One life. One heart. One story.
And the magic of the perfectly imperfect.
Come with us as we share the messy, beautiful reality of leaving Canada and moving to Italy.
be messy
Two wild hearts. One bold dream. And a lot of wine required.
Ciao, we’re Brent and Sherry. We’ve spent decades building careers, building companies, travelling, and doing what was expected of us, but somewhere along the way we fell deeply in love with Italy.
I mean, who wouldn’t. The food, the wine, the history, the people. Italy speaks to us in a way we understand. Like us, it is chaotic and messy, yet full of life, beauty and love. Perfectly imperfect.
That love slowly turned into a decision. To sell the house, all our belongings, pack up the cats, and move to Italy in search of a rhythm we just couldn’t quite find in Vancouver: Passion, food, history, connection, and a more meaningful purpose in our lives.
This is our story. The food, the wine, the people, the aha moments, the doubts, the mistakes, and fighting for a life worth loving.
Be bold
We’re choosing a life that celebrates the flavours, the stories, and the soul of Italy.
Italy was never meant to be clean or tidy. It was never meant to be filtered, perfected, or edited by influencers. The real Italy has deep layers. It’s messy and wild, steeped in mind-blowing history. It’s tough and gritty, with unfathomed beauty. It’s desperate and simple, yet fiercely passionate and alive.
That’s the Italy that speaks to us. And if you’ve ever felt the pull of a slower table, a longer conversation, a place where you belong, instead of a place you passed through, you’ll understand why.
Life is meant to be lived. Around food that brings people together. Late nights, shared bottles of wine, spontaneous laughter, and friendships that carry depth, intention, and real presence. This is the kind of life we’ve forgotten, and it’s the one we’re choosing to build.