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Blu spaces

26 October 2012

Blue. Sea blue, electric blue, light blue, emerald blue. A touch of blue, some blue, a lot of blue. One colour, hundreds of possibilities. It is important to…Continue reading

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Roman colours

by Elena Giavarini

16 September 2012

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This morning I went with my friend Rebecca to the fascinating Circo di Massenzio in Rome where they were holding a festival based on ancient Rome. There were many volunteers dressed up in Roman costume showing how they used…Continue reading

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Decorating with stripes

by Elena Giavarini

21 August 2012

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I’m absolutely convinced that you don’t need much money to decorate, you need ideas and time. I started this blog and approach my work with this belief at the forefront of my thinking. Painting some stripes on the wall can…Continue reading

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Candy colours for nails and interiors

by Elena Giavarini

10 July 2012

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I think the combination of these pastel colours would work very well as part of a colour palette in a white, airy, light house with a well balanced mixture of vintage and modern pieces. They are fresh,…Continue reading

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Neat masculine bedrooms

by Elena Giavarini

25 June 2012

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Four beautiful neat bedroom looks that I would almost define masculine. If you decide to keep it minimal, it’s really important to find the right balance between natural raw materials, quality textiles and distinctive details, if you don’t want it…Continue reading

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The Glade, a new idea of trompe l’oeil

by Elena Giavarini

20 June 2012

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I just came across a curious and sophisticated new version of a trompe l’oeil and I couldn’t resist publishing it. Carolyn Quantermaine has collaborated with Belgian artist Didier Mahieu on the new design of The Glade at Sketch in…Continue reading

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Multicoloured stripes

by Elena Giavarini

13 June 2012

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The minimalist era, all gray and sleek, has come to an end. Colours are finally back. We wear yellow trousers and coral tops, fluorescent shoes and golden accessories. Our houses welcome new oranges, minty blues and bright yellows. Considering…Continue reading

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God (and Pantone) save the queen’s sense of colour

by Elena Giavarini

3 June 2012

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Most Italians believe that she hasn’t got much dress sense and that she often looks like a kid’s ice-cream or a bottle of Lemoncello (for instance at William and Kate’s wedding). I think she is faboulous: she never clashes with…Continue reading

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Greek inspired rugs

by Elena Giavarini

18 May 2012

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Ok, we get it. The economy is not doing well, the future is not so bright, prices have increased, taxes have reached unthinkable levels; it’s time to save money and not splash your cash on expensive unnecessary decorative items like…Continue reading

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Gorgeous dramatic vermilion

by Elena Giavarini

6 May 2012

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I love this photo (by Todd Selby). As soon as I saw it, I asked Alex to do the same on the wall in the living room, that’s how much I like it. I firmly believe that the best…Continue reading

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