la vita é bella
Where our passion for textiles meets our love for storytelling.
We write about the materials and places that move us, the colors that shape our collections, and the Italian landscapes that inspire our palette.
It’s a space to slow down, discover beauty, and feel the texture of life through design.
How to Decorate With Purple, Quietly
How to Decorate With Purple, Quietly
How to Decorate With Purple, Quietly
Purple has long suffered from an image problem. Mention decorating with it and many people imagine something theatrical: regal, saturated, perhaps a little too eager to command attention. Yet that...
The Warmth of Pink and Orange
The Warmth of Pink and Orange
The Warmth of Pink and Orange
Veranda asked several designers which antique colors deserve a return. Cara began with terracotta.
Old World Maximalism: A Life, Not a Look
Old World Maximalism: A Life, Not a Look
Old World Maximalism: A Life, Not a Look
Old-world maximalism is a raucous clamor of color at the kitchen table. It is the organic kitsch of a full-wall mural at a seaside trattoria on a very special occasion....
Rome: Beyond the Postcard
Rome: Beyond the Postcard
Rome: Beyond the Postcard
Rome is not for the faint of heart. She doesn’t try to be easy.She may flirt with ease from afar, but step closer and you’ll find a city full of...