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Artist Patrick Commecy is transforming buildings into works of art. See more here .

Story of two guys traveling round to gorgeous regions of Italy in their Mini Cooper while tasting food.  Now that's a job I want!  But since they have the job, take a peek at some of the places they visited... The men start their journey in the Tuscany region. Cinque Terre region I still think I'd be great at this job. See my Cinque Terre and Tuscany posts by using the search bar on this page above.

Giada, of Food Network fame, has a new cooking and travel newsletter called Giadzy .   Here is one of the location photos in Capri that inspired her lemon spaghetti recipe. I love Capri on a non-touristy day- which is never. Its a beautiful island and there's really a lot to do other than shopping and eating (wink). Hope you visit my photos of Capri here .  

The movie, Trust. was based on the 1973 kidnapping of sixteen year old, J.Paul Getty III, heir to the Getty Oil Trust.  Audley End House in England (above) was used as the residence of J.Paul Getty I. It's a tragic drama but one worth watching for the history and beautiful landscapes. The filming locations were in the United Kingdom and Italy (my favorite countries). .  Many of the England scenes were filmed at the Long Hall in Hatfield House.   Donald Sutherland and Brenden Frazier, star  Image by Macorig Above is a ruin in Tivoli near Rome where J.Paul Getty negotiated a "deal" with the kidnappers.  Below is town of Calabria where many scenes were filmed.                                                                   ...

            Daily Mail photos Celebrity weddings are common on the island of Capri: however, nothing compares to this fashion blogger's over-the-top lavish wedding.  The bride completely remodeled a hill top villa plus added thousands of flowers just for the ceremony, spending millions of dollars for her special day.   See more photos of the entire wedding here .  (You have to see the cake!) What do you think?  Please post comments below...

Just had to share this collage of cute pets in Italy: Left: Pooch in Pienza; Middle: Kitty in Montalcino and right: the cats in the Cinque Terre.

     The highest paid American actress today, Scarlett Johansson, has opened a new popcorn shop in Paris. Do you think we'll be adding that to our tourist list of things to see in the City of Light?  I guess if you love popcorn you'll be there...see the shop information here . 

Johnny Depp is allegedly selling his four story Venice palazzo for over $10 million.   See the story on daily mail here

Rome Fashion Show featuring Kendall Jenner photos here My Trevi Fountain/Rome city photos here

The dreamy Hotel Splendido, Portofino, Italy See these photos of Fredrik Eklund's (Million Dollar Listing NY) vacation  here See my Portofino post here .

2016 Garter Day Service (Knighting ceremony) at Windsor Castle.  See full Daily Mail post here My Windsor Castle post  here

JBonamassa, WTrout, JLang, GMoore, PFrampton B'Lou's Selection JB from New York started playing guitar at age 4.   He played his first concert opening for BB King at age 12 (above left and my recent BB King photo).  Now in his early 30's, he tours about 11 months a year mostly in Europe.  Europeans appreciate and support the American blues bands.

Sophia Loren, one of the most beautiful and talented Italian actors, was promised and received the most lavish villa in Rome from her husband, Carlo Ponti.  This sprawling estate may be seen on Daily Mail See  here ... They had more than one home...this one below is in Capri taken when I visited in 2012.  It's located on the opposite side of the island where the Marina Piccola (small marina) is located.  Truly wonderful location for a wonderful star...see my Capri here        

These very different, elegant kitchens were featured in an article from Complete France/Home Garden Vibes.   I'm featuring them because some are designed with European influence like the one above and the others are just as fabulous.  This is Kanye and Kim West's French style kitchen near Calabasas. Take a few minutes to see all 20 kitchens  here ...