This is one of those wow places that once you go in the door you will never forget. Please be…read morepatient unless you are fluent in Italian. The owner was not the easiest to get along with until I finally got someone that speaks English. I purchased one of their scales for my kitchen. It is red and beautiful. Carretti shipped it to me. When the owner found out I was sending it to California he was super excited. Much of their stuff is for commercial vendors but if you want the most awesome piece for your kitchen then seek out Carretti as you will not be disappointed.

I am so down for beautiful things…read more If you find yourself in Cortona, definitely stop in. You'll see the horse hanging off the the wall near the center of the city and you'll know that you've hit it. Because it's also a showroom, taking pictures is not so cool, so I haven't included any, but I will say that the workmanship is absolutely beautiful. I mean, it's art. Wooden fruits, tops, vases, all breathtaking. The Rossi's are knowledgable and easy to talk to as they tell you about their craft. Drop in to take a look around, and maybe leave with a memento of your time there.

From the owner: Fine woodturning, woodcarving, cabinet making.read more

This is a great place to find any household item you may need that you cannot find at the…read moresupermarket. The prices are very fair. Would love to spend some time just to look at everything they have.