Decoroscòpia

Everyday necklaces and more!

2012-03-20T09:14:00.001-04:00

This morning I came across a really cool shop on Etsy, and I thought I might share it! All the pieces are handmade and really original! Good job Curious Creatures!

Here are some of my favorites!!!

Spring is here!

2011-05-02T09:22:00.000-04:00

Finally Spring has arrived in NYC. This weekend was awesome, and it made me want to shop for lighter clothes (really?!). One of the first things i saw and loved are these Philip Lim glasses... love the color, and makes you look cool no matter what you wear! Thoughts?

Find your Pink Chloris eyeglasses from Philip Lim ($132) here!

The World is Hers!

2011-02-09T17:24:00.006-05:00

Sto cercando una stampa da appendere in camera di Soph, che rappresenti il mondo, ma un bel mondo. Colorato, illustrato e chiaro. Non voglio il tipico poster verde blu e giallo... qualche idea su dove trovarlo?
La cosa piu' vicina a quello che ho in mente l'ho vista su Catbirdnyc. E' molto bella, e sono tentata di prenderla, ma mi domando se posso trovare ancora meglio!

I'm looking for a print to hang in Sophie's room, representing the world, but a beautiful world. Colorful, illustrated and clear. I do not want the typical blue-green and yellow poster ... any ideas on where to find it?
The closest one to what I want, is on Catbirdnyc. It 's very nice, and I'm tempted to take it, but I wonder if I can find a better one!

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Feeling Floral

2011-01-31T11:48:00.001-05:00

Questo fine settimana è stato tutto a base di fiori! Ho comprato queste bellissime lenzuola da Ikea e un calendario da parete a tema botanico.
Il bello di questo calendario? Una volta che il mese è finito posso ritagliare le immagini e incorniciarle, in modo di avere qualche quadretto stile vintage con fiori (che ho cercato in giro allungo senza trovare) da appendere nel mio appartamento a Roma! Ho intenzione di conservarle e portarle a Roma quando andrò in aprile. E' ora di iniziare a lavorare su quel appartamento, abbiamo aspettato fin troppo!

This week end was all about flowers! I bought these awesome sheets from Ikea, and a botanical wall calendar.
The cool thing about this calendar? Once the month is over i can cut out the images and frame them in order to have some vintage looking flower prints (i've been looking forever to find some i like) to hang in my apartment in Rome! I am going to save them and bring them over when i'll go in April. It's time to start working on that place!

1. Alvine Ljuv (Queen) $39.99 from Ikea
2. Botanica Wall Calendar $21.95 from Cavallini & Co

Christmas Wishlist {Part 1}

2010-12-09T13:10:00.002-05:00

1. MacAlister wedge boots - Dark Pewter $198 {here}
2. Cachemire Gloves - Dark Cypress $48 {here}
3. Shearling Gloves - Graphite $118 {here}
4. Tiffany Beads earrings $125 {here}

Back to the 70s

2010-11-10T09:28:00.001-05:00

If i could be a bag i would be this "Gucci 1973". Wait let me translate this: can i have the bag for Christmas?! ahah i am in love with it! What do you think?

The price varies from $760 up depending on color and material.

It's all about proportions

2010-09-28T14:36:00.000-04:00

Finally another baby post! Fall is here and it is time to buy winter clothes for the babies! I came across this picture today (see below) and it is useless to say that SJ Parker's daughter can't look either way then stylish!

Let's see.. do you like the print tunic? Guess what, the price is $125 (from Bonpoint Boutique)! Honestly, can you spend that much for a tunic she will wear just for a couple of months? In the beginning i thought it was crazy.. but then, isn't it like me going to H&M or GAP and paying $15 for it?
Probably yes.. probably it is all a matter of proportions.. what do you think? You do spend $125 for a top for your baby if you could? By the way, they look really good!

More Boots!

2010-09-16T10:00:00.000-04:00

Quest'anno mi sono innamorata degli stivaletti. Guardate questi, di Belstaff, non sono perfetti? Potrei aggiugerli alla mia wish list, ma ho deciso di metterci solo cose che la gente si puo' permettere..lo so, sono molto altruista! Ahah!

This year i am into short boots.. Look at these Belstaff booties, aren't they perfect? Just love them.. I could add them to my wish list, but i decided to put in there just stuff that we can actually afford! I know, how nice of me!!! Ahah!

Dove? su Net-a-porter per $535.

Where? on Net-a-porter for $535.

Favorite item from H&M Fall Collection..so far!

2010-09-01T10:23:00.001-04:00

Fino ad ora, questo e' il mio pezzo preferito della collezione autunnale di H&M! Lo fanno anche in nero!

So far, this poncho is my favorite piece from the H&M Fall collection! It comes in black too!

Dove? Da H&M per $19.95
Where? At H&M for $19.95

The Nursery Part 2

2010-08-19T12:14:00.000-04:00

Ora che le pareti sono dipinte, si inizia a decorare! Ho trovato un tappeto carinissimo da Ikea, chemi ricorda tanto il prato inglese. Il colore e il fatto che sia un po a "pelo lungo" da veramente l'impressione di stare in un parco! Non vedo l'ora di dare a Soph il suo giardino privato!!! In questa foto il colore non sembra granche, ma vi assicuro che dal vivo e' molto piu' carino! Non vedo l'ora di prenderglielo sono sicura che sara' super contenta!

Now that the walls are painted, we can start decorating. One of the things i am definetely going to buy is this rug from Ikea, that reminds me of grass. The color and texture make you feel as if you were in a park! Can't wait to get one for Sophie, and give her a little private gardenall for herself! The color in this image is pretty ugly, looks neon green.. but in real life it is super cute! I am sure she will be excited when she sees it!

Dove? da Ikea e costa $49.99
Where? at Ikea for $49.99

Essie Fall Collection

2010-08-17T22:39:00.000-04:00

Sono arrivati i nuovi smalti Essie per l'autunno 2010! Mi piacciono tantissimo i nomi che usano ogni volta.. che fantasia!
Che ne pensate, quale usereste?

Essie Fall 2010 collection is already here! As usual, love the names!!!! What do you think about the colors?

Limited Addiction • Sew Psyched • Merino Cool • Little Brown Dress

Studded Moto Boots

2010-08-15T21:31:00.001-04:00

Quest'autunno sono di gran moda i biker boots (stivali da motociclista) e tutto cio' che e' borchiato! Direi che questi stivali rappresentano tutto cio' che serve, no? vabbe', che serve a me allora!
Marroni o nere?

Biker boots and Studded everything are a must for the fall! i would say these boots are all you need.. well all i need for sure!!!!
Black or brown?

Dove? da Urban Outfitters per $88.
Where? at Urban Outfitters for $88.

Keen For McQueen

2010-08-13T09:44:00.001-04:00

Questa si che e' una sciarpa che comprerei, se non fosse cosi costosa! Il legendario McQueen (deceduto quest'anno) e' principalmente noto per la sua sciarpa con i teschi. Tutte le Vip e fashionistas l'hanno indossata di tutti i colori possibili negli ultimi anni. Non ne sono mai stata entusiasta, e nn l'avrei indossata personalmente... ma QUESTA e' tutta un'altra faccenda! Adoro le sciarpe e i maglioni leopardati, quindi dicamo che va da se'! Qualcuno mi vuole fare un regalo?

This is a scarf i would definetely get, if it wasn't so expensive! McQueen (who died this year) is super famous for the skull scarf - of course he did many more notable things. All the celebrities and fashionistas had one. I thought it was ok, but would never wear one myself.. but THIS is a different story... i love leopard prints, so.. the math is easy! Anyone wants to make me a gift?

Dove? su Net-a-porter.com e costa $475.
Where? on Net-a-porter.com for $475.

Zara to open Online Shop Soon!

2010-07-23T09:15:00.011-04:00

Finalmente la notizia del mese! Zara ha deciso di aprire il sito all'online shopping! Non vedo l'ora, spero si possano anche acquistare capi per Baby che qui a Ny sono introvabili!!!! A quando l'evento il 2 Settembre!

Finally Zara decided to open there website to online shopping! Can't wait! I wonder why it took them so long.. Hopefully we'll be able to purchase baby stuff too! When can you start shopping? September 2! Woohoo!

EDIT: Il sito e' stato aggiornato e pare che sia possibile fare shopping online solo da alcuni paesi d'europa... niente Us... uff :-(
The website has been updated and unfortunately, the online shopping option will be available for Europe only.... how sad.. :-(

The Nursery Part 1

2010-07-22T08:58:00.001-04:00

Come molti di voi sapranno, ci siamo trasferiti in un altro appartamento, in modo di dare a Sophie il suo spazio (e noi riprenderci il nostro!). Piano piano (non e' sempre facile trovare tempo con una bambina di 13 mesi che corre per casa) cercando di trasformare l'office in una accogliente nursery.Il primo passo è pitturare le pareti ... Una nursery con pareti bianche e senza finestre, non è molto attraente ... Ci hanno chiesto $300 per fare il lavoro. Lo abbiamo fatto da soli per meno di $100.Abbiamo provato molti campioni (rosa chiaro, rosa troppo chiaro, giallo, giallo troppo giallo, pesca, troppo pesca ...) e alla fine abbiamo optato per questo giallo. Primo passo fatto. Ora, abbiamo bisogno di pulire la stanza, decorare, e trasferirla nella camera nuova!

As you may know, we moved to another apartment in order to give Sophie her own space (and get back ours!). We are, little by little, since it isn't always easy to find some free time with a 13 months old baby running around, trying to fix the office and turn it into a cozy nursery.
The first step is painting the walls... A nursery with white plain walls and no windows is not very appealing... They asked us for $300 to do the job. We did it for less then $100.
We tried many samples (light pink, too light pink, yellow, too bright yellow, peach, too peachy...) and ended up with this one yellow. First step done. Now, we need to clean up the room, start decorating, and move her in!

Benjamin Moore™ 318 Little Angel

Insalata di Riso

2010-07-20T10:09:00.000-04:00

Being far from home makes me crave italian food! So this is an english-only post since i hope all you italians know how to do Insalata di Riso!!!
This is a typical summer dish, fast and easy to do. It's called Insalata di Riso (Rice Salad). It would be even easier to do it if we were in Italy, since in the supermarkets there they have a can called "Condiriso" and that has everything you need in it - just add your personal touches! Everyone does it in a different way.. some add cheese, mayo.. i am not a fan of those additions!
Here is my version, buit from my memories of when my mom used to do it!

White long grain rice, boiled as if it was pasta (bring water to boil in a large saucepan and salt then add rice)
When cooked (10mins approx) drain and let cool
Add fresh tomatoes in pieces, sweet corn, cornichons, tuna, green pitted olives (cut in 2) and artichoke hearts
Add secret ingredient (a little bit of worcestershire sauce)
Stir!

Cover and keep in the fridge. Take out of the fridge approx 30 min before you are going to eat it, or it will be too cold and you won't be able to taste all the different ingredients!

$ The Deal $

2010-07-19T09:58:00.002-04:00

Questo si che e' un vero affare a JCrew! Ho comprato un paio di pantaloni a soli $6.99! Il prezzo originale e' di $88 in saldo a $9.99 + un extra 30% off al negozio!
Niente di meglio epr iniziare la settimana! La miglior notizia? Mi fanno cosi magra ahah! Ho finalmente la sensazione di aver perso il peso preso in gravidanza !

And this is what i would call a fantastic deal at JCrew! Just got these awesome pants at $6.99! The original price was $88 for sale at $9.99 + an extra 30% off in store!
Great way to start the week! The best news? They make me look thin ahah! i finally feel like all the baby weight is gone!

Discovering New York

2010-07-16T09:22:00.002-04:00

Lo scorso weekend, tornando da un pranzo di compleanno, ci siamo ritrovati davanti un negozio alquanto interessante. Si chiama fisch for the hip e lo definirei un negozio dell'usato di alto rango. Ci potete trovare da Louboutins a borse di Chanel e valigie vintage LV ad accessori e gioielli di hermes a tanto altro.. tutto praticamente nuovo! Penso che questo come altri negozi simili si siano proprio riempiti di merce durante la recessione... La cosa migliore da fare e farci un salto ogni tanto e chissa' magari troverete un affarone!
Buona fortuna e buon Week end!!

Last weekend, on our way back from a birthday lunch we found a very interesting store. The name is fisch for the hip and it is a high end consignment store. You can find Louboutins, Chanel bags, accessories, LV vintage suitcases (everything in very good conditions)... well, the prices are still high, but way less the the ones you find in the stores! I think that stores like this got really busy with the recession! The best thing to do is go there every once in a while and maybe you'll find a great deal..
Good luck and have a great weekend!

Dove? Fisch for the Hip 153 West 18th Street tra 6a e 7a Avenue, New York
Where? Fisch for the Hip 153 West 18th Street btw 6th and 7th Avenue, New York

Pizza Cone!

2010-07-13T15:32:00.002-04:00

Ho appena scoperto che esiste la pizza in cono.. non sono certa che sia una buona trovata, e che il sapore sia buono.. ho letto un sacco di recensioni negative tranne una che diceva: almeno nn ti sgocciola olio da tutte le parti! Se siete nei paraggi... date uno sguardo! Per quanto mi riguarda, non penso di essere ancora pronta per questo.. dalla foto mi sembra un gelato e non penso di riuscire a mangiare un cono che sa di pizza..!!!

I just found out that now you can have your pizza in a cone... i am not really sure if this is a good or a bad idea, i have read a lot of bad reviews about it.. but the good note is that oil doesn't drip from this one! If you are in the mood for something new.. give it a shot! For what i am concerned.. i'll wait a little more! i can't see me eating a cone that looks like icecream and then tastes like pizza..!!

Dove? a K!Pizzacone 325 5th Avenue tra 32 e 33, New York e costa $4.99 in su
Where? at K!Pizzacone 325 5th Avenue between 32nd and 33rd streets, New York starting from $4.99

This week's color ~ Sole Mate by Essie

2010-07-12T12:43:00.000-04:00

Ho usato spesso qusto colore d'inverno, ma ad essere sincera, anche per l'estate non e' niente male! Soprattutto sui piedi!

I've used this color a lot during the past winter, but i must admit, i really like in the summer too! Specially on my toes!

Sole Mate #522 A creamy and rich deep plum.

Lo trovate su Essie o in tutte le Spa nei Us.
You can find it on Essie or in any Spa in the Us.

Serena & Lily

2010-07-12T12:24:00.000-04:00

Da quando mi sono trasferita qui a Ny il mio gusto in quanto arredamento e' cambiato notevolmente.. Prima mi piacevano cose modern, adesso sono totalmente immersa nel mood Shabby-chic, cottage e connecticut. Ecco un sito favoloso con cose ancora piu' belle e particolari, Serena & Lily. Poltrone, testate, sgabbelli interamente personalizzabili.. e tante idee per copiare per chi non si puo' permettere una testiera - per quanto possa essere bella, da $1300!

Since I moved to Ny my taste in hoe decor has changed dramatically .. Before I liked modern things, now instead I am completely immersed in the Shabby chic, cottage, and Connecticut mood. Here is a site with fabulous things and a beautiful and unique style, Serena & Lily. Armchairs, headboards, ottomans and benches completely customizable.. and many ideas to steal if you can't afford a $1300 headboard!

Se fossi un negozio.. If I were a store..

2010-07-01T10:04:00.001-04:00

Sarei sicuramente Pretty Ballerinas! Negozio di origine spagnola, espanso in Uk e Stati Uniti, con una infinita selezione di ballerine...

I would definetely be Pretty Ballerinas! A store completely filled with hundreds, thousands of ballerinas! The store is originary from Spain but is now present in Uk and Us as well!

Lo trovate a Ny in Lexington Avenue (Upper East side)
You can find the store in Ny in Lexington Avenue (Upper East side)

Bravo!

2010-06-28T14:44:00.003-04:00

Una bella notizia! Abbiamo passato una bellissima giornata a Battery Park l'altro giorno, e fatto tante foto e una e' stata scelta da Photos of the world! Bravo Frankie :-)

So proud of you! We had a wonderful day at Battery Park and took lots of pictures, and this one turned out to be picked from Photos of the world!

Battery Park, NY, June 2010

Mellow Yellow ~ Etsy Finds

2010-06-28T14:33:00.004-04:00

Estate + Sole = Giallo! Ecco una piccola raccolta via Etsy!
Summer + Sun = Yellow! Here is a small collection via Etsy!

Pillow cover $30, Vintage cup and saucer $7.50, Keep Calm wooden plaque $11, Mary Janes $28

Oh Demetra!

2010-06-17T11:38:00.000-04:00

Demetra shoes $198 by JCrew