Buon Compleanno, Roma!
I thought about posting some easter themed something today, but knowing that in addition to Easter – it is also the birthday of Rome, I couldn’t help myself. Founded on April 21, 753, b.c. – this eternal city continues to evolve through civilizations,...
Celebrating Earth Day!
Hello friends! Happy Earth Day to you!!!! Do you ever find it overwhelming to have to be mindful of so many things these days? Our earth, each other, animals in need, people in need, there are so many causes that are so worthwhile that it can begin to feel a...
Celebrating Easter
Celebrating holidays in the home I grew up in, surrounded by friends who have grown in to family has made each holiday something I have come to truly enjoy. I love cooking with my husband, working with my Mom to set a lovely table, and welcoming loved ones to the...
Spring 2019 New York Bridal Fashion Week, Day 1
I am really excited for the opportunity to be back in New York for bridal fashion week, working alongside my husband and with the Modern Luxury Weddings team. The day began at 4:00 am and ended at 8:30 with no breaks, but the opportunities are so incredible that it is...
La Festa di San Giuseppe
Monday. Café. Zeppola. Non c’e meglio per me. 🤩 The day after St. Patrick’s day is one if my favorites. Because it leads to St. Joseph’s day and a chance for Italian Americans to celebrate their heritage, spanning all the way back to the 1800’s and the Sicilian...
Back in the saddle – and struggling with it…
Typically my winters are pretty awesome. I usually send my horses down to either Wellington or Ocala, Florida somewhere in late December/Early January and end up spending most of the first three months of the year riding outside and competing for two weeks on and one...
International Women’s Day
So for most of my life, this was a day that I did not know to recognize because of my American citizenship, but instead because of my Italian heritage and the time that I have spent living in Florence. In Italy, this day is called “la festa della donna” or...
Talking to sidelines magazine about old fashioned work ethics…
Heartfelt thanks to Sidelines Magazine for including me and my handsome guys (including the husband!) in the current issue! It is always such a pleasure to speak about the things that motivate me in life, and where I get my work ethic from: my dad! Check out...
My Wedding Plans Tips – A Piece I Wrote For PartySlate
Photo by: Collin Pierson Photography Your Wedding Planning Checklist —Insider Tips from a Seasoned Pro Written by Michelle Durpetti, originally published on PartySlate, January 31,2019 “To begin with, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to your event...
