About Us

There is an ancient tale of a virtuous Roman woman, who lost everything -- her husband, his fortune, and many thought her dignity. One day, she attended a noble gathering with her two sons. Surrounded by abundance and splendor, she walked into the room with her head held high. All in the room were astounded by her grace and poise, as though nothing had changed. In an attempt to shame her, another woman asked, gesturing to her ears and neck, "Signora, where are your jewels?" The unadorned woman could hear the footfalls of whispers throughout the room. She smiled to the lady and, without hesitation, turned to her sons, announcing proudly, "These are my jewels."

Like the noble Roman woman who understood where true treasures lie, our nonno (grandfather) and father have dubbed us their tre gioielli, their three jewels. We are three sisters, Valerie, Stephanie, and Jennifer, documenting our Sicilian experiences, our musings, our lists, our snapshots, and our thoughts. So here it is: our blog to share with you the little joys we discover in Sicilia, the land of lemons and brioche, mountains and the Mediterranean, golden sands and, as always, our love.

Valerie, Stephanie, and Jennifer - xoxo