There are many theories about preparing a dining table, all different from each other. Yet there is only one rule to distinguish a well set dining table from a bad one: good taste. Said the above, it’s easy to set a dining table, whether it must be formal or simple. You just have to follow a scheme, which is the base for all the mise en place. You can choose a standard tablecloth, a placemat or a...
Have you just bought a new house with an amazing park, with century trees and you don’t want to have that blue artificial spot on the ground? If you are looking for something, which most integrates with the wild but ordered nature of your garden, you may go for a natural swimming pool, also known as natural swimming pond. How does it work and how’s different from a common pool? A natural swimming...
Marble is a natural material often used in the finishing of houses. Here are the main reasons: - It looks beautiful - It's resistant - It lasts for a very long time - It increases the value of a house It can be used in several rooms and for different purposes: as a floor, in the bathroom as a sink, in the dining room as a table or in the kitchen as resistant and pratical tops to prepare food. Marble is...
Spring is coming and you are probably sorting out your Trip to Italy for some property viewings but - How many properties will you see? - How deep will you examine the properties? - Will you combine the viewings with a pleasant, relaxing holiday to see the beauty of Italy? In one question: how long will you stay? Setting out to visit your first properties is an exciting part of the process, but it's...
A change in UK pension rules heralded in the chancellor's Budget speech means a retiree can now draw their entire pension in one go, if they wish. For some, the freedom will mean retirement planning that can better suit their needs. Some will definitely choose the “old way”, a pension, which will last for the rest of the holder's life. Yet, most people are asking themselves some questions, due to...
For ages kings and emperors from all over the world have tried to steal the secret of immortality sending adventurers and hiring alchemists looking for the elixir of life. A magical substance, that would guarantee them to live long and healthy. Guess what? We have found it and we want to share this secret with you ... are you ready? Well, the secret to a long, active and happy life is called ... Region...
Italy is a beautiful country, rich in history, traditions, art and culture. Nowhere is there such a concentration of pleasure of the senses as can be found in the Bel Paese (the Beautiful Country). From art to food, from wonderful, varied countryside to flamboyant fashion, Italy has it all. The beauty of Italy is proverbial. Every year around 40.000.000 tourists visit this country. It is a real giant on...
Choosing colours to renovate your home walls or for a brand new house, may seem very diffcult sometimes but, if you follow these suggestions, it will be much easier! First of all, remember that there are no scientific rules to choose and match colours. Follow your taste and try not to make a potpourri of tints. Before you decide what colour you'd like to use, it's good to know that there are three...
The wine industry is a business on the rise, combining the latest technologies with tradition. Investing in wine producing farms, means entering into a world rather than simply a business: rural culture, tradition and quality match altogether, incorporating modern techniques in order to be always updated about new trends a requirements from the purchasing market. Properties related to the production of...
There are so many reasons that make now a great time to invest in Italian properties. The first one is that the real estate market in Italy seems to be stabilizing and 2014's statistics show the first indicators of recovery since the economic crash. In fact, a recent report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute suggests that Italy can offer some of the best property opportunities in Europe. At the moment it...
