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...owners have expanded the original grounds through the acquisition of a neighboring 16th century former convent. The buildings are located on a tranquil street a 15-minute walk east of the city center, where the hotel's discreet façade, distinguished by the Della Gherardesca crest above the portal, betrays little of the aristocratic grandeur within. However, the lobby - accessed via a courtyard bordered by a loggia and decorated with 15th century bas-reliefs of classical scenes - is a reminder of the magnificence that seven arduous years of restoration can bestow. So are the suites, which incorporate original frescoes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Florence, a Palace Coup | 4/8/2009 | See Source »

...what did we learn today?  It would seem like a few of the crappy houses really worked to ensure its newest residents didn't burst into tears by dousing them with house spirit, while the awesome houses kept it tranquil and let the others have their moment in the sun.  And Winthrop...well, it continues to be Winthrop.  FlyBy has to sign off, though, there are more important things to attend...

Author: By Aparicio J. Davis | Title: The Housing Day Live Blog | 3/19/2009 | See Source »

...House List: Tranquil. Leverett’s house list is about as bland as they come. Threads are almost exclusively event postings, and even when someone posts things worth commenting on, no one responds. Trust FlyBy, though, this is a positive: no house list heroes that post their inane thoughts. And thanks to Gmail, all you have to do is throw up that filter. Set it, and forget...

Author: By Aparicio J. Davis | Title: The Housing Crisis: Leverett House | 3/12/2009 | See Source »

...only goal of the project. As part of a larger initiative in the department to enhance “connections to the student community,” Williams and his colleagues aim to assure students who would normally just pass by the Sackler that the galleries can be a tranquil haven away from the stress of classes...

Author: By Antonia M.R. Peacocke, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Museum Matches Music to Masterpieces | 3/11/2009 | See Source »

...seven-minute “Ursuline,” which begins with a serene piano melody that descends into choppier guitar riffs, the album begins with an air of caution. This sentiment deteriorates as the album continues, making “Labyrinthes” a sonic journey marked by tranquil lows and exhilarating highs. Though the album is driven primarily by the classic rock band set-up of drums, guitar, and bass, “Labyrinthes” is also filled with interesting quirks that make it clear that the band has no problem with playful production and instrumental experimentation...

Author: By Erika P. Pierson, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Malajube | 2/12/2009 | See Source »

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