Tag Archives: Italy

Enchanted by ‘A Room with a View’: Both the Book & the Movie

Posted on February 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

Am in the middle of the novel ‘A Room with a View’ and the trailer on Youtube of the 1985 movie brought back lovely memories. Would love to watch this movie again and if only our theatres screened old movies. … Continue reading →

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Summer Read: Dolci di Love by Sarah-Kate Lynch

Posted on July 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am quite a snob when it comes to what they call chick lit. I tend to go for books that take some effort to read and are grounded in reality with all their suffering, misery and hopelessness. They tend … Continue reading →

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Roses at VivoCity

Posted on April 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

Well, a pretty ad filled with pink roses that got my attention.  I wondered what Camomilla sold.  Checked online and found out that it’s a store from Milan that sells Hello Kitty handbags and other accessories.  I love all the … Continue reading →

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Nicest American Blogger in Italy

Posted on February 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

I feel so bashful, but totally touched as well.  Julie who is a wonderful English teacher and painter in Italy just sent me this button.  Her blog is like her journal where she lets you have a peek into her … Continue reading →

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Eat Pray Love: Julia Roberts Wears A Sari

Posted on August 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

{Image: Glamsham} I was a huge fan of Julia Roberts when she was in Pretty Woman and My Best Friend’s Wedding. Then I don’t know why (either I changed and became jaded or she really did become more smug with … Continue reading →

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