2 OR 3 THINGS I KNOW

9.28.2009

francesco

the shoemaker

francesco made
me a perfect pair of brown
leather sandals that are
tailored to my feet.

he is the best
man in town for
this sort of thing

francesco
via di santo spirito 62
firenze, italy

12 comments:

C. Smith said...: lucky girl!!; September 28, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Janis said...: Warms my heart, so beautiful and real.; September 28, 2009 at 6:46 PM
MELI. said...: he seems lovely, what a cool guy I'd like to meet him ;); September 28, 2009 at 9:34 PM
joy said...: please show how they came out, I am anxious to see them. I am gld you are enjoying yourself. How long is your stay there?

Joy D; September 28, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Anonymous said...: How lovely to get a pair of custom made leather shoes - and from this adorable shoemaker! What a character he seems, thanks for sharing :-); September 29, 2009 at 12:11 AM
louise and nivaldo de lima said...: Oh how wonderful!!; September 29, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Gina said...: I would love to see them, too! What a dream! It's wonderful to see that people still know how to make things by hand.; September 29, 2009 at 10:29 AM
LaurenC said...: I can't wait to get my pair!; September 29, 2009 at 11:45 AM
jamie said...: i cant WAIT to see them!; September 29, 2009 at 3:52 PM
sisters in black frocks said...: envious on this end =); September 29, 2009 at 6:57 PM
nikole said...: nice.; September 29, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Terry said...: Thanks for this post. My wife and I are still wearing the shoes he made for us almost 10 years ago. What wonderful memories.; October 6, 2009 at 11:09 AM

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