| I live in Italy and many friends who don't often | | | | jump on the next plane to Italy. |
| ask me what would be the perfect gift to give | | | | 2) Still on the book theme - a great coffee table |
| with an Italian theme. Something to give to a | | | | book on Italy or something slightly out of the |
| friend who really loves Italy and if you don't have | | | | ordinary. The Lead Goat Veered Off is an |
| such a friend why not treat yourself. | | | | example of the latter and Autumn in Piedmont is |
| It used to really get me thinking but now after all | | | | a good example of the first. |
| these years I know the answer so without to | | | | 3) Shoes - out of all the fashion items Italy |
| much further ado here is my selection of the four | | | | makes Italy's shoes are in a class of their own. |
| gifts that no one who loves Italy should do | | | | Buy a pair of handmade Italian shoes and you will |
| without: | | | | never wear anything else again |
| 1) Italy is all about good food so a good cookery | | | | 4) For those who live in Europe and want a |
| book has to be top of the list, something | | | | romantic gift for someone special then nothing |
| authentic, with great photos and beautifully | | | | can beat a weekend in Venice or on Lake Orta. |
| written. I have a list of the best of these at the | | | | Two of the most romantic places on earth. |
| bottom of the page. They will have you longing to | | | | |