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Living in Italy

Truth About Renting in Italy

The painful truth about renting an apartment in Italy. Broken doors and mattresses with holes are part of chasing la dolce vita. So, I’m sitting in the front room of our rather ramshackle rental in Bardonecchia, Italy having coffee when…

Living in Italy

Farmhouse Sink Made in Italy for Americans

Italian Home Renovation Blog GALASSIA Farm House Sink

Italian Home Renovation Blog Series. This week, my quest to find a farmhouse sink in Italy.

Brandy Shearer
March 19, 2021
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Living in Italy

Italian Kitchens Are Too Modern… and Hidden!

Italian Home Renovation Blog Hidden Kitchen Modern

Italian Home Renovation Blog Series. This week, one of the biggest differences between Italian kitchens and American. Last week on Renovating Bardonecchia, I promised to share the biggest shock I’ve had so far while renovating our home in Northern Italy.…

Living in Italy

Italian Home Reno | Kitchen Backsplash

Italian Home Renovation Blog Kitchen Counter Small Tile Backsplash

Italian Home Renovation Blog Series. This week, kitchen counters and backsplashes. Which would you choose?

Living in Italy

Italian Home Reno | Kitchen Color

I want to lose myself in you by Paolo Ferraris Colors

Curious what renovating a home in Italy is like? Renovating Bardonecchia is an Italian Home Renovation Blog Series and this week, we're talking kitchen color!

Brandy Shearer
February 26, 2021
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Living in Italy

Why Italian Bathrooms Don’t Have Bathtubs

Italian Home Renovation Blog Bathtub NIC Pool horizontal image

Adulting is expensive! That's what our Italian home renovation has taught me. Countless expenses have left me gobsmacked. Take an 8,000€ bathtub for example.