Every time I go to Libri Liberi with a bag of books to donate, I feel a certain nervousness. This is no ordinary book-crossing venue. The elderly lady who attends to it will take her time to evaluate my volumes one by one, long enough for me to drop my “smug donor” smile, gravely enough … More The little (free) bookshop round the corner
It’s spring, no matter what colour our «Zone » is. And even though these are not simple times, there is still plenty of beauty around town. Especially now that new colours are blossoming here and there. So here’s a list of where to go (often for free and always with full permission) to get yourself a … More In bloom! Take a walk on these flowery hotspots in Bologna
Luckily, Bologna has many farmers’ markets. The latest addition is in Piazza Aldrovandi, where from the beginning of october to the end of january a cosy, one-lined market takes place every sunday morning. With its bizarre shape – something in between a little piazza and a large street – this square named after collector … More Morning grace #2: Flowers ‘n fruits in Piazza Aldrovandi
Most people, especially tourists, usually walk from Piazza Maggiore to Le Due Torri and, once the photos de riguer have been taken, turn right, heading to Piazza Santo Stefano, left towards the former Ghetto, or take Via Zamboni to reach the University area. They hardly ever keep walking through Via San Vitale and that’s a … More Bars and crafts: Via Cladarese is the perfect place for lazy afternoons
Which is the massive, world-renowed, hyper-promoted event dedicated to beauty, make-up, haircare and all of this glamorous, deliciously frivolous girlie stuff. Held at Bologna Fiere, Cosmoprof has been running for 50 years, but I had never gone. So this year I decided it was time to stop being snobbish and give it a try. After all, what’s … More Ten things I learned at Cosmoprof
I don’t know why I didn’t write about Karam Khand Yoga Shop, Bologna’s first and only yoga shop, earlier. It might be because this was the place I wanted to open (unconscious jelousy). Or because this is where my two passions (and my two blogs) merge. Or just because I’m a serial procrastinator. Anyway, there … More Yoga lovers and harmony seekers, this cozy Yoga Shop is the place for you
Little Shop is the first hygge shop in Bologna. No, of course it’s not. But it’s the first shop that made me think of this word, that was added to my lexicon quite recently. In case you haven’t noticed, the word hygge is quite a thing lately. If you’re not familiar with it, you can read … More Hygge shop, Little shop
I had promised some deep diving into the Christmas markets of Bologna and here I am, reporting for duty. This weekend was quite electric with the city completely invaded by people running to and from shops (to get those bloody presents) and, of course, walking through markets. The first I visited is the lovely The Garage … More Christmas Markets Porn #2. From antiques to urban cool
I must clearly be getting old, because this year I am kind of rejoiced by the little surge of Christmas markets that is taking over Bologna. It must be because they are quite small in size and graciously assembled (most of them), but I’m welcoming them so much that each of them will have its … More Christmas Market Porn. A French affair
I’m rather lucky, as I happen to live near a street that is the best in town when it comes to vintage shopping. And this provoked quite a revolution in my shopping pattern, since I changed from skeptic to enthusiast in a handful of seasons and a few very happy sessions. So, if you are looking for … More Meet Via San Vitale, Bologna’s vintage street
Flaneur in Bologna 