With spring now upon us I will begin planting the terrace below Casa Debbio very soon. I am slowly gathering plants as they appear in the nurseries. I found a fabulous pomegranate which is too big to fit in my car…I’ll find a way of getting it to the house.
The terrace is quite large and I would like some large pots, or perhaps a statue or 2 to place amongst the plants. With this in mind, I went to one of my favourite shops in Forte dei Marmi…although I don’t think the word shop describes this place well enough.
This is Il Giaggiolo.
It is an enormous area filled with fabulous things collected from old houses and gardens. I could easily load a truck with things for Casa Debbio.
These old tiles would be great…somewhere.
I especially love these pots…they are very big and very expensive.
I think this would look great in my garden.
They have an indoor area full of good things too.
This is Emilio, the owner. He would have been happy to load a truck for me. In fact, he offered to do just that.
I wouldn’t mind the gates as well.
Il Giaggiolo,
Via G.B.Vico, 25,
Forte dei Marmi. 0584 787350
Yes, Debra, it is one of our favourite places, as well. They have some amazing things there. The ideal shop, or whatever, for anyone doing restoration work.
By: Mulino Dominillo on March 21, 2015
at 8:54 pm
I think this is the best one in the area. We have found quite a few things there over the years.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:02 pm
What a delicious post Debra!! Crazy making, all those goodies, eye candy for the garden, for everyone’s pleasure. The patina from years and places of yesteryear; I hope you don’t have too much trouble making your choices. Your photos are pretty close to the ‘real’ thing – lovely as usual and at a safe distance from my wallet! I’m imagining them filled with or surrounded by lovely flowers; green all around. Thank you for this Springtime trip, most appreciated and much needed……it’s hanging on to Winter in Toronto!
By: i on March 21, 2015
at 9:03 pm
I really love those big pots, but I an not sure that they will go with the terracotta pots I already have. I will find something perfect I know.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:03 pm
I am drooling with envy wishing I could take back to Maine just a few things….in the meantime just looking at your pictures is inspiring. Hope to see you soon.
By: sealights99 on March 21, 2015
at 9:15 pm
There is much to admire here for sure.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:03 pm
Looks like my kinda place Deb. So….what did you choose?
R
By: Paris Rendez-Vous and Beyond on March 21, 2015
at 9:45 pm
I haven’t bought anything yet, but I am leaning towards the terracotta bust of the young girl and a birdbath or 2.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:08 pm
Me and Emilio would get on very well. That is the most tempting shop I have ever seen. Glad i can’t visit!
By: Francesca on March 21, 2015
at 10:25 pm
It has some great stuff. I know I will find just the right thing.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:08 pm
I could spend hours in a shop like that! What did you end up getting for Casa Debbio?
By: Jeanie Beck on March 21, 2015
at 11:37 pm
I haven’t bought anything yet. I will start planting soon and will have a better idea of what I need. I already have several big terracotta pots, so the bust of the young girl is looking good.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:10 pm
How fabulous. Are those very big, very expensive pots, very old as well? Is that last photo of a gate? It’s just wonderful if it is. What is “orario”? I’ve seen that word recently but I can’t remember what it was in connection with.
By: Jan on March 21, 2015
at 11:44 pm
The pots are quite old I think, and wonderful. Yes, that is one of the front gates. Orario is their opening hours.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:15 pm
How did I miss this shop! Very nice!
By: Kerry & Jim on March 21, 2015
at 11:58 pm
…another reason to return.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:15 pm
Ahh! I love these kind of places! Could spend there hours and choose a truckful of stuff. Maybe I should go to one near Naples next time I’m there!
By: Saana / Always Abroad on March 22, 2015
at 8:22 am
There must be some great things around Naples…it is a treasure trove.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:16 pm
Would LOVE to be there to help you shop Deb! The pots and tiles look absolutely beautiful. A case of more is more too I’d say. Go crazy girl!
By: janinevasta on March 22, 2015
at 9:22 am
I have a big area, so there is space for a few big pieces. Once I lay the garden out I will have a better idea.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:18 pm
Don’t know how you can choose from all that fabulous collection of pots and tiles and gates and things. Am sure so much of it would look great at the house.
By: Dianne Cant on March 22, 2015
at 10:40 am
Nothing is cheap, so I will have to choose carefully.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:19 pm
These things would only look good in your garden, In my american garden they would look silly, and yet I still lang for those heavy statuettes.. and the urns .. Oh my.. c
By: Cecilia Mary Gunther on March 22, 2015
at 11:22 am
These things would not work as well in my garden in Australia, but they fit well with Casa Debbio. I am very keen to have the next terrace planted.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:21 pm
It will be marvellous, I also am looking forward to your terrace – I love terrace gardens.. c
By: Cecilia Mary Gunther on March 22, 2015
at 11:15 pm
What a great stage to be at in the development of your garden.
Your readers will enjoy the pictures in due course I am sure.
We visit Forte dei Marmi when we’re over in Bagni. The drive takes us along the road from Viareggio to Forte, which is lined with suppliers similar to Giaggiolo. I have to admit I find it difficult to focus on that stretch of road because of the beautiful things for sale. I could easily imagine loading a truck….. those reclaimed tiles and terracotta! I must check out Giaggiolo.
By: chris oconnor on March 22, 2015
at 11:27 am
We have been to several places along the road and I think Giaggiolo is the best. It has things in various price ranges. There is one on the other side of the road where everything is outrageously expensive. We couldn’t get out quickly enough.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:24 pm
Lucky if you can afford any of these great items! I will have to stick to plants…. small ones!
By: Maggi Fuller on March 22, 2015
at 12:09 pm
We will be buying just a couple of things. Our garden will be mostly lavender, roses, peonies and potted geraniums.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:26 pm
I’m drooling….I would love to get my hands on some of those beautiful pots and tiles and put them in my garden here in California.
By: Gerlinde on March 22, 2015
at 1:59 pm
There are some stunning pieces here.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:29 pm
Our factory can make all different kinds of pots, if it is ok, then i can send you catalogue for your reference,
By: Alice Gao on March 7, 2017
at 8:57 am
What a wonderful place, Debra! You’re really spoilt for choice. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on March 22, 2015
at 4:57 pm
I know! I want too many things.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:29 pm
Oh, so many beautiful things to look at and walk amongst. What a great shop. Thanks for sharing!
By: sheilasunshine on March 22, 2015
at 5:34 pm
It is fun to wander through and find wonderful things.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:30 pm
I have a postage stamp sized garden, so none of those things would suit but I still admire them especially the old tiles.
By: Just Add Attitude on March 22, 2015
at 8:18 pm
Our little balcony at Ponte a Serraglio is big enough for a small round table and 2 chairs, but the garden at Casa Debbio is very large. I will need to buy about 150 plants for the next section we are about to do.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2015
at 8:32 pm
Quite the selection … good luck with your search … then again, searching is part of the fun.
By: aFrankAngle on March 23, 2015
at 12:51 pm
It is great fun fossicking through the wonderful old things.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
at 8:24 pm
I think I would be at this place for hours looking and dreaming about what I want to take with me!
By: timelessitaly on March 24, 2015
at 3:00 am
I have spent hours there. A couple of things have made it home.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
at 8:24 pm
I adore those tiles and those cushion covers! They’re brilliant Deb! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on March 24, 2015
at 11:32 am
I like the fish cushion.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
at 8:23 pm
Nice! Definitely worth a visit! Maybe we will find a nice replacement for the stolen statue of the swimming lady.
And I like that first picture verrry much, thank you!
By: Nicolet on March 24, 2015
at 4:30 pm
I thought you might like that one.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
at 8:23 pm
Wonderful photos!
God bless,
XO, Claire
http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com
By: Claire on March 24, 2015
at 11:23 pm
Thank you.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
at 8:22 pm
I love these kinds of places – but how are the prices?
By: tesorotreasures on March 25, 2015
at 6:36 pm
Some things are very expensive, but I have found some reasonably priced things there.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 25, 2015
at 8:21 pm
What a fabulous looking place. I will surely be visiting this reclaim site on my next trip to my new house in Benabbio in July. Many of the items in your photographs would fit perfectly.
By: mcguiganba on March 30, 2015
at 4:13 pm
You are bound to find something perfect for your house. The biggest problem is choosing.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 30, 2015
at 5:34 pm