Rome. Decorating. Stylish Simplicity.
I’m still getting to know my neighborhood. One Sunday morning, I jogged past an interesting store window and made a mental note to check it out. Oh man, this place is going to be an issue. E’ Stile is a concept bookstore focusing on art, fashion, and interior design/architecture. They have a GREAT book selection. … Continue reading Io Adoro – E’ Stile Bookstore
During the past year I’ve been working on a decorating and renovation project in the Historic Center for a client who wanted to update a few of their B&Bs. It was a great experience. At times it was also challenging, as the apartments were fully booked months in advance. The logistics were difficult. Located inside … Continue reading Project Via Monserrato – Reveal
For almost eight years I walked past Palazzo Altemps at least five times a week. I’m not sure why I waited so long to finally check it out. One Friday, during lunch time, I basically had the place to myself. True, it was the dead of winter but I was surprised. The Palazzo is very … Continue reading Life in Rome – Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps
Hold up, how is it October already? One of my friends in the States was complaining about seeing Thanksgiving decorations already. I guess we should be grateful they weren’t for Valentine’s Day 2016. I have started my apartment search. It’s, well, a trip. I don’t know what some of these landlords are thinking. The bathroom … Continue reading Design Inspiration – Bar Luce – Prada Fondazione, Milan
A few years ago I wrote about how much I adore the boutique accessories label founded by Andrea Ferolla and Daria Rein, Chez Dédé. There has been a lot of retail space turnover in our neighborhood. Antique stores, artisans, etc., are shutting down and Subway fast food restaurants, and other weird sandwich shops are taking … Continue reading Life in Rome – Chez Dédé Opening Party
Recently, I wrote about how I was inspired by Garance Doré’s post on the New York City Ballet. Last week I checked out IALS (Istituto Addestramento Lavoratori dello Spettacolo) aka the Fame school in Rome. It was a straight-up disaster. I had signed up for a Beginner’s class. There were three other women in my … Continue reading Life in Rome – My Attempt to Take Ballet Classes at the “Fame” School
I’ve always loved ballet but have never taken a class. I thought I was too short. The only dance class I’ve taken was modern dance in college. Lately, I’ve been thinking about signing up for classes. So what if I’m only 5.2″? I have several friends who are taking adult ballet classes and they rave … Continue reading Weekend Inspiration – Garance Doré Studio at the NYC Ballet
