The Dolce&Gabbana Fine Jewelry collection for men is distinguished by its versatility: the historic symbols of the Sicilian tradition (the Trinacria, the rosary ring, the cross, the horn amulet) are now joined by new subjects, foremost among which is the crown, also widely used in the clothing collection. The crown is the distinguishing feature of the jewels from the “King” line, which can be...

From now until October 9, get your fix of all things Italian at Gusto Italiano. The gastronomic festival, now in its third consecutive year, celebrates the continental cuisine through partnerships with international culinary bigwigs, established restaurants and cooking workshops. Fancy digging into a meal showcasing the rich gold roe of the spiky sea urchin? Over at fine-dining restaurant Gattopardo,...

There are many reasons why expats are drawn to Italy. It has a reputation as a country of art and culture, great food and wine, and warm, lively people that believe in living life to the fullest. Here are 4 good reasons that just might convince you to move to Italy. Climate The climate in Italy is one of the best in Europe: summer is always hot, especially in the South. Spring and autumn are sweet and...

This futuristic home may soon turn into reality. Once completed, it will be the most expensive house in the history of Arizona. Inspired by the shape of a sea creature, the designe exposes the resident to wonderful 360° views out and down on all sides. The total area planned for the house is 1,500 square meters, including 180 square meters dedicated to a salon, the main one. With six bedrooms, eight...

All of us would like to have in our home one or more pieces of furniture, which are unique, something that nobody else can buy or replicate. One of the easiest ways to have in your house an object, which will leave your guests speechless is to do it yourself! They will ask you where they can buy it and you’ll be able to proudly say “nowhere, it’s a unique piece” Let go your creativity: sometimes...

Here is a special selection of useful DIY creative design ideas for your bedroom. If your bedroom looks old and without interesting elements, it’s time for renovation, then this post is perfect for you! First, well consider your room and think about what is the most important thing in it. Old wooden doors, wall paintings, books, shelves, different mosaics or collages of photographs are just some of...

Sometimes people complain that they are not able to sell quickly their home. How fast you can sell a property may depend on many different reasons; one is that your house is empty! Selling an empty house is not easy at all: when people step in, they wish to imagine their house turning into a home, meaning that they want to feel the warmth of the property and how cozy it can be. It doesn’t matter if they...

You may have bought a house hiding a treasure and you don’t know! When buying a house in Italy, it is a good idea to do a proper inspection of the property just to be sure of what you are getting yourself into beforehand. Ok, we already know this. But inspection is not just for purposes of identifying any possible shortcomings but also seeking to establish if there are any valuable hidden architectural...

Outdoor party season has finally returned! Make sure your house party will be the best in your neighbourhood thanks to these 9 ideas. Make Your Cooler the Coolest Forget filling up your freezer with ice makers and save space for some Vodka. Buy a bag of balloons and fill them up with water. Freeze them over night and place the balloons in your cooler. Bonus: After the ice melts you have ammo for a water balloon fight! More info here.

Many people dream about packing up and starting a new life abroad, imagining a better quality of life, with more time for oneself and beloved ones. Italy is still one of the favourite retiring locations, thanks to its nice climate, historic places to visit every day and good food. But what are you supposed to do to retire in Italy? Here is a brief guide, that will clear your mind about the process of...