We’ve had a couple of warm sunny days in beautiful London, which indicates that my favourite season is here. Welcome to (a hopefully long lasting) Spring.

For me, spring is a time of renewal, a time where each flower and bloom reminds me of starting over.

So lately, I’ve found myself thinking of when I started this journey.

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The Royal wedding is fast approaching.

Come May 19th, 2018, HRH Prince Henry of Wales KCVO, the fifth Royal family member in line of succession to the British throne will marry Ms Meghan Markle, the American actress and humanitarian.

I am happy to finally share with you the launch of a limited edition Lavolio collection, to Commemorate the Marriage of HRH Prince Harry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle, on the 19th May 2018.

Presenting the Chelsea Bloom Collection for you and the joyous couple.

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One thing about Italy that you might not know is that Easter is the second most important holiday of all, just after Christmas.

As a largely Christian country, and primarily Catholic, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus is a tradition certainly not to be missed.

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Are you an avid reader? Do you like books like Nicotine by Nell Zink, or All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg? And do you like surprises too? Then you’d be glad to discover the subscription offered by Reading in Heels.

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I have been an inhabitant of London for many years now. And I honestly love it!

Having said that, I’m never too far away in my thoughts from my beloved Italy, where I was born and bred.

I catch myself remembering the beautiful sights or the amazing food – in particular, the delicious Italian sweets and Italian treats – when I’m in any of the endless Italian restaurants in London (Italian food in London is certainly everywhere!), or when I’m on the phone, talking to my family or to my mamma!

Something I do all the time…

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As an Italian who’s been living in London (and loving it…) for such a long time, or perhaps I should call myself a “Britalian”, I miss my home country from time to time.

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Where do your Lavolios come from?

Did you know that every single Lavolio you have ever had, went on a long journey? All the way from Italy, to your hands. And did you know that this journey is so long, it actually started almost 200 years ago?

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Lavolio opens its first shop in Parsons Green, London

I am incredibly excited to share with you the news of our first store opening in London. We have our delightful Italian Confectionery on offer in our boutique to give you the opportunity to experience first hand all of our 30 flavours. We are based in the West end of the city, in the Fulham area, very close to Parsons Green and to many other exciting shopping venues on the Kings Road. If you are looking for a personalised handmade treat, beautifully presented and uniquely handcrafted, I’d love to see you in our store.

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“Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” William Morris

Lavolio Boutique Confectionery is delighted to announce our limited edition William Morris Collection. 

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