There is something incredibly inviting in the very concept of a “daybed”, wouldn’t you agree? It speaks of vacation, it signifies a break from the routine and it promises fractions of life well lived and enjoyed. It reminds of the Southern custom of siesta, a short, rejuvenating nap, lasting from 20 min up to 2 hours, taken during the middle of the day, in order to provide extra strength for nights long lived, much like it is used in countries like South Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece to name but a few. Blame it on the long summers and the particularly hot days, a daybed is a place much loved and deeply cherished. Continue reading →

There are just some things that one rarely thinks they would go together. Like wrong expectations with a right outcome. Or pizza making and grilling. Could they really ever be combined? Just the tiniest of life experience should allow us to be wise enough to not ever say never!

I personally like vegetables and meat grilled. A pizza preferably baked in a stone oven. Much like in Italy. And I think I’ll continue appreciating each type of food connected to its individual, separate process. But there are those who would gladly combine grilling with pizza making and would be thrilled to enjoy a homemade one, tasting as if it came right out of a Italian stone oven, when in fact being just gathered around their grill in their gardens or when camping. Continue reading →

Soft, tidy and simple – this houseplant planter series could well herald a new design wave for indoor greenery. Instead of a solid pot cluttering a surface, plants are hung in a breathable layered canvas pocket, with compost replaced partly by water-holding clay granules. The series is easy to install, and pockets can be hung on one another, with water monitors to read the soil moisture in the center. Continue reading →

A simple window added to a traditional hemlock and walnut sauna pushes this model out of the ordinary, and into the beautiful. The sauna also has a suite of up-to date extras including Bluetooth audio systems and a weekly planner, but the clear glass side is the design element that sets it apart. Continue reading →

The dream of finding and owning a summer house somewhere at a corner of the world where the sun shines and the ocean is but a step away has begun demanding immediate gratification. As I browse through places and objects, there are these ones I must note down, cause they embrace just perfectly my heart’s desires and my decorative visions.

Needless to say that a swing chair is a must on the list. A sofa can wait, usual chairs can wait. We can sit on pillows or poufs but a swinging chair is a must. For the sense of freedom it offers, for the ability to take you back to days of childhood innocence and carefree. Nautica swing chair by Mut Design made me feel that the potential perfect chair for my future summer house has been finally found. Continue reading →

Bose is well known for obsessive, scientific attention to sound quality. Their various products, speakers, stereos, headphones, and home theater systems all tend to trump whomever is the competitor. And as important as sound is to personal enjoyment, Bose moves into the sonic arena of the outdoor backyard barbecue arena. Continue reading →

Don’t we all love it when it’s time for gardening? Personally with every handful of dirt in my palms, I feel more and more alive. With every plant I plant, it seems that the seeds of happy expectations are taking roots. What’s there not to love about nature? About growing plants, whether inside or outside? And what’s not to love about finding new innovating ways of using our planted pots for decoration? Continue reading →

The ModFire Collection, now 8 different products in total, is a series of modern, portable fireplaces created by artist Brandon Williams. Ranging from just 2 foot to 7 foot, the selection of open fire holders can bring warmth to a tabletop or to a whole venue depending on the scale of your space. Continue reading →

Cement can be beautiful. There… I said it. And now, thanks to a special technological process developed by the Italian Lucifero’s it can also weigh up to 80% less than the original material. Continue reading →

Cloud. What better name can you give a new outdoor seating collection… Designed by Andrea Parisio for Meridiani, the Cloud collection features a pure minimal design and soft cushions. This way, you can enjoy the benefits and comfort of a stylish set both inside your home as well as outside on your patio, terrace, or winter garden. Continue reading →