I can't believe it's the 10th day of 2010 already. The holidays really got away from me this time. Our December trip to Italy may have had something to do with that - we spent a week in Florence (Firenze to the locals) in celebration of my 40th birthday. I had been there, but not for 20 years, and this was Mr. Clotheshorse's first trip to Europe. We fell in love with the city immediately. Florence has so many delights to offer: great art and architecture (much of it dating back several centuries,) amazing food and wine, a vibrant downtown shopping district frequented by locals as well as tourists, and lovely, friendly people. Even the vending machines have style, as evidenced by this photo I took at the Boboli Gardens. Firenze, we miss you already, and we'll be back.
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As you are talking about shopping, what did you find any of those small but traditional stores that sells handicraft bags and co? Do you have any tips for me?
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Barbara
Barbara, we loved S. Vaggi, Gioielleria Caselli, Noi Firenze, Golden Point, Papini Pelletteria, Clamori di Firenze, & the Scuola del Cuoio (Leather School.) Noi, Papini, Clamori, & the Scuola were probably our favorites for leather goods. Not cheap, but about 1/3 less than you'd pay for similar quality here. Hope this info is helpful!
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