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Tile Love

This October 2nd to 6th, Bologna will be hosting the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings (specific!). Yes, the event is in...

Accademia Treccia

If our cramped, overpriced Manhattan apartments had terraces, we'd be relaxing this summer on these stackable Accademia Treccia chairs, which debuted at this year's...

Glass Blowing

After studying under master glassblower Pino Signoretto in Venice, designer Caleb Siemon opened his own studio in southern California. We're so glad he did....

Pendant Lamp

We love this pendant lamp from Italian designer Ferruccio Laviani. Available in orange, red, blue and white, the lamp's shade reduces glare and appears...

Let's go out for a picnic

When packing a picnic, we know our readers wouldn't trade buffalo mozzarella for string cheese simply because they dine al fresco. So why would...

Shower Us with Showerheads

Leave it to the Italians to bring the kitchen into the bathroom--the Al Dente shower head is inspired by a colander. Designed by Mattia...

Furniture Fabric

Interior designer David Hecht's fascination with Italian fabrics began during a year-long stay in Milan during the 70's. While working as an interior designer...

Brooklyn's Fave Home Store Goes Online

One of NYC's most beloved home decor shops has opened a new location: smack in the middle of the web. Since 2006, the Brooklyn...

Sit Like an Italian

Some things never go out of style--Brioni suits, Pucci prints and breakfast shots of espresso. The same can be said for widely lauded Italian chairs....