Monthly Archives: March 2022

Reminder! Conference on Venice Sustainability Is This Saturday!

Posted on March 31, 2022 by seductivevenice

The Guild of St George is offering its Voices from Venice free, one-day virtual conference on Saturday, April 2, 2022. It begins at 9:00 am (London Time)–which means a crazy 1:00 am for me in California! But you’ll see me … Continue reading →

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When Venice Lives, It Looks Like This: Arzanart Marbled Paper

Posted on March 26, 2022 by seductivevenice

I’m happy to finally have another interview to share with you in this series that showcases Venetian artisans. Monica Cesarato’s Live in Venice Week from 2021 drew me to learn more about traditional arts, and last summer I met a … Continue reading →

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Dear Venice, Wish You Were Here #19

Posted on March 22, 2022 by seductivevenice

This image seemed to be a very popular postcard. I have a few of them. But this one has a message that is quite sweet. Sissy is writing to her brother Wes. Don’t you love her drawings? The vase on … Continue reading →

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Casanova’s Butchery

Posted on March 18, 2022 by seductivevenice

These words caught my attention! Is there some aspect of Casanova’s life that I am unaware of? Was he a meat monger? Or a murderer? Well, we do know that he was a gourmand; he wrote extensively about the foods … Continue reading →

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Venetian Emoji #12

Posted on March 14, 2022 by seductivevenice

This emoji say, I think, “I hab a code an my nose is stufd.”

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Voices from Venice Conference: April 2, 2022

Posted on March 8, 2022 by seductivevenice

Coming up soon, on April 2, 2022, you can attend the Voices from Venice Conference hosted by the Guild of St George. This free, virtual event will feature a host of speakers Sign up here. A one-day online free public … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace, My Friend

Posted on March 1, 2022 by seductivevenice

I am very sorry to share the news that Marco Leeflang has passed away. He was a dear friend, a generous scholar, a dedicated Casanovist, and a lively soul. Marco’s enthusiasm, knowledge, and gifts inspired me to continue my study … Continue reading →

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