My Beautiful Fortress in Italy.

Thanks for stopping by. This space is devoted to our life in the Italian countryside. In the furthest northern part of Tuscany. A region known as Lunigiana. I am a photo/prop stylist and author.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING: The BIG GARDEN Project.

This week, we are back at La Fortezza. Of course, a gazillion things to do. We unwrapped the pool furniture and cleaned it. Gianluca and his cousin Robbi are here working on the garden. Plus, we have an excavator tearing up the hill in the back. We are putting a terraced garden in. Terraces and a walkway from the pool to the vineyard terrace. It covers about 2 acres. We live on 27 acres, so it’s a little deceiving as to how huge this project is. Massive. I have wanted to tie all the landscaped spaces together and this is the final piece of that puzzle. Next year, we will tackle a new space for dining outdoors. I’ll leave that for later. I will, of course, keep everyone updated, but right now, it looks like this.

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LA FORTEZZA RETREAT NEWS:

Now taking reservations for 2025 Custom La Fortezza Retreats: If you’re interested in planning your own custom retreat in 2025, Please email Gen and she can get you started on your journey. Check the calendar and start planning. Every retreat comes with a PIZZA PARTY! *Keep in mind the earlier the better to get the exact dates you desire next year.

Contact Gen to reserve your place in 2025: Gen is our La Fortezza Guest Service Liaison: genesis.carlina@gmail.com

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MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO:

All About Annette YouTube, This week on Move to Italy: Meet my friend Lizz, she’s looking for her dream home in Tuscany. We toured her with the camera crew in tow. Will she buy this one? Have a look and let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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Book News:

If you love The Talented Mr. Ripley, you’ll love my latest novel. I have taken a big detour from my memoirs to write my first book of fiction. You won’t be able to put it down. I promise. My first self-published book!

If you have not read it yet, you should.

My newest book is a fun read about a sexy chef.

The Killer Menu is a delicious murder mystery.

Order: The Killer Menu, By Annette Joseph

Finding love and a family is never easy, but it's terrifying when you’re Henry Miller. Henry is a deliciously charming chef—talented, handsome, and intensely obsessive. Henry's extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of his girlfriends take readers on a chilling journey from the streets of Paris to the chic restaurants of Italy and the vibrant Cuban enclaves of Miami. As we delve into the mind of the reluctant murderer, it becomes clear that his habits of love and loss create a recipe for disaster. Come meet Henry and decide for yourself: Do you like him Or hate him?

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