Tuscany Store Items

Arzu Rug - Blend

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:08:32 +0000

Arzu's large handmade modern rug collection compliments modern or classical interiors beautifully. 'Blend''s abstract design lends shadow and depth to any interior and its neutral colours tie in seemlessly with a contemporary or traditional decor. This large rug is simply gorgeous.

Arzu,Inc. is a social business enterprise, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that provides sustainable income to Afghan women by sourcing and selling the rugs they weave. ARZU, meaning 'hope' in Dari, helps weavers and their families break the cycle of poverty by providing them above market compensation, access to education, health care and community infrastructure improvements. An ARZU rug is an investment in hope.

Size: 8'0" x 9'9"

Carbon Offsets 5,000t: Nike Mata no Peito

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:13:53 +0000

5,000 tons CO2e, offset sale for Brazilian reforestation.

Nike Mata no Peito is the companys long-term commitment to work with local organizations and communities to protect and replant forests throughout Brazil. Through the sale and retirement of carbon offsets to corporations and individuals seeking to reduce their carbon footprints, Nike will generate funds which it will fully donate as seed investments to innovative forestry projects in Brazil. Eligible projects are those that reforest degraded lands and reduce deforestation by providing alternative incomes and demonstrating sustainable land use practices. Â These projects will generate ACR-certified forest carbon offsets, which will be sold by the project to provide ongoing funding and ensure sustainability. Take the challenge, become a partner and score a goal for the environment.

About the Nike carbon offsets: In 2006 Nike completed a decade-long voluntary GHG emission reduction project to replace the gas in the air bags in their athletic shoes, which were originally filled with sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), a greenhouse gas 22,200 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. The project reduced millions of tons of CO2 Â equivalent, producing carbon offsets (Voluntary Emissions Reductions or VERs) which are registered on Winrock Internationalâ€™s nonprofit American Carbon Registry (ACR).

Fitrou: Vintage Necklace

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:53:00 +0000

From Fitrou Custom Jewelry Designs by Designer Tanya Paradis -Â Sterling Silver Chain/ Vintage Mother of Pearl Rosary Accents/ Cut Crystal

Cross Drop/ Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp/ Vintage Wood Cross/ Vintage Italian Saint

Medals/ Italian Crystal Rosary Accents/ Sterling Cross Drops

Hub Tuscany at Villa Casa Paterna

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:10:25 +0000

Casa Paterna, on the Tuscan Umbrian border, is a private villa property designed to unwind, relax and recharge as you share in Italian life. Experience life in an Italian casa colonica. On the border of Tuscany and Umbria halfway between Rome and Florence, this is a perfect base for wine tours, thermal spas, local food sagras and festas, Umbrian jazz, blues & gospel music festivals and Europe's largest chocolate fair, as well as natural tours and excursions in and around Lago Trasimeno, Italy's 4th largest lake. Famous hilltop towns such as Cortona, Montepulciano, Perugia, Assisi, Arezzo and Siena are nearby, providing culture treasures and beautiful scenic views.

Go back in time on the islands of Lago Trasimeno, spend a day at the Arezzo antique market, or day-tripping to Florence or Rome. Whether your idea of paradise is whiling away the hours on a portico daybed, book in one hand, local red in the other, or exploring the wonders of Italy's most famous towns - Assisi, Siena, Montepulciano, Cortona, Chiusi, Perugia, Montacino, & Montefalco a stay at Casa Paterna is an escape to suit your whims and ensure that your experience of Italy is as unique as you are.

The villa is attached to a larger casa colonica, sleeps 5 with two bedrooms, and comes with a selection of additional services and amenities provided by your hosts, Hub Culture members David and Cynthia Morgan.

Property: 12th Century Italian Castle

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:36:29 +0000

This truly magnificent property is considered to be one of the best kept and renovated Castles in Central Europe. This property sits on top of a 7.5 hectare (18.5 acre) land and is surrounded by the majestic Alps.

The Castle has been owned since the 12th century by an illustrious and distinguished family, maintaining its original character. The Castleâ€™s interiors (3,300 sq.mt/ 35,520 sq.ft) boast a rare collection of important objects, such as: 16 original Baroque and Rococo tile stoves (perfectly functioning), valuable antique paintings and various other masterpieces. One of its two chapels has been recently awarded a prize for the best renovation of frescoes in a privately owned Chapel. The Castleâ€™s entire technical equipment (heating, wiring, electrical and water system) has been recently modernized and is in perfect working conditions; this property is ready-to-move in.Â

This is a one of a kind masterpiece, with a full array of extras, including 2 hectares of forest, artworks and state of the art technology and equipment.