I just discover young broad beans and I'm eating this salad almost every day (Vicia faba addiction?)
4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. tahini
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
juice of 1 lemon
Mix the dressing with
some podded young broad beans (fresh or cooked for around 3 minutes)
rocket salad
1 or 2 fresh zucchini (cuted with a peeler)
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, salt and pepper
Have a nice weekend !
Friday, May 16, 2008
Broad bean salad
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Children's digital library
If you love children's books this library is simply stuning,and if you are a mother living abroad,this is a great place to find books and stories from your youth to pass on to the next generation.Enjoy![]()

''Dear Children'' 1954, Autor -Dusan Radovic , Illustrator Djordje Milanovic ,Serbia
''Barefoot bride'' 2004, Author -Manuchehr Kaymaram ,Illustrator - Poopak Moghbeli, Iran
Monday, May 12, 2008
Bloesem on world tour
I’m thrilled to see my guest post on fantastic Bloesem world tour this morning! Take a peek into my favorite place in Milan here and don't miss other great places in Melbourne,New York and London.
Thank you Irene.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Roma
I'm in Rome for work,luckily I'll have some free time to test Angela’s and Kristina's city guides! See you soon. 

Thursday, May 1, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
natural architecture
It's spring here and I'd love to stay in one of these all day! above:Patrick Dougherty 'Around the Corner',below:Giuliano Mauri :Zenobia
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
Design for babies and children
A brand-new company Ninetonine
Toys & Crayons
...A sleek line of oak or wenge,punctuated by pairs of differentsized holes, into which you can
suspend baby’s toys with removable wooden element inside,designed to organise all those crayons and drawing pencils.Of course, you don’t have to keep baby’s toys on the shelf and
crayons in the drawer: it’s contemporary design means it can be used for years to come...
Zebra,dummies, or anything else you want close by, but out of baby’s reach, and rests on two sturdy yet elegant legs...
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Fuori Salone
The “fuorisalone” expression is used to define the vast range of events animating the whole city during the Milano Salone del Mobile exhibition’s week,but it's completely independent.You can see a lot of young talented designers,new companies but also famous enterprises in design domain as Driade and Cappellini.


Beautiful crystal glass collection called "Domestic violence",made only for this event by Koncern Prague.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

I'm cooking Sicilian pesto today because it tooks only 20 minutes ,it makes me think of summer and it's great way to prune my basil.I love this pesto recipe too.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Sunday, April 6, 2008

I'm staring at my small collection of vintage glass for almost two days due to tonsillitis that makes me lay in bed.My absolute favorites are mustard and turquoise vases from Holmegaard.You can find some great vintage glass and ceramic in the lovely UK shop called Pips Trip
Friday, April 4, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Unless you are a big art dealer or your art worth millions, the best part of Milan's Art Fair(MiArt) are the numerous cultural and art events presented in the city under the umbrella title "fuoriMiArt"(out of MiArt).You can get a glass of nice spumante everywhere and enjoy the work of young artists in smallest spaces,improvised galleries and restaurants.Work of Marco Querin catch my eye.
Interlaced threads technique ,side detail
Monday, March 31, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
I'm having a busy Saturday evening making kids party invitation for my friend,wish you all great Sunday!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
I love this vintage lamps in the latest Elle Decor Italy.

Sunday, March 23, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
North and South
I received a letter from the reader Steven yesterday,asking me about the colors in North and South of Italy. So here are two places that inspire me most:
Camogli, it's a small fishing village and my favorite place to spend some days in spring,taking sun bath,drinking good wine and eating great food.If you are coming to Italy it's definitely worth of visit,in the mean time you can take a virtual walk here,but of course it's less romantic.
The second one is in South Italy,it is small town named Alberobello,I've never been there but it must be beautiful.Houses in the photo are a traditional stone dwelling with a conical roof.I would love to spend my next holiday in one of these!


Monday, March 17, 2008
Just a quick update from my yesterday's flea market hunt:
Giant pepper mill
and beautiful children's book illustrated by Alain Grèe:
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Since I found beautiful road map few weeks ago,I'm in love with all things Czecoslovakian.Here are just some of my favorite illustrators:
Jana Sigmundova,
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Addicted to Enamel Kitchenware
1.Lisa Stickley casserole pot - House and Home ideas












































Slab Dining Table and Slab Chairs, made from specially crowned oak available in black and natural.
Fluoro Shade and Table.












I am smitten with the colors of yarns over at lovely blog 
ceramic wall pieces created by Fabrizio Dusi.


Yesterday 's antique market finds:
tin watercolor box,


















































