Guess what? Those climbing human/animals have been removed from their place in the sun, to be replaced by … spoons.
I wonder what is going to happen to them now?
And then I heard some familiar music that made me think of Venice. When I rounded the corner, there he was, the one man band. He confirmed that he comes down to Florence from time to time. I wonder if I’ll see him in Venice? 
I finally noticed some chimneys. They’re not up to the standard we’re used to in Venice, but we can’t have it all. 
Get out the crochet hooks, or ask your granny to get busy, ladies. I present the latest must-have fashion for the spring season. 
And, finally, for Jane who has been waiting patiently for some family crests, I present these. I hope Jane can identify them for us. 
And, the final unpleasant surprise. The forecast rain arrived, with a vengeance.
Hello World 
I hear that wearing an oil funnel on your head is the height of fashion in Milan this year. Mine is on order.
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Ever the trend setter, Andrew!
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A crocheted dress??? Ha ha, how ghastly. I must get my hook and yarn out. I could be making my fortune.
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I think the price tag had 4 figures on it, so get that hook flashing, et.
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Gaaah! I wonder if that will be the next big trend.
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Love the spoons on the buildings. What a great place to be with so many photos to take.
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I like them too! Italy is a photographer’s dream, for sure.
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The second crest is my favorite. It’s beautiful.
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Isn’t it a beauty!
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I love the spoons! I guess I am simple when it comes to avant garde! I knew I should have kept up with the crocheting! I made one square for a trivet when I was a scout and that was it. Perhaps I could be a quick study? Enjoy Venezia – wish we could join you for another spritz! Or two or ten. (not all at once mind you! )
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They look quite attractive on that big wall, Bridget.
I’ll be looking over my shoulder for my favourite stalkers while I’m in Venice. 🙂
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I would agree with Bert that the second stemma is the Fenzi Family. The first stemma looks like the rampant wolf of the Altoviti…but the arrows give me some pause…. . Do you remember about where it was?
The spoons are a puzzle? Red and white for Florence?
I think on balance I liked the half-people better….
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The crests were on the same building, on Via Cavour, Jane. (I was on my way to the museum of San Marco.)
I’d guess the red and white is symbolic of Florence. The half people were red and white also.
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So good clue. The building is the Dardinelli-Fenzi Palazzo and the first stemma belongs to the Dardinelli Family who I gather built the palazzo. Love the graffiti on the building!
When do you arrive in Venice?
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Thank you for the solution!
I got to Venice yesterday, and have just been connected to the outside world (aka internet) about an hour ago. Today was a slow day, but it’s so nice to be back here. 🙂
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How long will you be in Venice?
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Hi! I leave on 29 May, so a nice stay again.
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Oh lucky you!!!! Do you have a fairy grandmother?
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Have a lovely time in Venice Yvonne 😀 ❤
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I’ll do my very best (or worst), Ralph. 🙂 ❤
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Worst is best 😉
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Hope the rain has turned into a sun shower.
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Even your magic touch hasn’t worked, Gerard! My son and daughter in law arrive from Victoria on Saturday. I hope they’re greeted with sun and a smiling mother. 🙂
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The second coat-of-arms is that of the Fenzi family, who were bankers. They opened the first public bank in Italy in 1821 (Wiki).
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Thanks, Bert. They had a most attractive family crest, didn’t they.
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Bon Voyage….and welcome to Venezia!!
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I’m awake far too early, Linda, and have nothing to do but jitter around for a couple of hours. I could always repack the suitcase I guess. ❤
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I like the spoons better and I’ll pass on the crocheted dress.
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I feel sad for the human/animals, and need to lose some (a lot of) weight before I invest in one of those dresses.
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Grannie squares were my specialty way back when. Now where did I put those crochet hooks?
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Your “Venice” fund could take a huge leap, if you corner the market in Seattle for these dresses.
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If only I could crochet fast enough!
I’m sure one of the “ageless hippies” at Pike Place Market already has the corner on this item.
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I like the spoons. I will look out for them on my next trip to Florence. I agree about the chimneys…not a patch on Venice.
The rain hasn’t hit Lucca and BdL….yet.
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The spoons were quite a shock, Debra! But, I like them too. I wish I could take one of the people home with me, and send one to Tom (Cats at the Bar), but I guess that won’t happen.
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Ahh, I liked the climbing animals. Have fun in Venice! 🙂
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So did I. I was so fortunate to see them, as they were scheduled to hit the dust bin in January. I’ll do my best to enjoy Venice. 🙂 Woo-hoo!!!
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I wonder if they were for sale. I would have bought a couple and put them on my house. 🙂
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They’d go well with your horse.
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Absolutely. I wanted to put the horse on the roof, but my wife and daughter shot that down. :-{
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Killjoys!
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A 7 foot red and white horse would have definitely added a certain something to the roof. It would have become a local landmark. “Oh ya, when you pass the house with the horse on the roof, turn left.” 😀
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A missed opportunity!
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Oh well. 😀
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But watch out for the “cat crossing the road” sign at Tom’s house!
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LOL! Oh everyone knows to slow down, past my place. 🙂
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That might read “Cats”, perhaps.
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Those granny squares take me back to the 70s!
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I had to chuckle when I saw that in a very posh shop, with a very posh price tag, Anneli.
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So glad you’re on your way to Venice – just wish we were still there to greet you.
My mother was a demon crochet-er, and made blankets / throws that were actually quite attractive – she had a good eye for colours. In the 1970s she made me what was then a very trendy crochet long waistcoat thingy, and I wore it to work often, as it had large, useful pockets … and a label sewn inside saying “Hand made, with loving care, by Mother” – she bought and used quite a few of those over the years. I’ve still got that waistcoat – and a relative exhibited one of mum’s throws in a craft fair a few years back!
Enjoy yourself in Venice – we did!
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It didn’t take long for one of those happy sighs to escape my lips, Andante. I’m very near the San Basilio stop, it’s so handy for everything. A friend here just told me that Tom Hanks is filming at San Marco in the morning. Maybe I’ll join the “few” onlookers, maybe not.
Do you have any other of the crocheted articles your mother made?
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