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Since I was a little girl I have always been fascinated by old materials, granda’s big old trunks, rusty pans, and old lamps. I always felt a kind of attachment to the past, I don’t know what is this feeling, like if the objects from the past were always better looking or better designed.
There is a shop in Amsterdam where I love to hang out, looking for new trends or for ” new” things from the past. I like then, once back home, to reinvent my house and adjust my small place with some fantasy.
This shop is called Raw Materials and it is nothing new in the interior design world, but for some reason it is a shop which is always catching my attention. Who would have ever though to combine an old dentist chair with an old church piece of furniture as table?
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Italy…it’s such a difficult country to live in…many visitors don’t realise it but for the residents there is always something wrong, something to complain about.
The perfect country for a wedding I would say, an amazing paradise for a short break or a long relaxing summer holiday…but not the best place to settle.
I live in London and I have chosen this city after having tried Madrid, Aix en Provence and Munich. I love London and would not trade it…unless I decide to move to a peaceful island to surf every day. :-)
Having said that, still, every time I arrive in Italy I am overwhelmed by its magic. Here are some images of Florence, Tuscany and Rome that captured my heart this past weekend.
Lanterns in Florence
Lamps in Florence
Tuscany Flowers showroom
Tuscany Flowers showroom
Balcony in Rome
Cakes at Cafe’ Propaganda in Rome
Chandelier at Cafe’ Propaganda in Rome
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Ciao, bella! I have just returned from my first ever visit to Verona and Venice – my new favourite cities! Verona is everything you’d expect from an Italian city – bustling but quaint, full of beautiful churches and peaceful gardens, squares and piazzas filled with market stalls and cafes. Only in Verona can you eat donkey ragu pasta in a pizzeria inside a church, or taste some sospiri di Romeo ["Romeo's sighs!"], small chocolate hazelnut biscuits from the Pasticerria Cordioli! Delizioso!
Only in Venice instead, you will be stopped while walking into the small “calles”. Beautiful artist’s water colours, which are sold per weight will catch your attention. Here you can feel the city was the home of the artistic fresco’s sceneries of the past…and still it is! Corners are filled with details, walls talking about history, asking you for ” un pane per i poveri”… one bread, or coin, for the poor!
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Back to us: for all the incredible food, architecture and culture, Verona is first and foremost a city for lovers.
One of the most unique things about it is that there is graffiti everywhere. But this is not the usual ugly, offensive graffiti you spot in every other city around the world – instead, almost every empty surface of Verona’s buildings are covered in hearts and the initials of couples in love. The city is covered in declarations of romance and true love, the histories of hundreds of thousands of happy couples…
Image via February Sun
Of course, one of the most famous sights in Verona is Juliet’s house. Here, too, the lovers of the city have left their mark: the beautiful bronze statue of Juliet watches over an iron gate which is covered in thousands of padlocks, each one bearing the name of a couple. Couples come from all over the world to write their names together on a padlock, clamp it to the gate, and throw the key away – symbolising that their love is eternal.
Image via Keith Stokes
In anywhere else in the world, these scrawlings and padlocks would be vandalism – in Verona, the home of Romeo and Giulietta, they symbolise something else entirely: true love. Why not visit the most romantic cities in the world yourself, and leave your own padlock with your beloved?
Here… looking up… from one of the most romantic city!
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A random trip to Carnaby Street recently led me to a couture milliner, Atelier Millinery. I was so excited to see such an amazing range of fascinators and hats in unusual designs and colours. So much so, that when I started my search of the perfect hat, I came across something quite exciting: Hat Parties. ♥ Read more and view more photos
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Here are a few ideas for informal hats to wear at a countryside wedding…I saw these while shopping on Sunday!
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I watched this video this morning, when I woke up. My husband handed me his iPhone in bed and I was either very emotional, or still in my personal world of dreams as tears came to my eyes. PASSION, LOVE, DETERMINATION, HOPE…yes, we always keep dreaming…and we never stop.
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You don’t have to be in Italy to enjoy its pleasures..make yourself a “Caprese” at home, order a “Lasagna” at your Sunday brunch, get a new Prada bag, buy a travel magazine or a guide…dream about your next trip! Have a chill out Italian weekend!
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There truly is something of the fairy-tale about mirrors – and not just because of the ‘Magic Mirror’ role in the story of Snow White! Even today, in the real world, mirrors still hold a certain magic… the power to attract and ensnare, to hold our gaze, and to fascinate us with our own reflection…
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That’s why I find these gorgeous dresses so enchanting. Whether it’s subtle, beautifully shaped shards of mirror forming a mosaic on a corset, or a dress made ENTIRELY out of mirrored material, these gowns would make truly original and eye-catching wedding dresses…
Via Petra Storrs
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Valentino Dreamy Gowns Spring 2012 – Fabulous for a May wedding!
Walking around Milan these days, you can’t miss the vibe of the starting fashion week showcasing the new autumn winter collection. We are going to look at the designers’ suggestions for this coming warm season instead… Here are a few items – directly from Via della Spiga – that caught my attention and could be incorporated in this summer’s wedding attire..great for a daring bride, a trendy bridesmaid or a glamorous guest.
PRADA‘s red shoes..perfect for a metropolitan special day…think bride walking down the Spanish steps in Rome.
TOD‘s suede men shoes…great for a Capri wedding weekend…
LANVIN‘s platform sandals for a wedding in the vineyards…
FLUO accessories to be REALLY in vogue this season…anywhere, anytime.
MIU MIU‘s patent leather shoes for a theatrical wedding in a Venetian Palace on the Grand Canal…
And to finish..another duo of Valentino Spring 2012 dress collection…oh my, I LOVE them so. Ladies..get one of these gowns and just BE FABULOUS for a day!
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Portobello Market the definition of Affordable, Vintage Design.
Portobello Market (Notting Hill, London), is a great place to find inexpensive pieces for your home/events/or Wedding. The piece that I found was from an old French Fashion Magazine displaying recent fashion trends from the 1920′s. The article even came with a Certificate of Authenticity! My plan for this treasure is to frame it and feature it as a piece of art in my home. This piece will be looked at over and over again, noticing different details each time I view it, and recalling that fond memory of when I found that treasure at Portobello.
What will you do with your treasures from the market? For a Bride on a budget and with vintage style, Portobello is the place for you. Find beautiful vintage tea sets, decor, and thankyou gifts for your bridesmaids and groomsmen, all truly original.
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