Decorator Andrea Falkner travels extensively and sources furniture, art, and textiles from all over. Too much to fit in her own home, but perfect for, among other things, Casa Giardino to be furnished. This villa from the roaring twenties Located in Spello, a medieval hilltop village where Italian village life is still as vibrant as it was 100 years ago. Each room has its own entrance, making it a great house to rent with a group of friends. Andrea owns several other houses in Spello, so you can also stay with a large group.

Casa Giardino

The owner of Bed & Breakfast Girona Perhaps even more passionate about her accommodations than most B&B owners. The family home in Ravenna used to be her home. That home has been renovated into a luxury bed and breakfast with four rooms, each inspired by a different art form. The Gold Room, for example, is dedicated to introspection and meditation. Unlike the other rooms, this room is free of electronic devices and features a private sauna, meditation cushions, and a fireplace.

Bed & Breakfast Girona

Betty Soldi is the manager of no fewer than four very nice accommodations in Florence, including this 'Florentin SecretOnce the noble residence of the Torrigiani family, it now houses a small hotel. Mid-century Italian design blends with antique finds, framed Pucci scarves hang as art on the walls, and an eclectic mix of 50s, 60s, and 70s elements adds to the ambiance. In the heart of Florence, just off the famous Via Tornabuoni, stands another charming hotel where Betty ensures everything runs smoothly. Stella D'Italia feels a bit like a museum with more than 500 paintings, antique film posters, reused cinema set pieces and unexpected artistic details.