Aperitivo – The Italian Pre-Dinner Drink
I think I’ve touched on what an aperitivo is before. But incase you don’t know…… In Italy the “aperitivo” is to your social life what ketchup... The post Aperitivo – The Italian Pre-Dinner Drink...
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“La Vendemmia” Picking wine grapes with my toddler in the Italian countryside
The Reason To Dress “La Vendemmia” in Italian refers to the time of the year when everyone picks grapes for wine making. It is... The post “La Vendemmia” Picking wine grapes with my toddler in the...
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rituals : bar schiavoni on christmas eve
Italians live with many rituals One of these rituals in Modena, is going to the Bar Schiavoni outside of the famous covered market,... The post rituals : bar schiavoni on christmas eve appeared first...
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the aperitivo, a civilized way to snack at mon cafè (modena, italy)
Our neighbors asked us to go for a walk with them, and as we were strolling around we all got a bit hungry. Thank... The post the aperitivo, a civilized way to snack at mon cafè (modena, italy)...
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in Italy carnival is “everywhere”– even the smallest towns have a carnevale
When I first moved to Italy I had no idea what Carnival “Carnevale” was. In Canada it just doesn’t exist, and at the... The post in Italy carnival is “everywhere” – even the smallest towns have a...
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The Art of Easter Traditions in Italy
Happy Easter to Everyone! I set out an Easter Egg hunt yesterday and learned a very valuable lesson….If you hide chocolate eggs for... The post The Art of Easter Traditions in Italy appeared first on...
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Il Cambio Armadio – The Italian Ritual of Season Closet Switching!
So I’ve mentioned before that I’ve had to rethink “stuff” while living in Italy. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like we are 6... The post Il Cambio Armadio – The Italian Ritual of Season Closet...
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Italian Kids stay up late! – Nessun Dorma
Today, I want to talk about differences. I’m becoming more and more aware of them. What is normal in North American culture is totally... The post Italian Kids stay up late! – Nessun Dorma appeared...
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The Riviera Romangola – The June Ritual of beach going in Emilia Romagna
Today is Friday and I am going to the BEACH!!! The Riviera Romagnola refers to the long strip of sandy beach along the Adriatic... The post The Riviera Romangola – The June Ritual of beach going in...
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A Day in the Life – Postcards from Romagna
As you know I’m on vacation, hence my slightly burned shoulders! Even though I’m here for the rest of the week alone with... The post A Day in the Life – Postcards from Romagna appeared first on...
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beach going like an Italian
I over packed for my trip to the Riviera Romagnola. I didn’t mean to, but there is really no way that I needed three hats,... The post beach going like an Italian appeared first on Reasons to Dress.
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Il mercato
This blog is a work in progress, but if you’ve been following along you know that I work in fashion for my husband’s family... The post Il mercato appeared first on Reasons to Dress.
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The Italian Exodus – Ferragosto & Beyond
Summer Exodus – Pressione Bassa! I don’t know if you can tell, but I’m a little behind in my blog posting. I’m actually... The post The Italian Exodus – Ferragosto & Beyond appeared first on...
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Regional “Dress Codes”– Typical Italian Mom Street Style
I mentioned on Tuesday that I get e-mailed pretty often asking what Italians typically wear. This got me thinking … there really are certain... The post Regional “Dress Codes” – Typical Italian Mom...
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Becoming an Italian Homebody
I think I’m becoming an Italian “homebody”. By Italian standards, that doesn’t mean that I stay home all the time, but rather I don’t... The post Becoming an Italian Homebody appeared first on Reasons...
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“La Vendemmia”– The Italian Vintage
A few days ago I wrote about how I’m becoming an Italian homebody, preferring to stay close to home as opposed to going very... The post “La Vendemmia” – The Italian Vintage appeared first on Reasons...
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What do Santa Claus, Jesus and a flying old woman on a Broom have in common?...
It has been a whole week since I last blogged! Sorry! I was in Rome for the New Year and stayed a few extra... The post What do Santa Claus, Jesus and a flying old woman on a Broom have in common?...
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Northern Italian Street Style
I’ve mentioned a few times that it is customary for Italian families to stroll. “La passeggiata” is to Italians what tomato sauce is to... The post Northern Italian Street Style appeared first on...
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The Story of a Tradition – The Acetaia Malagoli Daniele
Imagine investing money, energy, time and patience for twelve years to get a single drop of something known in Modena, Italy as “Oro Nero” ….... The post The Story of a Tradition – The Acetaia Malagoli...
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Weekend Casual Street Style – Inspired by Italians
There’s this strange saying in Modena, that you really only learn after you’ve lived here for a long time. A deep ingrained tradition referred... The post Weekend Casual Street Style – Inspired by...
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