Monthly Archives: June 2023

Fish Who Live in the Ghetto

Posted on June 29, 2023 by seductivevenice

I recently visited Maria Gabriella Emiliani at the antique shop she and her parents run in the Ghetto of Venice. It’s called Antichità al Ghetto and has been described as an “Aladdin’s Cave” full of treasure. (Listen to this recent … Continue reading →

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She’ll Paint Your House–In Miniature!

Posted on June 26, 2023 by seductivevenice

I met artist Sira a couple years ago, through a friend, and visited her shop in Venice. Her designs are so eye-catching and fun, it’s easy to spend lots of time wanting to see everything she’s created. Two years ago, … Continue reading →

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A Puffin in Venice?

Posted on June 19, 2023 by seductivevenice

Yes, you heard it right! A puffin has been spotted in Venice. Novelist Michelle Lovric is writing a new book about Venice. A puffin has crept into it. She tells me that the novel takes off where The Book of … Continue reading →

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Hail St. Anthony!

Posted on June 14, 2023 by seductivevenice

The sagra celebrating San Antonio is in full swing at the parish of San Francesco della Vigna in Venice. Every night there’s a dj or band, plates of fried seafood, and plenty of wine and beer. But last evening was … Continue reading →

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Now I’m a Winner!

Posted on June 12, 2023 by seductivevenice

Today I was walking along the Fondamente Nove and spied an antique shop. A small spry woman in white was scurrying around rearranging things, while a younger bearded man (her son?) moved larger pieces of furniture. They graciously allowed me … Continue reading →

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Motherhood at the House of Gold

Posted on June 11, 2023 by seductivevenice

I was at Ca’ d’Oro today. It’s changed drastically since my last visit, with new room arrangements, stairs, and renovations. I miss the weird lives of the saints bas reliefs. But I was astonished by the collection of Mary with … Continue reading →

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Late Show with Seagull

Posted on June 10, 2023 by seductivevenice
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View Through (9)

Posted on June 9, 2023 by seductivevenice
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As Seen at Palazzo Grimani

Posted on June 8, 2023 by seductivevenice

I’m embarrassed to admit that I had never been inside Palazzo Grimani until yesterday. When I started coming to Venice it was being restored. Because Casanova writes about it, I saw the courtyard when I was writing Seductive Venice. Finally … Continue reading →

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Where Am I? (13)

Posted on June 7, 2023 by seductivevenice

Can you see the sliver of church between the buildings? Is it enough to figure out where I am and which church it is?

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