Sunday is Enea’s first birthday.I can’t believe it, it seems yesterday, although the first months were not easy. I think I have underestimated what a big change it is to have a little creature that depends in everything from you.But Enea is a pretty easy going baby and day by day his personality is taking shape: he’s very energetic, friendly… View Post
IDA interior lifestyle on Casa Facile décor dec. 2015
It’s always a great pleasure and a great achievement when I see my pictures published.I still remember the first time I saw one of my pictures published on my favorite italian magazine, Casa Facile, more than five years ago. The emotion is still the same, now even more because it’s my full time job and I always push myself to do… View Post
5 Himmeli DIY
2015 is for sure “the Himmeli year”. They are popping out everywhere tutorials and endless variation to this traditional Finnish decoration.I was thinking to make something myself just to try, but I’ve been very sick last week and I have too many things to do as Enea’s 1st birthday is approaching. So instead I collected five great and easy tutorials for… View Post
Design tea time
I can’t resist a good tea break, it’s one of my essential daily pleasures. I easily drink three or four mugs per day and you probably already know my passion for teapots and mugs.I like to choose the right blend, the right tea set, lighting a candle and enjoy that 10 minutes of freedom.The Naked girls tea set from Pols… View Post
Flea market style #9
A couple weeks ago, while Enea was at the daycare, I took a break from work and I went to my favorite flea market.This time I came back home with a nice basket {perfect to gather the yarns while I’m packing orders for the shop}, two mint coffee mugs, some books and a toy for Enea.The mugs are perfect as… View Post
Design Letters #IDAstyle
Yesterday I revealed the content of the Nordic Love Christmas box, that has been kindly sponsored by Brabantia, Design Letters, Ferm Living, Normann Copenhagen, and ReStyle. I’m really happy, we put together a great bunch of amazing brands that reflect the spirit of our blog adventure. Today I want to share the first brand, Design Letters. I already collaborated with them for Enea’s room and I’m glad they… View Post
Nordic Love :: Christmas box
Alla Happy House è già Natale, e questa volta non per le mie decorazioni, ma per i fantastici regali della Nordic Love Christmas box!I brand coinvolti sono grandi nomi che rispecchiano la filosofia nordica che affrontiamo ogni mese nei nostri post.Vi va di scoprirli insieme a me? Cliccate play al video qui sotto, ignorate la mia voce sexy e mettetevi comode… View Post
“Hollands welgaren” by Maaike Van Koert
Last saturday I’ve attended the launch of the new book of my friend Maaike, known also to be the head, the heart and the hands behind Crejjtion.“Hollands welgaren” is a collection of creative works: crochet and knitting, but also sewing, embroidery and cooking {I can’t wait to try the chocolate cake recipe!}.I adore Maaike’s style, simple, romantic and pure. The pictures… View Post
Christmas wreaths
Here at the Happy House the Christmas decorations are starting to be more and more every day.Last weekend I’ve made a nice wreath using eucalyptus and pretty little flowers to hang on the french window. I never made one, this is my first one and I’m pretty happy about the result, it’s delicate and the smell is sooo good! The other… View Post
IDA wooden beads garlands
After a weekend of hard work the IDA wooden bead garlands are ready, oh yeah!I’ve noticed a lot of interest in the one I have behind my bed, so I decided to make a small limited collection for my Etsy shop. The garlands are all different, and they can be hanged as proper garlands or just as a decorations. It’s also a nice idea… View Post