Saturday Spotlight: Life Behind the Blogger

Susan from Must Love Junk, and myself wanted to do a regular feature on our blogs, something unique that hasn't been done before.   So we came up with an idea to 'spotlight the real life behind the blogger' in a more personal way.

There is so much talent and inspiration in blogland, and we thought it would be fun to bring you a closer look at the person behind the blog.

Every week on Saturday we will spotlight a blogger and have them tell us a little bit about themselves and their blogs.  You will be able to see and read about each of the bloggers on both Susan's and my blog. 

July 26

Alessandra

From My Romantic Creations

I am so excited to introduce you to this next blogger in the Spotlight.  We are traveling across the sea to Italy.  Milan Italy.  Please sit back and get to know this international blogger Alessandra from My Romantic Creations.  Alessandra is my bff from Italy. I have loved getting to know her over the past year and we have become blogging friends.  Wait until you see the beautiful surroundings in which she lives.  Heaven! Enjoy getting to know this special blogger.

Wow…I was so excited when Kris asked me whether i’ d like to be a guest here… thank you very much, Kris!!!

Hello! I’m Alessandra. I blog over at MY ROMANTIC CREATIONS. I’ m 42 years old. My husband and i have been married for 10 years and we a such beautiful son. He’ s 7 years old and he is my joy of life and my most precious treasure. I’ m italian ad I was born in Milan, in the north of Italy. Let’ s have a tour in my city, now...

The Duomo and its square

   

The Villa Reale

   

The Sforzesco Castle

 

   

Arch of peace

Navigli

I hope you enjoyed my tour in Milan. I love walking along the streets of my city, looking at the ancient buildings and churches. I think they are so fascinating, aren’ t they? They show all the power of art, of the great ability of creative minds and artists.

I’ ll tell you a secret... I am a window peeker!

That’ s why i adore walking along the streets too.

But now, follow me in one of my favorite shops... Camomilla. Here you can buy many romantic items to decor the home or you can find many romantic acessories such as hats, bags, purses and so on.

I live in the house which was built by my grandfahter’s dad. For this reason my home is rich of important memories of my family and of my childhood. My home is what I am: a romantic dreamer.

I really adore to decor my home for Xmas...

Another my passion are the tablescapes.

I like very much to display my creations on the table and I like to create romantic atmosphere for me and for my guests.

I am passionate about everything is romantic and pink! Pink is my favorite color and it’ s my philosophy of life. It gives me relax, soothing atmosphere and it makes me happy. The same thing for all the romantic items: laces, ribbons, sweet fabrics, peonies, shabby chic style, tea and coffee cup, english cottages, sentimental movies...oh...I like too much things!!!

I was featured in the italian magazine “ CASA ROMANTICA “ two years ago... I was very honored to be featured in my favorite magazine!

I’ve got a romantic soul which helps me to look for beauty and perfection. For this reason, over years, my home has under gone many transformations. I’ d like to transform it in a shabby chic home... little by little!  American houses are fantastic and the american shabby style inspire me a lot. It is really awesome to see American houses ... just gorgeous! I love creating and decorating. Almost of my creations are in altered art. I adore to transform normal things into something full of romance. For me, the re- use is the “ second chance” , “ the second life” for everything inspire me.

Here few examples of my creations... trash into treasure! I love showing projects that began with treasures ( after) and finished with trash ( before).

Before...

I use many technics for my job: altered art, scrap art, decoupage, restyling shabby, sewing... but the most important things to craft are fantasy and passion.  Nothing can be made without them.

Before...

Another “ before”...

And “ after”...

My others loves include blogging, of course! I’ve been blogging for 2 years and I have made a lot of special friends. I've never thought I would have met so many real, unique, kind and sweet souls. Blog land is full of some the most special and wonderful people. If you want to relax, to listen to sentimental music, to have a cup italian coffee...visit me!

It’ s always a great pleasure to meet new blogging friends!

Wow…I was so excited when Kris asked me whether I’ d like to be a guest here… thank you very much, Kris!!!

Thank you so much Alessandra for doing Spotlight.  Oh....... to walk those beautiful streets of Milan.  Gorgeous.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful story with all of us.  Love that you live in the home your grandfather built.  Your decor is truly a "Romantic Dream".

Now that you have gotten to know Alessandra please hop over to Susan's blog and meet another wonderful blogger Tania from Little Vintage Cottage.

Have a wonderful week end.  Thank you for your visits to Spotlight.
Kris
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