A place where we can come together to appreciate the beauty and slow living of Italy. I invite you to share the experiences and love for the culture that became a part of my own—a way to have Italy at home.™

Old World Inspiration for Everyday Life

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Experience the joy of slow Italian living.

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A Way to Have Italy at Home

These stories are where I get to share a love for the culture that became a part of my own. Follow along for recipes and Italian cooking, Italian lifestyle, and home and garden inspiration.

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Here at Old World Italian, we love to help you live more Italian and curate items for your home that will remind you of Italy.

It’s the little touches of charm and character that make a home feel unique and curated. You’re invited to shop our collection of pieces either inspired by or curated from bella Italia

We also offer travel, workshops, and experiences to help you live more Italian.

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Ciao, I’m Sommer.

I’m so glad you’re here! Join me as we celebrate and capture the beauty of old world Italian living in everyday life: italian cooking, home and garden inspiration, and enjoying the simplicity of la vita italiana. 

Living in Italy deeply developed a love and beauty for the Italian culture in my soul. There is simply a “magic” about Italy that changes you. I wanted to find a way to share that magia with others—helping you bring a piece of it back to wherever you call home.

If you’ve found your way to this little angolo on the internet, I have a feeling you might be a bit of a romantic Italophile like me. This space is where I get to authentically share my love for the things that I came to value in Italy and share what I learned along the way. 

My hope is that this space provides you with old world inspiration, reflection, and joy in slow living as we seek to live out la dolce vita.

xx Sommer

PS READ MORE ABOUT MY STORY HERE.

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