Eight years ago

Let’s celebrate together, 

the eight anniversary of my Blog.

On October 15th, 2008 my first attempt to write a post resulted in a short description of my intent…eight years later I still love to talk about Italy, books, art, old and new design, food, lifestyle.

Classical eye, contemporary flair: you can see them in some of my posts on different subjects. Clicking on the links below each image will bring you to my posts and from there to other posts and from there…well you know…

  

Houses

        

   How to...

 

  

  Lifestyle

  

Food

I Saloni, Milan

Interior Design Show, Vancouver

Movies

Travel

Designers

Books

Even if at times I have taken a few weeks or months away from my Blog I still love to read other blogs and I continue to post even if not as regularly as before.

I confess, a few years ago I started to use Facebook much more and...now I am addicted to Instagram, so you can see there is not much time in my life to be on all social media.

Pinterest is also a success, with more than 3500 followers
Returning to my blog...almost from the beginning I found my voice, or so I believe, being Italian, from Milan, being a designer...it was easy to choose my path: write most about Italian design or Italian way of life; not sure if I was truly successful but certainly I had many followers appreciating me.

So thanks to you, my dear readers, I am officially 
starting tomorrow my 9th year of Blogging!

©2016 Brillante Interiors writes about new trends, timeless decor, iconic pieces, design ideas, or at times just musing about "a certain Italian way of doing things". 
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Thank you Style at Home magazine!

 

pinterest boards we love {backyard beauties} by Laura L. Benn

“Sometimes a summer ‘staycation’ is the perfect way to rest, relax and rejuvenate. So what better place to soak up some sizzling sun and glorious fresh air than in your own backyard retreat?
Break out the summer wine and cocktails, your favourite fresh fashions, a few good books and escape to your own personal outdoor oasis.
This week Style at Home wants to embrace the backyard boards — those pins and pretty things that celebrate making your outdoor living space the best it can possibly be. Here’s what we found!”

Keep reading to learn more about these beautiful boards…

{1} Dani Hingst
The great outdoors are meant to be explored — a sentiment that is beautifully and poetically expressed throughout this adventurous board. Inexpensive greenhouse options, glorious paint colours, fantastic decor accessories, stunning patio stones and more can be found on this delightful board that celebrates taking design chances.


{2} Lisa D’Elia
Romantic outdoor showers, creative kids areas, funky floral arrangements and innovative design abound on this simple backyard board. Click through and discover a whole new world of design possibilities for creating an outdoor living space that will perfectly suit your summer entertaining dreams.


{3} Nina van Brakel
This incredible board from the Netherlands immediately captures your imagination and transports you to a place of soothing design wonder. Drawing inspiration from glorious outdoor spaces all over the world, this board beautifully suggests creative ways to make the most of your own backyard. Unexpected splashes of vibrant colour, interesting architectural features, as well as dreamy furniture arrangements will inspire you to transform your own outdoor entertaining space this season.




{4}  Brilliante Interiors
This breathtaking board makes you feel like you’ve stumbled upon a secret garden with large plant features, stunning patio decor and refreshing colour palettes. From large regal houses to more rustic backyard settings, this lovely collection of green-inspired pins showcases a wide spectrum of possibilities for turning your outdoor living space into a tranquil area.

Thank you Style at Home!

Have a great week-end everyone and I hope you enjoy my boards on Pinterest...

 ©2012 Brillante Interiors writes about new trends, timeless decor, iconic pieces, design ideas, or at times just musing about "a certain Italian way of doing things".


Brillante Interiors now offers also online consultations so please send an email and we can start the process. It will be an investment in happiness at home, a well designed house is always a good part of a great life and a beautiful room will make you happy every time you walk in!

Social Media fatigue



  
Don’t get me wrong…I love social media but lately I feel I am spending too much of my time on it and sometimes lots of what I read need to be ignored, like junk for the mind...so as the lady in the image (at Clignancourt Flea Market) I may walk away even if only temporarily.

Blogging requires hours of research, writing, editing and keeping up with other interesting bloggers.

Facebook with hundreds of “virtual” friends requires to scroll their news daily, stop and comment on some, take note of interesting ones.

Twitter, even if faster, for me requires deciphering obscure messages (when worth it).

Pinterest is always fun, great to find stunning images, useful to have them all in one “folder” for future reference.

LinkedIn is good to make connections but again time consuming.

Tied up and tired!

At the end of the day (when actually I have some time to dedicate to social media) all of the above tasks take my little left energy away.
I may take a break,  it may be just as brief as a week or much longer but I am sure at some point I will return refreshed, renewed and ready to play again.

 

You know how much I value your comments and likes…

Would you wait for me? Have you ever felt the same?

Photography © Albarosa Simonetti

©2012 Brillante Interiors writes about new trends, timeless decor, iconic pieces, design ideas, or at times just musing about "a certain Italian way of doing things".

Brillante Interiors now offers also online consultations so please send an email and we can start the process. It will be an investment in happiness at home, a well designed house is always a good part of a great life and a beautiful room will make you happy every time you walk in!