The multisensory atmosphere of the new flagship store of Acqua di Parma (LVMH), in the prestigious location of via Gesù at the corner of via Montenapoleone in Milan, is a luxurious Italian house, with its rooms and salons. The architectural elements of the building are taken from the theatrical scenario of Parma town, home of the Italian opera together with Milan, through a modern re-reading of history and art. Every detail reflects the renowned Italian craftsmanship marble: floors ,niches with precious mosaics and stucco, fine furnishings such as Poltrona Frau armchairs, fine paintings. Shelves and the handle of the main door recall the art deco design of the cap of the famous and celebrated Colonia by Acqua di Parma.

18 March 2014

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This open-air market in Milan is full of interesting curiosities and objects, period costumes, clothes, furniture, books, food and much more. … Address: Near Via Brera, Milan, Italy The Via Flori Chiari is one of the best antiques markets in Milan .

18 March 2014

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The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the world’s oldest shopping malls. Housed within a four-story double arcade in central Milan, [1] the Galleria is named after Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of the Kingdom of Italy. It was designed in 1861 and built by Giuseppe Mengoni between 1865 and 1877.

18 March 2014

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An old terra cotta pot is the comfortable base for the Phaleanopsis Orchid. Timeless elegance!

9 March 2014

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A gigantic vase can also be used as a mini-milieu. I decorated this with Muscari Alba and some Ivy

9 March 2014

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No space for a garden, try a vertical garden, even if you have no green fingers try a artificial one as shown on this image.

2 March 2014

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Souvenirs can all ways be a bit difficult to decorate, I i have a tendency to take from every country something. Such as this hand carved elephant from India. The trick is to isolate them so put them on a stag of books or under a glass dome.

2 March 2014

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Timeless in design, uncompromising in quality, unabashedly luxurious, Linda Farrow takes sunglasses to the next level. We are blown away with this beautiful range of sun glasses. The case of this luxurious pair of sunglasses is an exclusive jewelry box.

2 March 2014

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A recent test drive near Sainte Maxime did make us go crazy over the Mini Countryman Cooper S. The driveability is amazing on curvy roads. Although the car lookes small the inner space is luxuries and spacious. We where smitten over this beauty.

26 February 2014

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Simple and yet very effective, a lovely bowl filled with some rose petals.

26 February 2014

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