One of the most sensational installations in Milan was definitely the Breathe tower in the Tortona district. When I heard it was all about conscious, healthy and green living I knew I had to go and see it for myself. Together with NYC-based architects SO-IL, MINI (from the cars!) introduced a creative problem-solving approach for future Read article…
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My personal favorites from Milan 2017
Milan was good, really good. I'm in the middle of sharing all my favorites here on the blog, and I just couldn't not share these. But they didn't fit in: because they are my faves! For very different reasons (the colors, light, shapes or people behind it) so here we go. When I pushed the Read article…
Mindcraft exhibition in Milan
The MINDCRAFT Exhibition at the Cloister of San Simpliciano was one of the many highlights of my trip to Milan. Danish Fashion design Henrik Vibskov curated the exhibition and it was just as eclectic as his own designs and shop in Copenhagen. It felt very contemporary with a focus on handmade and crafts, impressive by Read article…
On a blogsafari with Design Diffusion
When someone asks you to go on a blogsafari, how can you say no? Last week I was invited by Design Diffusion magazine to visit the Salone del Mobile in Milan and discover the very best in interior design. So off I went, for a few days of design, sunshine, blogfriends and gelato! Join me Read article…
Take Time for Spring!
Spring is here! Years ago when we were in the middle of the renovation and didn't have proper heating, I always felt like I could finally heave a sigh of relief: we survived winter! There was still a risk of cold weather in April, but sunshine and warmth were coming. Now that the days of Read article…
La Manufacture Parisienne in Paris
On an impromptu walk through the 18th arrondissement in Paris, I passed by a particularly green shopwindow and just had to take a peek inside. It turns out La Manufacture Parisienne is not only a green little paradise, it's also a really good shop if you're looking for a gifts or something nice for your Read article…
Casa Bonay in Barcelona
I've said it before, but I seriously can't wait for the day that teleportation becomes reality. Like at this very moment: I'd love to be in Barcelona right now for a drink at the gorgeous Casa Bonay! To sit back and relax in one of their comfy velvet couches, staring at the beautiful Cirio Circular Read article…
Volta mobiles from Paris
Remember I stumbled upon those cool mobiles on Etsy a while ago? They are designed and created Otxo and Mario Conti from VOLTA Paris. And because Paris is just around the corner, I hopped over to visit their fresh new showroom, where they display their collection of mobiles and stabiles. Alexander Calder (August 22 1898 – Read article…
A bloomifique plantshelfie
As much as I like flowers, I love houseplants so much better. In a previous Urban Jungle Bloggers topic we had a plants & flowers challenge and I remember is was really nice to figure out how to use both flowers and plants in one setting. With flowers you get to play with a wider Read article…
A mini jungle with Bergamotte
Where do you buy your plants? Have you ever bought plants online? It's always a bit of a suspense, right? Depending on where the plants come from: will they survive the trip? What will they look like? Are they carefully wrapped? When ordering flowers or plants at Bergamotte there is no suspense. Here in France Read article…
