Beautiful friends, so I’m back on this site after a hiatus. Because there was so much else happening in my other lives. I’ve been travelling quite a bit in the last couple of years, to make up for the lost time during the dreary COVID months. Along the way, I spotted so many great spots I wanted to share. So I’ve decided to write again on this beloved but archived site that I’m now committed to reviving with regular articles. Last year, I travelled to Florence. Like what everyone who travels to that little city in Italy experiences, it took my breath away. Every few steps, around every corner, there was treasure to be found. Artisanal shops featuring furniture makers, book binders, antique dealers, to the finest tailors, leather and mosaic workshops. Florence is a dream for the discerning shopper. Then there were the luxury brands and their beautiful flagships. Every Italian label from Brunello Cuccinelli to Ferragamo – had prominent spots along the Via de Tornabuoni main shopping vein. As one weaves in and …