“Casa senza fimmina ‘mpuvirisci” (Sicillian proverb) Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue … As if brides don’t have enough “somethings” to search for prior to the Big Day, tradition dictates another four more be found. By far one of the most adhered-to traditions of brides throughout the country, this catchy little rhyme...Read More
“Meglio il marito senz’amore, che con gelosia.” Taking a cue from celebrity brides, or perhaps just to be a tad different, couples are choosing creative alternatives to timeless wedding traditions. The Top 5 Trends for 2007-2008 Weddings 5. “I’ll Scratch Your Eyes Out.” As couples are choosing to tie the knot a little later in...Read More
“La buona moglie fa il buon marito” Last week we tore into the Italians with busta talk and soldi expectations. It’s just not fair! So, to even the playing field un poco, let’s talk about Americans! Celebrities have been doing it for years, yet many people think it is a tacky, and tasteless, way to...Read More
“Chi ha moglie ha doglie” We were last discussing what common denominator ties weddings together world-wide. If not flowers, cakes, veils, or favors…what could it be? That only leaves one thing! Well, technically that leaves a lot of things…but today we are talking about il regalo di nozze, otherwise known as, the wedding present. This...Read More
“Ne di Venere Ne di Marte non si sposa ne si parte!” Welcome to Part One of a Five-Part Series about le nozze, i matrimoni or, as we say in English, WEDDINGS! On the board today… Tradizioni Italiani! Wedding traditions, in both the US and Italy, date back further than Martha Stewart, Preston Bailey, or...Read More
Thank you to everyone who donated money, said prayers, or thought “happy” thoughts for my friend Andrea during the Breast Cancer 3-Day Contest. Without further ado…. The winner of a brand new Calabrese-something regalo is…. Annika of Dove Mi Porta Il Cuore Although my contest is over, you can still donate to Andrea – or...Read More
“What are you going to do with a degree in Communication?” I heard that question at least 100 times during college when I told someone about my major… “What are you going to do with a degree in Communication?” And, my response was usually… “Anything I want…” I believed that, too. I tossed around the...Read More
After yesterday’s boast about my new pal the friendship theme lingered in my mind. It was all I could see, no matter where I looked. In the evening, I spent time chatting with a not-so-old, but very dear friend for what seemed like, oh no – it WAS hours! I caught up on a few...Read More
In honor of Love Thursday, and nothing else except the fact that he is a cutie, smoozie, woozie (aheh, do you think we really talk like that?!?) – today’s post is dedicated to Peppino Mio. The Top Five Reasons my Cutie Smoozie Woozie (I just had to say it one more time!) is a Keeper!...Read More
I love pretty flowers, but Peppe just isn’t a big “flower giver.” In fact, in all of our long-distance dating, he only sent them to me once. So, imagine my surprise when he laid this on the bed while I was sleeping this morning… What a great way to start Love Thursday! Have a great...Read More
