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Spring is here already..
Dear all,
Spring is on our doorstep and brighter skies bring a new energy to our steps. March is the month when everything feels lighter, except style.
I was walking near Piazza Beccaria in Florence a few days ago and I stumbled upon a gorgeous cherry tree in full blossom...it was February 25th!!
As the light changes, the way we dress changes too. There is a subtle desire for lightness: colors become brighter and silhouettes softer. Dressing in layers is no longer about staying warm, but about making a style statement.
March is the month to take small risks. Fashion doesn’t wait for the official start of spring - it moves ahead of it. And those with style know: the weather may change, but elegance remains.
PALM BEACH...
Palm Beach in March is at its most refined moment of the season.
The season reaches its perfect balance: the town is alive and present, and everything flows naturally, meetings, events, daily rituals in an atmosphere that blends tradition and modernity with ease.
Style speaks the same language. It is an elegance that does not seek attention, yet naturally receives it. Clean lines, fine but lightweight fabrics, bold colors worn with restraint, and details that speak softly. Nothing is left to chance, yet everything feels effortless.
The Town comes alive with two key events that define the season.
From March 19–23, the Palm Beach International Boat Show transforms the waterfront into a true showcase on the water. Five days dedicated to nautical excellence, featuring iconic yachts, innovative design, and an atmosphere that naturally blends technology and lifestyle.
At the same time, from 19–22, the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary Art Fair brings the best of modern and contemporary art to the Convention Center.
International galleries, curated works, collectors, and creatives come together in a space where culture and vision meet with elegance.
Two events, one distinctive: energy the sophisticated and vibrant spirit that defines Palm Beach this month.
FIRENZE...
To celebrate the arrival of the season, FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) organizes a two-day special opening of some of the most intriguing sites in the city and surroundings. Outlined at www.fondoambiente.it, you’ll find the list of locations to be explored, with the whole of Italy participating on March 21-22. It’s a rare chance to see behind the gates of prestigious locations or places not usually open to the public. I’m certainly curious!
International Women’s Day on March 8 is deeply felt in Italy, and you’ll find the bright yellow blossoms of mimosas being passed around as a symbolic gesture.
There’s also a range of cultural and community celebrations, including free entry for women to many museums. Keep an eye on the individual museum websites to see who’s participating!
In the latest cultural news, one of the most remarkable landmarks in Florence is about to see its first full restoration. Works on Giotto’s Bell Tower commence on March 9, with the project expected to last around four years. While other interventions have, of course, been enacted over its centuries of existence, this is the first time it will undergo a comprehensive restoration.
Works are also planned for other monuments and buildings around Piazza del Duomo, including the expansion of the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo and the refurbishment of the Collegio Eugeniano. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished results!
A highly anticipated exhibition comes to Palazzo Strozzi: Rothko in Florence goes on display from March 14 to August 23 and is set to show a large selection of works that cover the 1930s to 1970s. The master of American modern art is bound to draw a crowd!
A distinctly Florentine celebration takes place on March 25th. The Florentine New Year! (Capodanno Fiorentino) is said to date to the Middle Ages, when the day on which the Church celebrates the Annunciation of Mary was adopted by the city as the beginning of the civil calendar. The occasion is marked today by costumed parades and flag-throwers to recreate elements of the Renaissance ceremony.
A special treat you’ll see in bakeries for a short time only are Quaresimali, small cookies shaped like letters of the alphabet that are baked during Lent, the period between Carnival and Easter. The light biscuits are made using egg whites, sugar, hazelnuts finely chopped into a paste, baking powder, a pinch of salt, flour and a little bit of bitter cocoa to enhance the flavor. Piped into the shapes and then baked for about 15 minutes, I love seeing the smiles on kids’faces as they make words from them!
With love,Jennifer