Celia Latz on a recent two week visit to Venice, where she maintains a pied-à-terre.
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Celia Latz
Beck Street
Celia Latz
Beck Street
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Two and a half years ago my husband was hired by The Ohio State University and we needed to find a house, quick! I had never been to Columbus so I drove around looking for an area that called out to me. When I came across German Village I knew immediately that’s where we would live.
The house was built in the mid to late nineteenth century. A major transformation happened in the seventies where it was significantly enlarged and the entrance and address changed from Jaeger Street to Beck Street.
My home's brick walls, high ceilings, and wood-burning fireplace in the kitchen recall the Tuscan villa, where I met my husband, twenty years ago. We were both born and raised in Indiana but our paths crossed at a medieval estate near Siena where he was based for a research project on historic land use. I was a fashion and textile designer in Venice, and had been invited to the villa to re-create traditional designs on the walls of the surrounding houses that were once the homes of tenant farmers. These ancient structures with very thick stone walls were converted into tourist rentals, maintaining their original rustic charm – much like our Beck Street home.
Celia in her charming rustic breakfast nook off the kitchen. I asked her if the table and benches were from Italy. She said "No, Indiana."
Celia in her living room.
The garden has been a peaceful refuge during this difficult time. We added a small pond and waterfall to make a home for our koi fish, Rodolfo, Jo Jo, and Cho Cho.
When Celia lived in Venice she owned a textile and fashion shop.
Above is a picture of the interior of the store. |
Featured in Women's Daily Wear
Fashion Watch |
A picture of a picture of one of Celia's raincoats adorning the windows of
luxury department store NYC Fifth Avenue Bergdorf Goodman. An achievement few fashion designers can claim. |
Celia wearing one of her raincoats and displaying a second. Unfortunately, she no longer designs hand painted textile clothing. But if she changes her mind, I am first in line.
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Celia modeling one of her creations back in the day.
This little green book of little green poems grows from a need to take time, to find space, to embrace nature. Celia Latz
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When I’m not walking our Yorkie/Maltese mix, Caramella, or cooking an Italian meal, I write.
I’ve had short stories published, a book of poetry, and am presently completing a memoir, titled
“A Home Without a Roof” – it’s about living in a town where public and private lives
intermingle in a neighborhood of openness to interact with the past and present, where people
from various origins and cultures can enrich each others’ lives.
I’ve had short stories published, a book of poetry, and am presently completing a memoir, titled
“A Home Without a Roof” – it’s about living in a town where public and private lives
intermingle in a neighborhood of openness to interact with the past and present, where people
from various origins and cultures can enrich each others’ lives.
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The Spot dinners have been ideal occasions to share culinary creations, open homes, and get to
know neighbors. We look forward to many more and to hosting a Spot dinner in our home
someday.
know neighbors. We look forward to many more and to hosting a Spot dinner in our home
someday.
An article in the Columbus Dispatch when the newly renovated home in the mid-seventies was on the Haus und Garten Tour.
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