Weekly Inspirations - February

Hi there, here I am again, writing with a cup of my favourite tea!

Today I want to share with you some of my February's weekly inspirations...let's start!

ARCHITECTURE: I love the facade, the pastel colours and the modular shapes!

The bulding's name is Yardhouse and it is a workspace based in London, designed and built by Assemble and it is designed such that it can be unmounted and re-assembled elsewhere!! I want it near my house here in Rome!

PHOTOGRAPHY: I've just written about her, she is a very talented German photographer! Her name is "Wandering heart". I really like her photos because they manage to bring me into her fantasy world!! If you want to see some of my favourite photos from her click here!

ILLUSTRATION: When I saw this picture I've immidiately started thinking about a story.  The colours and the lights are amazing! The artwork was made by Pascalle, you can find his works on deviantart.com!

ART: These wonderful murals were made by a young Atlanta based artist known as HENSE! This is totally a work of art!! In Rome there are great murals made by BLU, you can see them here.

That's all!! thanks for reading!

Michela

Brainstorming - Happy New Year

Hi there! I know...It's been a while since my last post here! I'm a mess, this 2014 has been a superhard year. I've moved to another house and right now I'm living alone (it's an exciting experience!), I've been working hard at the Architecture Studio and I haven't found time for my "daytime dreams", It's sad but sometimes the flow of time is superfast!!

This year will be different! During these holidays I've written down a lot of ideas and resolutions for this new year and I'm going to accomplish them! I promise!

Actually I don't like the concept of  "new year's resolutions", I think we can make our resolutions everyday, but I like this time of the year, the beginning of a new year is always full of energy, so I decided to be carried away by this energy! 

I hope this 2015 will be a great year! Yay!!

Happy New Year dears!

Michela

DIY - Cats' lover

Hello there!

I'm back with another DIY project! I haven't written on this blog for a while and I'm really missing it! 

I've had so many ideas this summer but the time is always not enough! Damn it!

Anyway, here I am with a fast and easy project! Let's start:

You'll need:

- A shirt (I've chosen a grey maxi shirt)

- Your favorite fabric (As always I've chosen a cats pattern! I'm a cats' lover!) 

- Sewing tools

First, choose the shape you prefer and cut it out of a piece of paper so you can decide its size and position on your t-shirt. Then cut the same shape on your favorite fabric. Remember to cut the shape a little bit larger than the paper shape for the hem.

Secondly, place the fabric cutout on your shirt, fix it with pins (don't forget the hem) and sew it!

It's really an easy project, you can create your own customized t-shirt or make it for a friend!

I've chosen an easy heart shape but you can choose any shape you want! 

I'm really happy with the result!

I hope you liked this project. Cat is always the answer! 

See you on the next post!

Michela

DIY - Confetti shirt

Hello everyone!!! I'm really happy to share a new DIY project with you today!

Some time ago I've seen a project like this on Studio DIY website and I've immediately decided to make it on my own! 

Let's start with DIY confetti shirt, everybody loves confetti!!

DIY - handy little pouch

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Hi everyone!!

here I am again with another DIY project! This time I've made an handy little pouch for my phone and my keys! Some time ago I've bought some fabrics on Etsy (take a look here) and I couldn't wait to use it to make handmade things! This is a very fast and easy project, you'll need:

Main fabric : 1 pieces (10x15 cm, 4x6 inches)

Lining fabric : 1 pieces (10x15 cm, 4x6 inches)

Zipper (15cm, 6 inches)

Put together the two pieces of fabric back to back (decor showing), then fold them on their short edges, with the main fabric inside and pin them. Sew the pinned sides and finally fix the zipper on the open edge and turn inside out the little pouch. Now it's ready for your phone or for anything you want to hold inside it!

I haven't any experience with this kind of handmade projects and after finishing it I realized that it would have been better to sew the zipper first, but I'm really happy with the result anyway!!

I hope you like it!

If you have any advice to help me get better please leave a comment!

Happy Sunday dears,

Michela

Weekly Inspirations - I want to do

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Hello everyone!In this cloudy Sunday I want to share with you my "I want to do" list.
This is a strange moment for me, I'm totally absorbed by work and I really miss the time to make something for me. I love my job but sometimes I would like to have more hours in a day!
So this is my little dreams' list, I want to:

- HAVE NEW ADVENTURES : I want to discover new places, lose myself into the nature and take a deep breath. (The photo was taken by Ayaka Terawaka.) When I'm stressed I need to go into the nature, or look at the sea: they are like a spell that recharges my energy, and in this moment I really need it.

- COOKING CROISSANTS  : I love cooking, I love croissant, so why not cook some? I know that is really complicated to make croissants but I really want to try!!
I've found the step by step tutorial at this link!

- HAVE AN HANGING CHAIR : I've seen this wonderful hanging chair on Oh Happy day website and I've immediately fallen in love with it! Clik here for more photos! (you can buy it at this link )When I was a little kid I loved playing with the seesaw, my Dad made one for me! I was really happy that day!

- RIDE OUT MY FEARS : "Don't lose yourself in your fear". I want to remind me this phrase and try to fight my fears!!

- GO TO LONDON : One close friend of mine has moved to London with her boyfriend last summer. I'm going to London to stay with her for a few days!! I've never visited London before so I'm really eager to! I want to visit Harrods, the Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Carnaby Street, the Big Ben, the London Eye and more!
(The funny illustration was made by Jim Datz)

What do you want to do? 
I hope your wishes come true as soon as possible.

Happy Sunday dears.

Michela

DIY - Chalkboard fever

Hi everyone! I want to start this year with my first video tutorial! Making this video has been exciting and painting my little wall with chalkboard paint was really fun!
This project has been in my neverending to-do list for so much time (I've bought the chalkboard paint in July!) and during these Christmas holidays I've finally found the time to make it! Hooray!
The video's soundtrack is a song by Josh Woodward, I found his track on creative commons music.

I hope you'll enjoy the project and the video too!
Happy 2014!

Michela

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