Trading an English Palace for the Italian Countryside—Alice Naylor-Leyland’s Tuscan Travel Diary Inline

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    Standing on the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. It’s so touristy, yet somehow impossible not to visit.

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    The beautiful Hotel Villa Cora where we stayed in Florence. This striking building was exceptionally beautiful inside too.

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    The ceiling inside the dining room of Hotel Villa Cora was breathtaking. I adore the mix of these pastel colors with the gilding.

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    The Furzes. . . . Rocking it up in Florence after a shopping trip at the wonderful Santa Maria Novella.

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    I mean! The Gucci shop in Florence. THE DREAM.

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    Robbie Furze about to tackle the Tuscan classic: Beefsteak Fiorentina.

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    Sparkle Sparkle! Completely in love with my Jimmy Choo Lockett Bag on this chintz in our hotel room.

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    Exploring Florence’s unique and diverse little streets and shops with my husband. He lived here when we was 21, so was able to show me around.

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    A charming carousel we found in the center of Florence.

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    La Vecchia Bettola, our favourite restaurant in Florence. Be sure to try the Penne alla Bettola. The nonna’s secret recipe!

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    A Polaroid snap from our night out in Firenze: Frank, Robbie, Mary, Tom, and me.

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    Tables laid at Villa Corsini for Amber and Matthew’s wedding. Completely beautiful.

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    The gardens of Villa Corsini where Amber and Matthew had their wedding dinner. The mix of topiary, terracotta pots, and orange trees.

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    Adorable bridesmaids and pageboys at the wedding.

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    Admiring the view in a vintage Temperley dress and Kate Spade Elephant bag in tow.

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    And they are married! The wonderful Mr. & Mrs. Bell.

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    In Neve & Noor, outside the famous Sienese Duomo doors. I heart Brunelleschi.

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    Gelato o’clock. Stella and Billy enjoy their ice creams sitting upon a little ledge in Siena. They certainly stopped some tourists in their tracks!

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    Little Stella Lambton exploring the forest before our adventure walking up to the Romitorio.

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    We made it to the top! Little Billy and Tom appreciating the view of Villa Cetinale in the distance.

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    My wonderful mother-in-law Isabella and Tom walking up to the Romitorio. She spent her summers growing up here at Villa Cetinale.

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    Billy at Villa La Cerbaia.

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    Sisters Marina Lambton & Rose Cholmondeley enjoy pre-dinner chats with interior designer Nicky Haslam.

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    Marina (our hostess) laid the most beautiful table for dinner at La Cerbaia. Sitting amongst the cypress trees like this is an unbeatable experience.

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    Villa Cetinale poking its head through the trees on our walk searching for wild boar.

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    Tuscan lemon trees and Choo patent brogues. A happy combination.

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    Bye Bye Toscana! Until next time! xoxo