I highly recommend taking the time to slow travel. By spending a month in one location, I was able to learn about the culture, make connections and friends, and establish a relationship to the countryside. If everyone could have the opportunity to travel and spend time within a culture, the world would be a wealthier place….
GREVE IN CHIANTI, ITALY – Two summers ago I was accepted into an artist-in-residence program in Greve in Chianti, Italy. I was ecstatic to pursue one of my projects to help build my portfolio and repertoire as a professional artist. While in college, my design track made it harder to study abroad. I also…
JetsetterGypsy.com After three years of living the good life on the road, Amy Jarczynski left her mark on more destinations than the average gal can dream of in a lifetime, accidentally…or… not quite so…missing one too many flights and crossing paths with yet another professional athlete… The time has come to release my experiences from…
An Autumn Escape To The Pine and Birch Ranch JETSETTER GYPSY on October 15, 2014 at 8:32 am Recently, I had the opportunity of attending an artist research residency just outside of Ottawa, Canada, which proved to be a great excuse for a fall road trip and a breath of fresh air for a few…
Luxury Décor Trends 2016 Besides the recent typical trends in home décor; mid-century, marble and rose gold, black and brass, modern décor, navy and gold as well as wanderlust décor there are more subtle trends that can emphasize your home a bit more. Many of the mentioned themes have a common almost ‘sub-theme’ that can…
Grotta Giusti – My Experience Last May I went to Italy for an artist-in-residency; specifically, La Macina di san Cresci in Greve in Chianti. I wanted to maximized my time there and utilize what was in my surroundings. I had done plenty of research before my time in Tuscany and came across Grotta Giusti. What…
