These five finds will give your home Italian flavour
With the Vancouver International Wine Festival kicking off on Saturday, we have Italy on our minds. In addition to being a prime producer of fabulous food and wines, the theme country is also a hot spot for design.
In honour of this bounty, we've rounded up five finds from wellknown Italian brands to consider adding to your home:
PILLOW TALK
Add a touch of Italian luxe to your favourite sofa, chair or even your bed with this Fendi FF square brick red cashmere cushion. The two-tone design features the luxury brand's famous FF motif, introduced by the late Karl Lagerfeld in 1965. Crafted from super-soft cashmere, the made-in-Italy cushion will be prized for years to come. $1,390 | Fendi, fendi.com
MORNING BREW
Perfect for those slow mornings when a few cups of brew are on the menu, this Bialetti Moka Express 18 Cup can be used to create more than a dozen two-ounce cups of espresso — in as little as five minutes. Crafted from polished aluminum, it's a chic kitchen apparatus you'll be happy to leave out on the counter.
$107.16 | amazon.ca
GET PLANTED
There are vases, and then there's this Blue Small Carretto Vase from Dolce & Gabbana. Crafted by hand from Murano glass, the ultra-saturated vase will add a pop to every decor situation. While it's sure to look excellent with a full arrangement, we love the idea of decorating this designer vessel with just a single, statement-making bloom. $255 | ssense.com
GREEN MACHINE
Feel like you're enjoying every meal in Italy with this Citrine Green Luisa Vino set. Available in a selection of styles, the set of two fluted glasses are handmade in Italy and can be used for water, wine
or any preferred beverage selection. Crafted from Swiss borosilicate glass, the refined designs are surprisingly sturdy and can withstand even extreme temperature changes.
$135 for set of two | obakki.com
BRIGHT LIGHT
A candle is a must-have for any home setup. And this Odissey Print Candle from Gucci takes the everyday living space essential to a whole new level. From the Gucci Décor collection, the candle features a rosy scent and is packaged in a Richard Ginori porcelain jar that is decorated, by hand, with pure gold leaf finishing. Divine.