Category Archives: Rome/Italy

Honeysuckle on my Balcony

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Art for Housewives

Years ago while walking on a goat path on the island of Amorgos, my nose abruptly told me to stop–it was the smell of honeysuckle. A smell that had been absent from my life for so long suddenly resurfaced and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Narratives, Beauty, Plants & Gardening, Rome/Italy | Tagged Amorgos, balcony garden, container garden, honeysuckle, nostalgia, Paros, plant propagation, Rome, Texas | 6 Comments

Roman Aesthetics

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Art for Housewives

The Italian government is giving fiscal incentives for the ecological amelioration of buildings. Anxious to take advantage of the bonus, now Rome is full of condominiums covered in scaffolding such as the building across the street from where I live. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Rome/Italy | Tagged ecobonus, frieze | 4 Comments

The Torlonia Marbles

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Art for Housewives

Marino Tourlonias (1725-1785) was from Auvergne, a mountainous region in central France splattered with dormant volcanoes just waiting to wake up. Although Tourlonias’ origins were humble, his ambition was not. He moved the family to Rome where he changed their … Continue reading →

Posted in Rome/Italy | Tagged Chiara Pilar, Hercules, Torlonia Marbles | 3 Comments

Dentist Day

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Art for Housewives

My dentist and his assistant are always so nice and attentive that they make me feel special. So after my appointment the other morning, I walked back home and took a few fotos to celebrate the day. Many streets are … Continue reading →