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It is now definitely recognized worldwide that the Mediterranean diet has incredible positive effects on our health and wellness. The “Italian way of Fooding” has been recently proclaimed by UNESCO as Intangible heritage of Humanity and was celebrated by international newspapers such as the New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, and many more others. The list of the VIPs in love with the Mediterranean diet is endless: from Catherine Zeta-Jones to Heidi Klum, Isla Fisher, John Goodman, Penelope Cruz, Mark Zuckerberg, Kate Middleton, Robert De Niro….. . It is not just a trend based on good and healthy food, but it is mostly a lifestyle trend, which is spreading everywhere. According to 90 renowned chefs, nutritionists and anthropologists, the success and popularity of the “Italian way of Fooding” depends on ten values, among which these are the most important ones: CONVIVIALITY, because the joy of being together at the table is a typical value of the Italian style. Eating together means sharing food but also friendship, values, traditions and very often putting together different generations; TASTING, because the meal is not only “food consumption”, but  it is a way to try and enjoy the best flavors and fragrances; WELLNESS, because scientific studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet is healthy for people and for the environment; STYLE AND ELEGANCE, elements that can never be lacking in a typical Italian tablescape. The other elements featuring the “Italian way of Fooding” are, in the following order, the QUALITY of the MADE IN ITALY products, TRADITION and INNOVATION, and, last but not least, CREATIVITY, because Italians can impress not only your taste but also your sight....

Fashion and design are increasingly becoming more interwoven and cross-contaminated, which is why we’re suggesting how to dress up your table for Spring/Summer 2016. Both fashion and design have always been about finding the right combination of materials, forms, craftsmanship and functionality. But today, as never before, these two disciplines have become inextricably intertwined. The word “designer”, for example, usually referred to a person who creates interiors and objects, is now used instead of “stylist”: fashion designers create exclusive custom-fitted clothing, made from high-quality materials and traditional techniques. In design as well, there is a growing demand for handmade objects in limited editions a sort of “haute couture” that has migrated from the closet into the home. Color palettes, patterns and trends are coinciding among fashion, home textiles and tableware objects. For this Spring/Summer season we have selected the ultimate looks in fashion and table settings. 3 inspiring mood boards on how to dress up your table for Spring/Summer Red & Blue: Chanel Yellow & Turquoise: Shiatzy Chen     Pink & Black: Vuitton       Now it’s up to you and your creativity to set a unique table by mixing and matching colors and materials. Discover our collections to dress up your Spring/Summer table at Dishesonly.com ! And remember, as Ennio Capasa, Founder of Costume National, said in an interview with Elle Décor: “… the basic difference (between fashion and design) is in the life of what is being created: a design object is like a turtle that lives 150 years, while a dress is a dragonfly that lives for a season”.  ...

Fashion fades, only style remains.  Coco Chanel It is an odd beginning for a blog about home decorating trends but this is our point: if you style your house, or your dining table, with pieces that reflect your personality and taste, you will always be on trend! So, keeping this in mind, here are the top five home decorating trends of 2016: Nature: look for organic shapes and textures and for natural materials such as wood, slate, cellulose Pastel Colors: Pantone® colors of the year 2016 are Rose Quartz and Serenity Hand-crafted products, made by artisans or small workshops Shine will continue to be fashion also in 2016 Practical: nobody has time for complicated and fussy stuff! Easy entertaining and community-style casual dining are rapidly increasing trends. These 5 trends apply from dinnerware, to furniture, to fabrics and to accessories. Let’s have a closer look at each of them. 1. Nature We are moving even a step forward sustainability and recycling, and heading towards adopting completely natural materials and bringing the outdoors in. Lots of people are growing their veggies in the garden, on their terrace or in the apartment. Small plants and design pots are spreading in the houses, not to mention wall gardens in private and public spaces such offices, restaurants, bistro and museums.   2. Pastel Colors Pantone® colors of 2016  are listed here. They all inspire calmness and stability, encouraging relaxation but also freshness, in line with the trend “nature”.   3. Hand-crafted products This is DishesOnly philosophy and mission. We are commited to personalize your dinner tables and homes with objects that have a meaning and...