At Hamleys in Regent Street, this fabulous place for the small and not(!), we spend some time, completely amazed by all the new stuff. But we really got carried away at the Build a bear corner, where we found this lifeless thing, that we brought to life. Filled it up with stuffing and love, putting a heart inside the bear while making a wish.. and the heart beats! Then with a real birth certificate, a name, you just choose the right outfit for your teddy.. A dancer's skirt, a kilt or a motorcycle jacket, you go for it!   ...

If you happen to be in Milan Tuesday the 7th of December, Swea, the Swedish women's  educational, association, (yes, I am part of it of course!) is organizing it's yearly Christmas market, with lots of delicious homebaked Swedish specialities, decorations and gift ideas on sale. Show up early in order to find the best stuff still available! See you there, cheers! ...

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La neve di stamattina ha impedito tanta gente di raggiungere il Convivio store a Fidenza Village Outlet oggi, dove mi sono buttata nell'insolita veste di commessa in occasione della giornata mondiale per la lotta contro l'Aids. Comunque avete ancora tempo per venire a fare il vostro shopping natalizio nel negozio, trovando degli meravigliosi abiti, accessori e oggetti a  prezzi favolosi, facendo del bene allo stesso tempo! Che dite della mano scultura di Armando Testa per esempio? Nel negozio abbiamo distruibuito i preservativi: ricordatevi di usarli sempre per proteggervi, la prevenzione è fondamentale se amate la vita...

Yesterday was a big day for Stella, or actually for sure even more exciting for the parents. A photographer joined us at home to shoot some pics in Stellas' room, and she proudly showed him her collection of Barbies, Sylvanian families, soft animals and even improvised a small concert with her Hannah Montana microphone.. And I thought she was shy..?? The photos are for Style Piccoli, Corriere della Sera, and will be published in the next issue. For the event Stella dressed Simonetta and mum and dad Banana Republic. The Milano store is opening on the 1st of December, and I will surely keep you up to date on that event.. Now.. hitting they gym for a workout. More on...