Nespresso

I love how the colorful Nespresso capsules can serve as a perfect décor of a kitchen!

The glass comes from www.rivieramaison.com, the capsules from www.nespresso.com

A good book

I have already made a couple of posts about the most impressive literary experiences of mine. Somehow, the last one is a already a while ago - I have tried several new books lately but none seemed to have captivated my attention for longer than some 20-25 pages. I must admit - sort of shamelessly - that I do not belong to the ones who always finish the books they start. As much as I love reading, there are books that simply do not work for me and I do not hesitate and put them aside, to look for something truly inspiring.

After having absolutely adored "Atonement" of Ian McEwan, I decided to get to know this English novelist and screenwriter better and went on to "On Chesil Beach". Frankly speaking, the plot of the story was very much unorthodox - taking place in a hotel on the beach, between a young just married couple deeply in love on the eve of their wedding night. Both of them are anxious about their first night to be spent together; however, anxious - in different ways. While the bride is drowning in inner panic, the groom is nervous and impatient about the eagerly expected consumption of the young marriage.

What follows is a beautiful, subtle story of two young hearts, having grown up in distinct backgrounds which  - despite true and sincere love - fail to overcome fear, forget the pain of the past, show courage and wisdom and, as a consequence, unfortuntaly let go their true love.

"On Chesil Beach" is one my truly greatest literary experiences on so many levels - linguistic, emotional and artistic at once.

P.S. I especially loved the ending - the last paragraph so poetic and sorrowful - and could read it over and over again.

Lulu

They say, the most genious ideas are the ones that are pretty simple. Well, who would have thought that a ring with a number might come out as an unexpectedly fabulous, stylish piece of jewelry with a vintagy touch?
Here comes Lulu Frost from New York.


Available at www.lulufrost.com

Gift ideas

Timree Gold is an artist from Newport Beach who offers a variety of custom designed gift ideas on her homepage www.timree.com.

I fell in love with the cute little hand painted dishes - aren't they a perfect gift for a special (girl:)-friend?

I Coloniali

Week-end is only a night away and one of my most cherished rituals for a couple of truly balanced and restorative days is taking care of my inner and outer beauty. While inner beauty can be nurtured by a fascinating book; a philosophical conversation; a touching movie; a cozy evening with a beloved partner, family or friends, I am a firm believer into investing some time and effort  into releasing the physical stress of an exhausting week.

I discovered I Coloniali a couple of years ago - a brand which goes back to a perfumerie lead by two brothers in London - James and Edward Atkinsons - at the end of XVIII century. 

I adore the fact that they use only natural ingredients and produce cosmetics with oriental notes of white lily, myrrh, rice bran oil, japanese juzu and many others, which render any bathing experience truly extraordinary. Hopefully, one day the most progressive technology will allow me to transport scents via internet; until then, displaying the beautiful nostalgic packaging will have to suffice to convince you to try this brand.

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www.atkinsons.it