Category Archives: Rome/Italy

Sand collection

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Cleaning out my studio means coming to terms with dormant objects—objects that are there but not used. In this category is my sand collection. I started it over 20 years ago when I lived in southern Tuscany and spent much … Continue reading →

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Coppedé, a magical neighborhood in Rome

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Recently I made reference to the Coppedé neighborhood in Rome.  It’s such a magical place that it’s worth writing about even though my fotos don’t do it justice.  And if you’re in Rome and interested in architecture, it’s a MUST SEE. The  district, … Continue reading →

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Mercatino Usato, second hand market in Rome

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Art for Housewives

with Frida at the Mercatino This weekend, while taking a walk after A Heavy Duty lunch, we came across a second hand market near San Giovanni.  It’s called Mercantino Usato Porta Maggiore and was full of EVERYTHING including books, furniture, clothing and … Continue reading →

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Mercato Corso Trieste

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Art for Housewives

One of the things I like about living in Italy is the approach to grocery shopping.  Generally I shop at the produce market near the house. Most neighborhoods have their own markets and mine is that of Corso Trieste. Corso … Continue reading →

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Talking walls: San Lorenzo graffiti

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Art for Housewives

My Mr. Big gave me a new digital camera since the one we have has died.  It always takes me awhile to adapt to techno devices as I find them somewhat hostile and unwilling to co-operate with my lack of … Continue reading →

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