Summer nostalgia

With the inevitable approach of Fall, I've been longing for those delicious barbecues, endless walks under the mediterranean sun , my colourful summer kaftans and flip-flops... Summer please come back soon!

...what do you miss the most about summer?

Hanging out with
family & friends

Salsiccia from Anacapri's butcher Domenico and fresh fish from Crescenzo 
= amazing bbq

Summer = fresh lemons from the garden = homemade limoncello!

Cappuccini and cornetti at "Il Piccolo Bar"

A summer to remember

Bellissimi. I have little else to describe the past 3 months.

Beautiful weather (keep on shining please), fantastic swims (Jack finally learned to swim!), great bbq nights in our long-desired garden, loads of friends and family,  homemade sangria and rossini's and fun parties... some of the secrets to an amazing summer!

The craziest (read: most exhausting) party was definitely Jack's dinosaur birthday (post coming soon). Also the gala dinner  at the Canzone del Mare was a party to remember... Spectacular location, blue champagne, good food and great music. Thanks Ilaria.

"Say formaggio!"

A big band by the pool...

A visit from Dionysus

Dionysus (also known as Bacchus): the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness and ecstasy in Greek mythology. Protector of those who do not belong to conventional society and thus symbolizes everything which is chaotic, dangerous and unexpected, everything which escapes human reason and which can only be attributed to the unforeseeable action of the gods.

In other word(s), Luciano. Our friend from Sao Paolo who came over for a quick and unexpected visit last weekend.  2 days  full of great laughs, crazy stories, good drinks and the most amazing illustrations...

Ciao Zio Lucius... ci vediamo in Brasile!

PS: Did I mention that he's probably the last person on earth without a cellphone?  And he has no intention of getting one (?!)

Zio Lucius and Jack at Marina Piccola

Visiting Il Faro (lighthouse) of Punta Carena

Some unexpected action at Punta Carena (...)

Just an ordinary day...

What a way to decompress after the stressful move... Sun, sea and great food! We took our scooter and drove to the beach, where we sunbathed while Jack was playing in the water.We had a great lunch at our favorite place at Marina Piccola.  Fresh gamberi, calamaretti fritti and a delicious sicilian white wine... I really can't complain about my new home can I?! 

Funny Valentine

Not romantic but definitely funny... I love you but.

This also made me laugh... Romance in Venice.

Happy Valentine's day everyone!

Almost San Valentino...

I wonder how their story ended. I don't know what's worse though... Saying something and wishing you had not or saying nothing and wishing you had?  How do you tell someone you like him/her? Definitely not by chat or sms... that would take the romance right out of Valentine's.

My most memorable Valentine's day was 5 years ago. We had the most perfect romantic night at our friend Luigi's place Villa Brunella in Capri. That place oozes romance! Candle light, great music, good wine, the most delicious pasta con gamberi e zucchine (a must eat) and the most spectacular view ever... A night to remember.

Buon weekend a tutti!

My little chef

We had a nice laid-back weekend. The sun finally came out! Besides enjoying the great weather Jack and I baked this amazing torta caprese which we devoured in like 10 minutes. He really helped me out in the kitchen. Look how proud he is of his masterpiece...

Laughter is wanted

With less than 3 weeks before the big move (omg) I tend to stress out... Today is such a day. You look around  and realize that there's so much to do. So what I need today is positivity. These made my day already much more brighter...  First up, how funny is the trailer of "l'Imperatore di Capri" below?

Totò is the key to quick stress relief, he's the best!  Too bad for those who don't understand... I'll do my best to find one with subtitles. Here's some more laughing material. Ever seen the coolest dog on the planet? Hilarious! And what about this commercial?


Have a fun and crazy weekend everyone! Baci

Finally friday!