Milano Salone + Venezia 2013

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VIBIA

VIBIA

INTERLOCKING GLASS CHAIN LINKS

BAROVIER & TOSO

BOCCI

GUBI

SALONE UFFICIO

FLEXFORM

LUALDI

PHILIPPE + GABY'S BOAT

ISOLA DI SAN MICHELE FROM AFAR

MIRACOLI AT NIGHT

THE RIALTO FISH MARKET

ASTOUNDING 

ABUNDANCE OF FRESH FISH

VIEW OF THE GRAND CANAL FROM PEGGY GUGGENHEIM

TINY PORTIONS AT CUCINA 'DA OSCAR'
[THANK YOU CATHERINE + JEFFREY FOR 
THE RECOMMENDATION!   WAS VERY, VERY FULL.]

APEROL SPRITZ WHILE ADMIRING MIRACOLI

VERY ORDERLY AND CIVILIZED DESPITE NO LIQUOR LICENSE FENCES, CURIOUS

FRESH BURRATA, HOUSE-CURED SALUMI AND CARPACCIO 
WITH TRUFFLE  AT
 IL SALUMAIO DI MONTENAPOLEONE

These are a few snapshots from another wonderfully inspiring trip to Milan during Salone del Mobile, and from Venice whilst visiting dear friends Gabrielle and Philippe.  Design ideas, beauty and pleasure were in abundance.  I am looking forward to receiving my note cards printed by Venetian letterpress master Gianni Basso Stampatore - what an amazing personality.  The trip was a welcome reminder of the importance of beauty, warmth, friendship, and the legacy of skill and craftsmanship.

Off-site celebrations for Agape, Bassam Fellows, B&B Italia, Poliform, Fontana Arte, Bulthaup, Tom Dixon, Bocci and Boffi - to name a few - highlighted introductions to new products and new directions in the design world.

I believe more than ever that dedicating enough precious time to do things right, to savour the moment, and to continually seek out and embrace new experiences is essential.

Viva Italia.