Celebrate MOM!

Mother's Day is just around the corner! (May 8th!!!)  Don't wait until last minute to shop. If you're stuck on what to get her this year, don't stress. We have a gift for every kind of Mom out there!

How to Be Parisian. The Book Review.

I went into Barnes & Noble the other day and, like usual, I can't leave that store without buying a book. And there it was, sitting pretty on the shelf looking right at me saying, "Take me home, take me home!"  So take it home I did. 

L-O-V-E canvas art

Learn how to make this LOVE canvas art. 

Lovely Hearts Art

Here's another fun project, make this Lovely Hearts canvas artwork. 

Art: Appreciation of the Arts

Paintings (or any art for that matter) are like the fingerprints of artists. Not one painting is ever the same. There's different emotions behind each one, different circumstances under which it was painted, different techniques used, and even different materials. Artists are their own persona, each one with their own experiences and knowledge. They each convey different meanings. In another words, every artist has its own language and it takes years to develop that language. 

Reading Corner: Artfully Modern

Take a look at a book that combines art, design, and style. 

A Modern Home For A Modern Family

Every morning I read the Architectural Digest. You know how most people read The New York Times or their local newspaper well I'm more into what's happening in the design world. I try to keep up-to-date with new projects going on worldwide and emerging architects and/or designers. Read more to see my latest discovery. 

Style: Blizzard in the East

Blizzard warning in the east coast today. You know what that means, chunky sweaters and cozy up by the fire. 

Looking up: Architecture & Design

Have you ever seen something so eye catching that you get lost in the moment? Yeah, this happens to me often, whenever I pass by any building that has amazing architectural design. I often find myself looking up, gazing at the small details, and often thinking how they did that.

 Read on about a little bit of history on architecture and see more photos!

Novogratz Design

If you want fun, hip and artsy design for your home look no further than the Novogratz family for inspiration. New York City-based interior designers Robert and Cortney Novogratz love decorating with patterns and go crazy with color to give any room life, energy and originality. 

Read on about their collaborations to get some their most eye catching decor for your home. 

Target Tuesday

You don't have to spend thousands to decorate your home you just have to know where to look. You can get an expensive looking tray or decorative bowl for cheap at the right place. One of my favorite places to find those home decor for less is Target .

Read on to find out the pretty decorations you can buy for less that $50.

Big Living, Small Space

Working with small spaces can be challenging but it can also deliver bonuses and endless choices.
 Read on to get tips on making a small house appear bigger!

House Beautiful

Decorating: Living Rooms

Traditional or Modern? Rustic or Vintage? French or Spanish?
With so many design styles to choose from it's hard knowing how to come up with a design that works for you. Whether to choose one color for the living room or have a palette of 2-3 colors to work with and whether to use gold accessories for a sophisticated look or incorporate a more relaxed feeling using wood and natural materials.

Find out tips and tricks on decorating a living room adding your own style. 

At Home: Decorating with green & yellow

Like a bowl of sunshine citrus colors have lots of zest-- enough to brighten a gloomy day. Working on a green and yellow room!

At Home: Pop of Color

Wake up on a bright note! 
one option for color in the bedroom is corals and citrus. They add warmth and energy, think hues inspired by pink grapefruit and oranges! 

New Year, Same You?

New Year, Same You?
Every New Year's Day people say "My new year's resolution is.." or, "I'm going to do this and that..." but no one really follows through. Or if they follow through with their plan, most just give up by the next month. How about actually sticking to your new year's resolution this time, read on to find out things you can do to change your life a little and start this new year fresh and happy. 

Welcome to Bella Menti!

Bella Menti (meaning beautiful minds in Italian) is a lifestyle blog covering art+design, style and culture. As the name states, the blog will showcase things and places from the beautiful minds of people all around focusing on the artistic and cultural aspect of life. It will provide ideas and tips on interior design and home décor, give you the latest in the fashion world and explore culture; such as art, film, music and literature from around the world.

I hope you enjoy reading this blog as much as I love writing it for you!  

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