We reveal Italian Design, Style, Décor and Cuisine, as well as share the unique atmosphere and experience from our Italian travels. We highlight Made in Italy brands and businesses. We hope to inspire you to visit Italy and experience its glorious culture and style. So take a look around, we know you’ll love what you see.
Max Mara is well known for its range of brown hues - and the choice of Mocha Mousse for this season is no surprise - with this well tailored Wool Suit in this distinct share. Whether accessories or shoes in Mocha Mousse - seen in the collections of Tods, Miu Miu, Giuseppe Zanotti, Prada, and Pollini .
This quarter we chose the new trend color described by Pantone as Mocha Mousse; is a warm, soft brown that's described as a "whipped" brown with hints of coffee, cacao, and chocolate. Pantone says it's a "foundational shade" that's meant to be paired with lighter colors. Prada released a limited edition brown case in February 2025 that's inspired by Pantone's 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse. Retro-inspired Designs from Prada, Emporio Armani und Etro are all focused on the mocha mousse colour.
Italian Style - Mocha Mousse also reflectd in the latest IT-bags from Miu Miu or Valextra and shoes from Prada to Tods showing off this new fabulous colour. Revisit some Retro Magazine colours with the same colour.
Giorgio Armani's new masculine fragrance, Acqua di Gio Absolu Instinct. The sensuality of Acqua di Gio Absou merges with the ultimate elegance of the most noble woods with marine notes, patchouli and warm woods accord. Absolu Instinct is a modern and instinctive interpretation of Acqua di Gio Absolu, embodying the moment when water meets the most noble woods. Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum by Gucci is a fragrance from the Chypre Floral group for women. Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum was launched on the market in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Ilias Ermenidis. Top notes are guava and pear; the heart note is Tiare; base notes are patchouli, honey and musk.
Italian Design and Decor is world famous. We share decor ideas from the different regions of Italy, for you to bring that special Italia flair into your home. This quarter we also take on the new Panetone share of Moccha Mousse which is a color well suited to interior and furniture design. Described as the embodiment of "reflective elegance" which is highlighted by the Fendi Casa Furniture items such as the Cleo Chair or the Blow Up Seating Elements with a harmonious multilayer effect and puffy finish, recalling the brand's iconic Pequin stripes.
Who does not adore the Italian cuisine? We feature different regions, and cooking styles, either nonna-influenced or recipes from famous Italian chefs. Some famous recipes such as the simple but elegant recipe for Risotta ai funghi porcini, or Spaghetti Tartufo and the famous sweet bread from Bologna, the Certosino or just a simple Coffee Cake - Torta al Caffè, paired with a Caffè Leccese, the famous ice coffee from the city of Lecce in Puglia.
Palazzo Seneca Relais & Châteaux was constructed in the 16th century by the family of the same name from Piedivalle, a town near Preci. The inhabitants of Piedivalle were renowned for their exceptional skills in wood carving. Notable works include the wooden choir of the Basilica of St. Benedict. The architecture of Palazzo Seneca is characterized by its harmonious, clean, essential, and simple design, embodying the values central to Umbrian culture. The region's most talented artisans have contributed their craftsmanship to create an environment where design and tradition coexist, while also respecting a modern sensibility. The Decor in deep wooden colours combined with lighter shades and the green of their gardens. Since 2016, the Vespasia Restaurant has earned a Michelin star, which it has successfully maintained to this day. In the basement of Palazzo Seneca Relais & Châteaux, just a few meters from the main square in Norcia, a mystic silence envelops the rooms of the Wellness Centre.
The Bvlgari Hotel Roma is the ninth jewel in the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection. Occupying an illustrious address at Piazza Augusto Imperatore, in the Campo Marzio area, the Hotel is minutes from Via del Corso, the Piazza di Spagna, and Bvlgari’s historic Via Condotti boutique. The Hotel celebrates the most refined qualities of the Eternal City and showcases exceptional facets of Italian elegance in every detail of its design, hospitality and experience. Home to 110 Rooms and Suites, five distinctive culinary experiences, and exquisite boutiques and programmes, it is an inimitable expression of the Bvlgari spirit, forged in the history and richness of Rome.
In Rome, guests entering the foyer of the Bulgari Hotel in Rome are welcomed by a 2,000-year-old statue of Emperor Augustus, who serves as a symbolic presence for the hotel. Augustus famously claimed he found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble. The hotel, designed by ACPV Architects, transformed a brick-and-travertine office building facing his mausoleum on Piazza Augusto Imperatore. The design incorporates rich colors and materials that reflect imperial grandeur, showcases countless examples of exquisite craftsmanship, features furnishings by prominent modern Italian designers, and includes motifs inspired by Bulgari’s identity as a high-end jeweler. Together, these elements create a cohesive and sensuous representation of the renowned Roman brand and its city.
About us
We are a team of Italy lovers and regular travelers to the various regions of Italy for over 20 years. We speak Italian, cook Italian and are huge fans and conoscitore of Italian Design – Furniture, Kitchens, Cars, Fashion, Leather, Jewelry, as for their Culture, Music, Literature and Films.
In this blog, we do not want to lecture on Italian history or politics but try to share experiences and the gioia di vivere, we always experience when travelling in Italy.
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