Welcome To My Blog

A place to explore travel, entrepreneurship, entertaining, discoveries, and more. I hope it becomes a space for conversation, connection, and community.

Thanksgiving Traditions

I love Thanksgiving. It’s full of my favorite things: fall weather, delicious food, and most importantly, time with family.

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My Favorite Family Tradition

I feel lucky to have grown up in a family built around traditions.

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My Dream Dinner Party Guests

One of my favorite icebreakers is asking people who their dream dinner party guests would be.

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A Perfect Trip To Italy

This itinerary is what I’d suggest for anyone’s first Italian adventure. 

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Three Questions

I’ve received some very thoughtful questions recently, and I’ve collected my thoughts for three of them here.

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How I Pack

I’m on the go at least a few times a month, and I’ve gotten packing down to a science.

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Lessons From My Father

Here’s what I learned from my father, Lee Gravely.

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Father's Day

A father is a very special person in a little girl's life and I adored mine.

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A Professional Regret

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My Ideal Weekend at Home

Though we adore traveling and adventures, my husband, Bill, and I savor our weekends at home.

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Siamo Insieme

I try hard to instill a strong sense of community at the company, and it is my hope that every employee feels genuinely valued and proud to be there.

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The Best Advice I've Received

I love this reminder to enjoy what I’m doing, that work can be fun, and that I shouldn’t take myself too seriously.

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My Entertaining Tips

I grew up in the South, where porches wrapped around the house, lightning bugs illuminated the night sky, dinner parties filled the calendar, and visitors were always welcome.

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The History of the Warehouse Sale

My mother, my sister, and I had started a business that combined all of our loves and passions for living a life of entertaining with friends and family, southern hospitality, and enjoying the world and its people.

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Positano, the Vertical City

Positano is a village of color, of smiles and relaxation, a place to dream and have dreams come true. 

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Behind The Scenes

"I wanted to pay tribute to what has made Italy so special to me– its beauty, its cuisine, its style, and most importantly, its people."

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Ciao! I'm Susan Gravely.

"My life took an unexpected and incredible turn in 1983 when my mother invited my sister and me to join her on a trip to Italy."

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Italy on a Plate

Italy on a Plate is an exploration into what makes Italy so magical: its staggering beauty, unparalleled style, artistic legacy, and incredible food.

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Benvenuto!

In celebration of forty years of VIETRI, I have some very exciting news. 

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