wine nite: FOCUS: Mary Ellen Lawrence 'Italy and More'

Thursday, July 22, 2010

FOCUS: Mary Ellen Lawrence 'Italy and More'

INTRODUCING THE FIRST IN A SERIES FEATURING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND DYNAMIC WOMEN'S GROUPS!

When her son headed off to college Mary Ellen thought why not spend a semester abroad herself? With a background in art and international travel, why not choose Florence?

Mary Ellen did just that. She fell in love with Italy: she stayed and studied for fourteen years!

Why not use her M.A. in Renaissance Studies, her passion for the country and an entrepreneurial spirit to craft a unique business venture?

She's doing that, too...

Click here for 'more' about Italy and More

Photos by Kelly

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