Category Archives: Rome/Italy

Squawkers

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Art for Housewives

Book buying binges generally occur at the Feltrinelli’s bordering Piazza della Repubblica. And when we pass the statues of Quattro Fontane, I sigh. These stone tableaux, one for each corner of the intersection of via dell Quattro Fontane and via … Continue reading →

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Spoglia at Trastevere

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Art for Housewives

“Spoglia”* from the Latin “spoils” is the repurposing of architectural elements. And Rome is full of them. Here is a small house that looks as if it’s been “excavated” from a wall at Trastevere. Next to a column inserted in … Continue reading →

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Bancarella di Fiori

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Art for Housewives
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Pansies

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Art for Housewives

“Live life as if everthing is in your favor.” Rumi

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The Judas Tree

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Art for Housewives

You know it’s springtime in Rome when the Judas trees are in bloom. -30-

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