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Everybody is singing Jingle Bells, shop windows and roads are brightly lit, people are busy buying presents: can you tell Xmas is on the way? Unless you’ve already finished, now is the time to start creating the right atmosphere at home too. We would like to give you some tips on how to make beautiful, creative and original homemade Xmas decorations!
Read moreHow often have you dreamt of owning a little house surrounded by the beautiful Tuscan landscape? Today we are visiting Asciano, a little hamlet in the heart of the Crete Senesi whose history goes back centuries ago and can still be perceived from the perfectly-preserved monuments. An industrial-pop style home hides behind the Renaissance façade of a building near the centre. It’s a sort of secret building made over in a modern key. The owner, Diego Magini – who took care of the renovation of this family home that dates back to the 15th century – escorts us on our…
Read moreWe are on the north-eastern coast of Naples, in Giugliano, a town just 800 metres from the sea. An olive tree welcomes us into the garden, a freshly-painted villa stands before us and we are surrounded by the typical Mediterranean scrub, a million light years away from the fast-paced life of the city. Each piece of furniture has been chosen with care and artistically positioned: the interior décor is a tribute to design. The star of the living room, standing out from all the other furniture, is a fireplace that houses our Sunny Fire firebox. We talked about it with…
Read moreNissoria, a small hamlet dating back to the 6th century, is located in a sunny upland surrounded by green valleys in the Enna province of beautiful Sicily. Just over 3,000 people live on about 6,000 hectares of mostly uncontaminated nature. Today’s project by Ma.edil sas comes from a private villa in this little village and features the Malibù 2 barbecue by Palazzetti. Malibù 2 barbecue: a modular choice A breathtaking panorama for a marvellous outdoor setting. A barbecue is essential in a context such as this one, especially if it is fitted with all the elements needed to make a kitchen…
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How many BBQs have you already had or planned for this year? The season for eating lunch and dinner in the garden is here at last: it’s now time to light your barbecue and dedicate some time to cooking outdoors. A good side is definitely a must have. Choose it to complement the type of grilled food you are planning to cook: will it be meat, fish or a vegetarian meal? The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail. Charles R. Swindoll We sometimes almost forget to prepare a side for our grilled meal but this is…
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The glass jars grandma uses for her preserves never go out of fashion. No matter whether you fill them with homemade sauce, canned fruit or delicious pickles they are always indispensable. Nevertheless, instead of using them to preserve food, they can be employed in lots of other ways, i.e. for a multitude of inspirational crafts as seen on lifestyle websites or in magazines. Are you ready to take a look at our favourite summer ideas? Glass jars: Mason jars and Arbanelle Let’s take a trip to the past: do you know what the jars we are talking about are really called? All…
Read moreThe heart of Salento in Apulia conceals beautiful, mysterious places that are invisible at a first glance but just must be visited. Don Totu is one of these: a secret mansion in the heart of a small village in the province of Lecce in Apulia. Today, we would like to tell you a fascinating and slightly complicated story with a happy ending that will put a smile on your face (and perhaps give you an idea for your next holiday). The secret mansions of Salento: a fascinating story When I first heard someone mention the words “secret mansion” I immediately…
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The New Year is a time to make resolutions, thoroughly clean the house and make those changes you’ve been wanting for a long time. At this time of the year, the home is often the centre of attention; reorganisation is a must and new furniture is purchased to brighten up old rooms. Are you looking for something new? Take a look at the 3 essential furniture trends for 2018! Industrial chic style Industrial design is certainly no newcomer to the furniture market but its style is continuously evolving from year to year. 2018 welcomes a slightly more Scandinavian look: metal…
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Nobody likes cleaning. The kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom are more than enough; why bother cleaning your stove as well? Cleaning Kit Palazzetti wants to solve this problem by providing an effective set of tools specifically designed to help you clean your pellet stove. What’s in our Cleaning Kit? To keep it fully efficient for its entire service life it is essential to clean your stove regularly. This chore is often taken too lightly, either because it is tedious or because you don’t have the right tools for the job. Our Cleaning Kit solves the latter problem by offering a set…
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Some people like to go out to welcome the New Year in while others prefer to celebrate at home with friends. Do you belong to the latter group? In that case you must know how important it is to create an impressive atmosphere that your guests won’t easily forget! We have browsed the web in search of interesting ideas and have come up with centrepieces, plates and other tips for your New Year’s Eve party!
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