Comments on the style saloniste: A Passion for Venice: The Ecstasy and the Beauty of La Serenissima

Dear Diane, a sumptuous journey, thank you, I love...

2016-06-28T14:33:41.976-07:00

Dear Diane, a sumptuous journey, thank you, I love Fortuny's Palazzo Orfei and the Palazzo Mocenigo. My first day in Venice I spent my morning absorbing the intricate and gorgeous silks and velvets of my textile hero! the atmospheric reflections and Venetian colours always inspire, a visual treat, grazie!

Hello, Julieta- Your party sounds like a dream. ...

2016-05-26T12:14:09.369-07:00

Hello, Julieta-

Your party sounds like a dream. How very divine and fabulous.

Every detail sounds magical. I am so happy for you…Venice at 6am is indeed wonderful. And at any time of day or night.

I hope you return to Venice soon. In the meantime, you will find the book I reviewed very rich in detail and interiors and history. It's beautifully produced and it takes a reader on a trip, a private tour of villas and palazzi and churches and chapels that are never open to the public. So happy to hear from you. Be sure to stay in touch--DIANE

Diane, I have been to Venice quite a few times bu...

2016-05-26T11:12:35.006-07:00

Diane,

I have been to Venice quite a few times but the most memorable was about 20 years ago when I attended a big party at the palazzo Pisani Moretta given by one of my best friends for his 50th birthday. A black tie affair, we arrived in gondolas dressed to the gills and masked. He had brought over a group from Miami and requested they only play Cuban boleros for cocktails. Then up the stairs to the main salon for sitdown dinner for 150. The room had no electricity except for the candle light from the huge chandeliers. We danced the night away after dinner until water taxis came to take us home. We decided to walk and got to our hotel at 6 o'clock in the morning just as the sun was coming up. It was surreal! Never been to a more beautiful party!

I have been circling this book since it came out wondering if it was worth it. i got my answer... thanks for the tips on these new hotels. Have always stayed at the Gritti but it was getting pretty dated last time I was there.

HOW FUN.I have LOST IN ARLES staying with me and S...

2016-05-24T08:48:58.469-07:00

HOW FUN.I have LOST IN ARLES staying with me and SHE picked up THAT BOOK yesterday off my round gold-leaf coffee table which resides in the CUCINA and said,"YOU HAVE THIS BOOK!"I sent her to her ROOM to read whilst she stays here with me.
VENICE is a MAGICAL place............I hope to get back at least once more in my LIFETIME!If not I have THE BOOK and a few others that can take me there in my DREAMS.

Dear Friends- Thank you so much. I'm so happy...

2016-05-23T16:13:29.536-07:00

Dear Friends-

Thank you so much. I'm so happy this was a helpful and inspiring post.
And I'm thrilled that you are attending the Biennale. It is a magical event--free-form and full of adventure and discovery.
Keep me posted with the news and your experience.
safe and happy travels--DIANE

I love this beautiful book. It sits prominently on...

2016-05-23T15:42:37.326-07:00

I love this beautiful book. It sits prominently on my coffee table and is a feast for the eyes. I am planning on visiting Italy again this year and plan to make it to Venice again for the La Biennale.

Got this book earlier this year and just love it. ...

2016-05-23T12:10:57.906-07:00

Got this book earlier this year and just love it. We're planning our first visit to Venice later this year and I'm very excited -this blog post is really useful, thanks for the recommendations! I had already decided on staying at the Bauer.