Wherever you look in Venice, vendors and ateliers sell masks. Some are traditional, like the Plague Doctor or Casanova, while others are modern and purely decorative. In the old days, masks were made of paper mache, so that they could easily be worn for disease prevention, or to Carnival festivities. I’ve always been fascinated with masks, and a few from…
I love IKEA. But I don’t like cookie-cutter furniture. When I moved into my spacebox I knew I had to add a personalized touch to my first piece of Swedish furniture. Here’s a visual guide to creating this colourful damask stencilled chest. Follow the full how-to after the jump.
Venice might be sinking, but my memories will never drown of the beautiful Italian port city. Maybe I have an affinity for canals, but Venice and Amsterdam hold a special place in my heart. On my first day in Venice, I settled in and took in the breathtaking views of the canals and the sea. The city is very picturesque,…
Florence has a unique charm. With the cartoonish Ponte Vecchio smiling at the city, the small delicious trattorias, and the smell of leather wafting from the San Lorenzo market… the city is full of character and culture. On my last day in Florence, I wore a leopard dress, Salvatore Ferragamo Vara Bow flats and a new lavender bag picked up…
The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, and the Duomo, designed by Brunelleschi is one of the most spectacular cathedrals I’ve visited. The dome itself sparked the Renaissance, and marks the depart from Gothic architecture. I climbed to the top of the duomo, and since it’s the highest building in Florence, the panoramic view was spectacular. Of course, my boyfriend…
