With much anticipation I arrived in the picturesque beach town of Porto Recanati, Italy, home to my sister Virginia, her husband Pierluigi, and my one month old niece Gianna. They just moved into a new apartment, and with a newborn and a posse of Canadian visitors, the two have had no time to decorate their place. So, although not a single piece of art was actually hung on the walls, their collection was placed throughout, creating personality and warmth in their new home.

Above the mantel: Erin Vincent (left) & Jason Cantoro (right).

In the bedroom: Kelly Grace.

In the nursery: Emilie Rondeau (left) and Phil Irish (right). Both were gifts to baby Gianna - the Rondeau from Lisa and Shira, and the Irish from my sister Giulia and me.

In the living room: Jason Cantoro.

In the kitchen: Erin Vincent.

Porto Recanati