Beautiful Venice

 Hello, dear Reader! I've missed you! Good to be back and blogging from Canada. Fingers crossed that the technical issues are resolved.

I thought I share some beautiful photos from Venice. I think they evoke the atmosphere of the city in the water well.

Photos: Ditte Isager

Monochrome Milanese home

The owner of this house in Italy is a former classical dancer who is interested in interior design! I have a soft spot for houses where soft powder colours are used without creating a 'Little Twin Star' look. I dig the stripes in the hallway, the purple kid's room and the cosy attic bedroom.

Photos: Marie Claire Italia

An ode to Kartell's Bourgie lamp

Photo: Kartell Italia

The Bourgie lamp is one of Italian manufacturer Kartell's greatest designs in my opinion. It is at the same time classical and traditional and innovative and ironic. The modern baroque masterpiece was designed by Ferruccio Laviani. The translucent plissè shade makes for a very cozy light.

Bucolic Italian countryside

Pinterest

What can I add to this beautiful view, dear readers! Let's go and have a meal there in the shade.... Paris is horrifically rainy and cold today so I am escaping.

Minimalist Roman pad

Easter Greetings!

I totally dog this pad in Rome. If you know the city you will surely appreciate the contrast of the terracotta-hued city and this cool tones flat. I also like the different geometric patterns on the sofa

cushions and the carpet.

In 10 days european chic will turn 2 years! Time to celebrate!

All photos: Brava Casa

Italian touch

 Would youhave guessed that this flat is in Milan? (Ok, ok, the title was a hint.) I like the reduced colour palette and the feminin touches. Hanging a large golden mirror horizonal instead of vertically in the bathroom is a fantastic idea which I may steal. I am also sure that I saw a very similar if not the same staircase in another flat recently.

Photos: Marie Claire Maison Italia

For successful living

When I look for outstanding furniture design I turn south to Italy. Luckily, popular Jeans designer Diesel also designes furniture and lamps these days. Just like their jeans and accessories their stuff is urban sophisticated  (think trendy Milano!) and really cool. I hope this is inspiration for D. who is moving into a loft next week. I particular like the sofa above and the camera lense lamps. 

All photos: Diesel

Bella Firenze!

Greetings! I wished I was in Italy today so I browsed one of my favourite Italian shelter magazines, AT casa, for inspirations. This appartment in Florence really cought my eye becasue it is real, laid back and has a happy bobo vibe about it. The owner is a decorator and I like how effortless everything looks like it was 'just' thrown together.  

All photos: AT casa

Florentine space

Isn't this architecte studio in Florence, Italy, a dream? The owner custom-made the bookshelfs that leave the big space light and airy whilst the orange accents add some warmth. The stainless steel kitchen is fantastic. I think I have to move to Florence at one point and find a space like this one myself.

All photos: Marie Claire Magazine