In these days I feel a bit blue..the sweet Penny Lane is now three days missing from home and we start to be a little worried. I know it’s normal for cats, but she never did it before and I feel so sorry if I think of her outside, with no food and her favorite blanket. And I want to… View Post
Three projects for IDA crochet kit
Happy new week!During the weekend I enjoyed the good weather, first in Amsterdam and yesterday at Anki‘s place. I asked her to make some pictures to document this important moment: the pregnancy is now almost at the end {tomorrow is the 35th week!} and she did a wonderful job {I will share some pics later this week}. Back to my… View Post
Baby room #12 {Flensted mobiles}
A mobile is the quintessence of a baby room.When I think to the perfect mobile, I can’t think to anything else than the danish company Flensted. That’s why I’m so happy to have not only one, but two amazing mobiles for the baby room. Babies love these slow movements and when we talk about Flensted, the parents are also pleased… View Post
Yellow, really?
Some colors are simply not my cup of tea..like yellow and purple for example.I do like them, but I can’t see them in my house..I think the only yellow thing I have is the vintage stool. But when I came across these pictures I had the chance to see this color under a new light..maybe it’s time to introduce some… View Post
One step at the time
One step at the time is my current mantra.Last weekend I had the chance to plan the next months and I decided that, for what concern this page, I’ll do my best to keep my blog friends updated. One post per week during the first period, since I don’t know how much my life it will change after the baby…. View Post
Breakfast pleasures
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, is probably one of my grandma’s favorite quotes.I can’t agree more, that’s why I spend at least 30 minutes every morning enjoying my fav tea, the sweet raspberry jam and some seasonal fruit. It’s even better when everything is served on a nice tray or a cutting board like this one… View Post
Thursday pics {bedroom walls}
A small update for my bedroom walls.I hanged the “wood & wall peg” designed by Ingrid and a new set of hexagon mirrors from Ikea, plus black polka dots.I love all this white! Un piccolo aggiornamento per le mie pareti camera da letto. Ho appeso il “wood & wall peg” creato da Ingrid e una nuova serie di specchi esagonali Ikea, oltre agli immancabili… View Post
Baby blanket for IDA crochet kit
The baby blanket I designed for the first IDA crochet kit is ready!Thank you for the feedbacks and the comments I received about this project, I now have more infos: * the kits will be available with or without the hook {but I suggest you to buy the hook too, they are the special Clover!}* the yarn will be suggested… View Post
Så fint! style: Maria Calcetines
Hello everyone! It’s Barbara visiting you today on IDA interior lifestyle.It’s always a great pleasure for me to contribute to Ilaria’s blog; it’s thanks to her that few years ago I learned how to hold a crochet hook. I’m telling you this because today I want to introduce you one of my ‘handmade heroes’, Monica Abajo, aka Maria Calcetines. On Pinterest… View Post
Urban Jungle Bloggers :: my plant shelfie
Happy new week everyone!Although a bit late, I’m ready to share the pictures I made for the monthly series Urban Jungle Bloggers, the community founded by Igor and Judith.The theme for the October edition is “my plant shelfie” and this time I’m super prepared: the Tomado shelves are full of my green friends! Take a look at the Facebook page for… View Post
