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Are you a treasure hunter like me? Maybe it’s silly, but sorting through trash to find gold makes me giddy! 😀 I never imagined I would flip over “wicker,” but when I saw this chair at Lucca’s monthly #antiquesmarket this weekend, I knew it was another level, a #sculpture in its own right. I couldn’t get it out of my head and kept returning to the booth to chat with the fascinating and hilarious sellers Eija and Giovanni. And, that’s how I was introduced to #bonacina 🏆 Since 1889, this small Italian company near Milan has handcrafted high-design wicker furniture. Check out the NY Times story (link below) for more about this company and two other European artisanal factories. The devotion to materials and design is truly inspiring. 👏 Matt and I left the market with a great deal and the warm feel of being caretakers of a (small) work of art. And, then...my dedicated man carried this crazy piece on top of his shoulders through the winding city streets to reach home, over 1 km away. (Swipe to see). That’s its own kind of devotion! #grateful #pickers #treasurehunting #lifeinlucca #tuscanyliving #designlovers #architecturaldigest #designdork #greatdesign #nytimesstyle https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/15/t-magazine/design/wicker-furniture-larsson-korgmakare-soane-bonacina.html

Here’s the last round of #behindthescenes🎬 pics and filming shenanigans for our House Hunters International episode in Lucca. 🎥 For days before shooting began, Matt and I were crazy nervous about the weather. The forecast looked ominous - a main course of rain, with a side dish of more rain seemed on order, for...every...single...day. ☔️ With all of our might, we wished and hoped Lucca’s outdoor goodness would get an opportunity to shine. And, then, though heaping helpings of rain were surely delivered, we were treated to glorious sunshine, too, and just when most needed. ☀️ Like for this...pivotal-to-the-story picnic scene. Thanks to the super savvy, pro crew, we stayed fluid and flexible enough to pounce on these rays of sunlight and the Renaissance walls and public greens of Lucca were able to shine through the clouds. 🙏 We will see how it translates when the show airs in Spring. (We’ll keep you posted on dates). 🙌 And, now, it’s finally time time to start living life - for reals - in Lucca! 🥂 #grateful #househuntersinternational #findinghome #lifeinlucca #tuscanyliving #grapevinemagazine #luccacentrostorico #chasingdreams #ourtravelstory

#homestretch 🍁 This term has new meaning as I finish today’s #longrun 🏃‍♀️ Because this is the path that leads me #home 🏡 Lucca is now “HOME” and a new chapter begins. So weird & so wonderful. #grateful #traveltribe . . . #embracechange #chasingdreams #lifeintuscany #luccaitaly #travelwriter #binderfollow2019

Filming for House Hunters International has been beautiful fun, top to bottom. Perhaps the sweetest part has been roaming around Lucca with this merry cast and crew. Film 🎥 Truly a great way to explore and experience “our” city anew. This is a week we will never forget. #grateful Here’s the latest round of behind-the-scenes shots. #househuntersinternational #luccaitaly #ourtravelstory #lifeinlucca #tuscanyliving #thankfulforartists

When searching for a place to call home, Matt and I dreamed of a city with easy access to both sea and mountains. And, for us, Lucca hits that sweet spot! 🎥 Though, naturally, most filming of our House Hunters International episode takes place inside the Renaissance walls of Lucca’s city center, we ventured out this week with crew for beach and “cycling up the mountains” shoots. 🚴‍♀️ Here’s a few behind-the-scenes pics. Check out our story for more. Love, y’all. 😍 #grateful #ourtravelstory #searchingforhome #househuntersinternational #luccaitaly #lifeintuscany

On set with our rockstar real estate agent @lorrainfontana filming an episode for #househuntersinternational “Jess & Matt move to #lucca #italy” 🎥 Long days, but it is OH-SO fun!

You know how Matt and I love #beachdays, right? Well, this one is extra special. “Why?” you may question (and, thanks for asking!) 🎥 It’s a filming day for our episode of House Hunters International!!! 🎉🙌🍾 Yep, this super fun TV show is featuring our apartment search and move to Lucca, Italy. How crazy and cool is that news?! 😍 Matt and I have had to keep this secret for months & months - which has been far from easy as the project develops and our excitement builds. But, now, since we are currently roaming all around the streets of Lucca & beyond with an amazing film crew, the secret is out. We will keep you posted on airdate (likely in Spring) when our home selection is revealed. Until then, the home we choose is secret, which means family and friends who have been part of our process will keep their lips sealed, too! 🤫 🙏 BTW, While living in Birmingham - before becoming full-time travelers four and a half years ago - Matt and I watched the show frequently and dreamed of places we would experience. Never did we imagine buying property in another country much less being on the show. So, here’s a BIG ‘ole cheers to life’s fun surprises. 🥂🥂🥂 Thanks, y’all, for all the support and good vibes. We are #grateful . . . #househuntersinternational #luccaitaly #lifeintuscany #ourtravelstory #chasingdreams #lighttraveling #nomadiclifestyle #traveltribe #newchapters #bookcalledlife #travelwriter #dreamer

The simplest moments in Lucca never fail to stop me in my tracks, like these scenes just walking home from the grocery store. #magic #luccaitaly #lifeinlucca

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Join the journey as travel blogger Jess & cycling fanatic Matt begin a new chapter from their home base in Lucca, Italy.