Casa Calicantus

About

Calicantus is a flower. Even if our calicantus is centenary, every in January it blooms beautifully in our garden. From here comes the name of our lovely nineteenth century villa in Milan. I was born in Casa Calicantus. I experienced the passion and care of my mother for the house. She took care of all decorations: the coffered ceiling, the fireplaces (five, all still in use), arches and niches, the antique doors. And branches of Calicantus, always scented the house. The House was built by an officer of the Cavalry Regiment, whose Headquarter was just in front. My father bought the house in 1953, when the horses were still there. And, funny but true, my mother was tempted not to merry him anymore! Luckily the horses were moved away, and the House became the heart of my family life since then.