Artisan Feature ~ Andrea Brugi (it)

Andrea makes organic shaped cutting boards, carved salt bowls, benches, chairs, tables, stools and other beautifully-rustic pieces in his workshop in Montemareno, Italy.  

   

  

photography by Ditte Isager

styling by Christine Rudolph

www.andreabrugi.com
Montemareno, Italy

Montemareno, Italy (image  by Yves Grau via Panoramio)

"...I had forgotten all about the prediction when, on a beautiful summer's evening in 2004, I caught a glimpse of Andrea on the square in Montemerano, and instantly knew that my fate had caught up with me.  I didn't know a word of Italian, but in disregard of all reason and under the sole command of my heart, I went back to Copenhagen, struggled to learn Italian, gave notice at my job and sold my flat, car and belongings..."

"Andrea made his living from being the local carpenter and joiner, he restored houses and antiques, and in his free time he applied his artistic talents to making the most beautiful cutting boards and furniture.  Samina didn't fall in love just with the man, but with the Aladdin's cave of beautiful hand tools, antiques and curiosities, and exquisite unique creations..."   

-excerpts from Andrea Brugi feature written by Regina Klint for SLOWFASHIONhouse.com

to continue reading the story of Andrea and Samina:  

SLOWFASHIONhouse - "We are in Italy..."

or

to purchase Andrea Brugi items 
via SLOWFASHIONhouse.com (world-wide shipping) 

above image, ABC Home, NY
via the Andrea Brugi facebook page

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We love Fushi!

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New in the APOTHECARY section of the emporium is a line of all natural health and beauty products called "Fushi." Based in London, the company sources their high-quality, fair trade ingredients from all over the world.  

We use and love their essential oils, base oils, lip balm and hair care products and have been looking forward to trying much more.  

Alex and I can't say enough good things about this company and my mom is a new fan, too.  For her birthday we sent her the "Luscious Locks" repair kit and she reported back that it has done wonders for her hair.  She was complaining that it was dry and lifeless and she says it is now soft and healthy looking adding, "I think I even have more hair now if that is possible."   

The ingredients in the Luscious Locks Hair Repair Kit include two of my favorite essential oils, 
Neroli   
 (love!) and Frankincense. 

             more to love...
                 FUSHI ETHICS





All Fushi products are 100 percent natural and suitable for vegetarians and over 90% are vegan registered. 

They contain no pesticides, harsh detergents or harmful chemicals, are sustainably and fairly sourced and are never tested on animals.  Fushi uses organic ingredients wherever possible opting for wild crafted herbs when organic is not available.

Fushi minimizes packaging materials as much as possible, using glass bottles and other recyclable materials for all packaging and their shipping material is bio-degradable polystyrene, a starch that is compostable and environmentally sound.

We are so pleased to bring this earth-friendly, award-winning company to the emporium.  We hope you love it too! 

 ( free shipping on orders over $60.)*  

U.S. and Canada:

APOTHECARY section in the emporium (us & ca) 
and these sub-categories: 
~Fushi Essential Oils (us & ca)
~Base & Carrier Oils (us & ca)
~Natural Health and Beauty (us & ca)

Germany/Deutschland:
APOTHECARY section in the emporium (de)

~Fushi Essential Oils (de)
~Base & Carrier Oils (de)
~Natural Health & Beauty (de)

France:
APOTHECARY section in the emporium (fr)
~Fushi Essential Oils (fr)
~Base & Carrier Oils (fr)
~Natural Health & Beauty (fr)

United Kingdom (also Italy, Spain and other countries not listed above):

APOTHECARY section in the emporium (uk)

~Fushi Essential Oils (uk)

~Base & Carrier Oils (uk)

~Natural Health & Beauty (uk)

GIFTS we ♥

image 1 via Fushi

all other images by LeAnn

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*free shipping on minimum order offered in most regions.  

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I predict sweet dreams and blissful mornings...

This simple room is proof that a rejuvenating, "feel-good" space is well within reach for most of us. 

• unadorned plaster walls
• natural light
• crisp white linens
• sensuous blankets/throws

key descriptors:

tactile, natural, fresh, uncontrived

  

Image via:  Côté Sud Magazine 

A "FEEL-GOOD"  MOVIE RECOMMENDATION:

Mamma Mia!

Dismiss any criticism you might have heard about the movie and just allow it to be what it is:  a light-hearted romp filled with charm and silly humor and songs that will lift your spirits and send you dancing around your house for several days after.   Tip:  Set the DVD to play in the background as you tend to your household chores.   —You won't be sorry. *   :)

For Gita:

I Have A Dream (MP3 download)

Thank You For The Music (MP3 download)

sung by Amanda Seyfried, Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack

*A favorite movie quote: 
Janeane Garofalo as Vicki Miner, Reality Bites: 
"Can you turn this up, please? Please?  You won't be sorry."

. . .

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Timeless Rustic

Well done. 

Original Image:  Art and Décoration,

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Further reading:

TIMELESS LIVING

COMPENDIUM:  KITCHENS

Classic Kitchens

..

    Photography by Jo Pauwels

in the emporium...

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(us) ~ (fr) ~ (uk) ~ (ca) ~ (de) ~ (it) ~ (es)

SHOP

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art in the everyday

The truly fortunate...see everyday objects as marvelous works of art.

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Design Daily - ghost chair

Clearly elegant!~

Côté Sud Dec-Jan 2007

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Simple Home --They wrote the book...

Love these images from Mark and Sally Bailey's

{simple home} -calm spaces for comfortable living.

The book was first published in 2009, but I somehow missed it.  I just purchased it yesterday and have been immersed in its pages since.  We share much of the same design philosophy and approach to living. 

It's safe to say that anyone who enjoys l&l will love this book. 

I'm also just learning of their first book {recycled home}
It apparently received many accolades as well including being named one of the "Top ten interior books available" by the editor of House and Garden. —Where have I been? 

You can now find both books in the emporium

                                
recycled home, the emporium (us)     simple home, the emporium (us)

I'm off to order recycled home for myself.  
Make it a great day!

simple home photography by Debi Treloar

(I just visited her website — lovely, lovely images!)

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