In the previous blog I described the one-floor renovation of a typical Brussels house. That renovation started with the intention of giving a new look (…not just a facelift though, as we renovated way beyond the surface layers) and making the whole floor more beautiful and functional. So we had to insert new bathrooms and [...]
I always had this idea of organising a party for my clients. My idea was to bring them and their children together and spend a relaxed afternoon eating yummy cakes, playing, and chatting. I also wanted the children to be able to express their creativity, and why not … use it to decorate or improve [...]
Starting from May and during the summer, in the before children age – we used to pack and leave for city trips or bike-trips around Europe. Now that leaving for three days still seems more tiring than beneficial (although this is changing now that my children are getting to a more reasoning age), we have [...]
Last week I was in my hometown Milan for the Design Week. This is the week where the whole city is bursting with energy and creativity! All new furniture and design products are presented in the huge expo designed by Fuksas, which is located just outside Milan. In the evening, several events take place in [...]
Pinterest is THE new kid on the block! I discovered it a few months ago and try to make it a habit to pin the pictures I like the most when I search for products or inspiration. I have created some categories that will help me know where to look at when in need of [...]
A few days ago we visited an art exhibition here in Brussels: Le case danzanti (the dancing houses) by Matteo Boato. We went there with the kids as well and they really enjoyed going out “at night” (it was 7.30 pm!) and having some drinks at the vernissage! Here they are with their glasses of [...]
After having lived several years in Belgium I know that February is the month I like the least. Winters can be so long and grey that when it comes to February I really cannot take it anymore. I know spring is there but sometimes it just never seems to arrive. Last year it was particularly [...]
Since I arrived to Belgium I’ve fell under the spell of the colour grey. It is quite a paradox because coming from Italy to one of the “greyest” countries (so we hear) I would have expected to have the opposite reaction and suddenly become a fan of yellow, orange, ochre and all the other vivid [...]
I like taking good resolutions at the beginning of the year. But this year a friend suggested to also make a list of what to let go of. Another one suggested that resolutions are often only good intentions that are just forgotten a few days later and that to really make things change you need [...]
A few days ago we were invited to the kindergarden dinner organised for parents. The theme of the evening was Spain and children had decorated the room with craft works inspired by Spanish traditions. My daughter’s class had worked on Gaudi, the renown Catalan architect. They studied his buildings and decorative elements and created their [...]
