Enjoying espresso, gelato and pizza all day long makes for an ideal «dolce far niente» routine.
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Living la Dolce Vita in your home

Pia Seidel
25.4.2018
Translation: Eva Francis

Italy stands for summer, sunshine and the good life: Following the motto «dolce far niente», chilling out in a hammock, eating gelato and sunbathing on a famous beach in Rimini is what summer is all about. Here’s how to create your own bit of Italy at home.

Dolci e Cafe

«Dolce far niente» in Rimini

Umbrellas just as the ones you know from the beaches in Rimini bring about that special holiday feeling. The more colours and stripes, the better.

Italian «Cucina»

On a romantic dinner for two or with the entire family, Italians enjoy pizza and pasta in groups and in hearty portions. They like serving twice as much food as there are guests to make sure people sit and eat together for as long as possible. In line with colourful pesto, tableware with patterns and painting are ideal to complement your Italian dinner.

The style of Capri

Colourful and glamorous are two characteristic features of Italian fashion. Image: Dolce e Gabbana

For bambinis

Italy is also popular with the little ones – many count pizza to their favourite meals. With a push bike that looks like a Vespa and a slice of pizza as a pool float, you and your kids are sure to have loads of fun.

Header image: Enjoying espresso, gelato and pizza all day long makes for an ideal «dolce far niente» routine.

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