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:
“Beauty is everywhere,” says Tina Sondergaard. From falling in love with Rome at first sight to building one of the Eternal City’s most distinctive fashion…
A Roman Institution Since 1857 Some shops sell products, others preserve traditions. Tucked away on Via della Cuccagna, near Piazza Navona, Antica Cappelleria Troncarelli has…
What do you get when you cross an Art History graduate with someone who loves workingwith her hands and is inspired in equal parts by…
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…