Belle 'poque

Had a free morning today and been around searching for a birthday gift for my love. His birthday is next week and mine is in July so we kind of have an agreement that we'll buy something for the house together. Since there are still some furniture missing it's a fair deal for both of us, but the thing is that I still would like to give him something on his very day...
Went to my favorite boutique Belle 'poque here in Piacenza and could not resist to buy to small things for my self as well ;)
One old Madonnina crown and a hand painted egg for my collection.
Earlier on I've been buying from her our lovely porcelain Madonnina and a Chinese vase from the early 1900's.

Shopping abroad

Isn't it fantastic doing shopping abroad?! I just love to get inspired from an other culture and bring pieces from abroad home to my house.It can be furniture, art, food, clothes or anything that inspires me:) When I walk around our apartment I see objects from all around the world and every single thing brings a memory back to me. And of course I brought some new friends back from Dubai.
Fell in love with the small wooden tea boxes, regret I didn't buy more flavors.
Bought summer covers for our armchairs in the kitchen to avoid that the fabric is getting bleached from the sun, and pillows with Arabian motives.
My friend Carine had an amazing dress from her friend who is a small indupendent designer, LoNa studio www.facebook.com/LoNastudio, and I got my self one in lavender.
Last but not least an amazing silk kaftan found at a small local market.