Author: Frances

The gorgepus silk porteres of the Palazzo Gondi woven with their coat of arms. The family dates to the 8th century. #coatofarms #greenandred #portere #palazzogondi #florence

After Five flights of stairs we arrive at the rooftop terrace of Palazzo Gondi, to be greeted by a violinist and this window framing the duomo. A bit to the right is the bell tower of the city hall… And surrounding is the smell of the jasmine adorning the walls. #pinchme #thebestinitaly #simonettabrandolini @simonettabrandolini #roomwithaview #florence #brunaleschisdome #duomo #cathedralinflorence #iwanttopaintit

The courtyard of the 15th century Palazzo Gondi has remained in the family all these years, restored by the current Marchese and Marchesa Gondi, who hosted our small group for dinner last night, as supporters of Friends of Florence. #Friendsofflorence #florence #palazzo #palazzogondi #tuscanelegance #courtyard #fountain

… is where we had dinner tonight. The duomo is in the background, si. See previous post for fuller view. #palazzogondi #justpinchme #florence #friendsofflorence #thebestinitaly #dinnerparty #tablesetting

This beautiful table at the Palazzo Gondi… See next post…

What a glory to be among the first to see the newly restored fresco of Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper, painted 1476. #Ghirlandaio was the teacher of #Michelangelo. The fresco, restored by #friendsofflorence, is part of the church of Badia a Passignano, where also is found the Antinori winery. #lastsupper #badiaapassignano

The garden facade of the Palazzo Corsini, Florence. Love these colors! The garden itself in an earlier post. #palazzocorsini #florence #thebestinitaly

Beauty and tenderness, Uffizi Galleries, Florence. #uffizi #florence #cupid #cupidsculpture

#villatatavernaccia

Look at the silhouette and tufting of this sofa. The Italians do have it going on. Seen at Villa San Michele, outside Florence. Go for drinks but not for dinner, btw, until the kitchen has a renaissance… #sofa #italianstyle

La Villa Tavernacia, near Florence, in the golden light. #villatavernaccia #florence #tuscany #thebestofitaly @thebestofitaly #prettylight #tuscanvilla

In the garden of the Palazzo Corsini, Florence, hosted by the charming Sabina Corsini. #palazzocorsini #palazzocorsinifirenze