The flash of hot pink against the brown stone is arresting.

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Angela Caputti, updated windows.  Looks like we’re off to a great new year!

 

A beautiful, modern ballgown.

 

Walking down one of my favorite Florentine streets, the Borgo Santi Apostoli:

I discussed this famous old hotel in a recent post.

From the entrance to the Hotel, a small passage still exists leading to the Lungarno Acciaiuoli.  That would be the Arno just over the wall by the pedestrian in the turquoise jacket.

 

The hotel is located on this wonderful small piazza, the Piazza del Limbo.

And as you can see from this temporary sign, said piazza is closed for work starting on 17 Gennaio 2017.  Until when?  Sign doesn’t say. :-)  Who needs to know, anyhow?

 

 

More random shots of spots I’ve passed throughout the past couple of weeks.

Ah, Florence.  You never fail to please!