My favourite cafe in all the world is Giacosa in Florence. I go there every time I go to Florence. There is always a group of elegant ladies sitting in the corner. They must go every day, because I have never been to Giacosa without seeing them.
When I was there recently I asked if I could take their photo. They graciously agreed.
Mirella and Franca are sisters and their friend Carla (on the right) joined them today for coffee.
Now that we have met, I hope I can sit with them next time and have a chat. How lucky they are to have their morning coffee every day in such a gorgeous place.
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Darling. That Carla has style!
By: Charlotte on November 18, 2011
at 4:43 pm
I have been fascinated by this group for years. I am so glad I spoke to them the other day.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 18, 2011
at 4:45 pm
Hi Debra, the address and photo of the coffee bar ? 🙂
By: Rosaly Palma Torvnes on November 18, 2011
at 5:12 pm
Giacosa is behind the Roberto Cavalli shop in Via Tornabuone. There is a photo in the link at the bottom.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 18, 2011
at 5:14 pm
I love Carla’s jacket or cape (I cannot tell what it is exactly). The three ladies look terrific. Lots of class and style. Look at the way they have placed their hands for the photo. Impecable!
By: Mulino Dominillo on November 18, 2011
at 5:44 pm
I also loved Carla’s cape. I asked if it was new and she just laughed. I think these ladies all look lovely.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 18, 2011
at 5:49 pm
I wonder how many years they’ve been getting together like this for their morning coffee. It’s a lovely thought to ponder.. 🙂
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on November 18, 2011
at 6:00 pm
Next time I go I am going to sit with them and find out more.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 18, 2011
at 11:23 pm
Loved the animal coat – they are so elegant & gorgeous
By: lizlitzow on November 18, 2011
at 8:14 pm
They are so beautiful and they look like they’re having a wonderful time; happy, friendly, open… they must be really good friends.
By: Anna Harrison on November 18, 2011
at 8:19 pm
I think it is wonderful that the friends gather every day to sit and chat. They are always animated and happy, and different friends join the group. I have been watching them for years.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 18, 2011
at 11:23 pm
Lovely to see pictures of older stylish ladies keeping tryst and enjoying life. How aspiring! Old is beautiful!
By: Sandra H on November 18, 2011
at 10:14 pm
I want to be like that in years to come. Actually it is not all that many years away.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 18, 2011
at 11:24 pm
When I was there last year a very elegant lady rode up on her bicycle (in Stilettos) and came in for coffee. Made our day.
By: Sandra Robbins on November 18, 2011
at 11:00 pm
In winter they ride on those bicycles in fur coats.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 18, 2011
at 11:25 pm
Ah, what fun! I love the photo. They look quite chic–remind me of my mother a bit.
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on November 18, 2011
at 11:00 pm
Perhaps she would like to join them.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 18, 2011
at 11:26 pm
Very stylish ladies. No sensible brown shoes, beige cardi’s and tracksuit pants there.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on November 19, 2011
at 4:39 am
I’m sure they would never be seen in tracky daks.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 19, 2011
at 12:18 pm
How fabulous, if people were asked to guess the nationality of the photo of these 3 elegant ladies I don’t there would be any doubt that they are Italian! Our favourite Tuscan place to eat is Cafe Poliziano in Montepuclciano, inside it is art deco style, there is also a small area outside that has views over to Lake Tresimeno – it’s stunning!
By: Andrea & David Waterhouse on November 19, 2011
at 2:43 pm
I haven’t been there but next time I go to Montepulciano I will look for it. Thanks for the tip.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 19, 2011
at 3:44 pm
What lovely, happy-looking ladies. I hope you do get to sit down with them sometime…
By: Julie on November 20, 2011
at 6:58 pm
I will be in Florence next week. I hope they are all there.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 20, 2011
at 7:23 pm
How civilised!
By: Celia Prosecchino on November 28, 2011
at 5:41 pm
I spoke to these lovely ladies again the other day and they told me they had been meeting there every day for very many years. The 2 sisters are always there and the others come and go.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 28, 2011
at 5:46 pm