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I’m again in Paris after my journey to Rome! Each couple of months my youngsters get two weeks off of faculty (it is a French factor), and I work remotely for my skincare model Furtuna Pores and skin, my husband and I attempt to take the children some place new. This time round, my husband and I ventured off to Rome with our children, who had by no means been to the town, earlier than heading off to La Furtuna Property, the 800-acre farm the place we forage the entire substances for Furtuna Pores and skin. Rome within the Spring is simply so lovely. It’s the very best time of the 12 months—it’s not too chilly and never too sizzling. The day we arrived we did a strolling tour of Trastevere, which is a neighborhood within the coronary heart of Rome that provides you a spectacular view of the town. You’ll be able to mainly see the entire Colosseum. We went within the afternoon, however if you happen to go at midday, they shoot off a cannon—that’s how folks knew it was lunchtime again within the day. We completed out the day with a pasta making lesson from chef Fabio Bongianni, who has taught pasta classes for lots of well-known folks. We made cavatelli, ravioli, cacio e pepe with linguine, and spaghetti with a pink sauce and sausage. The cooking class is on a little bit island, and while you’re there, chef Bongianni takes you outdoors on his balcony and you may see the oldest bridge in Rome.
The subsequent day, we did a tour of the Colosseum. I couldn’t stroll inside the Colosseum the final time I used to be there, however Tod’s (sure, the style model) lately completed their renovation of the location. We have been additionally capable of go to Ostia Antica, too. It’s an archeological web site about an hour and a half outdoors of Rome. It’s one of many few locations the place you’ll be able to go and see how historical villages have been arrange and the way Romans lived—the place the little storefronts have been constructed, and the place the previous bathtub homes sat. You’ll be able to nonetheless see the intact historical mosaics on the bottom. That very same day, we went to the Castel Sant’Angelo, the Mausoleum of Hadrian. Some folks don’t suppose it’s as vital because the Colosseum or different vital websites, however I feel that it’s unbelievable to go to, particularly if you happen to can go at night time and see the town all lit up.
On the meals entrance, Angelina Testaccio had a scrumptious pasta carbonara. Early within the journey we had a pleasant bottle of Barbaresco at Tullio, which is such a basic Italian restaurant. However my favourite was testing my favourite dessert, tiramisu, at each single restaurant we went to, to see who had the very best. Dal Bolognese and Resort de Russie got here out on high. Resort de Russie additionally has probably the most lovely backyard. You’ll be able to’t inform that you simply’re in a busy metropolis while you’re there as a result of it’s so tucked away. It’s nice for people-watching, too. You get to see the entire Italian girls lunch there.
After a few days in Rome, we flew out to Sicily to La Furtuna Property. About 70 % of the property falls inside the Monti Sicani Organic Protect, which implies it’s strictly protected for its uncommon, threatened, and beneficial species, and every little thing on it’s fed with pure spring water that comes down from Monte Barraù. Our journey right here began when my husband was 10 years previous. His grandmother’s stepfather offered the land, and my husband promised her he would at some point purchase it again and produce it into the household once more. Visiting was a easy second for us to get pleasure from as a household after a couple of packed days in Rome. The children like to play basketball, play with their canines, and drive the tractors across the farm. We additionally did a variety of mountain climbing via the olive groves and cooking—so many pasta dishes.
I at all times journey with the identical 4 merchandise from Furtuna—Acqua Serena micellar essence, which I particularly want for the airplane, Porte Per La Vitalità face and eye serum, Due Alberi biphase oil, and Rinascita delle Olive balm for an additional dose of hydration. To counter air pollution in Rome and take away sunscreen, I triple cleansed with our Cielo Puro oil balm and micellar essence. On the farm, I added our Visione di Luce eye cream, Perla Brillante day cream, and Fior di Luna night time cream as a result of I had a little bit extra time on my palms. Plus, after a lot sunscreen software, I actually wanted to exfoliate with our Tesori di Seta exfoliator. A buddy of mine lately gave me the Fantastic thing about Joseon sunscreen. I took it with me to check out in Rome, and I didn’t burn. It’s good and lightweight. Even my youngsters, who hate placing on sunscreen, didn’t thoughts it. Make-up-wise, I’ve been loving Victoria Beckham’s Contour Stylus. I like how skinny and lengthy it’s. I’m an beginner make-up artist, and I respect how straightforward it’s to mix out. Her Satin Kajal eyeliner and Huge Lash mascara are a part of the combination, too. The Seafoam eyeliner is so enjoyable, however I particularly love the Gold Lamé shade for an evening after I need a little bit shimmer. I like to make tinted oil by mixing our Biphase oil with Westman Atelier’s Illuminator Drops. It’s good if you happen to don’t like carrying a variety of basis like me. Westman Atelier’s Child Cheeks blush in Chouchette is incredible, too. And I wore Westman Atelier’s Lip Suede in Le Rouge one night time. It’s very fairly and stylish.
One factor I at all times do even after I’m touring? I take a shot of our LXR06 additional virgin olive oil each morning. I pack a small bottle and retailer it in my make-up bag. EVOO is nice for the microbiome. It’s additionally anti-inflammatory and helps regulate your blood sugar. It actually units up my day. Since I’m not in my kitchen at dwelling, I’ll simply take a shot proper within the lavatory after I go wash my face. Everybody ought to strive it.
Love,
Agatha
—As instructed to Daise Bedolla
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