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It’s not Oxford St… but baby it’s warm inside Gioiella’s @barpublaruota ⭐️🍹

This is where the alchemy of earth to olive oil occurs!

The battle of winter is fought on two fronts - between warmth and light. And both are short on supplies! Nevertheless, in terms of beauty there can be no debate!

When the sun tiptoed in from the Valdichiana this morning, casting a blushing light all over the brick homes in the distance, for a few glorious moments I forgot to notice it was freezing - the first frost of winter 🥶🤩

Gorgeous new vineyard in the hood! Can’t wait to have a wee tasting! 😋

You might be right in assuming that Italians invented a lot of very cool stuff - from viaducts to opera, luxury cars and pizza. Personally my favourite invention however, is aperitivo o’clock. Especially when it’s with old friends!! (And pizza can be involved)

It’s hard to fully express the sense of satisfaction this former tropic dweller gets from getting that first fire of winter lit!! 💪🏼 Must be wine o’clock 😅

My favourite view at the best time of day. Priceless 😍

My workspace today

You know you’re back home in Umbria when a negroni greets you in - what else - but a tumbler. You have a sneaking suspicion that everyone here munching on pizza thinks you’re a bit weird for ordering a salad in winter- but it comes as HUGE as forgiveness with the best olive oil in the world…

Photos of summers past! La Foce in Val d’Orcia, Tuscany was the home the awesome English-American - Iris Origo. She not only created viable farmlands and breathtaking gardens from the barren 'moonscape' - but importantly - set up a school and refuge for children during WWII. Her auto-biographical book is insightful and La Foce English gardens set against the backdrop of the Renaissance home are a definite must see

Sum sum summertime blue 💙☀️🌽 in the Umbrian sun

What time is it?

The interiors are stylish - but in no way can they compete with the breathtaking magnificence of Umbria and Tuscany just outside on the balconies!

You always remember the first time.

In the restaurants of Castiglione del Lago - @ristorante_caffelatino this is how they roll! And roll and roll! Handmade pici is a family affair!

At sunset, a blanket of golden light descends that wraps the world in magical reflection and deep sun-baked tans. The bricks of Umbria bask as shadows wind through the valleys and all the light that was contained there, slowly oozes through the hilltops. Finally, in one last harrah of the day, the whole earth glows, just glows for moments like a hallelujah

A magic potion.

From early morning to almost midnight, this little place serves the best coffee, the meanest aperitivi, and the yummiest pizza (handmade!). Whether you want a quiet escape with a book by @arosielifeinitaly… or to have a chat with the villagers, Bar Ruota is the place - figuratively and literally- right in the heart of Gioiella 🍕❤️🥂

Not sure which I like more - the bedroom… or the view from the bedroom?! 🤣

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