I bought a house in Tuscany during the pandemic! (and now I’m finally here), Episode 1

WATCH me getting stuck in with the renovations of my little Italian house: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tGjCZ4z7ao

I bought a house in Italy during the pandemic! And I managed a quick visit in between lockdowns to get the keys and make it officially mine. Lots of renovations to do, furniture to buy and Italian food to cook but until then, here’s a re-cap of my week in Italy where I stay in my house for the first time.

My cute, little house is in Tuscany in a cute, little town called Fivizzano. I bought here because the views are extraordinary with the Apennines mountains as my backdrop, along with the sounds of the church bells as my playlist and the beach and sea only 30 minutes away.

But what’s even crazier than buying this house during the pandemic is meeting my new best friend, Annette Joseph! A fellow American midwesterner who happens to have a house, La Fortezza, in Fivizzano too… who knew?! Someone was definitely looking out for me.

Annette Joseph is an expert on entertaining, cooking, and styling. (She shows my how to make and cook REAL Tagliatelle during my visits) She regularly appears on The Today Show and Martha Stewart Sirius Radio. Her recipes and party ideas have been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Epicurious, DesignSponge, MSN, The Huffington Post, Southern Living, and Woman’s World among others.

She also has THREE incredible books and an Italian cookbook in the works!
- Italy is My Boyfriend
- Cocktail Italiano
- Picture Perfect Parties

PLUS! Listen to this… We have combined forces and are hosting a Yoga and Wellness Retreat together ( 2 of them ) in June 2022.

The Fortress, the Joseph's Tuscan summer home and workshop location, is nestled in the heart of Northern Tuscany a region known as the Lunigiana. The medieval stone compound sits on 27 acres, on the grounds are Roman ruins, a river and the vineyard. The Fortress has a breathtaking view of the Apennine mountains & the marble-topped Apuane Alps and the valley below. The property is surrounded by olive groves, chestnut trees, and fruit orchards. The Fortress was a medieval defensive tower in a region that had over 120 castles and kingdoms to protect in the 15th century. On the property there are 3 outbuildings, a massive terrace, and a private living quarters. You can wander the grounds with camera in hand and capture the Italian country life during your stay.

To find out more about Annette, her work and her books, head here:

http://annettejosephstyle.com

To find out more about Annette’s workshops and retreats (including the yoga and wellness retreat with me) http://annettejosephstyleworkshops.squarespace.com

Follow Annette on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/annettejosephstyle/

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