A White-Knuckled Vespa Tour Of Chianti In Tuscany.
Hang on tight! This is what it’s really like to explore Tuscany via Vespa. Read the rest of this gem…
How To Paint Dirty Tile Grout. Elbow Grease Optional.
My grandma used to be like, “Put some elbow grease into it, Katie!”
And I’d be like, “Elbow grease? WTF is elbow grease, G-ma?” Read the rest of this gem…
A Lust Letter To Siena.
Carissima Siena,
Should I call you dearest, do you think, when our time together was so tumultuous and brief?
Like a couple of teenagers, we were — you exasperated at my poor skills of communication, and me laughing at your sometimes brazen sense of style. Read the rest of this gem…
Boutique Hotel Spotlight: Aia Mattonata – Siena, Italy
“That olive tree is over 200 years old,” Elisabetta smiled proudly at Mario, urging him to tell the story.
Eyes shining with reminiscence, it was at that moment when stoic, business-like Mario Olivo loosened his metaphorical tie. Formality melted from his features and his body visibly relaxed. Read the rest of this gem…
Everybody Hurts: How NOT To Deal With Rejection.
“You have to build a brand!” they keep telling me.
“Blogging isn’t about what you do — it’s about the personality you convey.”
“You’re not selling your stories. You’re selling YOU.”
When I started Domestiphobia nearly 5 years ago, I didn’t realize I was entering a life of prostitution. Read the rest of this gem…
How To Tour Tuscany & Meet Italy’s Oldest Living Playboy.
An amazing day trip through Tuscany results in 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites, meeting Italy’s oldest living playboy, and a healthy dose of Gemütlichkeit. Read the rest of this gem…
Spaghetti all’Amatriciana And Rookie Domestic Mistakes.
My name is Katie. I’m 32-years-old, I’ve been married for 8 1/2 years, I’ve owned 2 homes, renovated 2 kitchens, cooked countless meals, and yet I still — I still — make rookie domestic mistakes. Read the rest of this gem…
And We’ll All Float On.
It’s that time of year again. Read the rest of this gem…
The Gem Of Naples: A Best-Kept Italian Secret.
If you’re going to visit Naples, Italy, this is the absolute best way to see the city. Read the rest of this gem…