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As I finally get a chance to rest in my hotel room, I wanted to take a moment and chat with you about my day and the days to come. Dreams really do come true, if you hope and pray enough. This was my dream and here it is, unraveling and unfolding right before my eyes.

I have always wanted to make this trip and share with you what Italy is like, the heart of Italy and what it means to me. From cobble stone streets to the crazy way the Romans drive. I wanted to show you the true heart of the people, the small towns and what really makes this country's heart beat. They are passionate about every thing: food, wine, cheese, leather, fashion and of course jewelry.

Every where you look, there is an inspiration to be beautiful. The architect, the churches and even the flower filled window boxes, give way to creative thinking and artistry. It doesn't matter if it's in a big city like Rome, or a small town like where I am from. The music of life and love, sings through it all. There is a friendly smile shared by strangers on every corner. Vespas whizzing by and children eating gelato, while the older folks exchange life long stories with each other over a cup of cappuccino.

Life is slower here, they drink it in like a fine wine. Romance and love is set before you on every door step and the promise of a beautiful day lingers with every breath you take. It is these things that inspire all the beautiful things we get from the Italians and I want to share them all with you.

Today we landed in Rome and stopped in some local towns to chat with people and enjoy a cup of coffee. I would express both as being warm and friendly, inviting and soothing. Tomorrow I will get to go to the trade show (I'm going to lose my mind, looking at all of that jewelry!! LOL). David Markstein and I will pick out some pieces for the big event in June, so fingers crossed that I can stay focused long enough to pick something that you will like!! I don't want to let you down, so I promise to do my best for you. I'm really excited to see what is new!

The culture, the people and the whole country prides itself on their jewelry. So many times, the most sought after pieces come from these small towns we are visiting, made by families that have passed down through the generations, their wisdom, technique and true passion for creating these pieces of jewelry.

I also got to meet one of the Italian show Hosts, Sara. She is absolutely delightful and we might get to do some presentations together during the big June show. I'm soooo excited and I'm sooooo nervous and I'm a little scared. Sheesh.

Most importantly, I just wanted to show you Italy through my eyes, I wanted to show you my Italy. I was made in Italy and born in the USA. I love both countries. I have so much pride saying that I am the first born American Citizen in my whole family and so much love to share with you, that I was raised with, in my big Italian family. The food, the love, the honesty and the way of life is just a little bit of what I hope to reach out to you with, on this trip. 
Xo

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