since the beginning

Honing their craft for generations, each artisan thrives in a particular medium revealing the magic in their artistry and honoring their unique narrative.

The art of the craft

The clean and simple lines of Lastra were inspired by the circular wooden slab used for centuries to create the outer mold in cheesemaking throughout Italy.

SAN GIMIGNANO: THE CITY OF FIFTEEN TOWERS

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990.

CORTONA: QUINTESSENTIALLY TUSCAN

Cortona, the quintessentially Tuscan town on everyone's bucket list.

SIENA: THE PALIO OF THE CONTRADE

People ask me all of the time if it is worth going to Siena. Of course, my answer is always yes. Absolutely.

Under the Tuscan Sun, Frances Mayes

When they weren’t in North Carolina, they’d meet in Cortona for Italian adventures while drinking wonderful wines.

The Woman Who Started It All

"The rest of the story is like a fairy tale," Lee remembered.

An Inspired Mother's Day

Toast mom. After all, it is her day!

Positano, the Vertical City

Positano is a village of color, of smiles and relaxation, a place to dream and have dreams come true.

Campagna, Where It All Began

From the famed Amalfi Coast, Campagna offers endless possibilities for artistic entertaining with colorful patterns that capture the vitality of the Italian countryside.

A Sicilian Story

The woman who inspired the Sicilian Heads.