Fiere are fun!
I love shopping.
I do.
I love it so much, in fact, I will shop for things I don’t even need. (Oh, come on. You know you do, too!)
And, since Italy is famous for designers, fashion, and all-around great shopping, then how lucky am I to be here?
After living in Italy for two years, I have finally realized how to maximize my Italian shopping experience.
1) Win the lottery
2) Rob a bank
3) Lose 20 pounds
-and-
4) Grow an extra 5 inches
If I could only determine how to stretch those extra centimetri, I think I could manage the rest.
Or, I could move along and partake in other shopping pleasures.
Yes, that is much more attractive than bank robbery.
Introduce the FIERE.
Trade fairs are quite the affair around here, and as any Catanzaresi will tell you, the city stops for them. We are no exception. If anyone was paying attention, they’d have seen yours trulyat the local furniture fiera three times last month.
But, they offered sooo much more than furniture
They sold candy.
They sold olives. Smoking olives, in fact!
There was sausage …
and, cheese!
Oh, it was great. We also checked out new kitchen counters and living room sets, and I found a fabulous antique oak dining table. It was only 1,000 euros …
Does that seem like a lot to you?
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12 responses to “Fiere are fun!”
May 2nd, 2008 at 9:47 am
“and I found a fabulous antique oak dining table. It was only 1,000 euros …
Does that seem like a lot to you?”
YES! But, I am cheap frugal. lol
Maybe, just maybe, if I had the money… I would think otherwise.
Oh and, I totally agree with you on how to maximize ones Italian shopping experience.
May 2nd, 2008 at 9:48 am
Guess my html code didn’t work… I tried to strikeout the word
cheap.Oh well!May 2nd, 2008 at 9:50 am
Figures… worked when I went to correct it. Let me shut up…it seems as if I am highjacking the comments section. Sorry, Cherrye!
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:19 am
Too funny Giulia–I hate when that happens to me in other people’s comments, but when it happens in mine, I just find it amusing
Anyhoo yes I also agree on how to maximize the shopping experience. I’m sure the table was lovely (why am I assuming I won’t ever see it in your house?)
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Forget the dining room table…the cheese, my GOD woman, did you not buy any CHEESE?
May 2nd, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Jan’s comment is funny, but I agree - look at that cheese.
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm
So do the Italians shop like Americans, I mean do they do recreational shopping. Without sales and with high prices I would think not.
And yes to the above comments. I would have made a table out of those rounds of cheese.
May 3rd, 2008 at 12:10 am
You can buy cheese anytime.
I’m sure the table is bellissimo, but don’t know much about comparable prices.
Oh, how I envy you and Michelle!
May 3rd, 2008 at 8:37 am
Ha ha! Hey, there, G! I am (I dont even know how to cross out) CHEAP. So, …
Michelle - See # one on list to maximize experience. If I win the lottery, you’ll see that table!
LOL, Jan. I am sorry to admit, I did NOT buy any cheese!
Yes, Nadine. The cheese did look good. They were even giving away pecorino samples at one place.
J - I don’t know HOW they manage it, but Italians do shop a lot. I think it depends on where they place their priorities, maybe. I also think they are used to shopping without sales, so it isn’t a big deal. I got pushed out of the way once for a necklace at a 30% sale. I was thinking, “ONLY 30%,” and they were grabbing it by the basketload!
Carole - It was a beautiful table. I don’t remember how much the chairs were … Don’t envy Michelle and me, come visit us!
May 6th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
I’m thinking I want some cheese! NUTELLA candy??? I could use some of those too!
I’m going to Lonestar tonight for some Southwestern eats! I’ll be thinking of you Cherrye!
May 6th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Sorry G, I’ll be thinking of you too!
May 8th, 2008 at 8:08 am
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