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Craving some trivial hobbies...

18 May 2016 | Martina Pardo | Archive

Today, after eating a frozen pizza at home in a rainy London, I sat at my desk and I found this picture that I took over the Summer, in Sicily, a few years ago.

Looking at the white linen bedding and the Benefit brow shaping kit (that I'm still using by the way), I immediately felt the need to get out of here and do some really useless and relaxing activities.

I decided to post the picture, hoping that it would inspire Summer to come soon!

Written by: Martina Pardo

I am Martina, an Italian designer based in London. I spend most of my time designing interiors or writing about it. I also love travelling. You may find me walking around Crouch Hill, drinking coffee and stopping at every single bookshop I bump into.

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