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

I can’t imagine a day in Italy without strong espresso and delicious ice cream. This is why they qualify for my «dolce vita» routine. Why not get an ice cream maker and create your own favourite ice cream flavours – and enjoy more than once scoop. The classic moka coffee makers spread a wonderful aroma of freshly ground coffee and make you feel like you’re in Milano. Although the Milanese like to take their espresso standing up, take your time and enjoy your coffee on your sofa or balcony with a cornetto.

C-Con Framed digital print (30 x 40 cm)
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C-Con Framed digital print

30 x 40 cm

«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.
Skagerak Steamer (163 cm)
Sunbed

Skagerak Steamer

163 cm

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.

Click and Grow Red basil (Herb seeds)
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Click and Grow Red basil

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Domini Veneti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (1 x 75 cl, 2013)
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Domini Veneti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

1 x 75 cl, 2013

Click and Grow Red basil (Herb seeds)
Seeds
CHF23.70

Click and Grow Red basil

Domini Veneti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (1 x 75 cl, 2013)
Red wine

Domini Veneti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

The style of Capri

Colourful and glamorous are two characteristic features of Italian fashion. Image: Dolce e Gabbana
Roxy Here We Go (S, M)
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Roxy Here We Go

S, M

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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Pia Seidel
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Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.ch

Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.

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