I would say Happy New Year, but it’s already January 21th.
After living in the Historic Center on Via del Pellegrino for seven years, I have moved to a new neighborhood. I now live in Parioli.
To say this is a big change would be an understatement.
One of the biggest changes was moving from a furnished apartment to an unfurnished one. I was very fortunate that my former landlady had a great eye but I’m excited to finally have my own furniture.
Finding an apartment that was unfurnished was not easy. Smaller apartments tend to be furnished and in Italy/France if your place is unfurnished it usually means you have to buy a kitchen as well. I didn’t have the time or the budget to build a kitchen.
I lucked out in finding a place that was semi-furnished; meaning the kitchen was already installed.
I’m still getting settled. I have no Internet. Who knows when it will be installed? Could be next week, could be next month. I’m zen about the whole thing as I realized flipping out on Vodafone would not make things move faster.
For over twenty-five years, I have lived in homes with white walls. I decided to get out of my comfort zone and paint my front hallway a dark blue. Here some pictures that inspired me to get my Steven Gambrel on.
A sea of blue in Mr. Gambrel’s West Tenth Street townhouse.
A deep blue foyer in Paris.
Jeannette Whitson’s library which created quite a decorating stir.
I went with Farrow & Ball’s Stiffkey Blue.
I will post some pictures as it comes together. Who knows when it will be done? Story of my life.
Arlene Gibbs Décor 
I can’t wait to see photos of your new apt! Happy new year!!
Thank you, Debra! Happy New Year to you too.
I continue to be in awe of how you have reinvented yourself in a different country, embracing a new attitude and way of life. Congrats on your new place. Looking forward to seeing the photos.
Neeecole
Thank you, Neeecole! Things have definitely improve since I gave myself a serious attitude readjustment. 🙂
I love the color of blue that you chose! And yes, add me to the list of those who will be looking forward to what you make of your new nest.
PS. In France, you can wish someone Happy New Year until the end of January – so you are not late here! 😉
Oh, good to know. Happy New Year!!!!
Good luck in your new crib!
Thank you, Dena!!!
Incredible interiors here my dear. I love the classy elegance and the minimal avantgarde style
xxx
mari
http://www.ilovegreeninspiration.com
Grazie, Mari!! xx
And how are you liking it? They are very different neighbourhoods
I’ve only been here a little over two weeks but so far I LOVE it.
I go to the Center often for work, almost everyday, and it’s nice to return to the peace and quiet of my new neighborhood.