tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post1269657551606554026..comments2023-12-13T04:08:28.957-06:00Comments on Halcyon Days: Ricatoni's and a Stroll Around Florencesandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-62770060399740975872012-09-11T20:15:53.530-05:002012-09-11T20:15:53.530-05:00I am always happy to see towns that have saved the...I am always happy to see towns that have saved their "old downtown" look. The story of the jewelry store make me smile. When I was growing up our town's had one like that where everyone HAD to go for jewelry that marked special events. Believe it or not I still have jewelry in fancy boxes with the store's name on in gold script.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-51179062860708324032012-09-11T16:46:18.010-05:002012-09-11T16:46:18.010-05:00Patricia, let's hope some modern-day planners ...Patricia, let's hope some modern-day planners don't ever decide these old buildings should go and be replaced by glass and steel structures.<br /><br />Ida, I must admit that Mette has inspired me along my decluttering journey. I am glad the information I have shared has been educational to others. I love any story that has a bit of history attached to it. Hooray got being older and having the time to stand and stare more!<br /><br />Mette, I'll share this bit of information: Florence, Ala., was named by Italian surveyor Ferdinand Sannoner, who surveyed it in 1818 and gave it the name of Florence, capital of Tuscany in his native land. Thanks for the gold star. :))<br /><br />Sissy, but we do grow up and no longer care so much for that "merchandise" and begin looking for ways to dispose some of it.<br /><br />Anna, taking Benadryl took care of the reaction but the stuff made me crazy for 24 hours. Strong stuff! The food at that restaurant is very good; love Italian! sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-52799673346604328562012-09-11T13:00:32.292-05:002012-09-11T13:00:32.292-05:00so sorry to read about your allergic reaction, I h...so sorry to read about your allergic reaction, I hope all is all righ now. The pizza looks yummy! Well, everything looks yummy, like proper Italian tratoria style food.coffeeaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719243899202995984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-9339248114387287032012-09-11T11:23:48.705-05:002012-09-11T11:23:48.705-05:00Enjoyed this very much - felt like I was there bec...Enjoyed this very much - felt like I was there because it is all so familiar! Like you, we just didn't appreciate these old buildings when we were younger - we were only interested in the merchandise inside the buildings!<br />The food looks great - makes me hungry.Edith Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064143456339054752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-29546538063192200602012-09-11T10:04:58.860-05:002012-09-11T10:04:58.860-05:00Florence looks like a very charming town. I am jus...Florence looks like a very charming town. I am just having a difficulty of the name, because of the Florence/ Italy ; )..<br /><br />Definitely a BIG gold star for you going to the flea market! I too wished to go to Vermo on Sunday ( not absolutely sure if it is open though ), so I´ll try to make a new entree this week ( if it´s open ).<br />Gotta get rid of everything not used ; ).<br /><br />Agreeing with Ida, I am always amazed to hear that Helsinki is a beautiful city. For me, it is just Helsinki.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-5191948278828839672012-09-11T05:00:37.531-05:002012-09-11T05:00:37.531-05:00I see the de-cluttering has started,Mettie will be...I see the de-cluttering has started,Mettie will be giving you a 'gold'star'(laughing).<br /><br />I have learnt more about the countryside of the USA since you started to blog,I really enjoy seeing these towns/history through your eyes.the buildings have a touch of the art deco.<br /><br />I agree about how we tend never to notice our own local buildings.Still we are reaching the stage where we can stand & stare!! Ida<br /><br />Judith https://www.blogger.com/profile/03634258386057489997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-42102018866249398632012-09-11T01:17:49.549-05:002012-09-11T01:17:49.549-05:00I love the architecture of those old buildings; as...I love the architecture of those old buildings; as you say, they don't make them anymore. Many country towns in Australia have similar facades, and they look great if well maintained. Yay for delicious Italian food!!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.com