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Adventurer Profile – Rosanna Bowles Adventurer Profile, Allie Wollner, dinnerware, Rosanna Bowles

This week’s Adventure Profile guest is someone who is near and dear to my heart…my mama. Awwww!

When I still just a zygote, my mother was hard at work creating her first baby, Rosanna Inc.  What began as an enterprise to import hand-painted Italian ceramics to the US has since blossomed into an internationally-acclaimed  fashion tableware company. I think J. Lo even has some of my mom’s dishes. I don’t know if you know this but she (my mother, not J. Lo) is kind of a big deal. She’s even writing a book. And we’re both going to be on the cover. Oh my God. Look for our faces in a bookstore near you next January. Martha, move OVER. 

In related news, Rosanna Inc. just launched it’s 3rd annual tablesetting contest. Interested in entering? Read the rules at my mom’s blog, Rosanna’s Table Talk. Also check out her motivational message to contestants.

What is the food and drink you donʼt want to live without?
Yorkshire Gold Tea (that I’m addicted to) and fresh vegetables.

What skill do you want to learn?
To be more technology savvy.

What’s the scariest thing you can think of?
Can’t say it. I don’t want to give energy to my worst fear!

What is your favourite party supply?
A good Italian Prosecco

 Your favorite book of the moment?
The one I’m writing?

Describe your dream party place.
A randy disco in Rome.

What is the evil version of you like?
A cynic.

What gives you confidence?
Being a woman that succeeds at attaining my goals in today’s world

Name four essential elements of a good party.
Enlightening conversation, fascinating people, great food and plenty of it, good wine, and an interesting venue.

What do you appreciate most about a party host?
Someone who makes you feel welcome and introduces you to other guests. A high energy person that really gives the party a persona.

Favorite adventure supply?
A good camera

Describe the best party you ever attended.
A pizza party in the Italian countryside. The hosts made the most delicious handmade pizzas in their outdoor pizza oven. The food gave me an out of body experience. The pièce de résistance was a pizza made with Nutella and carmelized sugar. It was the most luscious dessert I’ve ever eaten.

This party did what I feel all parties should do: take you to places that you have never been, gastronomically and emotionally.

Hotel room or campsite?
Hotel room. I like taking baths.

Do you have a style icon?
My mother. She had impeccable taste and style.

 Where is your next adventure destination?
The Oregon Coast. I love its untouched beauty and protected beaches.

If you could teach a class about anything in the world ever, what would you teach?
How to bring people back to the home. How to appreciate the small pleasures in life that are the best.

Your motto?
Savor life. Create traditions.

What is your spirit animal?
Deer. I love their grace, gentleness, and beauty.

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