Ilaria Taglioni

The beauty of this town is that it still relies heavily on small, local businesses. Walking along the streets in uptown, through small stores that are still family owned and pèassed on from generation to generation, brings me back to the small village in Italy where I was born and raised.

As an expat, I've always had to think outside the box when it comes to holiday gifting for my family in Italy (and extended family in Florida). These are the ideas that had the most success!

So many times I found myself returning stuff because it did not look even close to the pictures / description or the quality was just BAD. These are all items I actually kept and am totally satisfied with!

Flora, my 6yo girl, loves a bedtime story every night, and I love actual paper books! So we're building her own little “real books” library, and I'm so proud! Here's some of my favorites.

I've travelled a lot, and worked in hospitality for many years, and I'm looking forward to show you the hotels I've loved the most!

I'm a single mom, and budgeting is a must! Here's how I furnished my entire 2-bed house with less than $3000.

…here are my top recommendations! From horror to mystery, to self development, these are my absolute favorite reads.

I moved here just over a year ago, and I love this town! Find out what I like the most about it!

When I actually have time to kick back, relax and put my legs up, these are the apps / games that keep me busy on my phone!