The Joy of Spring

Roses and Jasmine in full bloom everywhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

All these images were taken in the gardens of  Palazzo Lantieri in Gorizia.

From Palazzo Lantieri website:
?Palazzo Lantieri is situated in the historic centre of Gorizia in beautiful surroundings: a visit to
this prestigious historical dwelling with its harmonious blend of modernity and tradition is a unique experience. Its spacious and elegant rooms were frequented in the past by royal and stellar literary figures including Goethe, Goldoni and Casanova, and are now open to those who want the experience of being seduced by their timeless charm.
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Palazzo Lantieri has been an important cultural reference point for centuries, not only for Gorizia
and its county, but for Central Europe as well. It was built in the 14th century to guard the south-western entrance to the city. Various alterations were carried out to enlarge and adorn it, resulting in its slow transformation from fortress into the noble dwelling we see today. Its famous guests have included the French royal family, Pope Pius VI, the Archduchess of Austria Maria Theresa and Napoleon, as well as important cultural figures such as Goethe, Schiller, Goldoni, Pietro Metastasio, Casanova and Lorenzo da Ponte, all of whom mention it in their writings.?

Gorizia is a charming city situated in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, at the borders of Austria and Slovenia.
The whole region is an enchanting area going from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, at the North East corner of Italy, where my family is from and I have to say...an area not well known even by Italians!

Photography� Albarosa Simonetti

�2011 Brillante Interiors writes about new trends, timeless decor, iconic pieces, design ideas, or at times just musing about "a certain Italian way of doing things".

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Sun or shade

We are waiting all winter for the sun to appear and then?when the sun shines? we want shade!
See how strange we are?!
Let?s get inspired and find here what we need, space permitting, to create some shade areas and some privacy from our neighbors.

Some choices are?

Emu Shade large cantilever umbrella (and Emu outdoor furniture).

Collection Oasis designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Roda,  teak structure and fabric that can be manually and easily moved up or down.

 Same concept for Landscape pergola by Kettal (outdoor furniture by the same company).

Retractable awnings are always useful, also in case of rainy summer days.

For a more rustic ambiance here is the pergola Acquavite by Unosider.  The roof moves horizontally retracting to permit lunch in the shade and dinner under the moon.

April Alterior furniture presents the movable multiscreen  system ShangriLa which can create shade and privacy where you most need it. I personally would not choose red,

which can create too strong reflections of light.

The always elegant large white umbrella, this is Plantation Collection by Tuuci .

Sun or shade, the choice is ours!

�2011 Brillante Interiors writes about new trends, timeless decor, iconic pieces, design ideas, or at times just musing about "a certain Italian way of doing things".


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Dress up Your Modern Home for Valentine?s Day

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways?in modern design!

When it comes to style, the bold colors of this romantic holiday are quite inspirational and what better way to put us in the spirit of Valentine?s Day than to look at some seasonal modern designs! Here?s a collection of furniture and accessories I found to celebrate this loving holiday.

Via NOTCOT
Via Apartment Therapy
Via Trendir
Via CB2

Source: http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/02/dress-up-your-modern-home-for.html

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Reflections: Summer sunset

Every Friday, Chania at Razmataz holds the Friday Photo Challenge. This week?s subject is Reflections. I just had to participate with this picture of a summer sunset at the cottage:

Summer isn?t summer without weekends at the cottage. Of course, I love swimming under sunny blue skies ? but I also love swimming in the evening. If there are clouds in the western sky, I get to see beautiful sunsets like this one. And then as the sky gets darker, the stars start popping out. First a bright one in the western sky, then a couple almost directly overhead. And then I look towards the north and there?s the Big Dipper to the west and Cassiopeia to the east. And if I?m really lucky, I?ll see a shooting star.

I might try to squeeze out a couple more days of swimming at the cottage this weekend.  But with the rain and colder temps this week, the lake might be on the cold side? brrrrr!!

PS: Thanks Kat for your suggestion to link to Newton Daily Photo ? done!! Be sure to check out the great Weekend Reflections photos on James?s blog.

Whatever your plans are for the weekend, have a good one!!

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Energy Bars!

I missed my Monday morning report on the raw diet and a recipe. Too many goods things going on here at Bridget Beari!  New paint lines and new fabric line possibilities. 

I did have a little time to make these energy bars and WOW!  They are fabulous. It takes awhile in the dehydrator so be patient. I also cheated a little and heated the cacao butter on the stove and not the dehydrator. 

These are worth the wait!  Thanks Rawmazing for the recipe. It is a keeper. 

Raw Goji Cacao Energy Bars

• 1 C Almonds, soaked
• 1 C Pumpkin Seeds, soaked
• 1 C Flax Seeds, soaked in 1 1/2 C water
• 1/3 C Agave
• 1 T Cinnamon
• 1/2 C Goji Berries
• 1/2 C Cacao Nibs

1. Soak almonds, pumpkin seeds and flax seeds for at least 6 hours. Drain almonds and pumpkin seeds.

2. Place almonds and pumpkin seeds in food processor. Process until well ground but still chunky.

3. Add agave and cinnamon, pulse until well combined.

4. Remove from food processor and place large bowl. Add flax seeds, cacao nibs and goji berries, stir.

5. Press into a rectangle on non-stick dehydrator sheet. You want these to be 1/2? thick.

6. Dehydrate at 145 for 45 minutes. Reduce heat and dehydrate for 3 more hours.

7. Peel off dehydrator sheet, dehydrate for 2 more hours. At this point, you will remove them from the dehydrator, cut into bars, separate so there is a little space in between each bar and return to dehydrator for 2-3 more hours. You want them dry but not brittle. They should be a little soft.

8. Top with raw chocolate.

Raw Chocolate:

• 1 C Raw Cacao Butter
• 1 t. Vanilla
• 3 T Coconut Oil
• 1/3 C Powdered Sucanat (finely ground in coffee grinder)
• 2 T Agave
• 7 oz. Cacao Powder

Melt cacao butter and coconut oil in dehydrator or over hot water. In food processor, combine melted cacao butter, coconut oil and vanilla. Remove 1/2 mixture and set aside. Add 1/2 cacao powder and combine. Add sucanant and combine. Add coconut butter that was set aside and combine. Add remaining cacao powder, mix well. It should be quite liquid at this point. It will harden as it cools.

Makes two dozen, 1? x 3 bars

Source: http://bridgetbearidesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/energy-bars.html

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Dress up Your Modern Home for Valentine?s Day

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways?in modern design!

When it comes to style, the bold colors of this romantic holiday are quite inspirational and what better way to put us in the spirit of Valentine?s Day than to look at some seasonal modern designs! Here?s a collection of furniture and accessories I found to celebrate this loving holiday.

Via NOTCOT
Via Apartment Therapy
Via Trendir
Via CB2

Source: http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/02/dress-up-your-modern-home-for.html

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SCARLET CONTINUED

More scarlet colored lighting and, this one, blooming perfect. Available via special order from Lightology. Table lamp versions also beautiful and, if you must, there's a white shade option.

Source: http://beautifulbonesdesign.blogspot.com/2010/01/scarlet-continued.html

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Color Inspiration: Pink Blue and Orange

I really love the idea of alot of gray with little pops of bright cheerful colors.

Image from atlantic-pacific

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