About US
Salla is a true Nordic blonde beauty with origins in Finland and Sweden.
As a passionate sailor, winds brought her to Italy and Rome in 2008. She knows the city’s every corner, especially those with lovely boutiques, vintage shops, restaurants and places where to have an aperitivo! Salla has an excellent taste when it comes to clothes, styling and decorating. Her international taste comes from her many travels all around the world. Asia is especially dear to her since she lived in Indonesia with her her family for many years.
She creates a lovely and loving, cosy atmosphere wherever she goes. Salla spends hours every day cooking and creating new recipes in the kitchen. Her lemon & lime pie has an Italian twist and her breakfast smoothies are not only beautiful, but also delicious!
Whenever she has the opportunity Salla flies to her favourite seaside hideout in Sardinia. The island is also her home for the whole summer.
In this blog she will keep you updated on what is going on in Italy’s capital city. She'll certainly be your source of inspiration!
Ella, the other soul sister, loves the Tuscan countryside where she lives since 2010. Before moving near to Tavarnelle Val di Pesa she lived many years in Florence.
As a freelance journalist and tv-host, Ella’s work takes her often to Finland and to balance a vibrant celebrity life she enjoys the simple life of a small village. Her family includes a husband, two kids and a black cat named Kikki.
Within the range of 10 km she has everything she needs: great market places with fresh vegetables and fruits, small shops, cozy restaurants and of course, her favourite place- the riding stables. Ella is the proud owner of Jack, a marvelous German palomino with a spicy caracter. Ella has all kinds of friends: farmers, artisans, wine producers, agriturismo owners – all lovely people with a huge heart & generosity, exactly like her.
Ella isn’t much of a cook herself but has learned to appreciate and use the best ingredients. Nothing beats her neighbourghs' tomato sauce! One of her favourite dishes is ”gli spaghetti alle vongole”.
Ella & her splendid neighbourgh have also organized cooking courses for small groups. Multitalented in many languages you will probably have an unforgetable time in the kitchen with her!
This blog will encourage you to discover the cosy countryside of Tuscany.
Ask Ella, she knows everything of food & wine yard visits to relaxing farm holidays and shopping at the local markets!
