Monthly Archives: September 2021

Autumn With An Author: Kathleen Gonzalez

Posted on September 28, 2021 by seductivevenice

Originally posted on Valentina Expressions:
I have loved Venice since the beginning of my time, in fact, with all the lives I lived, I know to have been there in the 1700s, therefore anyone who writes about Venice becomes my…

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Gondola Stuff: Puzzle Gondola

Posted on September 26, 2021 by seductivevenice

Isn’t it adorable? I bought this little gondola this summer at Signor Blum’s at Campo San Barnaba. They come in many colors and are all made by hand. I don’t really understand how the pieces fit so snugly together–How do … Continue reading →

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Street Art / Venetian Stylin’ #2

Posted on September 20, 2021 by seductivevenice

Northern Cannaregio. I think it was just off the Misericordia.

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When Venice Lives: It Looks Like This–Carteria Ai Frari

Posted on September 15, 2021 by seductivevenice

Elisabetta Casaburi, owner of Carterìa Ai Frari, is an artisan who upholds Venice’s longstanding tradition of making paper. After graduating from the Venice School of Art and attending literature courses at Ca’ Foscari, she worked as an advertising and editorial … Continue reading →

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Questioning Casanova

Posted on September 11, 2021 by seductivevenice

Someone recently asked me, “What would you say to Casanova if you met him today?” I’ll reveal my response later, in the interview where I was asked this question. But in the meantime, I really want to know what YOU … Continue reading →

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Venetian Emoji #8

Posted on September 9, 2021 by seductivevenice

This is such a great face! Is it a cyclops with a spotted nose? Is it about to sneeze? Its mouth seems emotionally flat, though the one eye seems astonished. So what emotion is this?? (Sorry I somehow got out … Continue reading →

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Flying over Venice and Landing on Casanova

Posted on September 3, 2021 by seductivevenice

Huge shout out to Shawn Von Ins, a photographer and Venetophile who previously created a map with pins for all my Quattro Minuti con Casanova videos. He has outdone himself by creating this mind-blowing trip through Venice! Check out this … Continue reading →

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