20 Below: Italian Cards

Last week while I was at Chapters, I noticed a wall displaying boxes of Italian cards. With these cards, one can play scopa and briscola, two traditional Italian card games. My grandfather used to play these games with all of his friends but I never learned how to play. Well, now I have my own set (well, two actually) and instructions too. Now all I need is a partner. Does anyone already know how to play?

Scopa card game, $12.95, Chapters

20 Below: Midnight in Paris

I went to see Midnight in Paris last night. Oh – it was good. The scenery (Paris), the clothes (including loads of Goyard luggage), the music (hello Cole Porter) and the story line (romance, creativity, nostalgia) all captured my attention. I thought it was worth every penny of my full-price movie ticket ($11.50 where I live) so I thought I’d add it to today’s 20 Below feature.

movie ticket, $11.50

Have you seen it? What did you think?

Images courtesy of Midnight in Paris.