Shawls, Scarves, Ponchos

They are all over the place here in Verona. I love watching all the variations.

Everyone wears one; under their coat, over their coat, around their coat.

It is just fun to see how creative they are.

It's a Pig's Life

Love creative merchandising on the street. These three 'folk' guard the front window of a gourmet food store on Via Stella in Verona.

Knit and Crochet Moves to Interior Items

I love Italian fashion, and I love to see knits and crochet move to home interiors.

Look how crocheted granny squares form the headboard and base of this bed.














and look how stockinette/jersey knit becomes a throw.

Verona at night

New camera... and a night-shot option.

So, here area few shots taken from Ponte San Pietra.



And my street, (where my apartment is).

Venice at New Years

A new experience... to be in Venice for New Year's.

Here are a few shots of the evening, and of course walking Venice on New Year's day, including of course a shot of fashion in a store window.






New Year's eve on the streets of Venice.

A house party in Venice..


Fireworks over San Marco Square at Midnight.




In and around the Rialto Bridge on New Year's Day


with friends...

San Marco Square

other parts of Venice

The Italian Family

For those of you who were here at the Design Retreat in Italy last summer, here is a photo of the 'family' who says Ciao.

Fashion in Italy

Traveling shoes are on, as I work on another writing project, and so am here in Verona, getting some focus time.

In between writing sessions, I get to meander the streets and see what is in fashion. There seems to be a lot of 'black' and neutral colors. There is also a lot of wool, and winter clothing, as it is cold this time of year.

Below you can see what I mean.

Starting with some 'knit' metal jewelry..

Then, on to garments...