Working from home again and loving it. Posting random pics from my last vacation. Finding my way in a new position within a young company has been so exciting. I feel challenged yet up for the task, and although the daily hum drum of an office job can wear on you, somehow JayBird keeps me on my toes. Today I randomly met Ziggy Ansah - who will probably turn out to be a major NFL player. Can't wait to see what's ahead. And it's only been 5 months. 

-Melissa Jo-

And on a side note, BlueBuds X rock! I can go all over my yard and garden without carrying my ipod with me. Crazy alien technology that I LOVE.

I moved back into my house this week. And I'm so happy to be home. But even happier that JayBird lets me work from home so I can get my fridge repaired. Loving this new gig.

-Melissa Jo-

While I was out shoveling my driveway the annoying cord connecting my ipod to my eardrums kept getting snagged and hooked by the shovel's handle. Seriously annoying. Seriously wishing I had my little hands on a pair of Jaybird's new wireless Blue Buds X.

-Melissa Jo-

I finally added the Tour of Utah pictures from when I was the podium girl. And that's a technical term, don't forget it people. This is Lawson Craddick accepting his jersey at Stage One. To see more click here.

Just down the street from where I'm staying in Rome is the Ponte Milvio market, held every other Sunday. Its exactly what I was hoping for. I left with a random collection of rusted old euro style keys, and some other trinkets small enough to pack in my suitcase home. Alas, I couldn't quite fit the authentic rusted Tolix or beautful glass jars in my carryon luggage.

-Melissa Jo-

The title says it all, folks. Eataly is basically everything you could ask for as far as Italian cuisine is concerned. Located directly above the metro stop; Ostiense, it's easy to get to and easy to love. Four floors full of food only from Italy and multiple restaurants, coffee shops, and butcher counters. It's like Ikea for Italian food, but better! I had bianca lasagna, with BACON. Hello, heart attack!

-Melissa Jo-

Get your sour candy fix from Jolly Pop, on Via Del Corso, near Piazza del Popolo. Cute & tasty candy, and the owner gave me a 'special price' for being 'bella'. I can live with that!!

-Melissa Jo-

In Rome, you don't even know what you are looking at, but you love it.

-Melissa Jo-

Yesterday I decided to take a walk in the city centre. As I was approaching my final destination, I accidentally ran into the Colloseum! The sun illuminated the cityscape like something I have never seen before. And to think, Rome has looked this beautiful for thousands of years. 

-Melissa Jo-

Just across the street from Trevi Fountain; tucked away in a tiny square, Piazza di Pietra, lies Il Salotto 42. Think typewriter font; american vintage, and artsy mags to puruse through. Plush seating and tin tile wallpaper. 90's alt rock and awesome cappuccinos. Curved ceilings and polka dot muffin liners. Add to all that, the barista actually invited me to have a seat and relax. A real treat in Rome. Salotto Quarantadue. 

-Melissa Jo-

Absolutley love the vintage feel of these stovetop knobs. Love the authentic Italian cusine cooked on this stovetop even more. Best food in Roma. Grazie, Patrizia.

-Melissa Jo-

And so do I. Punto Gelato, found near Campo de Fiori. The cutest Gelato shop I've seen in Roma so far.

-Melissa Jo-

A quick little visit to Campo de Fiori left me stunned at Rome's amazing beauty, once again! 

No filter, just sun flare.

Rusted Tolix Love, stacked like peasant chairs.

Fancy salts of many variets included.

Perfect Pink Fiori

-Melissa Jo-

Last night I felt like I was suddenly transported into a movie set, and for a moment this morning when I woke up I thought I dreamed it up. Somewhere crossed between the time travelling Midnight in Paris, and genuine classic The Godfather, is the Jerry Thomas Speakeasy. There's no sign out front, and a legit password is required for entry. Thursday night three piece jazz band, edison bulbs, and all the prohibited moonshine / authentic cocktails an old fashioned gal like myself could ask for. Bellisimo. 

-Melissa Jo-

In Rome, Pizza, Pasta, and Prosecco. It's all you need to know.

-Melissa Jo-

Rome is a city where beauty comes without effort. Where love and passion combine with pizza and prosecco, and you get magical results. Looking around my neighborhood in Ponte Milvio, I find architecture and details that the locals overlook.

And I am sure by the end of my trip, I will have more pictures of cappuccino love than I care to admit... those hearts get me every time!

-Melissa Jo-

I'm on an extended stay in Rome. Thought I would try adding some raspberries onto my salad for lunch. Simple things can make a girl so happy.

-Melissa Jo-