Milan Tour - Design inspiration

I am sooooo sorry about the long silence over the blog lately, due to work trips and a very intense agenda. Well, I could have found some time to write a post, but updating a blog is not a joke or a divertissement, even though all those who first started a blog, interpreted the idea of blogging as a webspace where you can dedicate yourself to your passions and hobbies.
One of the most interesting things I did lately was a special trip to Milan. I hadn't been in the second capital city of Italy since ages and I really found it renewed and had such a wonderful time, not to mention the wonderful interior design stores and interior design inspiration that I breathed in every corner of the city. I tried to make the most of it, but Milan is so alive and it offers plenty of design and art events that you can never have enough of. Here are some pics for you! See you soon!

Alexandra Matos design

Today I want to introduce a blogger and an artist. Alexandra Matos is a young portuguese artist and painter. She is also the author of the beautiful blog Alexandra Matos Design, a blog that focuses on interiors and on wall art mainly. I am really happy to introduce her works to my readers and give you an idea of her creativity. I simply love her works, they are contemporary, colorful, original and safe, because Alexandra Matos realizes her art using acrilyc paint. Those who follow my blog know that I simply have a crush on that  kind of paint because it is not toxic and above all because it is very easy to apply on canvas and on whatever base you chose for your wall wart. Have a look at some of her creations. I love the striped exagon,  it would look great in a contemporary living. I just hope Alexandra enriches her blog by showing some of her art hanged in real interiors and demonstrate how a piece of geometrical art can adds value and character to a room. Alexandra, I can't wait to have a look at your pictures! 

LOVEThESIGN - Let there be light - Illuminazione di design

Lighting is a very important element in interior design. It changes the mood and the style of a room. I love corner lighting, floor lamps and suffused lighting in general. It makes everything look more somber and romantic. On the other hand it can be a very good trick to hide stains caused by children and other little damages on furniture items. The overall effect of a good lighting solution can be unique and inimitable. That’s why you have to attentively choose your lamps and lighting systems. I’ve just discovered a wonderful website of shopping online, LOVEThESIGN, where I can find my most beloved design lighting lamps. There is an amazing selection of exclusive design items. It is the realm of a design addict. I could spend hours looking at them. Functionality and aesthetics are the two principles that make the brand one of the most interesting and captivating online shopping websites. Moreover you have the possibility to buy fab sale items at up to 60% off. Give it a look and tell me the ones you love. Let there be light in your houses!!!!! 

L'illuminazione è un elemento determinante nell'interior design. Può cambiare il look di una stanza e l'aria che vi si respira. Personalmente amo l'illuminazione che proviene dagli angoli della stanza e le piantane che puoi collocare dove vuoi. Sono così versatili! Mi piace la luce soffusa e non diretta. Tutto sembra più sobrio e romantico. Inoltre, considerando il lato pratico che per me è imprescindibile, una luce tenue e calda può nascondere i piccoli incidenti causati dal bimbo su divani, poltrone o pareti. Ecco perché bisogna scegliere molto attentamente l'illuminazione che meglio si adatta ai vostri interni. Ho appena scoperto un meraviglioso sito di shopping online, LOVEThESIGN dove si possono acquistare oggetti di design unico ed esclusivo. Funzionalità ed estetica sono le parole chiave che hanno reso questo brand uno dei più interessanti ed accattivanti siti di shopping on line nell'ambito dell'interior design. Inoltre, si possono addirittura avere sconti fino al 60 % sul prezzo originario. Eccovi alcune scelte "illuminanti" selezionate per voi. Fiat lux! Alla prossima!

 Floor Lamp  Annie (frauMaier)

Floor lamp Fil de Fer (Catellani & Smith / Enzo Catellani)

These yellow mellow ones would look great in my kitchen!!!

Lamp MHY (Muuto / Norway Says)