I have always been fascinated by those able to reinvent themselves time and time again, able to live more lives than cats and yet remain true to their nature. It’s for this reason I often find the stories of expats charming, particularly the reasons that pushed them to leave their countries and reinvent themselves in… View Article
This old, goliardic and fun event has been celebrated in the pretty coastal city of Fano (province of Pesaro and Urbino) every year since the 14th century. It provides enjoyment for the locals and tens of thousands of visitors from all over Italy, who flock there to take part in the oldest event of its kind on the peninsula.

Emotional recipes // RUSTITA

October 21, 2021
Imagine strolling through one of Le Marche’s many coastal towns at dusk. Imagine a fishermen’s district or the alleyways near an old harbour. It could be Imagine being more than peckish and then imagine smelling the most inviting food you have ever smelt coming from someone’s garden, balcony or terrace. It’s the kind of smell… View Article
When my husband Peter and I relocated from London to Le Marche a few years back, our dream was the dream of many: to move to the countryside. Of course being the total no-nonsense Virgo that I am, I had done my due diligence and decided that I could support myself running a small guesthouse… View Article
In a region celebrated both nationally and internationally for its local artisans and production of ‘Made in Italy’ fashion items, young designers, following in the footsteps of their forefathers, are carving out their own creative path, giving a new direction to Le Marche’s artisan traditions. One such creative is Giulia Roselli, founder of Hanami Clothing… View Article
Having worked in event planning and design for so long, my eye is naturally attracted to social media profiles that have something to do with events, weddings and beautiful floral design. That is how I noticed and decided to connect with Stefania Boiani, a talented Le Marche born florist living and working in New Orleans…. View Article
When my husband Peter and I relocated from London to Le Marche a few years back, our dream was the dream of many: to move to the countryside. Of course being the total no-nonsense Virgo that I am, I had done my due diligence and decided that I could support myself running a small guesthouse… View Article

LONDON’S MARCHE HEART

June 16, 2021
As we approach the year milestone on travel restrictions and changes to our way of life due to the global pandemic, stories like those of Igor Iacopini, owner and founder of Rossodisera in London’s West End, remind us just how enriched we all are by the freedom of travel and the opportunity to discover new… View Article
Rocco Vallorani is winemaker and oenologist at Vigneti Vallorani, here we talk with him about tradition, making do without chemical treatments, encouraging biodiversity and above all, winemaking that is true to terroir. Nestled deep in the Piceno hills at Colli del Tronto, Vigneti Vallorani strives to promote organic farming, low interference techniques and wine made… View Article
This old, goliardic and fun event has been celebrated in the pretty coastal city of Fano (province of Pesaro and Urbino) every year since the 14th century. It provides enjoyment for the locals and tens of thousands of visitors from all over Italy, who flock there to take part in the oldest event of its kind on the peninsula.
A few years ago, when I started my own event planning brand Merry Le Marche, a couple from New York contacted me asking for my help in planning and coordinating their wedding at Palazzo Mannocchi, in the small town of Petritoli, in the southern province of Fermo. Then, just a few weeks later, another couple… View Article

LONDON’S MARCHE HEART

June 16, 2021
As we approach the year milestone on travel restrictions and changes to our way of life due to the global pandemic, stories like those of Igor Iacopini, owner and founder of Rossodisera in London’s West End, remind us just how enriched we all are by the freedom of travel and the opportunity to discover new… View Article