Weekly Inspirations - Eight

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Hi there! Finally Winter holidays have arrived and I've found the time to upload something new on the blog! I was really sad because during these last three months I haven't found time to invest here. I really love writing on this blog and making handmade things to share with you so I want to succeed in marrying work with "my daytime dreams" ! I'll do my best!

These are my weekly inspirations, let's be inspired:

DIY : Polka dot Umbrella! It's a really simple "do it yourself", take a look at this link on Design Love Fest website, there is a step by step tutorial. It is absolutely on my to do list, and it's a perfect diy for this rainy season!

INTERIORS : Love this bakery! The company name is Ou Meul Bakkery and it is in Cape Town.

I've discovered it on Lana Lou Style blog and I've immediately fallen in love with it. I really like the wood's use, the white tile's tilt angle and the pies too of course!

ILLUSTRATIONS : This is one of the beautiful drawings of Sarah Marino, she is a young illustrator, I suggest to take a look at her website, she will carry you into her world of magic.

WAITING FOR 2014 : This 2013 was a year full of changes, I've loved it...I hope this 2014 is reserving many surprises too! I'm ready for anythings!! 

"Make things happen"

Happy Holidays everyone!

Michela

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! In Italy it's the evening of December 25th and I'm ready to relax and watch a classic movie on the sofa with people I really care...I love moments like these!
This Christmas I've hoped to see snowing in Rome but unfortunately snow hasn't arrived...this is a photo I took two years ago when there was a great snowfall in Rome, it was a wonderful day!
Now I'm going to make a warm tea! I wish you all to spend a wonderful day with people you care.

Merry Christmas dears!

Michela

DIY - Lunch bag for a little girl

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Hi there! here I am again with another DIY project! This time I've made it for my little niece Anna Sofia, this is a little lunch bag. I know, she can't use it right now (she is one year old) but I hope she'll use it when she'll grow up!

This time you won't need colors but you'll need fabrics, ribbons and a little bit of patience.

Let's start, Supplies:

- Sewing tread

- Fabric

- Scissors

- Ribbons

Busy months

Hello everyone! It's been a while since my last post here! The last two months have been very important for me. I've changed my job. Right now I'm finishing my second training month at RPM Proget Studio in Rome. I've been missing my DIY projects so much because my weeks are really full of things to do and I didn't have time to make anything on my endless to do list.
Everyday I wake up early, I go to work and I come back late in the evening...It's really stressing! But I like what I'm doing, I'm drawing retail's interiors, some days it's fun, other days it's really hard but  I'm learning a lot so I've found my own calm and I'm carrying on!
These have been and will be hard times, but I'm going to find the time to do things that make me happy and to stay with people I love.
I really hope to upload new DIY projects soon!!

Michela

FREE PRINTABLE - Halloween box template

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Hi there everyone! Halloween is just around the corner! Are you ready for the famous monsters night?

If you are unprepared, download this Halloween box template! It's a last minute DIY to mark out your Halloween night!

You'll only need few minutes to print it, cut it and compose it! And don't forget the candies!

You can use them as funny placeholders, as little gifts or you can give them to kids knocking at your door!

Click on the image below to download the pdf!

Happy Halloween week! BOO!

Michela

Weekly inspirations - Fox edition

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Today I want to write down a special edition of my weekly inspirations...fox edition!!

I live in the outskirts of Rome and sometimes I've seen some foxes, they are amazing animals.

Let's start with these weekly inspirations - fox edition:

DIY : Take a look at this simple tutorial at zanaproducts website! Don't you think the result is cute?

You can make this stamp for a t-shirt...mmm, I'm going to write this idea on my to do list!

WISHLIST : Last week I've seen this coffee cup on Etsy and I immediately fell in love with it! I want it!

LOGOS : Simple, synthetic and cute! This is the Lucille blog logo. She is a young France illustrator, if you want to know more about her click here.

ILLUSTRATIONS : She is another of my beloved France illustrators. Her name is Anne Montel, I suggest you to take a look at her website. Her illustrations are amazing! Click here to enter inside her magical world.

PHOTOGRAPHY : This is a "famous" photography, I've seen this many times on pinterest and facebook. The first time I saw it I've thought: "It's a pity that the photographer didn't bring into focus the fox"...but right now I like it just as it is. The lucky photographer is Dan Dinu from Romania, take a look at his facebook page.  (special thanks to Yun Creative Labs for the info)

Foxes...Aren't they special?

Have a wonderful weekend,

Michela

Superfast DIY - Muesli Jar!

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Last week was full of things to do, I didn't have time to make something creative and I've missed that! So today I want to share with you a superfast DIY, a project for all the intense weeks!

Weekly Inspirations - Autumn edition

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Finally Autumn has arrived! I love this season!

Today I want to share with you some of my "Autumn" weekly inspirations, let's be inspired!

INTERIORS : Wood, bricks...I love these materials together! In the photo you can see the Ozone Coffee House interior, it was designed by Skinflint design Studio. Don't you think wood it's perfect for a coffee shop interior? I hope to drink a cup of coffee there when I'll visit London.

ILLUSTRATIONS : Yes, it is a drawing, it isn't a photograph!!It's one of the beautiful illustrations made by Viana Arts on deviantart.com. It's incredible how her drawings seem real. I love her art, I suggest you to take a look at her gallery.

DIY : I like DIY project with natural elements so much, and last week I was falling in love with this DIY by abeautifulmess.com!Tree stumps changed into side tables...great idea!

PHOTOGRAPHY : Some months ago I've read at mymodernmet.com an article dedicated to a German photographer, Wandering heart.

"She captures beautifully dreamy scenes that whisk the viewer away into her fantasy world."

So true! If you want to read the article click here. 

That's all! thanks for reading!

Happy Sunday

Michela

DIY - Music for your flowers

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Hi there! Autumn is just around the corner and I want to say "goodbye" to Summer with this supereasy DIY project. Do you like music? I love it very much! I'm always listening to music...It's my drug!

Well, music will be the star of this "goodbye Summer" project! Let's begin:

You'll only need:

- A vase (I've bought this one at IKEA)

- A permanent marker (I always suggest to buy a Sharpie marker)

First, draw five parallel lines, these will form the staff. I've taken advantage of the vase's grooves, but you can use paper tape to divide the vase into six parts and to draw straight lines.

Secondly, compose your music! I've drawn  a random composition of notes but, if you want, you can sketch your favorite song on your vase. 

You can draw everything on your vases, I've decorated another one with three sparkling lines and a quote...one of my favorite quotes: "Enjoy the little things". Release your imagination!

I hope you've liked this project! If that's the case, you can take a look at my other DIY projects!

Happy Sunday

Michela

TRAVELS - Val Gardena into the nature 2.0

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Some weeks ago I was in the beautiful Val Gardena! Today I want to live again some of the best moments of my holiday with you!I'll begin introducing the group:

It was really a great holiday, full of adventures! I've never walked on hiking trails into the nature!

It was wonderful, I've loved it!

Now I can't say hello to you without sharing with you this photo...I was ready to eat my giant piece of cake!

All the naturalistic photos were taken by my boyfriend!

Happy weekend!

Michela

Weekly inspirations - seven

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Here I am again! These are my September's weekly inspirations!

This time I've added something new!

DIY : Elsie and Emma never disappoint us! This summer they have posted this beautiful DIY project on their blog (A Beautiful Mess), I'm totally in love with it, I love the colors, the geometric patterns and I love the idea! Great job girls!

SCENTS : Coffee's scent in the morning...It's one of my favorites scents, It gives me the strength to stand up and to start a new day!

YUM : Do you want to eat a yummy snack but you don't have the time to make it? This is the perfect recipe!! Banana pops!

DREAMS : Best friends for frosting website is seeking contributors to join his team. What do you think..should I apply?

LET'S PARTY : A giant glitter arrow that seems to say " the party is this way" ! Brilliant!

It was made for a weeding, you can see all the photos of the wedding here at 100 Layer cake website.

ARCHITECTURE :  "The Organic Architecture is created from the love for the human nature" 

Frank Lloyd Wright

This house designed by Arkin Tilt Architects is a wonderful example of architecture. In this house nature and architecture coexist with a perfect combination of natural and modern materials. Love this project.

That's all! Have a nice week

Michela

FREE PRINTABLES - Birthday party invitations

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Is the party here?? Yes!

When I was young I've always drawn my birthday party invitations, I liked to customize them on my own.

I draw invitations even now but I've made these for my niece and my nephew!

Today I want to share them with you! You can print them and use them for your special birthday party!

I hope you like them, click on the link below to download the pdf.

Have a great party,

Cheers!

Michela

TRAVELS - Val Gardena into the nature!

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Last week I left the hot city for the wonderful Val Gardena's mountains! It was my first attempt at trekking, it has been really demanding but I liked it!
I've always loved nature, I think that spending time into the nature is the best medicine - and sometimes the solution - for every problem. When I'm alone in the nature I recharge my strengths and I remember to myself  how beautiful is to be surprised by its beauties.
This video is my first experiment as director, is the first time I make somethings like this on my own and I've done my best!
I love watching videos on vimeo and youtube and I've always wanted to make one! I finally did it!!
I hope you can enjoy the wonderful landscapes I've seen, hopefully it will be the first of a looong series!
I'll also share some photos we've taken during the week soon.

"The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man"
Author Unknown

Have a great weekend!

Michela

Weekly inspirations - Six

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This week has been full of stuff to do! Next Monday I'll finally leave the city for one week, I'm going to Val Gardena, a location in the Italian Alps, with my boyfriend and some friends of mine, I can't wait!! I really need some fresh air and relax!

Although my week was very busy I've found the time to write something on my to do list!

These are my weekly inspirations:

LET'S PARTY: I love this pinata idea! At DIY Studio web site you can read the step by step tutorial!

My little nephew is going to celebrate his second birthday in October, I absolutely want to realize a little pinata for him!

ILLUSTRATION: The illustration is the cover of "I can see just fine" book. The whole book, that tells the story of a little girl who needs glasses, is illustrated by Eric Barclay. I like Eric's illustrations, he paints also on little appliances (like toaster) or Coca-Cola bottles!

DIY: The first time I saw these cocktail party invitations at Oh Happy Day website I immediately fell in love with them! You know, I LOVE flamingo and these invitations are absolutely perfect!You can find the free printable file at this link!

TYPOGRAPHY: It's true...life is beautiful! Live it with love! La vie est belle.

INTERIOR DESIGN: Don't you think that the wall pattern is wonderful, isn't it? I love the geometry and the colors! But the feature I like the most is the combination between the wood tables and the metallic chairs. 

YUM: Raspberries sorbet inside half a lemon...superyummy!!Unfortunately I can't find the recipe but I think the idea is fantastic!

I love ending my weekly inspirations with ideas for yummy recipes! This makes me want to stand up and immediately go to the kitchen to cook some delicious dishes!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Michela

TRAVELS - Ascoli Piceno & Porto S. Giorgio

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Few months ago I went to Pescara for the award ceremony of the Ice CREAm contest. Today, while I was organizing my pc, I've found the photos of that weekend! 

I want to share them with you, I've enjoyed those days in Porto S. Giorgio and Ascoli so much!

Thanks to Martina who hosted me and my boyfriend in her wonderful house!

If you are planning a trip in Italy I suggest to have a stop here.

These photos were taking by my boyfriend Alessandro!

Enjoy your trip!

Michela

DIY - Colored knives!

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Hi everyone! Here I am! This week I left the hot city with my family and I went to Sabaudia, a little town near Rome! I spent my time sleeping and swimming in the sea, so relaxing! I also played a lot with my niece and my nephew, they are adorable! I LOVE holidays!
Today I want to share with you a very fast DIY project, the motto this time will be "more colors in the kitchen"! Let's start:

Weekly Inspirations - five

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When I'm not working I like to spend my time online reading my favorite blogs or watching new DIY projects on Pinterest. I love Pinterest, it's a great source of inspirations for me and my online to do list!

These are my Pinterest weekly inspirations:

ART: I'm totally in love with this painter! His name is Josep Moncada and this is his virtual gallery, take a look! The theme of all his paintings is "water", I love how he has painted the water's sparkling surface, it's perfect!

DIY : Nautical fever? Yes!! This is a supercute and fast DIY at Fraise&Basilic website, you only need a rope and some ribbons to create a beautiful nautical knot bracelet. (obviously it's in my to do list!)

PHOTOGRAPHY : I'm obsessed by flamingo, I love this animal since I was a little kid!This is a wonderful photo, I like the colors and clearly I like the sleeping flamingo.

INTERIOR : Do you like ombre? I do!(take a look at my last DIY project!) This is a great ombre wood wall!I think it would be a nice summer DIY project if you have in your house a wall like this!

YUM : The 28th July will be the national day of chocolate milk  in America! This chocolate milkshake recipe is for all the American people! I would like to be american for that day!! I've decided...I'm going to celebrate it! :)

That's all!! Have a nice weekend.

Michela

Summer trips - Ripa Limosani

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Hi there! Few days ago I went to Ripa Limosani, a little town in the south of Italy, with my cousin, my aunt and my little niece Arianna. 

Ripa Limosani is very important to me, It's my grandma's hometown and when I was a child I spent many summers there. I remember that I used to play with my cousin and my sister on the church's stairs!

It was strange coming back into these memories and realizing that I've grown up.

I love this small town, the people who live there are so kind and there is always a chill air.

These three days were beautiful, I've remembered a lot of things of my childhood and it was nice.

I hope your summer trips are going to be full of memories!! 

Have a nice Summer!

Michela

DIY - cerulean ombre dresser

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Finally I can share with you this project I've started last summer!

My grandma gave me this dresser some years ago and I've always wanted to refresh its look. I really like old furniture, I've always thought they have a history, so when I've seen this dresser in my little room I wanted to take it with me, but with a different appearance!

It's been a very long project but I'm really satisfied with the result!

Let's start: DIY - cerulean ombre dresser, this is totally a summer project!

Polka dot & chevron potholder!

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Hi there! Summer is coming to town and I'm totally overwhelmed by its sunny energy!
I've celebrated the first day of Summer this weekend with my special friends Sara and Costanza. We've spent a very relaxing night eating pizza and walking around in the historical center of Rome. I really love walking in Summer nights, the air feels fresh and everything is pleasant.
Today I want to share with you an easy DIY project that I've made this Sunday.
The "motto" this time will be Re-design your potholder!

Good friends are like stars - Free Printable

Yesterday my dear friend Angelica left for London. We have spent a lot of time together and I was very sad when she told me about her departure. So I've decided to give her a little present. I've made this "goodbye card" for her with so much love because I believe in this quote.

"Good friends are like stars, you don't always see them, but you know they're always there... "

She has taken the card with her to London, so I think she liked it! :)

If you have far away friends too, send them this message!

Click here to download the pdf.

Hope you like it. Have a nice weekend.

Michela