SHOPPING
The Ladurée dream: close your eyes and dream of Paris
Since its opening last October in Via Borgognona in Rome is macarons-mania. The story of the French macaron starts with Pierre Desfontaines, cousin of Louis Ernest Ladurée, who at the beginning of the 20th century first thought of taking two macaron shells and joining them with a delicious ganache filling. So enjoy this lovely video, dream of Paris and Bon voyage! Ladurée Roma, Via Borgognona 4c
Read MoreA doll hospital in Central Via di Ripetta
This window full of heads, arms and legs of antique dolls can not attract the attention of those who walk through Via di Ripetta. The name of this charming shop is “Artistic Restoration Squatriti: dolls hospital.” If you walk through the door, time seems to have stopped here: toy soldiers, dolls and ancient puppets are here to welcome you. The Squatriti family has Neapolitan origins and transmit the art of restoration from generation to generation. In little more than 15 square meters the two owners take care of their little patients tirelessly, the dolls are made of wood or cardboard, often late nineteenth century, family heirlooms or collectibles whose...
Read MoreVideo preview of Madonna’s fitness center at the Coliseum
A mega fitness center of 1,200 square meters divided into three levels, in the heart of Rome, in front of the Colosseum. Madonna’s Hard Candy Fitness is coming to town! With five luxury rooms, one for the weights, one for suspended activities anti-gravity, one for spinning and dance floor for Madonna’s concerts. The new ultra-luxury gym will open in Rome on May 26th and Romans will soon experience Madonna’s philosophy of fitness “Harder is better”.
Read MoreChristian Louboutin’s magic world
Opened less than a year ago in the lovely San Lorenzo in Lucina square in Rome, the Louboutin’s first flagship store in Italy is a must for fashion addicted. Passing in front of the window you will be enchanted by a sparkle of Swarovski crystals, high heels, elegant and sexy and his distinctive red sole, the unmistakable mark of Louboutin. Not for all the budgets but for all the dreams… in this video get ready to fall in love with style. This is the enchanted world of Christian Louboutin. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN – Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina, 22 – Rome
Read MoreRetrò, furnish with a touch of the twentieth century
The fabulous fifties. But also the 40, 60, the 70! Rich periods of innovation and art. For example in the furniture. Today is fashionable keep at home some pieces of retro furniture posted in a modern or classic style. If you want to learn more you must go in the heart of Rome, to Piazza del Fico 20-22, to Retrò : it’s not only a simple shop, it looks like a small museum. For example you can find a splendid vases’ collection, colorful and sophisticated. Older will review the armchair that their grandparents had at home, with that teck’s table that makes seem to be in Stockholm, or the bookcase with sliding doors and iron frame. All this combined with the...
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