Many years ago, I believed it was a problem to have such a diverse profile, but with time I have come to realise it is actually a great advantage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Therefore, I am a journalist who has always worked in the world of communication, as part of a museum like the MOMA or as part of a fashion brand like Loewe. On the other hand, I own a beauty e-commerce business Laconicum<\/a>, which communicates cosmetics in a different way and attempts to transcend the basic discourse. I want to create a brand where women feel comfortable and confident with their skin. Finally, I also do brand and communication consultancy for well-known brands in Spain. Moreover,<\/p>\n I am currently writing a book on swimming pools, that is the reason which brought me to Villa Lena.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n AV- I always travel with relaxing tea bags and I try not to breakout of my daily routines, as my life would be very messy with all the travelling I do. If I am currently reading a book, I take it with me, same with tv series. Books are always essential for me!<\/p>\n AV- I would say that you have to be willing to learn continuously, as what you may know today may not be useful for a month from here. Moreover it taught me to be super flexible and also unlearn many things, as well as the importance of having a good business partner!<\/p>\n AV- I always travel with a hair mask, because I can use any shampoo but I feel like a mask always fixes everything. Also a good cleanser and an anti-dark circles.<\/p>\n AV – Villa Lena is the perfect example of a remote place, with all that this entails. Here we can easily connect with the environment and make the most of the lack of distractions. I believe it is very interesting to enjoy how easy we get used to remoteness. It is beautiful to see how easy you forget of your necessities, like shopping or else. It is a place which is totally self-sufficient. It immediately puts you in a different reality, it only took me around three hours to adapt to it\u2019s slowness.<\/p>\n Villa Lena is definitely the perfect place to disconnect from every day noise and reconnect with oneself.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n AV- I would totally highlight the different spots available throughout the hotel for reading and the two exterior swimming pools with their breathtaking views over rural Tuscany. Finally, I really enjoy the silence and calm which you can experience in the hotel rooms. Also the communal hotel spaces, such as the Fattoria living room by the fireplace or the St Michele terrace are great to enjoy some reading time.<\/p>\n AV -Actually the current book I have been reading here, which is a ‘Field Guide to Getting Lost-‘ written by Rebecca Solnit.<\/a> The book has a lot to do with the ability and willingness of each of us to getting lost and how you go from one place to another depending on this.<\/p>\n AV -Swimming pools relate with the moment in which people disconnect and they evade the noise from everyday life. It is a moment of stillness, reconnection and even contemplation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n My instagram is the reflection of my obsession for swimming pools. It started during my childhood, however, until recently I had not engaged it from an investigation perspective. Thanks to my different jobs and as a journalist, I have been able to travel extensively.<\/p>\n As a matter of fact, my eyes always moved towards the swimming pool. This is when I decided to collect a lot of information and compile a database of swimming pools. Interestingly, it is something which people are very interested in too, which lead me to create an instagram account to share it with everyone. It connects people with a very happy place. It also serves me as a visual diary, instead of having all the pictures on the computer drive. I believe instagram is amazing to share content and places with people, it is about sharing your generous tips with your community.<\/p>\n The San Michele Pool at Villa Lena, Photo by Gina Spinelli<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n AV -I have been to many incredible swimming pools, but this summer I visited one in the outside of Porto in Matosinhos. The Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza<\/a>, designed them in 1966. They consist of several public swimming pools<\/a> which are totally integrated into the rocks and are filled with sea water. They are a beautiful example of the meeting between man and nature.<\/p>\n In terms of hotel swimming pools, I really like the ones in Morocco riads, also the ones from the Miami motels. In general, I feel attracted to small, intimate and humble swimming pools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n AV – Ceramics, generally in the form of a small bowl or cup. Cosmetics such as a candle, a local soap or even a perfume. A notebook or a magazine I also enjoy buying, something involving paper.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.villa-lena.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screenshot-2021-10-22-at-14.52.28.png\")
<\/p>\nVL – What are the three essential things that you always pack when traveling abroad?<\/b><\/h2>\n
VL -What is the greatest teaching of having founded Laconicum?<\/b><\/h2>\n
VL- What beauty product do you always travel with?<\/b><\/h2>\n
VL – What is special about Villa Lena and its location within Tuscany?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nVL – What are your three favourite things to do in Villa Lena on a weekend getaway?<\/b><\/h2>\n
VL- What book would you bring to Villa Lena?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n
VL -Why did you create an Instagram of swimming pools? What makes a pool so special?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nVL – What is the most special pool you have been to?<\/b><\/h2>\n
VL -Which three things do you like to buy when you travel?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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