Abundant Sunshine

washes over me and I am wondering where the traffic and the people I remember are . . . they are back in America and I am here, in the land of abundant sunshine and warmth. Italy, waiting to bring you new items for Chemarci very soon!

Til then, Cheryl

La bella vita, dolce . . .

and slow . . . not tedious, no . . . just at a different tempo. I am spending time in bella Italia now, as I told you I would. It's divine. Things are as I thought, days are warm and abundantly filled with sunshine . . and I am making my way from place to place, albeit at this pace. It is another world here in Italia, filled with beauty and joy, a bounty of richness which I hope to share with you all. We will soon have our Chemarci website up and running with many of the treasures you expect from this magical place. Keep watch for our next visit here and word of our website opening . . . soon!

Buona giornata a tutti! Cheryl

Just a Few Days

until I leave for Italy, my beloved second home away from home. Actually, if the truth be told, I would make it my primary residence and commute back and forth to America and all other locations from there. I adore Italy, just in case you hadn't guessed that. I was charmed from day 1 and the charm only developed into something so real . . . from there, I had to find my life's course headed in that direction, towards the east . . . towards those towering flowers a bloom in the meadows; towards the endless rows of olive trees which produce the most abundant crop of delicious olives; towards the vineyards nurturing those clusters of grapes, coaxing the most verdant fruits for wine makers to celebrate their diversity; and right towards the sun-baked soil, which is trailed with the footpaths leading to the water's edge of the inviting Adriatic beaches where the many Pugliese stretch outward in hopes of basking and baking into the perfect shade of bronze each summer. I love Italy, I love Puglia!

Let us take you on a fantastic journey to places you have never known before, but always wanted to discover. Chemarci is your ultimate tour guide, opening your eyes to the many beautiful and unique treasures of the region of Puglia, in southern Italy. Come with us! I'm leaving for this exquisite place in just four days, come along with me.

Almost Time

for this wonderful new adventure to begin . . . I'm eager and so delighted to be part of this new endeavor that is Chemarci! We will be your portal to all-things-Italian, all those wonderful treasures from regions like Puglia and the company you rely on to import special handcrafted, artisan goods and unique products representational of the people and culture of Italy's various areas. It's truly our pleasure to open this door for you, bringing a sense of "la dolce vita" to your life.

Please keep us posted of anything you desire from previous trips, or perhaps you have hopes of finding a certain item you remembered seeing while there. Maybe you just like the originality of what we are able to find and eager to purchase those items for friends and family. We would like nothing more than to provide you with an overall great experience shopping through our Chemarci website. We are here to help!

Have a wonderful new day, remember, we are just a few days away from presenting our finds . . . opening that treasure chest of Italia to you! Cheryl

Days of wine and wildflowers

are around the corner, awaiting me in Puglia. There are so many olive groves and so many vineyards just dotting the countryside in Puglia, that I could never begin to imagine the supply of these intrinsic commodities which enable the regional production of olive oil and other items containing olive oil, as well as the production of wines. It's just vast as the sea! The wildflowers which enumerate the countryside also are too plentiful to ever count and seem to grow naturally during all seasons in Puglia. The summertime is definitely a verdant season, filled with possibility for some crops and harvest for others. The fruits of the season are plentiful and abundant . . . peaches, which I have already commented on early in this blog, as the peaches define the season of warmth and sunshine for me. I have personally never tasted peaches as juicy and sweet as the ones I buy all over Puglia. Ahh, my mind, my soul, my spirit are awaiting all these treasures and more within just a few days now . . . perhaps that is why I don't sleep much now . . . the excitement is building to a crescendo for certain! I'm not even ready for my travels yet, having to pack . . . a big, onerous task ahead surely, but I am ready to go in my innermost being, prepared to experience the sweetness of Puglia, la dolce vita!

Chemarci is ready to bring you all the best of Puglia too . . . wait for it, it's just around the corner! Take care and enjoy the remainder of the holiday weekend. Cheryl

In a Hurry

to get to where I'm going . . . Italy, Puglia, my favorite little home away from home. I am ready, sort of anyway . . . my mind, my body, my spirit are prepared. My clothes and suitcases, not so much! But with the next few days left to me, I will manage even those incidental things too. I am ready in my heart, wanting to be in this place I adore, seeing my friends and spending time with my transatlantic family . . . I am ready.

Are you ready for the magical portal to be opened, Chemarci will open it for you very soon, and you will taste and savor the many colorful flavors of this region, spectacular and sublime. Let yourself enjoy a new journey with Chemarci! We are your tour guide to the world of your dreams. Enjoy!

Have a fabulous new day, Cheryl