Stelton just launched the new spring collection and I’m crazy about Emma, designed by the duo HolmbäckNordentof.The range includes tea and coffee vacuum jugs, mugs, sugar bowl and milk jug in matching, delicate shades of grey. I particulary love the fact that the two designers mixed different materials, such as steel, wood and porcelain.Another exciting news is about the classic EM… View Post
Kitchen colors and file update
The kitchen’s file is still a work in progress..after years I’m still not completely happy about this room. The cabinets are installed but we need a new fridge {that will be the mint Smeg} and Alberto asked for a breakfast corner. And I still need to figure it out what to do with the wall where the new cabinets are:… View Post
Oranges, cinnamon and Zilverblauw
Last week I had the opportunity to see my friends Lonneke and Anki for the traditional dutch “kraamvisite” {when you visit the newborn for the first time}, that ended in a traditional italian dinner, with pasta and bruschette.They brought me some lovely gifts for Enea but for me as well, like this tray* produced by Anki’s company, Zilverblauw. I love… View Post
Harlequin cushion
My life is very busy and messy right now, but I always try to find a moment for me to crochet and relax, sometimes just for few minutes.Few weeks ago I showed you my last work, a crochet cushion inspired by the ones made by my friend Ingrid. Now the cushion is ready and is proudly displayed in the living… View Post
The white watering can
Last week, after this post, I decided to visit the local Ikea {with Enea!} to see the new collections in real life. Although with a major disappointing because I couldn’t see the whole collection {maybe was too soon?}, I found one of the product that was on my list: the white watering can. I decided to use it like a… View Post
Today I heart this #24
I’m dreaming about spring, I’m dreaming to start new projects {or “files”} for the Happy House, like the french door in the living room.. but I’ll tell you later about all my ideas.This picture represents my idea of the perfect “spring home”: soft colors, fresh flowers and a soft light. It’s so cosy that I wish to sit at that… View Post
Ikea news 2015
I think it’s time to bring Enea to Ikea for the first time! Yes, because there are a lot of news that I want to share and I’m very inspired by some new products I’m seeing in the past days here and there on the web.Here a gallery with the new collections and my favorite items! Penso che sia arrivato… View Post
The baby room tour
The baby room tour is finally ready to be published and shared also here on the blog, after the publication on Casa Facile magazine {I’m very very proud!}.The whole process thrilled me since the beginning: the basic idea was to create a playful yet calm and serene space, that evolves and changes according to the child’s growth. I deliberately didn’t choose… View Post
Introducing Enea
The postcard I designed to introduce Enea to families and friends, has been prepared few months before he was born. Then I added a couple of pictures and the details like the date, the weight and the length.I like his cute little face and the waving hand!See you next week with the complete room tour! La cartolina che ho disegnato… View Post
Harlequin cushion {wip}
My new crochet project: an harlequin cushion inspired by the ones made by my friend Ingrid {you can buy them here}.I thought to make something different this time and although the work is going a bit slowly {you can imagine why!}, I’m really pleased about the result.The yarn {Rapido} is from my shop and remember you can buy it with a… View Post
