Everything 15% Off for One Week!!

For the week of Valentine' Day I am having a 15% off everything in my shop!

Visit my shop- click HERE!

Use- Coupon Code, "AMORE2011"

Masks from San Leo

These are some photos of masks displayed in the Fortress San Leo. I will post later photos of my trip in the amazing historical Fortress.

This masks made of metal were used mainly for women who were said to be "loud" and eccentric men, condemned to be ridiculed in public. The most extravagant forms, often faces or body parts of animals were masks that were fitted which contained spikes or other elements and often caused severe laceration to the mouth and tongue.

This mask was used as a device to keep one silent in the trial or torture victims, they were gagged in this way and also burned at the stake.

This mask is made of leather, it was used to protect doctors from plague when visiting infected patients. It contains two holes for the nostrils, the eyes are protected by two small windows, inside the beak the doctor would place balsamic perfumes and ointments.

Lost Track of Time

With my new son, projects, and housework I have lost track of time!

So sorry to my readers, I will post very soon!!

Thank you for being a loyal reader!!!

Over a Month

It has now been over a month. I have begun to relax and enjoy the fact that my new treasure is now growing wondefully at home. Thankfully we are blessed with a second angel that sleeps through the night. Like my first child, he wakes only to eat and continues to sleep.

Looking back to my experience at an Italian hospital I can see so many differences between giving birth to a child in an American hospital (LA California) and an Italian hospital (Rimini).

In my next blog entry I intend to continue on this subject of, "Two Worlds and Two Births."

I FINALLY FEEL MORE LIKE MYSELF AGAIN!

SO SORRY I HAVE HAD MY HANDS FULL!

I AM NOW GETTING USE TO BEING A MOTHER OF TWO WONDERFUL LITTLE BOYS!

CHARLY CAME INTO OUR LIVES THREE WEEKS AGO YESTERDAY IN A HOSPITAL IN RIMINI, ITALY!

Rimini-History

The city of Rimini, Italy dates back to 268 BC in an area which had previously been inhabited by the Etruscans, the Greeks, and the Romans. It was a road junction connecting central Italy and northern Italy.

It is the birth town of my husband, and in a couple of weeks it will also the the birth town of our second son!

These are a couple of photos that I took on my most recent visit to Rimini.

It is located in Rimini Storico- or downtown Rimini- it is the forum of the ancient city where a church was built in the 10th century.

The existence of prestigious monuments such as:

-the Arch of Augustus- Built in 27 BC- The single gate 9.92m (32.55 ft) high and 8.45m (27.72 ft) wide.

-Tiberius' Bridge- build in Istria stone, it consists of five arches that rest on massive pillars with breakwater spurs set at an oblique angle with respect to the bridge's axis in order to follow the current. It is a bridge over the Marecchia River, which was begun by Augustus in 14 AD and was completed under Tiberius in 21.

-The Roman amphitheatre- Erected in the 2nd century alongside the ancient coastline. The edifice could house up to 15,000spectators.

Wow, what a wonderful beautiful vast history the city of Rimini, Italy contains!

---

Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. See how.

One Month to Go!!!

Today a complete non-stop rainy day,

Officially began my countdown,

One month to go and then I will be a mother of two!

So much excitement,

The amazing beauty of nature!