shopping - Valeria Crescenzi

The most lovely and whimsical candles out now

15 October 2020 Interiors & Home decor

Candles. Who doesn't love them? I personally do love candles. And I love lighting them when the weather is grey and rainy, when I snuggle in my armchair reading a book or when I have a relaxing bath. Currently, I mostly have candles in glass jars (which I will definitely ...

Travel & to-go dining accessories. The must-haves

04 August 2020 Shopping tips

Packing a lunch for work or going to the beach for a picnic? Eating your own homemade meals is definitely a healthy and sustainable option and today you can do it in style. When I was a kid I used to go on road trips with my family. This meant ...

5 design books to add to your Summer readings

16 July 2020 Shopping tips

My friends know this already: when the Summer is in full swing, I always launch a thread on my social media channels to share books to read and get fresh tips. It's a little tradition I like to keep alive and that always brings lots of inspiration for everybody. This year ...

9 beautiful beach towels for sun loungers

07 July 2020 Shopping tips

This is not going to be our regular Summer season but it's time to lounge in the sun and stock up on vitamin D. Whether you are heading to the beach, mountains or enjoying some relaxing time at home, if you need help picking up a new beach towel you've ...

It’s outdoor season. Tips and tricks to make the most of your balcony

02 July 2020 Interiors & Home decor

This in-depth guide will help you in creating a beautiful oasis to relax and entertain. No matter how tiny your outdoor space is. Does it sound good? The lockdown(s) experience we lived through taught us a very important lesson: the kind of spaces we live in and how they are arranged ...

5 plant shops that deliver to your doorstep

23 June 2020 Shopping tips

Whether you are a seasoned plant person or a wannabe green thumb, you are going to love this roundup of 5 plant shops that deliver to your doorstep. I personally tested some of these shops during the lockdown. Physical shops were actually closed and I went on a quest to ...

5 online shops for furniture lovers

05 June 2020 Shopping tips

Since we are spending more time than usual at home, I thought it might be fun (and useful) to make a roundup of my favorite 5 online shops when I'm on the hunt for new furniture pieces. I also really love to buy directly from designers but multi-brand retailers are ...

Nanban the real Japanese design in Europe

09 October 2019 Shopping tips

Born in 2017 with the aim of bringing the real Japanese design and craftsmanship in Europe, Nanban is today an e-commerce that is a real bridge between East and West design cultures. I got the chance to make some questions to the founders to share more about the project and ...

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