Carnevale

Carnevale

Carnevale Romano. Ten days of costumes, kids and coriandoli.  This may just be my 2nd most favorite holiday. … [Read more...]

Snow falls on Campo

Snow falls on Campo

February 2, 2012 The mayor of Rome has declared all schools in Rome to be canceled for Friday February 3, oddly reminding me of ears glued to KYW1060 News Radio for Montgomery County 302. Here is what followed over the next 24 hours in Campo de' Fiori... Winter Wonderland: The Professor's adventures across a snowy Rome. … [Read more...]

24 Hours in Rome for Oryx Magazine

24 Hours in Rome for Oryx Magazine

Here's a bit of extra sugar to go with my morning cappuccino: 24 hours in Rome for Oryx Magazine is out! Last month, I was asked to write about  Rome for Oryx, the inflight publication of Qatar Airways.  First of all, I was flattered, and for not just a few reasons:  Qatar Airlines is an amazing airline, Oryx is well written, has a great audience and is stylish.  Yes, it's obvious I love … [Read more...]

Ain’t Nothing but Houndstooth…

Ain’t Nothing but Houndstooth…

November 2011:  Email from my friend B who was brainstorming ideas for her new line of letterpress cards, aka DoubleBravo: this is the start of my houndstooth (obsession). . . December 2011:  Carsten Höller’s Double Carousel with Zöllner Stripes opens at Rome's Macro.  Yep, those dizzying zöllner stripes are simplified houndstooth. January 2012: Street Style, my New York Times's … [Read more...]