In Sweden we use the word “mysa” a lot, meaning creating a warm and cosy environment, where you can snuggle with your dear ones. Well, I certainly brought that along to Italy, trying to create a warm and confortable setting for me, my family and my guests. Here are some simple, lowcost tips that are easy to recreate…

– pick fresh country flowers, leaves or herbes and decorate your table, putting them i a vase or a simple glassjar for a fresh and summery impression.

-summer evenings we eat ouside of course, but the late evenings can get a bit chilly. I solved that by buying lots of blankets that I hand out to my guests. Sometimes I even create real beds, with covers and cushions for the kids on the sunchairs, so they can go to sleep under the stars. (and the grownups can stay up, chitchatting forever)

-a small blackboard with chalk for anyone who wants to leave a message. (thanx my love!)

– a white simple couch (ikea) gets nicer with some colorful cushions,  homemade for the handy one. (thanx mum!) Josef Frank fabric.

-in the kitchen i keep my cups and plates on shelves, mixed with flee market objects.

-grandma’s old crystal chandelier? I put it in the bathroom.

-candles, candles, candles for the right warm light and to make us look more beautiful. 😉

– I serve the welcome drink in glasses found in the antiquemarket, cheap cheap. Great mixing shapes and colors. Use a glass carafe for the water instead of the ugly plastic bottle.

🙂