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{"id":1098,"date":"2016-04-26T13:25:08","date_gmt":"2016-04-26T13:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2019-05-08T04:53:35","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T04:53:35","slug":"italian-style-leisure-self-indulgence-and-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/26\/italian-style-leisure-self-indulgence-and-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Style: Leisure, Self-Indulgence and Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1099\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/04\/BLOG-2.-ffdm-summer-home-collection.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1099\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1099\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/04\/BLOG-2.-ffdm-summer-home-collection-1024x956.jpg\" alt=\"FFDM\u2019s Summer Collection features these lovely wicker seats complete with white cushion.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"956\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">FFDM\u2019s Summer Collection features these lovely wicker seats complete with white cushion.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Italians are people who are known for their flamboyance. They are also one of the most stylish folks in the entire world. The Italian way of life is a dream for a lot of people. It means driving posh cars, wearing stylish clothing, and speaking the fancy accent. And what is Italian lifestyle without the tomato-based cuisine? If you want to bring in this way of life into your interior design, then you\u2019re one of the few who has impeccable taste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Italian Spells Beauty <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Back in the 1950s, a group of businessmen and daring designers invested in design. Their group\u2019s mission was to make objects that are not just functional but also beautiful. Of course, beauty takes different forms but the Italians thought that jewels can be hidden in most Italian designs.<\/p>\n<p>A simple corkscrew, for instance, can serve as a decorative element inside an Italian kitchen. Even when it is made of plastic and metal, this thing can be the perfect companion to a baroque chandelier made of\u00a0 blown glass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Heart of Your Home <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This saying means more among Italians as the kitchen is the place where they gather and socialize. Italian life happens inside the kitchen where people also cook, talk and basically just relax in the company of friends and relatives. The kitchen is also the place to be when you are feeling ill and would want to sip a warm bowl of chicken broth. This is also the place where you could sip coffee every morning as everyone else is busy prepping for their early meal.<\/p>\n<p>Since most socialization happen inside the kitchen or an adjacent dining area, then you have to carefully choose the dining table and chairs.<\/p>\n<p>Put more emphasis in finding the correct set of chairs. In Italy, people do not focus too much in buying expensive chairs. What they just want to accomplish is that \u2013 at the end of\u00a0 the day \u2013 the entire family sits together around the table while enjoying a marvelous meal.<\/p>\n<p>A simple wicker chair that was handcrafted by master artisans would surely look great inside an Italian-inspired home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1101\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/04\/BLOG-2.-Universal-Furniture-Dining-Room-China-409680C-C.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1101\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1101\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/04\/BLOG-2.-Universal-Furniture-Dining-Room-China-409680C-C-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Universal Furniture Dining Room China 409680C-C is perfect in housing your china collection. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Universal Furniture Dining Room China 409680C-C is perfect in housing your china collection.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Highlighting the Coffee Break <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having a shot of espresso is also an Italian way of life. Since this is so, make sure that you invest in a decent coffeemaker so you can enjoy a cup of this arousing drink in the morning. Your morning coffee-drinking ritual becomes more stylish as you place an espresso maker in the dining or kitchen area.<\/p>\n<p>The coffee machine had its first prototype in the year 1933 though it became renowned after the Second World War.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrate Life <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Italian way of life is also about celebrations. See if you can still find the white-and-gold plate that is reminiscent of the 1930s festive living. It was an elegant piece that distinguishes the festive days from the everyday meals. This plate is no longer being produced but see if you can hunt some in flea markets or if you can have them customized.<\/p>\n<p>Get some stylish dishware but be sure to stay within the boundaries of <em>relaxed chic<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Italian Means Family-Centeredness <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You know how the saying goes that it takes a village to raise a child, right?\u00a0 Well in an Italian home, all it takes is just one large, closely-knit family. These people also believe that the family is the very pillar that anchors the beauty of their designs. The design \u2013 whether it be architectural or fashion in nature \u2013 tells a story about families.<\/p>\n<p>The Italians are also known for their warm smile. This is something that they share with every family member and people in their community. The Italian smile should also reflect in the furniture and accessories placed inside a home. Fascination is a huge part of Italian interior design. 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