Monthly Archives: November 2018

The Barcarolle Is Not Dead

Posted on November 28, 2018 by seductivevenice

Strolling past the Church of Sant’Angelo Raffaele last summer, I heard a quiet voice and plinking guitar accompanied by the gentle push of an oar against water. Boys in a boat singing a barcarolle! How sweet is that? A barcarolle … Continue reading →

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Initial Impressions

Posted on November 23, 2018 by seductivevenice

  Here are a couple first impressions of Venice, with writing that lifts my heart. Just wanted to share. “I took a water-bus from the Lido to Venice proper, and approaching this city in the sea, glittering in brilliant sunshine, … Continue reading →

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Losing or Gaining Venice?

Posted on November 17, 2018 by seductivevenice

How does one lose a city? Lose it to tourism? Lose it by falling out of love with it? Lose it to memory loss as one ages? Or, as the protagonist Mark thinks to himself, “What myriad assortment of fickle … Continue reading →

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Venice, My Muse: An Interview with Luisella Romeo

Posted on November 12, 2018 by seductivevenice

Luisella Romeo’s reputation preceded her. I had heard so much about her knowledge and passion for Venice before I got to meet her last summer. I was also delighted to have her contribute to First Spritz Is Free: Confessions of … Continue reading →

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Gondola Stuff: Pizzeria Ashtray

Posted on November 8, 2018 by seductivevenice

Isn’t this the coolest gondola ashtray ever? I have only a couple of the fabulous Venetian ashtrays that restaurants used to use. (My friend Bob has quite a collection that I really covet.) But this one, shaped like a gondola, … Continue reading →

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A Cassone to Hope For

Posted on November 5, 2018 by seductivevenice

A cassone is a large chest, often used for a women’s trousseau and sometimes called a wedding chest. They were a prized possession and status symbol for many families and were often displayed in the bedroom. These beautiful specimens here … Continue reading →

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