Introducing Ottaviani at CELLINI

Cellini is our family run businesses on the lovely island of Malta.

Located in the heart of downtown Sliema also know as 'The Ferries', Cellini is at the center of anything shopping.  You will inevitably pass our shop if you visit or live in Malta!

Please stop in and take a peek! 

Cellini is now stocking  OTTAVIANI, an elegant and timeless Italian manufacturer of gifts and home decor.
Ottaviani

In order to remain interesting and unique you will only find one or two of each item, so hurry in!

Candle Holder by Ottaviani at Cellini

Fruit Bowl by Ottaviani at Cellini

Portachiavi by Ottaviani at Cellini

iPad cover with zipper in leather by Ottaviani available at Cellini

To see more Ottaviani products and to join in the conversation please Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CelliniSliema

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Cellini
11 Tower Rd (The Ferries)
Sliema Malta
Tel 21331867
email cellinitrading@gmail.com

Your personal shopper ~ Light fixtures under $100

With spring in the air, home decorating projects are on everyone's minds, from large scale renovations to small scale spruce ups. 

One of the most effective design change is lighting, switching up the tired chandelier over your dining table will change the whole look and feel of your room, just as new table lamps can bring new life to your bedroom.

With the multitude of online resources and special offers, narrowing down and selecting a new light fixture can be daunting. 

I have put together a selection of my favorite lamps, pendants and other light fittings for under $100, to suit most budgets and design styles.

LAMP SHADES & TABLE LAMPS

Owl Table Lamp~ West Elm  $99.00

Flocked Lamp Shade ~ Target $19.99

Freeform LED Glowing desk lamp~ Lamps Plus $99.99

Medina Embroidered lamp shade ~ Pottery Barn $69.00

PENDANTS

Jars ~ Glass Pendant Light ~ West Elm $99.00

Gicless Glow Mini  Pendant ~ Lamps Plus $99.99
Many color available , different  patterns and design your own pendant!

Harlowe Wire Pendant ~Pottery Barn $99.00

Hampton Bay brushed nickel pendant ~ Home Depot $24.88

Industrial Pendant Glass ~ West Elm $99.00

CHANDELIERS

Hampton Bay 5 light brushed nickle chandelier ~ Home Depot $79.99

PS Maskros Pendant ~ Ikea $89.99

WALL LIGHTS 

Vienna Full Spectrum Manhattan Wall  Sconce ~ Lamps Plus $99.99

Possini Euro Brushed Wall Light $89.99

FLOOR LAMPS

Acrylic Floor Lamp by Lamps Plus  $99.95

Brass Finish Pharmacy  Floor Lamp ~ Lamps Plus $99.99

With these great light fittings at such an affordable prices, there is really no excuse. Take down your tired kitchen light and brighten up the breakfast area with a yellow shade or a brushed chrome pendant. Change up your bedroom color scheme by adding new bedside lamps, a matching throw and a couple of cushions for the bed. Place an architectural floor lamp to bring a dark corner to life, add a chair and a basket full of magazines and create a quiet reading spot. The Pharmacy Lamp would be a great option for the more traditional setting.

Brighten up your room today, with one of these affordable fixtures and happy shopping!


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Missoni ~ Luxury Lifestyle Brand

Iconic fashion family, generations of design influence, trend setters...all this applies to the Missoni Brand.

I was fortunate to have met with Luca & Judith Missoni and designed their kitchen in Manhattan a year or so back, I must say that they were most delightful. Judith, who I spent most time with is one of the nicest celebrities I have ever worked with,  she is very soft spoken and a truly lovely person. She had the knack to make you feel like a friend. As expected she has a strong design sensibility and great eye for detail and color.

When you think of Missoni you automatically think of  their signature patterns and colorful fabrics. That is their image, their brand.  And they never move too far from the mark. Their strong sense of identity offers no excuses, they know who they are and so does the rest of the world!

In November 2005, Missoni and the Rezidor Hotel Group signed an agreement to create Hotel Missoni, a luxury lifestyle hotel chain. Two have opened so far: Hotel Missoni Edinburgh, Scotland opened in 2009 and Hotel Missoni Kuwait opened in 2011, and soon-to-open hotels in Jebel Sifah, Oman in '13, Antalya, Turkey and Ihla de Cajaiba, Brazil in '14.
Ironically, the brand does not have any hotels in Italy but have just announced their intention to open in Mauritius: "Combining Missoni's iconic design with the local culture influenced by Europe, Africa and Asia, the hotel will be truly unique in Mauritius", said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.

I am featuring photography from Hotel Missoni Kuwait, where their branding is as strong as ever.

Bold. Fashionable.

An immense mosaic of

Missoni design genius

Entrance to Hotel Missoni Kuwait

The Missoni geometric and world renowned colors are on full display on these two over sized vases on the front steps of the hotel.

Lobby

Probably the most famous fabric design from Missoni on this curved back lit bench, with striped drum tables and Missoni Ceramic Collections adorn the wall above. The bold orange color choice for the walls pulls all the colors together.
This play on color is shown throughout the rest of the images below.

Lobby

Purple & Orange ~ True Missoni Colors

Bar

Guest Suite

Every room is clearly Missoni, branding at its best.

Guest Room

Guest Bathroom

No decoration needed other than the Bath Towel!

Guest Suite

Attention to detail shown in the bowl displayed as Art on the wall.

I am not expert on the subject, however I know that this is the epitome of a brand, Laura Lake summarizes my thoughts..."Your brand resides within the hearts and minds of customers, clients, and prospects. It is the sum total of their experiences and perceptions, some of which you can influence, and some that you cannot.

A strong brand is invaluable as the battle for customers intensifies day by day. It's important to spend time investing in researching, defining, and building your brand. After all your brand is the source of a promise to your consumer. It's a foundational piece in your marketing communication and one you do not want to be without." http://marketing.about.com/cs/brandmktg/a/whatisbranding.htm 

Think about your personal or company branding this weekend, I know I will!

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Getting the LOOK! ~This is not what I ordered!

Image courtesy of West Elm

Your furniture has arrived and it looks great, but there is something missing. It doesn't look like it did in the magazine.
Wonder why? First of all Styling for a photo shoot is intense! There is the interior designer who had the vision, professional stylers with a myriad of accessories at their disposal, photographers with their lighting assistants, a director, editor etc..

seangphoto.com

Achieving the Look in your own home is not that simple!

Don't despair, lets figure out how to get it right.
I like to take a photo of the piece of  furniture including the whole area/wall behind it: Looking at a photograph helps alienate all the other items in the room and helps focus on one area without getting overwhelmed.

What do you see?

• Is the furniture blending in with the wall?
• Does it look too small? 
• Does it look dark?
• Does it look bare?

Be open to taking new directions. If the furniture is blending in with the wall, consider painting the wall a bright and cheerful color, you do not necessarily need to paint the whole room, just an accent wall. Or use some funky wallpaper http://bit.ly/y4xGn7 . You could hang an over sized mirror or colorful artwork as a backdrop whilst at the same time adding interest and drawing the eye to the furniture.

Photo courtesy of House Beautiful

If the furniture you bought is too small for the space? Add width by placing something on either side, tall plants or a pair of chairs. Go asymmetrical for a more casual approach.

Symmetrical Arrangement ~ Photo courtesy of House Beautiful

Asymmetrical Arrangement  ~ Photo courtesy of House Beautiful

Too dark? Lighting is key! A pair of wall sconces on either side of your artwork/mirror, a table lamp or floor lamps will brighten up and change the whole feeling of the space.
Finally, don't leave it bare! After positioning all the larger items (chairs, lamps etc..) visit your local Pottery Barn or West Elm stores for 'Designer' accent pieces.
It's now time to think about adding some decorative items to the mix. It is a great opportunity to add color without commitment! I like to group smaller items in 3's, one larger piece on its own for effect, and don't forget a family photo!

Orbs ~ West Elm

 Collection of Silver & Glass  ~ Pottery Barn

You can also use these tips to breath new life into a tired room. you don't have to spend a lot of money to get the look. Take cue from interior design magazines and consider hiring a professional!

Have a fabulous weekend!

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If you would like to engage Dionne Designs for your home project send me an email at dionnetrifirodesignllc@gmail.com

Empowering People Through Design ~ WFTO

You may have noticed that there are a ton of  products out there to buy for the home. With stores such as Home Goods, instant gratification is on the rise, just pick, pay and leave. What if you put a little consideration into the items that you are buying? What if you curbed your impulsive urge and really thought about helping someone through your next purchase?

How many times do you turn an object upside down and see how & where it was manufactured?

The World fair Trade Organization  http://www.wftomarket.com 

work together with companies such as AM.WA to make beautiful handmade accessories "With love and respect"  so that through design their people are EMPOWERED.

Here are some picks from various countries that would embellish any home whist helping people in great need.