Colleen's Window on Italy, from an Ancient Glassworks in Umbria

Window on Italy

Introduction: How Colleen and Tom found the Glassworks and embarked on their dream.

In Lea’s Kitchen: I Learn to Cook Pici, or is it Strangozzi?: Colleen gives us the "secrets" of making and some history behind Strangozzi (or is it Pici?).

A Visit to the Antiques Fair in Arezzo: Colleen shares her experience visiting the renowned montly antique market in Arezzo.

An Explosion of Flowers, Corpus Domini: Colleen tells the story of her first experience with the celebration of Corpus Domini.

Patience is not my Virtue: Colleen tells the story of her encounter with her commune while trying to get a leak fixed.

A Visit to Gubbio: Colleen tells the story of a visit to Gubbio filled with rain, hail, thunder and rainbows.

Buona Festa: Colleen shares with us the party thrown to celebrate the opening of L'Antica Vetreria.

A Child's View of Assisi: Colleen visits Assisi with her grandson and some friends, tailoring the visit to the interests of the children.

Life in Piazza Matteotti: read about a slice of life in Colleen's "hometown" of Piegaro where Piazza Matteotti acts as the town's social hall.

Corpus Domini Flower Festival in Piegaro, 2010: another year, another Corpus Domini celebration, only this one tinged with sadness.

Ode to Gianni: a hommage to Colleen's friend Gianni.

Chestnut Heaven in Piegaro: description of the festivities surrounding Piegaro's Chestnut Festival (sagra).

Festa Primavera: description of a spring festival started by Colleen's friend in Piegaro.

Time Travel to Medieval Days: description of the town's transformation for a medieval festival.

Monte Vibiano Vecchio Winery: "Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio Cantina is the first, and currently only, carbon neutral vineyard and olive oil producer in the world." Colleen shares about the production, tours and tastings offered.