Archive for Il Cedro
Travel Tip Tuesday: 15 Reasons to Visit Catanzaro Italy
It’s human nature to take things we love for granted, and although none of us like to admit we do that with people, it is safe to say, at least some of us, have taken our “hometowns” for granted.
When Robin approached me with this idea as a potential Travel Tip Tuesday topic, I felt somewhat [...]
My Heart is at Il Cedro
It isn’t that I’m not an observant person … well, maybe it is. You see the thing is, I’ve always prided myself in my attention to detail, in my ability to add intricate things that make a good thing - great. I did it at my Disney jobs, at LU and in my own wedding. [...]
Travel Tip Tuesday: Cheap Sleeps
After you’ve emptied your checking account and sold that last pint of sangue at the blood bank to cover your over-prized and under-valued airline ticket, the next biggest chunk of change is spent on lodging. This is possibly the most important decision a traveler makes when booking travel and sadly this choice is often based on the [...]
Fly Lady (dot) Net … A Review for You
Do you have your shoes on today?
No, seriously. Do you have your shoes on?
Where are your shoes? Put on your damn shoes!
Ok, ok … so maybe this is a slight over-exaggeration on my part, but it’s not that far off.
Today, as with every 15th day of the month from now until I run out of [...]
First of the Month Recipe - Torta alle Mela di Peppe
Today marks Day One of yet another new addition to My Bella Vita’s new home. While this timid chef can’t commit to a weekly recipe for What’s Cooking Wednesdays, I will offer at least one new recipe now and then, and it will be featured right here on the 1st of every month!
How lucky for me [...]
Primavera in Catanzaro
Ah, yes … Spring has arrived. I almost didn’t recognize it, as being from southeast Texas, we tend to skip this season and jump straight from hot to hell.
But, it is, in fact, spring.
Fruit trees are sprouting buds, bees are buzzing, and, if you’ve never been surrounded by orange blossoms in April, well, you are [...]
Tanti Baci
On this Love Thursday, the new and improved MBV, along with Il Cedro Bed and Breakfast would like to send you some love.
So….here goes!
Happy LT, everyone! If you haven’t done so, be sure to check this post for information on how you can win a prize!
And, the Winner Is….
Last Week’s Ultimate Blog Party was a huge success turning out 1,498 girlie bloggers! Can I say, “WOW?!?” What an amazing event!
I must pause for a moment here, and profusely apologize to everyone for my lack of comment responses this week…more details tomorrow!
You may remember we had a few little contests going on over [...]
My Blog Wants to
Party all the timeParty all the time
Party all the tiiiiiiimme.
Now sing that again and make it really off-key.
Perfect!
You sound just like me!
Well, folks, it is that time of year again. The sun is peeking through the clouds, birds are chirping, and - or, is it just me? - the days are getting a little bit [...]
Cutting Through the Tape - Part II
The saga continues…
When we last saw our hero, he was knee deep in nastro rosso and fighting his way towards the tourism office in Catanzaro.
Ma, perche’?
Because…in 2006, just as the handsome proprietor was set to build his B&B empire, the APT Tourism Board in Catanzaro announced that, in an effort to boost local tourism, they [...]


