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Facing North with Gracia
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Diary of the interior design transformation of our rental flat into our dream home. Mediterranean home with a passionate Scandinavian flavour.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 408 )
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HAPPY WEEKEND | Collection
A selection of pictures from my Instagram feed from last month: whites, greens and a touch of black details for me. There are many things going on this... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Work of Elisa Ossino
I'm a very big fan of the work of Italian stylist Elisa Ossino and her team and I am very happy to tell you their new website is live. Head here to see some of... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
SELECTED | Formafantasma
Formafanstasma is a design studio based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, founded by an Italian duo: Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin. Read more
Posted on 05 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
INSPIRED WEDNESDAY | Minimal Bedroom in Grey
I stumbled upon this work from Swedish agency Fantastic Frank last week-end. Particularly, I liked the minimal, simple bedroom and its light Japanese touch:... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
House O | Japanese Interior Design
House O was designed by Jun Igarashi Architects back in 2009 to face the living needs of a young people for privacy and ease of circulation. Read more
Posted on 03 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
MONDAY CRUSH | Let Things Go
Sometimes you need to let just things go. And being bank holiday in Italy means no work for me today. The perfect day to start the week, isn't it? Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
WEEKEND SPECIAL | Lina Kanstrup
I first saw Lina Kanstrup's work when Swedish brand String released the pictures of the set design course hold by Lotta Agaton at Beckmans College of Design in... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
KOKO KLIM, a Refined Organic Collection for Home
The Barcelona-based brand Koko Klim has just renewed its image thanks to the collaboration with Int-sight. Respect for nature and well being are at the core of... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
SELECTED | K Desk for Kids Room
Rafa-kids has just launched their latest design: K desk, an imaginary and playful piece for any children room. There is a great attention to merge function and... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
Contemporary Family Home in Australia
Armadale Residence, located in the Melbourn area, is a collaboration between Australian award winning studio Robson Rak Architects and Made by Cohen. Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
INSPIRED WEDNESDAY | From Grey to Brown with Lotta Agaton
I was looking at these pictures that photographer Magnus Marding shot for Residence magazine some time ago. The styling by our timeless favourite Lotta Agaton i... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
Tracing Back: FNWG and Tonolo Selezioni
I have been asked often where my passion for Scandinavian design comes from and why the atmosphere and interiors of our home are so Nordic. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
URBAN JUNGLE BLOGGERS | Green in the Replay Store
Here we are with my third Urban Jungle gang. Dear Judith and Igor invited to go beyond our yard and search in the city for "social urban jungles", nests of... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
INSPIRED WEDNESDAY | Home Office
I spotted these images in Bjorn Lofterud's website: they belong to Dallasday, a Swedish company that is actually dedicated to design interior solutions for... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Oval Restaurant in Barcelona
Oval, located in the Eixample Izquierdo just a few minutes away from Passeig de Gracia, opened its doors last years in Barcelona. Read more
Posted on 20 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
FRIDAY SPOT | Hair Salon in Japan
Hair salons in Japan are at their best these days. It is the case of "kilico." by Makoto Yamaguchi Design: the salon is located in the basement of a commercial... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
SKANDINAVISK | Scent of Scandinavia
Far from being weak and unimportant, the sense of smelling is considered the most powerful one to re-evoke memories, so much that when we associate a certain... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Commune Social at Design Republic
The Commune Social is part of the Design Republic Design Commune by Neri Hu.Probably the most internationally renowned Chinese studio, Neri Hu. holds one of... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
URBAN JUNGLE BLOGGERS | Greenery on the Balcony
Spring is struggling a bit this year with this unpredictable weather and cool nights but my plants are actually enjoying this humid, warmish situation a lot. Read more
Posted on 09 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
SELECTED | TAF for Paper Collective
Paper Collective gathers graphic designers, artists and illustrators to design iconic prints that will also promote great causes and charities. Read more
Posted on 08 May 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION