Italian Door fronts

I'm rereading Frances Mayes'

'Under the Tuscan Sun' again,

gleaning ideas for my Greek travel book

and stretching out in her poetic words

like a bed covered with rose petals...

and some friends are talking about

spending Christmas in Rome

sooo...

Italy is on my mind. 

Had to share some of these sparkly door fronts 

from Rome and Mantua. 

This little trattoria really knows how to make a scene. 

 I couldn't help but snap a photo

of an awning of white roses. 

The Chef is talking about meeting our friends in Rome 

over the holidays.

We'll see... 

but

ohhh how I love when he gets carried away. 

You just never know with him. 

(Photos copyright: Kirsten Steen)