italy, after spending the month of December in Paris. When I arrived there was such a special Christmas surprise planned for me! It was so creative and well thought out and it came to me at a moment when I truly least expected it. I decided to share it with all of you, taking you through the experience with me, step by step!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">In front of the the heart there was a chair where I was asked to sit. I was then given headphones, which I put on and the song <i>Unconditionally</i> by Katy Perry started playing. Next, E. stood in front of me (with the heart between us) and pulled out a stack of colorful signs he had hand written. Next to him was a large bag with many wrapped presents inside. A kind of slideshow began...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">At this point E. took a wrapped present out of the bag next to him and handed it to me. I opened it and found these cute blue socks! (It's an inside joke between the two of us because I can never find my socks, so I "borrow" his ;)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I was handed another wrapped box from the mysterious bag. I tore it open and found some of my favorite cookies! White chocolate and cranberries......yum! New Yorkers of course... ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Out came another present from the bag...this time I found a beautiful Indian pashmina inside! As E. and anyone else who knows me is well aware of, I am passionate about scarves!! I just love them and wear one (or two!) almost every day! This beautiful one is unlike anything else that I have!...and it comes from India, where I am dying to go! Just look at the vibrant colors...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This time I was handed a bigger box with a large bow. I had a feeling I knew what this gift would be and I was right! Marc Jacobs' newest fragrance, <i>Honey</i>! I collect the Marc Jacobs perfumes because I always LOVE the scents and the quirky designs of the bottles!...I have been so excited about the release of this new scent since I found out about it last Spring. The scent is fresh and happy and how cute is the bottle?!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I had no idea what to expect this time and when I opened the next box I was so excited!!! In my hands I was holding the headphones that I had mentioned to E. ages ago that I loved: "The Frames"<i> </i>of the<i> </i>Philips<i> Citiscape </i>collection with tortoise shell detail and leather trim!!!...they are the most beautiful headphones...and they fold up so that you can travel with them easily!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">E. explained that these were very difficult to find. He had even searched Milano for them and was told that they didn't even exist! He knew better though and, after he couldn't find them in stores, he searched everywhere on-line and found them for me! I adore them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">(sign 8.) </span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">"Oh, just one last thing ;) ..."</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Then red signs...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">(sign 9.) </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">"You're the most special girl in the galaxy!!!</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I can't say thank you enough...not just because of the wonderful presents, but because of the amount of thought and love that went into each and every step of this surprise. It was perfect and I am touched.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Thank you Egidio...you always know how to make me feel special.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So che il Natale 2013 ormai è
passato, ma come tanti di voi saprete già, sono rientrata da poco in Italia dopo
aver passato il mese di dicembre a Parigi. Al mio ritorno ho ricevuto una sorpresa così speciale e creativa ed è arrivata anche nel momento in cui meno me lo aspettavo.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Fuori un altro pacchetto dalla busta...stavolta ho trovato una bellissima pashmina indiana! Come E. e tutti gli altri che mi conoscono sanno, ho una passione per le sciarpe ! Le adore e le indosso quasi tutti i giorni! Questa è diversa da tutte le altre che ho!...e viene dall'India, dove non vedo l'ora di andarci! Guarda che colori vivaci...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stavolta mi ha dato una scatola più grande con un bel fiocco. Avevo un'idea di quello che poteva essere...e avevo ragione: l'ultima fragranza di Marc Jacobs, <i>Honey</i>! Colleziono i profumi di Marc Jacobs perché mi piacciono sempre le fragranze e i design simpatici e particolari delle boccette!...Ho saputo di <i>Honey</i> la primavera scorsa ed è da allora che aspettavo di poterlo aggiungere alla mia collezione! Il profumo è fresco e regala un senso di felicità...e quanto sarà carina la boccetta??!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Non avevo idea di cosa aspettarmi e quando ho aperto la scatola successiva mi sono emozionata parecchio! Tra le mie mani avevo le cuffie di cui avevo parlato a E. tempo fa e di cui mi ero innamorata: si tratta di "The Frames"<i> </i>della<i> </i>collezione<i> Citiscape </i>della<i> </i>Phillips con il dettaglio tartarugata e le finiture in pelle!!!...sono bellissime...and si piegano in modo di poterci viaggiare facilmente!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">E. mi ha spiegato che queste sono state difficili da trovare. Le aveva cercato anche a Milano, dove gli era stato detto che non esistevano! Lui è stato insistente nelle ricerche però e, non avendole trovate nei negozi, le ha trovate finalmente on-line! Le adoro.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Non potrei mai ringraziare abbastanza...non solo per i regali bellissimi, ma per la quantità di impegno e amore che c'è in questa sorpresa. Era perfetta, dall'inizio alla fine, e mi ha commosso parecchio.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grazie Egidio...sai sempre come farmi sentire speciale.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>So, here I am back in Italy and that means back to school for me! I am an artist, so all of my studies, since the beginning of high school, have been in the art field. When my family and I moved to Italy (when I was 14) I began high school in a small artist town called Pietrasanta, in Tuscany. The school I went to was the Art Institute <i>Stagio Stagi</i>,<i> </i>and I specialized in Architecture. I can't even begin to explain how much I loved my high school experience!! When I lived in New York, I used to stay up all night creating my art (at the time drawings, collages, jewelry, etc). The middle of the night was the only time I could find when I wasn't busy with school, learning italian, watching my brother, helping out at home and doing all the other stuff that keeps New Yorkers busy! So at <i>Stagio Stagi</i>, for the first time I was able to dedicate my time and myself to what I loved most: art! I still had all of the other subjects one has in high school of course, but the focus was art and art history and I can still remember how excited I felt every single day when I woke up and got ready for school! Of course it didn't hurt to be living in the art capital of the world either and to be surrounded by centuries of history!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sono appena tornata in Italia e ciò significa per me che è arrivato il momento di tornare agli studi! Essendo un'artista, tutti gli studi che ho fatto fino ad ora (a partire dal liceo) sono stati nel campo dell'arte. Quando mi sono trasferita in Italia con la mia famiglia (all'età di 14 anni) mi sono iscritta all'Istituto d'Arte <i>Stagio Stagi</i> (indirizzo Architettura) nella cittadina degli artisti, Pietrasanta, in Toscana. Non riesco neanche a spiegare quanto ho adorato la mia esperienza in quella scuola! Quando vivevo a New York, stavo sveglia tutta la notte per dare vita alle mie creazioni (all'epoca disegni, collage, gioielli, ecc). Era l'unico momento della giornata in cui non ero impegnata con la scuola, lo studio della lingua italiana, col mio fratellino e tutte le altre cose che tengono una <i>New Yorker</i> impegnata! Quindi, per la prima volta, allo <i>Stagio Stagi</i> ho avuto la possibilità di dedicare il mio tempo e me stessa a quello che più amavo: l'arte! Ovviamente c'erano anche le altre tipiche materie delle scuole superiori, ma l'attenzione principale era sull'arte e sulla storia dell'arte. Mi ricordo ancora quanto mi sentivo entusiasta ogni mattina, svegliandomi e preparandomi per andare a scuola! Certo, non guastava neanche vivere nella capitale dell'arte per tutto il mondo ed essere circondata da secoli di storia!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dopo il liceo, ho passato i successivi tre anni all'Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, dove mi sono specializzata in Grafica d'Arte. Il percorso di studio è stato di stampo tradizionale, con materie quali incisione, disegno e storia dell'arte. Questi tre anni SONO VOLATI!!! Mi hanno dato, comunque, il tempo necessario per sperimentare materiali nuovi e stili diversi tra loro. Inoltre, va detto che Firenze è una città stupenda dove non mi sono mai mancate fonti d'ispirazione!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">E ora, a partire da Ottobre, ho iniziato il Biennio all'Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara! Il mio indirizzo è quello di Pittura, alla quale sento da tanto tempo di voler concedere un'attenzione particolare e, per completare la mia carriera accademica, ho questa possibilità! Carrara è famosa in tutto il mondo per il suo marmo bianco che proviene dalle Alpi Apuane. É una città piccolina e preziosa e l'Accademia viene ospitata in quella che una volta era un castello! Sì, un castello!!! Ha così inizio una nuova avventura artistica e sono veramente emozionata!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>My month working with Lotta Djossou Paris is coming to an end and I'll be going back to Italy soon, so I wanted to share a few more things with you about the incredible experience I've had this past month! I've been thinking about what my favorite part has been and the truth is I can't choose just one thing. I was, however, able to narrow it down to two things:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. The clientele! Lotta Djossou has a very international fan base, so the people who come into the boutique are from all over the world and it's so much fun talking to them and getting to know them!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Creating something special for someone. At the core of it, I believe that jewelry is about having something that brings you joy when you look at it and makes you feel a certain way when you wear it. It should boost your confidence and make you feel fabulous, not because of how it looks to other people, but just because you know you have something unique. Whether it's a piece of fine jewelry that you will keep your whole life and possibly pass down to your children, or a fun piece of bijoux that will maybe accompany you on your adventures for only one season, it has the power to make your day better. That's why for me to be the person to create that unique thing for somebody brings me a deep sense of joy and great excitement!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Il mio mese di lavoro per Lotta Djossou Paris sta per terminare e tra poco tornerò in Italia, così volevo condividere con voi ancora qualche particolare di questo periodo trascorso qui! Ho cercato di individuare quale è stato l'aspetto che più mi ha colpito di questa esperienza e la verità è che non riesco a sceglierne soltanto uno. Sono riuscita, comunque, ad individuare due aspetti che mi hanno emozionato particolarmente:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Interagire con i clienti! Lotta Djossou ha dei fan in tutto il mondo, così è sempre un enorme piacere parlare con le persone che entrano nella boutique!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. L'atto di creare qualcosa di speciale per qualcuno. Io credo che la bellezza di un gioiello sta nel possedere un oggetto che ti dia gioia quando lo guardi e che ti faccia sentire in un certo modo quando lo indossi. Dovrebbe aumentare la tua fiducia in te stessa/o e farti sentire incredibile, non perché lo vedono gli altri, ma semplicemente perché sai te di avere qualcosa di unico. Che sia un pezzo di alta gioielleria che potrai tenere per tutta la vita e forse un giorno tramandare ai tuoi figli, oppure un pezzo di bigiotteria che magari ti accompagnerà nelle tue avventure per una stagione soltanto, quel gioiello ha il potere di migliorare la tua giornata. Per questo motivo, essere la persona che crea quella cosa unica per qualcuno mi regala emozioni fortissime!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Continua a leggere fino in fondo a questo post per vedere alcuni gioielli disegnati e creati da me per Lotta Djossou! </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">To begin, here are some of our lovely clients wearing some Lotta Djossou jewels:</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here are two of my necklace designs purchased by <i>Wanzi Huang, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Due collane disegnate e create da me e acquistate da <i>Wanzi Huang, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.</i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I originally created this next one as a headpiece. It was purchased by <i>Carmen Lewis</i> from <i>South Africa</i>, who's now wearing it as a necklace in New York after I modified it a bit!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Inizialmente ho creato questo da indossare come decorazione per la testa. É stata acquistata da <i>Carmen Lewis </i>del<i> Sud Africa</i>, la quale ora la indossa a New York come collana dopo che l'ho modificata leggermente!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>To kick off the New Year I thought I would share
with you what I've been doing in Paris for this past month! I left Italy at the
beginning of December to come to Paris to work with the lovely jewelry company
Lotta Djossou Paris! I've collaborated with them various times over the past year and
a half, doing a few trade shows with them in New York and Paris, working
in and managing their Paris boutique, making lots and lots of jewelry in the atelier and designing a few pieces for them.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The boutique is located in the Marais (4th
arrondissement), which is a historic district of Paris that hosts their
main Jewish community. It's a really fun area filled with lots of small
shops, artisans, bookstores and great places to eat delicious (and mostly
kosher!) food. It's become a very trendy neighborhood over the past few years
and going to work in that area every day is really fun! I just love the vibe and everything the
area has to offer, including bagels, which for a native New Yorker is imperative! ;)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> What's special about the Lotta Djossou Paris boutique is
that it is also an atelier, so we spend all day making the jewelry right there
in front of the shoppers. People are always fascinated to see us work and
delighted when they discover that it's possible to customize any piece of
jewelry that they choose in the shop!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> The jewelry is mostly silver plate, with the
exception of a few sterling pieces and also some gold plate, but what really
stands out about the pieces are the very unique designs. The designer of the brand is Clément Djossou and he draws inspiration mostly from the feminine forms of nature and the elongated shapes of
Art Nouveau. They are statement pieces, but totally wearable and definitely
conversation starters!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> I will be posting a lot more information about my experiences in the boutique and the Lotta Djossou jewelry, including pieces that I have made and designed, but for now I will leave you with pictures of the shop and of some of my favorite pieces! Take a look and let me know what you think!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Needless to say most of my Christmas presents
for people this year came from Lotta Djossou Paris!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Buon 2014 a tutti!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Per dare inizio all'Anno Nuovo ho pensato di condividere con voi quello che ho fatto qui a Parigi in questo ultimo mese! Sono partita dall'Italia all'inizio di Dicembre per venire a lavorare a Parigi con la casa di gioielli Lotta Djossou Paris! Ho già collaborato con loro diverse volte nell'ultimo anno e mezzo: ho fatto fiere con loro a New York e Parigi, ho lavorato nella loro boutique a Parigi, ho fatto tantissimi gioielli nella loro atelier e ho lavorato anche come designer per qualche pezzo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">La boutique si trova nel Marais (nel quarto arrondissement), il quale è un distretto storico che contiene la comunità ebraica più grande di Parigi. É una zona veramente divertente, piena di tanti piccoli negozi, artigiani, librerie e molti posticini dove si può mangiare bene (e kosher!). Negli ultimi anni il Marais è diventato molto trendy e andare a lavorare lì ogni giorno è veramente un piacere per me! Mi piace proprio l'atmosfera e tutto quello che questa zona ha da offrire, tra cui anche i <i>bagel</i>, che per una Newyorchese nativa è fondamentale! ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Quello che rende la boutique Lotta Djossou Paris particolarmente interessante è il fatto che è anche un atelier. Così passiamo tutta la giornata a fare i pezzi davanti agli occhi di chi entra nella boutique per vedere i gioielli. Le persone sono sempre affascinate quando ci vedono lavorare e lietissime quando vengono a sapere della possibilità di personalizzare qualsiasi pezzo che scelgono nel negozio!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I gioielli sono più che altro placcati in argento, con l'eccezione di qualche pezzo in puro argento ed altri placcati in oro, ma quello che colpisce è il design particolare di ogni gioiello. Il designer del brand è Clément Djossou, il quale prende ispirazione più che altro dalle forme femminili della natura e quelle allungate dell'Art Nouveau. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Sono dei veri </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">statement pieces</span></i><span style="font-size: large;">, ma allo stesso tempo molto facilmente indossabili.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A breve scriverò molto di più sulle mie esperienze nella boutique e i gioielli Lotta Djossou Paris, tra cui anche quelli che ho disegnato e realizzato io, ma per il momento vi lascio con qualche foto della boutique e di alcuni dei miei pezzi preferiti! Fatemi sapere cosa ne pensate!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Inutile dire che per Natale quest'anno la maggior parte dei regali che ho fatto sono di Lotta Djossou Paris!</span></div>
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