No matter how much I love the contemporary life in the city, I need to smoothen down its quick and noisy vibe with the serenity and Calmness of the Countryside. So when I was contacted by Inkifi to have my favorite Instagram shot framed I didn't think twice. I knew I had to bring some of the tranquil vibes of my village into my apartment. This minimalistic country staircase bathed in sunlight and vines shadows is literally a fond part of my childhood. Those lazy summer afternoons, sitting there with friends while grown-ups were napping, plotting our next adventure, growing up at our own pace. Oh, how much do I miss this feeling right now. I know it's still very early but, boy, isn't it hard to find balance between work, a toddler and a newborn (and a husband, and a house, and and and..). Any tips working mothers? 

For those of you asking, the handmade mug is from Tagliaferro Ceramics (I had posted about it in a previous Etsy Mix post) and holds my morning milk for every single breakfast I had since the day I received it.