Celia Abernethy

.:. What do you get when you mix an architect, art director, a second-generation leather craftsman and a handful...

CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANS FOR MILAN & LAKE COMO Ciao, I’m Celia. I help style-savvy travelers plan an unforgettable trip...

CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANS FOR MILAN & LAKE COMO Ciao, I’m Celia. I help style-savvy travelers plan an unforgettable trip...

CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANS FOR MILAN & LAKE COMO Ciao, I’m Celia. I help style-savvy travelers plan an unforgettable trip...

Italian fashion is known for its elegant designs and timeless aesthetics. Although fashion houses run by men such as...

.:. Ciasmo is dialect for “dazzle” and perfectly represents this colorful, whimsical and creative boutique in Milan.  CUSTOM TRAVEL...

Should I go skiing in Italy? Is it safe to go skiing in Italy during the upcoming winter season...

CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANS FOR MILAN & LAKE COMO Ciao, I’m Celia. I help style-savvy travelers plan an unforgettable trip...

In the post pandemic era where businesses are trying to get back on their feet and society is trying...

.:. Ah, heat. There is nothing like sitting in a warm massage pool looking out to a snowy panoramic view....

.:. I once overheard a man and woman at a cocktail party talking about “The Algarve”. I had no...

.:. Milan has the third largest cathedral in the world. CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANS FOR MILAN & LAKE COMO Ciao,...

Tax free shopping is available in Italy!  Non-EU residents can enjoy traveling and saving on purchases made during their...

Are you planning a trip to Milan & Lake Como? .:. CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANS FOR MILAN & LAKE COMO...

In 1926, a young couple from the farmlands of Tuscany were discussing their future together and contemplating a move....

.:. Country villa rental review of Il Rifugio at The Pinelli Estate, Agropoli, Italy CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANS FOR MILAN...

CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANS FOR MILAN & LAKE COMO Ciao, I’m Celia. I help style-savvy travelers plan an unforgettable trip...

.:. You know me (or maybe not), I’m really not one to complain. My Mom taught me, “If you...

Ready, Set, Sport: Made in Italy Sportswear & Activewear After being shut inside for so long, we are all...

.:. Italy is known for its stunning villas, parks and gardens. Milan, Italy is a city with many gardens...

There are three elements that distinguish iconic Italian design: humble beginnings, hard work and innovation. The artisans of Italy...

.:. March 30, 2021 the FC Internazionale Milano football club announced it’s new, sleek logo design and launched a...

.:. Solo travel for women has increased throughout the world and Italy is on most female traveler’s bucket lists....

There have always been revolutionary changes throughout fashion history; skirts cut above the ankles, then above the knees and...

There are many reasons international families move to Milan; to start a new job, to be close to family,...

.:. In February 2020 Italy went into a strict lockdown. All shops and businesses were closed, and even local...

.:. Coffee is such a predictable part of my everyday life, I hardly even thought it was worth writing...

The city of Milan is like one big shopping mall.  Some of the world’s most beautiful stores and boutiques...

I’m sure your mother told you,”Don’t believe everything you see on TV!”, the same should be said for Internet....

.:. Dating back to a Milanese baker from the early 1800’s, Panettone is found on every Italian Christmas table....

.:. Here in Italy, we’re in lockdown, again. I wrote about Living in Lockdown during the first lockdown when...

When it comes to shopping for luxury ready-to-wear, Italian fashion designers have cornered the market. Big names like Armani,...

.:. Milan is one of Italy’s most metropolitan and contemporary cities. Attracting travelers and business people from all over...

.:. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is at the heart of Milan and is a must see for all...

.:. Following the previous post Timeline of Italy Coronavirus Lockdown, here is a quick overview of what life in...

Yes, of course you can find the typical souvenirs of Milan like a poster of The Last Super, a...

The best of Milan in One day Free download – viewed best on mobiles and tablets 24 Hours in...

.:. It is unknown what the post Covid-19 era will bring us. Will it be mandatory to wear a...

.:. Everyone has been wondering and speculating on travel in Italy after the Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. World travel may...

.:. Since my post of two weeks ago, much has changed here in Italy. Stricter measures and directives have...

.:. Just because the museum is closed or you are far away, it doesn’t mean you can’t visit the...

.:. Italy’s first online guide for culture junkies. Places to Think (localiperpensare.it) lists cafes, tea rooms and bistros throughout Italy...

.:. Image above: Youth in Milan with masks – in reality,  not everyone is wearing masks, photo/Shutterstock CUSTOM TRAVEL...

Guide to living in Milan, the best neighborhoods and areas to live in.

.:. A conversation about Fashion, Hair History and living in Milan with Dario Caruso, Milan hairdresser We are so...

.:. There has been a lot of talk about “Carbon Neutral Fashion” lately. The keyword “sustainability” remains a focus...

.:. My absolute favorite magazine is opening a pop-up shop in Milan! Monolcle is THE in-the-know media source for...

The Joyne Playce experiential tour of Cividale del Friuli started early in the morning, so I had planned to...

.:. Join me Sunday September 1, 2019 to learn about the divas that became legends of La Scala Opera...

If you are traveling to Venice, sleep here. I truly enjoyed my stay at Joseph Apartments in Venice, Italy....