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Category: Living in Italy

See what a slower pace of life in the Italian Alps feels like. Hi I’m Brandy. An American Expat renovating my first home in northern Italy. Join me in exploring the picturesque Italian Alps. Plus find out about the pro and cons of living in Italy from expats living in Italy.

Home Renovation Blog

Italy vs America Wall Tile Style

Curious what renovating a home in Italy is like? Renovating Bardonecchia is an Italian Home Renovation Blog Series. This week: Italy vs America on Wall tiles.

by Brandy ShearerFebruary 12, 2021January 12, 2022
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Italian Home Renovation Blog Bathroom Design 5
Home Renovation Blog

Italian Bathrooms & Wall Tiles

Curious what renovating a home in Italy is like? Renovating Bardonecchia is an Italian Home Renovation Blog Series. This week: Bathroom Tiles Italy vs America.

by Brandy ShearerFebruary 11, 2021March 15, 2022
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Italian Home Reno Bathroom Sink Bacinella Cielo Ceramica
Home Renovation Blog

Italian Bathroom Renovation Stunning Sink!

Curious what renovating a home in Italy is like? Renovating Bardonecchia is an Italian Home Renovation Blog Series. This week: Hand-Made Italian Ceramic Sinks.

by Brandy ShearerJanuary 29, 2021January 11, 2022
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Italian Citizenship Anniversary Brandy Shearer Paolo Ferraris
Living in Italy

Moving to Italy During Lockdown!

Obtaining Italian Citizenship, saving for and planning a move to Italy in 2020. How COVID lockdowns lead to an unexpected home renovation in the Italian Alps.

by Brandy ShearerJanuary 27, 2021May 9, 2022
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Italian Home Renovation Smile Toilet Bidet Ceramica Cielo
Home Renovation Blog

Italians Love a Bidet

by Brandy ShearerJanuary 22, 2021January 11, 2022
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SMEG Fridge Italy Home Reno
Home Renovation Blog

Should I Smeg? Smeg Retro Fridge Review

by Brandy ShearerDecember 18, 2020March 15, 2022
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Italian Home Renovation Floor Plan Moveable Kitchen Island
Home Renovation Blog

Italian Home Reno | Kitchen Island

How do you get a bathtub and a kitchen island in 753 square feet? Call in a favor! The latest on our Italian Home Renovation. New posts every Friday!

by Brandy ShearerDecember 11, 2020January 11, 2022
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Italian Home Renovation Floor Plan 4
Living in Italy

Italian Home Reno | Final Floor Plan

Bathtub shower or bidet toilet, which combo would you pick? Floor plans round 4. New Renovating Bardonecchia posts every Friday!

by Brandy ShearerDecember 4, 2020January 8, 2022
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Stories of Moving to Italy expat interview
Living in Italy

Expat Secrets, Why Barbora Thinks We Should Start Talking

Mental Health & Expat Life, why it’s not all La Dolce Vita in Italy. Stories of Moving to Italy is an interview series about the Pros & Cons of moving to Italy.

by Brandy ShearerDecember 3, 2020January 7, 2022
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Home Renovation Blog

Open Up a Small House Layout

Which would you fight for in a small space renovation? Floor plans round 3 from Renovating Bardonecchia an Italian Home Reno Series. New posts every Friday!

by Brandy ShearerNovember 27, 2020January 11, 2022
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Home Renovation Blog

Cons of Renovating a Home in Italy

Wondering if renovating a home in Italy is hard? Top Three things making our Italian home renovation difficult. New Renovating Bardonecchia post every Friday!

by Brandy ShearerNovember 23, 2020May 9, 2022
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Italian Home Renovation Updated Floor Plan Renovating Bardonecchia
Home Renovation Blog

My Dream Floor Plan

Round two of floor plans + my trick to overcoming the Italian language barrier for our Home Renovation in Italy. New Renovating Bardonecchia posts every Friday!

by Brandy ShearerNovember 20, 2020January 11, 2022
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Brandy Shearer in Sardinia Italy
Living in Italy

It’s My Birthday Today!

I’m 45 today! To celebrate, random facts about me & TAG… you’re it!⁠ Leave a fun random fact about you in the comments to help me celebrate. Pretty please?!

by Brandy ShearerNovember 10, 2020January 7, 2022
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Italian Home Renovation Original Floor Plan Renovating Bardonecchia
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Initial Floor Plans are Here!

Round one of floor plans for our Italian Home Renovation plus before photos. New Renovating Bardonecchia post every Friday!

by Brandy ShearerNovember 6, 2020January 11, 2022
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Stories of moving to Italy Expat vs Immigrant Wine Bar
Living in Italy

Expat vs Immigrant, Why the Controversy?

Expat vs Immigrant + Pros & Cons of life in Torino, Italy. Stories of Moving to Italy is an interview series about the beautiful complexity of life in Italy.

by Brandy ShearerNovember 5, 2020June 2, 2022
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Life 6 months after moving to Italy TorinoView
Living in Italy

Moving to Italy | 6 Months, 2 Lockdowns & 20 Pounds

After deciding where to live in Italy COVID locked us down again. What life is like six months after moving to Italy including Healthcare & Home Renovation.

by Brandy ShearerNovember 4, 2020May 9, 2022
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Renovating Bardonecchia Tax Codes
Home Renovation Blog

Italian Tax Breaks on Renovations

50% – 90% Renovation & Restoration tax breaks make 2020 a great year to buy property to renovate in Italy, but will COVID get in the way?

by Brandy ShearerOctober 23, 2020January 11, 2022
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Italian Cheek Pinching
Living in Italy

What Cheek Pinching Means in Italy

What it means when a Nonna pinches your cheek in Italy. A personal anecdote after moving to Italy.

by Brandy ShearerOctober 22, 2020January 7, 2022
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Italian Homes vs American Homes Balconies and Porches
Living in Italy

23 Quirky Differences | Italian vs American Homes

Age & Size to Screens & Garbage Disposals. The 23 Biggest Differences between American & Italian Homes. + Renovating Bardonecchia Update!

by Brandy ShearerOctober 16, 2020May 24, 2022
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Dr Fauci Honored Italian American Heritage Month
Living in Italy

Italian American Heritage Month 2020 Honoree is Dr. Fauci!

Dr. Anthony Fauci is being honored for Italian American Heritage Month this October. When & Who started Italian American Heritage month + virtual celebration ideas.

by Brandy ShearerOctober 12, 2020January 7, 2022
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