Have you heard about this little Sicilian town, Samuca, that is selling homes for as little as €1? The homes are in need of repair, and they must be done within three years. The town is hoping a revival will occur in this lovely rural destination. The thought of a country home on a gorgeous island…well, that gives me Saturday Smiles For Sale.
Saturday Smiles For Sale
On the opposite side of the financial spectrum is this Georgian beauty in Suffolk.
It’s loaded with charm!
On The Menu
The weather can’t make up its mind here in Texas. It has been both very warm and very cold. But when the next cold front moves in I will be making Daube Provençale (French Beef Stew with Red Wine).
Feeling Crafty
The warm weather has me believing that spring is right around the corner. This carrot door decor is so cute and clever.
What To Watch
I generally try to watch several of the films nominated for an Oscar. I’m going to go on the record that while I loved both the set and costume designs for The Favorite the film itself was very disappointing.
On the other hand, I loved everything about Mary Poppins Returns!
Three fantastic films, Bohemian Rhapsody, Greenbook, and A Star is Born, left me both in stitches and in tears.
One enchanting film, that received only a few nods, was Goodbye Christopher Robin. It’s worth the watch.
It is hard to believe that the time has come to visit college campuses with Sweet Guy. I’ll be taking the next week off to begin this bittersweet journey.
May your Saturday be filled with smiles.
Laura
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I still have to see Mary Poppins. Can’t wait on that one. Also At Eternity’s Gate — just because what’s not to love about Van Gogh, even though his life was so sad and grim. I felt similarly about The Favourite. I wanted so much to love it. And I loved the costumes. The set design. The performances. And I really didn’t like the movie — definitely not the sum of its parts. (And I hated the credits — worst font and design EVER!).
Loved that pretty dormer room. Today is a juggle the home decor day. I feel inspired!
So many lovely things, Laura. Samuca really caught my imagination, it is a fantasy of mine to live in such a place. I have the whole scenario in my head, it is perfect.
Amalia
xo
I can’t wait to hear about the next steps in SG’s journey!
Haven’t seen one of those movies, must get on the stick.
Have a great weekend.
I too want to comment on the dormer room in the Georgian home. Have you ever seen anything as cute as that little door??? And I agree with Jeanie’s comment above about Van Gogh. I’ve been obsessed since high school with seeing or reading any information possible regarding his life – and I’m always in tears shortly after it begins. Don’t know why – must be some cosmic, universal connection. I’m sure I’m not the only one.
I love everything about this post! I too saw that little Italian town, that is indeed a project, in a perfect world you could convince your family and friends to come along and each take a house!
The little bedroom is adorable, the perfect place to snuggle and read and to drift off to sleep at night.
I loved Bohemian Rhapsody which is funny because I initials thought it was a not a movie that I would like and did not watch it the first few times my wanted too. Mary Poppin, what it there not to love? Great acting, sets and story.
I hope that you are well, you have been on my mind and in my prayers. Good luck with your college tour, it is a bittersweet moment to be sure.
The idea of a rural home on an island sounds like a dream. I’m retired and that doesn’t fit my current lifestyle but oh it is a beautiful dream. Love the dormer bedroom and your beef stew has my mouth watering. Definitely you shared smiles with me today.
Interesting post! There is a small community in our province selling lots for $1. But you must build a house within two years. Not sure if they have actually sold any but people are taking an interest.
Good luck with the university tours. Doesn’t seem possible though that Sweet Guy is already old enough to be heading off on this great adventure. Are you sure he is old enough to graduate from high school this year? Oh my!
Oh that stew looks so good.
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Oh yes! I would love to live the Story Book Like over in Samuca! I’d buy several so all my family or friends could enjoy it too!