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: A Little Vaca before the crazy begins.

Happy Friday, everyone!

It’s that time of year. So now it begins at La Fortezza, getting ready for our spring and summer guest list. We decided to book a little getaway before all the seasonal craziness begins. Off we drove to the Dolomites and Chamonix, France, with Vivi in tow this week. More about our travels in insider travel tips below. (*paid subscribers edition.) We will welcome our son Levi and his seven friends in a couple of weeks. That means getting the place completely tricked out. Ensuring all the gardening is on point and the vegetable garden is planted. Making sure that all our terraces are ready and waiting for outdoor aperitivo, suppers, and lunches. The pool opens as well. Essentially, we will be full-on after our vacation is over. Stay tuned for loads of in-process pics on my Instagram. * We are also starting our BIG GARDEN project this month.

I can’t wait to share it in person and this newsletter. We have loads of retreats and loads of guests, so all hands are on deck until July.

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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: A Stylist Dream: I have something special to show you this week. You can tell by my reactions in the video that I was truly in love with this property when I first saw it. It’s not often something like this comes up for sale in Italy. It is a true jewel box of a home with amazing views. An incredible kitchen that is worthy of the pages of World of Interiors. I truly hope someone buys it and enjoys the heck out of it.

Thanks so much for watching my YouTube Channel, All About Annette. Please share my channel with your friends.

The channel has 4300 + subscribers! I am beyond thrilled! x Please like and subscribe; ring the bell to be notified about the release of new videos… let’s keep it going; my goal this year is to get 10,000 subscribers

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Have you watched it yet?

My all-time favorite book, The Talented Mr. Ripley, has been adapted for television. Ripley is amazing and much more true to the book. It’s memorizing, and yes, it is in black and white. It's available on Netflix.

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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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