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I T A L Y
  • A. Gi. Emme

    Via Vittorio Emanuele 91, Como
    Classic Italian style clothing and accessories - I'm sure George Clooney must shop here.
    http://www.agiemme.comhttps://justonesuitcase.com/2012/09/24/shop-como-italy-a-gi-emme/
  • Antichita Bottega d’Arte

    
Via Diaz 18, 
Como
    Family-owned trio of antique stores in the heart of Como
    http://www.bottegadarteantichita.com
  • Aspesi

    Via Porta Rossa 85, Florence
    High-end Italian casual clothing for men, women, and children; I love their quilted nylon, down-filled clothing - jackets, shirts, even skirts
    http://www.aspesi.it
  • Bar Pasticceria D’Angelo

    Via della Croce 30, Rome
    Try the mozzarella di bufala with tomatoes,and basil, and focaccia with rosemary, olive oil, and sea salt.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Barchetta Ristorante

    Salita Mella 13, 
Bellagio
    Sit on the leafy outdoor terrace - a tranquil respite, high above the madding crowds of Bellagio. Try the fish, fresh out of Lake Como, or the homemade gnocchi.
    http://www.ristorantebarchetta.com
  • Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere

    Via della Paglia 14C, Rome
    The Santa Maria Basilica in Trastevere is also known as the Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere. 12th century basilica with magnificent Byzantine mosaics. Statue of St. Anthony where visitors leave notes asking for help.
    http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-santa-maria-in-trastevere
  • Basilica of St. Cecilia

    Piazza Santa Cecilia 2, Rome
    The nuns open the gates at various times during the day. Enter the cathedral through a heavenly courtyard, and see the stunning marble sculpture of the body of Saint Cecilia, the martyred 3rd century noblewoman whose home was on this site, and the magnificent Byzantine mosaics.
    http://www.benedettinesantacecilia.it/
  • Biscottificio Artigiano Innocenti

    Via della Luce 21, Rome
    Off the beaten track local bakery where ladies in white caps are baking over 50 kinds of cookies. An inexpensive treat. When I was there, the proprietor went into the back to get me some warm ones fresh out of the over. Try the brutti ma buoni (ugly but good) cookies.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Castadiva Resort & Spa

    Via Enrico Caronti 69, Blevio
    Formerly an opera singer's home, Castadiva is now a luxury hotel, meticulously designed with inspiration from the villa’s musical past, and the spectacular view of Lake Como. A highlight: the pool is floating in the lake!
    http://www.castadivaresort.com
  • Duomo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore)

    Piazza del Duomo 17, Florence
    Florence's magnificent cathedral stands tall over the city with its magnificent Renaissance dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Don't miss Giorgio Vasari's frescoes of the Last Judgment on the ceiling of the dome.
    http://www.duomofirenze.it
  • F.lli Levaggi

    Via Parma 469, Chiavari
    The fratelli (brothers) Levaggi opened this chair factory 50 years ago, and are the last remaining factory to replicate the hand craftsmanship of the famous Chiavarina chair (notoriously lightweight, incredibly strong) in the place where it was first made.
    http://www.levaggisedie.it
  • Galleria dell’Accademia

    Via Ricasoli 58-60, Florence
    http://www.uffizi.firenze.it/musei/?m=accademia
  • Hotel Flora

    San Marco 2283A, Venice
    Absolutely charming hotel down a tiny alley. I stayed in a tiny jewel box of a room - one of my most memorable hotel stays. There's a lovely garden in a courtyard, perfect for sipping prosecco in the afternoon. Victorian sitting room meets Hollywood glamour in the cozy breakfast room, with its red velvet settees, and old black and white photos of starlets. Highly recommended.
    http://www.hotelflora.it
  • Hotel NH Porta Rosso

    Via Porta Rossa19, Florence
    http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/italy/florence/nh-porta-rossa.html
  • Hotel Regina

    Via Cesare Correnti 13, Milan
    http://www.hotelregina.it/eng/
  • La Bocca della Verità

    Via della Greca 4, Rome
    Also known as the Mouth of Truth.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/07/nothing-but-the-truth/
  • Le Sirenuse

    Via Cristoforo Colombo, Positano
    http://www.sirenuse.it
  • Maria Lampo

    Via Pasitea 12-14, Positano
    http://www.marialampo.it/
  • Mercatone dell’Antiquariato

    Via Alzaia Naviglio Grande 4, Milan
    http://www.mercatonedellantiquariato.mi.it
  • Museo della Figurina di Gesso

    Via del Mangano 17, Coreglia
    http://www.luccaterre.it/scheda.php?id=2866&lang=en
  • Museo di Palazzo Davanzati

    Via Porta Rossa 13, Florence
    The Museum of Palazzo Davanzati is also known as the Museo dell’Antica Casa Fiorentina.
    http://www.polomuseale.firenze.it/en/musei/?m=davanzati
  • Museo di Palazzo Vecchio

    Via Bernardo Cennini, 4, Florence
    Also known as the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio.
    http://www.museicivicifiorentini.it/en/palazzovecchio
  • Osteria di Porta Cicca

    Ripa di Porta Ticinese 51, Milan
    http://www.osteriadiportacicca.it
  • Pane & Tulipani Café Fleurs

    Via Lambertenghi 3, Como
    http://www.pane-e-tulipani.com
  • Pantheon

    Piazza della Rotonda, Rome
    http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-pantheon
  • Piazza di Spagna

    Rome
    Also known as the Spanish Steps.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Piazza Farnese

    Piazza Farnese 67, Rome
    Also known as Farnese Palace.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Piazza Navona

    Rome
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Piero Guidi

    Via dei Due Macelli 42A, Rome
    http://www.pieroguidi.it
  • Ragozzino Shoes

    Piazzetta Ignazio Cerio 9, Capri
    http://www.sandalicapresi.com
  • Ristorante Buca di Bacco

    Via Rampa Teglia 4, Positano
    http://www.bucadibacco.it
  • Ristorante Puny


    Piazza Martiri dell’Olivetta 5,
 Portofino
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ristorante-Puny-Portofino/148124041903025Pane&TulipaniCaféFleurs
  • Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

    Piazza di Santa Cecilia 22, Rome
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Santa Sabina

    Piazza Pietro D'Illiria 1, Rome
    http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-santa-sabina
  • St. Peter’s Basilica

    Piazza San Pietro, Rome
    http://www.saintpetersbasilica.org
  • Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni

    Piazza Castello 27, Milan
    Also known as the Studio Museum Achille Castiglioni.
    http://www.achillecastiglioni.it
  • Suede

    Viale Giovanni da Cermenate 1, Milan
    http://www.suede.it
  • Trattoria del Pennello

    Via Dante Alighieri 4R, Florence
    http://www.ristoranteilpennello.it
  • Uffizi Gallery

    Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, Florence
    http://www.uffizi.com/
  • Villa Casina di Coreglia

    Coreglia
    Charming stone cottage on the top of a mountain in Tuscany, in the tiny village of Coreglia Antelminelli. Views from every room to the magnificent Appennine mountains. Next to the bell tower of the 11th century church, so time is marked by the glorious toll of the bells.
    http://www.intuscany.net/villas/tuscany/lucca/villa-casina-di-coreglia
  • Villa del Priorato di Malta

    Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, Rome
    Also known as the Villa of the Priory of Malta.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Villa Necchi Campiglio

    Via Mozart 14, Milan
    Also known as the Necchi Campiglio Villa.
    https://casemuseo.it/en/project/necchi-campiglio-eng/
  • Wunderkammer Studio

    Via Maroncelli 12, Milan
    http://www.wunderkammerstudio.it
  • Bellagio : Eat
  • Barchetta Ristorante

    Salita Mella 13, 
Bellagio
    Sit on the leafy outdoor terrace - a tranquil respite, high above the madding crowds of Bellagio. Try the fish, fresh out of Lake Como, or the homemade gnocchi.
    http://www.ristorantebarchetta.com
  • Blevio, Como : Stay
  • Castadiva Resort & Spa

    Via Enrico Caronti 69, Blevio
    Formerly an opera singer's home, Castadiva is now a luxury hotel, meticulously designed with inspiration from the villa’s musical past, and the spectacular view of Lake Como. A highlight: the pool is floating in the lake!
    http://www.castadivaresort.com
  • Capri : Shop
  • Ragozzino Shoes

    Piazzetta Ignazio Cerio 9, Capri
    http://www.sandalicapresi.com
  • Chiavari : Shop
  • F.lli Levaggi

    Via Parma 469, Chiavari
    The fratelli (brothers) Levaggi opened this chair factory 50 years ago, and are the last remaining factory to replicate the hand craftsmanship of the famous Chiavarina chair (notoriously lightweight, incredibly strong) in the place where it was first made.
    http://www.levaggisedie.it
  • Como : Eat
  • Pane & Tulipani Café Fleurs

    Via Lambertenghi 3, Como
    http://www.pane-e-tulipani.com
  • Como : Shop
  • A. Gi. Emme

    Via Vittorio Emanuele 91, Como
    Classic Italian style clothing and accessories - I'm sure George Clooney must shop here.
    http://www.agiemme.comhttps://justonesuitcase.com/2012/09/24/shop-como-italy-a-gi-emme/
  • Antichita Bottega d’Arte

    
Via Diaz 18, 
Como
    Family-owned trio of antique stores in the heart of Como
    http://www.bottegadarteantichita.com
  • Coreglia
  • Museo della Figurina di Gesso

    Via del Mangano 17, Coreglia
    http://www.luccaterre.it/scheda.php?id=2866&lang=en
  • Villa Casina di Coreglia

    Coreglia
    Charming stone cottage on the top of a mountain in Tuscany, in the tiny village of Coreglia Antelminelli. Views from every room to the magnificent Appennine mountains. Next to the bell tower of the 11th century church, so time is marked by the glorious toll of the bells.
    http://www.intuscany.net/villas/tuscany/lucca/villa-casina-di-coreglia
  • Coreglia : Shop
  • Museo della Figurina di Gesso

    Via del Mangano 17, Coreglia
    http://www.luccaterre.it/scheda.php?id=2866&lang=en
  • Coreglia : Stay
  • Villa Casina di Coreglia

    Coreglia
    Charming stone cottage on the top of a mountain in Tuscany, in the tiny village of Coreglia Antelminelli. Views from every room to the magnificent Appennine mountains. Next to the bell tower of the 11th century church, so time is marked by the glorious toll of the bells.
    http://www.intuscany.net/villas/tuscany/lucca/villa-casina-di-coreglia
  • Florence : Eat
  • Trattoria del Pennello

    Via Dante Alighieri 4R, Florence
    http://www.ristoranteilpennello.it
  • Florence : See
  • Duomo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore)

    Piazza del Duomo 17, Florence
    Florence's magnificent cathedral stands tall over the city with its magnificent Renaissance dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Don't miss Giorgio Vasari's frescoes of the Last Judgment on the ceiling of the dome.
    http://www.duomofirenze.it
  • Galleria dell’Accademia

    Via Ricasoli 58-60, Florence
    http://www.uffizi.firenze.it/musei/?m=accademia
  • Museo di Palazzo Davanzati

    Via Porta Rossa 13, Florence
    The Museum of Palazzo Davanzati is also known as the Museo dell’Antica Casa Fiorentina.
    http://www.polomuseale.firenze.it/en/musei/?m=davanzati
  • Museo di Palazzo Vecchio

    Via Bernardo Cennini, 4, Florence
    Also known as the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio.
    http://www.museicivicifiorentini.it/en/palazzovecchio
  • Uffizi Gallery

    Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, Florence
    http://www.uffizi.com/
  • Florence : Shop
  • Aspesi

    Via Porta Rossa 85, Florence
    High-end Italian casual clothing for men, women, and children; I love their quilted nylon, down-filled clothing - jackets, shirts, even skirts
    http://www.aspesi.it
  • Florence : Stay
  • Hotel NH Porta Rosso

    Via Porta Rossa19, Florence
    http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/italy/florence/nh-porta-rossa.html
  • Milan : Eat
  • Osteria di Porta Cicca

    Ripa di Porta Ticinese 51, Milan
    http://www.osteriadiportacicca.it
  • Milan : See
  • Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni

    Piazza Castello 27, Milan
    Also known as the Studio Museum Achille Castiglioni.
    http://www.achillecastiglioni.it
  • Villa Necchi Campiglio

    Via Mozart 14, Milan
    Also known as the Necchi Campiglio Villa.
    https://casemuseo.it/en/project/necchi-campiglio-eng/
  • Milan : Shop
  • Mercatone dell’Antiquariato

    Via Alzaia Naviglio Grande 4, Milan
    http://www.mercatonedellantiquariato.mi.it
  • Suede

    Viale Giovanni da Cermenate 1, Milan
    http://www.suede.it
  • Wunderkammer Studio

    Via Maroncelli 12, Milan
    http://www.wunderkammerstudio.it
  • Milan : Stay
  • Hotel Regina

    Via Cesare Correnti 13, Milan
    http://www.hotelregina.it/eng/
  • Portofino
  • Ristorante Puny


    Piazza Martiri dell’Olivetta 5,
 Portofino
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ristorante-Puny-Portofino/148124041903025Pane&TulipaniCaféFleurs
  • Portofino : Eat
  • Ristorante Puny


    Piazza Martiri dell’Olivetta 5,
 Portofino
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ristorante-Puny-Portofino/148124041903025Pane&TulipaniCaféFleurs
  • Positano : Eat
  • Ristorante Buca di Bacco

    Via Rampa Teglia 4, Positano
    http://www.bucadibacco.it
  • Positano : Shop
  • Maria Lampo

    Via Pasitea 12-14, Positano
    http://www.marialampo.it/
  • Positano : Stay
  • Le Sirenuse

    Via Cristoforo Colombo, Positano
    http://www.sirenuse.it
  • Rome : Eat
  • Bar Pasticceria D’Angelo

    Via della Croce 30, Rome
    Try the mozzarella di bufala with tomatoes,and basil, and focaccia with rosemary, olive oil, and sea salt.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Biscottificio Artigiano Innocenti

    Via della Luce 21, Rome
    Off the beaten track local bakery where ladies in white caps are baking over 50 kinds of cookies. An inexpensive treat. When I was there, the proprietor went into the back to get me some warm ones fresh out of the over. Try the brutti ma buoni (ugly but good) cookies.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Rome : See
  • Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere

    Via della Paglia 14C, Rome
    The Santa Maria Basilica in Trastevere is also known as the Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere. 12th century basilica with magnificent Byzantine mosaics. Statue of St. Anthony where visitors leave notes asking for help.
    http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-santa-maria-in-trastevere
  • Basilica of St. Cecilia

    Piazza Santa Cecilia 2, Rome
    The nuns open the gates at various times during the day. Enter the cathedral through a heavenly courtyard, and see the stunning marble sculpture of the body of Saint Cecilia, the martyred 3rd century noblewoman whose home was on this site, and the magnificent Byzantine mosaics.
    http://www.benedettinesantacecilia.it/
  • La Bocca della Verità

    Via della Greca 4, Rome
    Also known as the Mouth of Truth.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/07/nothing-but-the-truth/
  • Pantheon

    Piazza della Rotonda, Rome
    http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-pantheon
  • Piazza di Spagna

    Rome
    Also known as the Spanish Steps.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Piazza Farnese

    Piazza Farnese 67, Rome
    Also known as Farnese Palace.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Piazza Navona

    Rome
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

    Piazza di Santa Cecilia 22, Rome
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Santa Sabina

    Piazza Pietro D'Illiria 1, Rome
    http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-santa-sabina
  • St. Peter’s Basilica

    Piazza San Pietro, Rome
    http://www.saintpetersbasilica.org
  • Villa del Priorato di Malta

    Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, Rome
    Also known as the Villa of the Priory of Malta.
    https://justonesuitcase.com/2011/09/05/roman-holiday/
  • Rome : Shop
  • Piero Guidi

    Via dei Due Macelli 42A, Rome
    http://www.pieroguidi.it
  • Venice : Stay
  • Hotel Flora

    San Marco 2283A, Venice
    Absolutely charming hotel down a tiny alley. I stayed in a tiny jewel box of a room - one of my most memorable hotel stays. There's a lovely garden in a courtyard, perfect for sipping prosecco in the afternoon. Victorian sitting room meets Hollywood glamour in the cozy breakfast room, with its red velvet settees, and old black and white photos of starlets. Highly recommended.
    http://www.hotelflora.it
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    Hi, I'm Pam Peterson. I am a designer and a writer.

    I’ve been a costume designer for “Saturday Night Live," an Emmy award-winning TV art director for Martha Stewart, art directed shows for Food Network and HGTV—and I design real-life homes not on TV.

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