Sun or shade

We are waiting all winter for the sun to appear and then…when the sun shines… we want shade! See how strange we are?! Let’s get inspired and find here what we need, space permitting, to create some shade areas and some privacy from our neighbors. Some choices are… Emu Shade large cantilever umbrella (and Emu outdoor furniture). Collection...

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An evening with Knoll

Outdoor – Indoor stackable Spark chairs by KnollAs you know, since I have written several times about Milan I Saloni events, the whole city during that week and beyond is theatre of exhibitions, cocktail parties, happenings. I went to several, sometimes with a camera, sometimes not as at Baccarat, that was a superb party, and I still regret...

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I wish I was there

MexicoI love summer, I love the ocean, I love sunny days and I love a house with a sea view, so I found these beautiful images and I  invite you to enjoy them with me.Pantelleria, ItalyArgentario, ItalyGuanabar, BrazilSantorini, GreeceCamogli, ItalySouth Beach, FloridaPonza, ItalyBeautiful houses with stunning views, you can feel...

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The joy of summer

Finally Summer is here and if the weather behaves we can start having dinner outdoor, no matter if we have a garden,  a terrace, or just a small balcony. We will set the table in a casual, but attractive way, we will prepare fresh and simple food, a variety of salads, cold pasta dishes, maybe some grilled fish and display delicious seasonal...

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Under the Apulian sun

Loose cannons (Mine vaganti the original title) is a delightful Italian movie now on North American screens, directed by Ferzan Ozpetek, born in Istanbul but living in Italy since the 1970’s. Ozpetek often talks about families, their secrets, weird characters; I found this movie entertaining, confronting personal and social issues with a...

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A loft in Florence

A large loft, airy and bright, with its industrial bones, as a former small factory, maintained, adding interest to the contemporary interior design  and the dominant colors. The dining table, in a rich and thick chestnut is a project of the designer and owner, Sachiko Bradley. The chairs are vintage Eames  and the ceiling pendants...

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I am not Scottish

I am not Scottish but I love tartan pattern and I follow closely The adventures of Tartan Scot blog,  always entertaining and refined. While recently in Milan I was walking one day by La Rinascente, the city's main department store, and I saw the most beautiful windows display, all about Christian Dior Fall 2011 and all about tartan....

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Brillante choice

Loop by Casamania.A chair and a rug at the same time, designed by Sophie De Vocht as seen at I Saloni 2011 in Milan. The technique of tufting creates extreme softness  and the metal support gives comfort.  The result? Absolute relax!Photography ©by Albarosa Simonetti ©2011 Brillante Interiors writes about new trends, timeless decor,...

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