When I saw my frog sitting so companionably with the cast one, I realized I needed to find him a mate pronto. I found a …
Architectural Accents
Magnificent Vaulted Entry at Villa Cipressi Courtyard Entrance at Villa Cipressi
In my garden…
I’m passionate about gardening. The miracle that occurs when a flower bud becomes a beautiful bloom never ceases to amaze me. My garden has a …
Flowers of Villa Cipressi
I love taking photos of flowers. Because the Villa Cipressi’s gardens are one of its strongest attractions, there were plenty to choose from. Here are …
Varenna
Varenna is a charming little town on the eastern shore of Lake Como. It is right at the intersection of two forks of the lake, …




Fourth of July, Lake Como