These photos of patterned tiles that Janel sent back from Cersaie stopped us in our digital tracks. This modern print is fun but the traditional pattern after the jump may be more suited for a long-term installation. More

I like white, I really do. But lately, I've been suffering from achromatic overload. Too much white is leaving me cold, and I'm craving more contrast with my lightness these days… More

The first thing you are likely to be offered when you enter Vincenzo's art studio is a delicious, authentic Italian "Caffe". This is the first in a series of coffee rituals that connect people to their space. If you have a coffee tip or ritual, please submit it below! More

There is a prevalent saying in this unique city on the coast of Italy, that states "See Venice and die." While I would rather not die, I understand the sentiment after just one trip floating up the Grand Canal. A perfect place for romance, art, culture, and great food, Venice is also a destination for lovers of design. Check out our Design Destination Guide for the picturesque city of Venice.
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I like to imagine that the expression "when in Rome" was coined by someone very eager to partake of the Roman lifestyle: great food, rich culture and beautiful, historic architecture wherever you look. Its very long history, two and a half thousand years, leads to Rome's name, "The Eternal City," or, perhaps it's because once you visit, you never want to leave. More

It's that time of year again, when I get to go far away on vacation and check out a new part of the world and the homes there. This year Ursula and I flew to Rome and then drove up to a beautifully restored group of farm buildings which my mother had rented for the family and friends for two weeks. More

When I traveled to Tuscany a few months ago, I found myself in a curious situation: every single thing I saw was photo-worthy...so I stopped taking photos! Everywhere you look is so beautiful, so Tuscan, I'm convinced you could shoot with your eyes closed and come home with a calendar's worth of stunning images. So besides images of my friends, what photos would I want to print and frame? How about 400+-year-old trompe l'oeil ceilings? More

Last week, I had a luck-of-a-lifetime stay in a 16th-Century villa in Tuscany. I'd love to show you all my photos, but this plate wall seemed particularly Apartment Therapy-esque. We've discussed countless ways to make hanging plates look modern: our favorite plate cluster walls, the best plate hangers, spray-painted plates, and my very own winter plate wall. This old-world display makes no attempts to be modern, and is all the better for it... More

The small group of Italian designers who make up Soup Studios are kicking out designs with a humorous edge. From the rude gesture of their Umberto and Louise coat rack to the funny little Sisyphus mug, Soup Studios is designing products that are whimsical while remaining absolutely stylish. More

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