Exploring hidden boutiques, iconic artisans, and the essence of Italian elegance


Style Notes from Italy is my ongoing love letter to a country where beauty is lived to the fullest in every aspect of life. From ateliers to local markets, I share stories of craftsmanship, personal style, and the details that make daily life feel artful.
It’s a space where colour, character, and craftsmanship meet—through the people who live and create with intention, in Italy and beyond.
What You’Il find in Style Notes from Italy:
From Turin to Milan: An Italian Foundation in Fashion As a self-described lover of all things beautiful, Rebecca Palladin grew up in the privileged aesthetic…
Inspiration Takes Shape in Fabric and Form Inside the Magical Realm of Mia Carmen Atelier Once upon a time, ladies would frequent sewing ateliers to…
A Creative Haven in the Heart of Rome If you relish the thought of buying lovingly created pieces that have a story behind them, Artisanal…
A Creative Haven in the Heart of Rome On a street brimming with creative and artisanal shops, Noed stands out as both a recent arrival…
Colour and shoes are two irresistible things—and together, they’re a dangerous combination. Be forewarned: you may leave the Giorgia Spagnoletto shop with a suitcase (or…
Aside from the fact that visiting Bon Bon gives me the chance to see my friend Alessandra Chiodi—one of the chicest, most deeply kind-hearted women…