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Travel

We’re Heading Back to Florence……and This Time A First…….It’s Eas...

Buona Pasqua to all from John and I plus friends for our first adventure for Curated Journeys

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

So hard to believe that we are on our way back to Florence for our first trip as (click here) Curated Journey and we could not be more excited. First of all, it’s Easter, which has always been, next to Christmas, the most beloved holiday in Italy. All of our research, especially in chatting with […]

Travel

Welcome to the New Year……

A slightly belated wish to all!

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

Hi to My Readers and Followers of MyRedGlasses……. So the new year has started, actually a few weeks back, I know, but it has begun with a bang for me as I am starting a most interesting year! Alot going on for me personally and professionally. I’ll let you in on the craziness what will […]

Travel

Buon Giorno From Firenze…I Have Arrived

We are here in Florence to re-visit our Italian home and make future plans!

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

As I sit on my balcony at a beautiful favorite spot in Florence, Gallery Hotel Art, looking out at the beginning of our first exciting day here in this magical city, I reflect on all of the things that we plan to do this trip by looking back at many of our past visits to […]

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Arrividerci to my American Friends……I’m heading back to Italy

This trip is a visit to some new and always tried and true!

Sunday, September 22nd, 2024

It’s that time of year again when I am headed back to Italy with Alan…..the place I like to call my second home even though I wish I we could be there more often! Every year is different. This year we are starting in Milan, a favorite of mine and also as a bucket list […]

Dining

Florence Italy’s Popular ‘Spoon Event’ Hosted by Lungarno Collection……Barbie I...

Popular 'Spoon Event'.....a magical evening in Italy

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

Many of you know and have read here about my wonderful adventures in Tuscany, specifically Florence/Firenze, over the years. One of the newest additions to my trips for the last two years is the gracious invite by The Lungarno Collection CEO Valeriano Antonioli to their ever-so-chic Fall SPOON Event. Spoon Events started in 2015 as […]

Travel

Arrividerci To My American Friends……I’m Heading to Sicily, the Italy of My Grandpa...

......and then back to the City that Won my Heart......Florence and Tuscany with BPP Tours

Monday, September 18th, 2023

What makes this trip so special?? I always love my trips with bpptours to my favorite city of Florence and the beautiful Tuscan region. This year I have added to that experience by making a very bold move for Alan and I and also heading first to Sicily, the land where three of my grandparents […]

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My Red Glasses is Off to Italy Again with BPP Tours……Big News We Had Some Spaces Open Up

Ready to have a fun time and make your dream of Italy come true......do not miss this chance!

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Take a look above…..our Tuscany Trip, Fall 2022; such a great time we had! So many of you have asked me over the years that I have collaborated with BPP Tours, about these trips we take to Tuscany. Well, here it is and its such an amazing opportunity that rarely happens. Due to some personal […]

Travel

We’re Heading Back to Italy….Please Join Us…

We've planned our Fall trip and hope you will join us.......October 1-11, 2023 but hurry up, we're filling up!!

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

It’s time again to join bpptours back across the pond as we head to Florence, Italy and the Tuscan region once again for another awesome visit. I must say after the torture of the warm months of summer, it is always especially delightful to venture there just as the cooler days of the season are upon us. […]

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Arrividerci American Friends……We’re On Our Way Back to Italy, Finally!

Heading to Italy after two years to check it all out

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021

Believe it or not, finally the time is here to actually get to venture back to Italy….our favorite place in the world to be. It always feels so special to get back to the magical city of Florence. It doesn’t feel like it’s been two years, but, yes, it was October 2019, when I was […]

Shopping

Hudson Yards…..My Recent Visit While in NYC

It may not be new news to most of the world......but I just got there and want to share my experience with those of you making a Big Apple trek any time soon!

Friday, December 27th, 2019

When recently making my annual trip to New York City in December to see my brother, Steve Tyrell, performing at the Cafe Carlyle, I must say that I went with some definite Retail-destinations in mind to visit as I usually do in December. However, this time my itinerary featured a serious contrast that felt very […]