Italy Prints
Ahh Italia - how I love you!
Wandering the cobblestone streets, I let myself be in awe, and I do believe I hear angels singing! Magical Italian moments captured in my photography, available on prints, notecards, tote bags, apparel, and home decor.
My Favorite Spot on the Planet: If I could be anywhere in the world in an instant, it would be here - on the Ponte Amerigo Vespucci (Amerigo Vespucci Bridge). A corner of the world, with a sweeping view of the Arno River, and a waterfall that whispers to me. It’s where my soul feels most at home. Firenze … Florence
Signora with Red Flowers: Sculpture of a woman (signora) gazing at the vibrant red flowers as if they hold her secrets.
Pensati Libera: Think of Yourself as Free. I spotted this while wandering down a quiet back street to escape the crowds in Florence. Sometimes the best finds appear when you let whimsy be your guide.
Carousel in Florence: Painted horses circle, while history plays its tune. Did you know that carousel in Italian is giostra? Pronounced gee-oh-stra.
A Rain Kissed Bloom: Morning after the rain—an orange bloom at a monastery in Naples, still jeweled with raindrops, carrying the quiet promise of a new Neapolitan day.
Steps Towards the Sky: Red ladder, Arno light, vino in hand, raising a glass to La Dolce Vita — Salute! Firenze … Florence.
Peonies of Tuscany: In the rolling hills of Tuscany, beauty blooms quietly. These peonies, tended with love by a woman who grows them simply for the joy of it, hold the kind of grace Tuscany is known for — stunning, fleeting, unforgettable.
Marble Guardian: From behind Neptune stands guard, watching over Florence in silence — marble muscle, ancient myth, and the whisper of Renaissance grandeur. Piazza della Signoria
Twilight at Santa Croce: Santa Croce Basilica draped in twilight blues — Florence holding its breath between day and night.
Florence Duomo at Dusk: The Duomo’s Glow. Evening begins to fall and Florence whispers magic.
When the Rain Gave Way: The rain had lingered all day in San Frediano, soft and persistent. I settled at my dining room table with a glass of wine, letting the quiet hours drift into writing. Then, almost by
Golden Bridge, Blue Horizon: The blues of Firenze (Florence) never fail to enchant — sky, water, stone all converging in timeless harmony. A glimpse of the Ponte Vecchio, forever golden against it all.
Bay of Naples in Divine Light: The clouds opened, and for a moment it felt as if angels were singing. White rays streamed through the shifting blue and grey, cascading down toward the Bay of Naples.
Heart of Quartieri Spagnoli, Naples: My visit to the Quartieri Spagnoli (Spanish Quarter) in Naples was unforgettable. Life here overflows with raw emotion — sometimes tender, sometimes fierce, always deeply human. In the quiet of night, with buildings pressed close in shades of purple and blue, I felt that pulse and tried to capture just a fragment of its spirit.
Piano of Dreams: When the Renaissance meets a piano and a little magic in the Oltrarno (other side of the Arno in Florence). Waiting for the opera to begin. Chiesa Santa Monica
Whispers in Stone: This arch holds more than beauty — it carries a story, one I’ll save for another day. But buy me a glass of Prosecco and I just might spill. Santa Maria Novella, Florence
Where the Cobblestones Lead: Florence has a way of leading you exactly where you need to be. A left here, a right there… the cobblestones always know the way. I love getting lost on these winding roads.
Marble Horses, Neptune Fountain: Florence’s Neptune fountain, where sea gods and marble steeds rise from the depths in timeless elegance.
David's Shadow Play: Oh David, you flirt! In Piazza della Signoria, Michelangelo’s David still commands the stage—even in shadow. As the afternoon sun shifted across Florence, I caught this fleeting silhouette dancing against the walls of Palazzo Vecchio. A moment of art playing with light, centuries late
The Joy of Getting Lost: I love wandering the streets of Florence, where every turn feels like a secret unfolding. Around each corner, beauty waits, ready to steal your breath and stir your soul.
Bernini Fountain of the Four Rivers: Stone giants, flowing water, and the hum of Rome’s Piazza Navona — time itself seems to ripple here.
Rear View of A Masterpiece: Michelangelo gave us a masterpiece. This view of David proves there’s no such thing as a bad angle. Grazie Michelangelo! Accademia Gallery, Florence
David in Black & White: Michelangelo’s David in timeless black and white—because a true masterpiece shines in every shade. Accademia Gallery, Florence
Funky Thrift Store, Vintage Florence: Captured in Florence in the 1990s, this black-and-white scene is a snapshot of a vanished thrift store—complete with mannequin, bicycle, and an American flag waving abroad. Though the shop is gone, the photograph endures, a timeless window into curiosity and style. Framed on my New York wall, it still whispers the same question: what’s just beyond that bici?
The Street Below: Looking down from my apartment on Via San Niccolò, I loved watching the quiet street come alive—one passerby at a time. Firenze … Florence
Where River Meets Sky: A perfect meeting of the Arno river and the sky, with Florence’s Ponte Vecchio gracing the horizon.
Guardian of the Piazza: Florence’s Neptune Fountain — majestic in marble white—shines against a backdrop of statues glowing in blue. A striking view from the Piazza della Signoria, the city’s open-air museum.
Bathed in Light: A prism of light from the stained-glass windows of Santa Maria Novella danced across the ancient columns —and then it found me, bathing me in its glow. A fleeting moment of color, grace and awe, now preserved in this photograph. Firenze … Florence
My Table in Tuscany: A candlelit table adorned with roses in my Florence apartment, with a window view of the palazzo across the street. A simple yet timeless glimpse of everyday romance in the city of art and love.
Glide Through Venice: Gliding beneath stone arches, the boat drifts into Venice’s eternal embrace — where every bridge tells a story.
Pisa’s Iconic Lean: A quiet walk with my sister through a Long Island shrine, where the stillness wraps around you and the soul can’t help but smile. A moment of peace captured in soft light and gentle steps.
PACE – Peace in Lucca: Bathed in golden light, these Tuscan buildings glow with the region’s signature palette of warm oranges and soft yellows. From one window hangs a rainbow PACE banner, a gentle declaration of peace that adds both color and meaning to this charming street in Lucca.
Laundry Day in Lucca: Laundry Day in Lucca: Nothing feels more quintessentially Italian than laundry flowing in the breeze from the windows of the palazzi. I captured this moment while wandering through the charming streets of Lucca in Tuscany.
Classic Firenze: Beneath a sky of blue and drifting clouds, Florence’s Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower stand proud and timeless—a perfect moment where history, beauty, and the city’s spirit meet.
Pazzi Chapel: Ahhh, Cappella Pazzi…this chapel holds more than a special place in my heart—it touches my very soul. It’s a loving homage to my mother, one that began even before I knew it, the year before, when I first stepped through those doors.
Moon Over Florence: Crossing a Florentine bridge on a full-moon night, the city’s classic palazzi are bathed in golden light. The interplay of moonlight and warm Tuscan tones captures the immense beauty of Firenze.
Florence by Night: Magical nighttime view of Florence’s Ponte Santa Trinita, with golden lights reflecting on the Arno River. Romantic, luminous, and full of Italian charm.
The Blessed Mother of Santa Croce: For decades, I’ve come to this quiet corner of Santa Croce. In moments of uncertainty, I light a candle, lay down my confusion, and open myself to Mother Mary’s gentle guidance. Firenze - Florence