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Why Minimalism

April 23, 2023 By Babsi Leave a Comment

A reflection on what minimalism means to me, and why I think you should give it a try too Let me start by saying that while I dislike clutter almost as much as I dislike pineapple on pizza, I am not a hardcore minimalist. Yet, over the years, minimalism has become a mindset for me,…

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Travel to Tuscany with me

5 things to do in Val D’Orcia Recently we were lucky enough to spend a spring holiday in Tuscany with my Scottish family. We had a wonderful time ( I mean, I don’t think anyone who has ever started a sentence with ‘I’ve been on holiday to Tuscany’ will then go on to say ‘we…

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Sophia Loren's book Women and Beauty on a black table with a purple flower next to it

5 beauty secrets I learned from Sophia Loren

Ever wondered what goes behind becoming a legend like Sophia Loren? Read on to discover the five beauty secrets that I learned from this Italian queen. Nothing shouts “Iconic Italian Beauty” more than that famous picture of Sophia Loren eating a plate of spaghetti. What makes one of the most beautiful women in the world…

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Reuse, reduce, rewear!

On 90’s chic, florals, chiffon and ruffles Last year my best friend got married. It was a wonderful day, full of love and hope, after months of lockdowns and dullness. Italy doesn’t do bridesmaids, peach dresses, fascinators and hen do’s, so the choice of the dress to wear at your best friend’s wedding rests entirely…

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I tried to stop shopping for a year. Here is what happened.

How I failed, what I did learn, how I changed for good On New Year’s eve a few years ago, after one too many glasses of Prosecco, I made the bold decision to stop clothes shopping for a year. You would think that this is the sort of thing you will forget about the morning…

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I am Barbara, an Italian lass living in Scotland. I Owe It To Spaghetti is a lifestyle blog that wants to inspire you to live your best life, everyday, with elegance, joy, and fun. It focuses on timeless style, sustainable fashion, simple life, and genuine, wholesome food. You can read more about me here!

 

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Have a walk through the wonderful Tivoli Gardens i Have a walk through the wonderful Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen with me @tivolicph !Confirming my theory that all good things come from spaghetti, the original Tivoli is in fact near Rome. According to the legend, Georg Carstensen the founder of the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, was so smitten with the beautiful Villa D’Este in Tivoli (Lazio) @villadestemibac, that he decided to recreate something just as splendid in his hometown. And didn’t he succeed? ;) #visitdenmark #visitcopenhagen #cph #denmark #scandinavia #copenhagen #tivoli #tivoligardens #villadeste #italiansabroad
Everything you see, I owe it to spaghetti, but to Everything you see, I owe it to spaghetti, but to rye bread too. Although I’m a born and bred Roman, my mamma is from Denmark, and I’ve spent many a happy summer (and Christmas) in this wonderful country. Covid, lockdowns and life in general made it hard to fly over in the past few years, but I was lucky enough to come back to see family and friends over the weekend. It was blissful, and I am so grateful to be able to belong to so many places. It truly is a gift ❤️🌸🇩🇰#italianabroad #danish #denmark #bilingual #visitdenmark #familytime
Wedding season has officially started here in Scot Wedding season has officially started here in Scotland 🌸 Time to dust off our wedding guest outfits, and as always, remember that the most sustainable clothes are the ones that are already hanging in your closet.

This is me and my gorgeous pal Jo sporting entirely sustainable outfits - Jo’s dress and shoes are several years old, and her fascinator is a Vinted find. My dress and my jackets are also several moons old, and I’ve worn them for countless occasions. My bag was a gift from my beautiful mama, and the shoes were a miraculous find from eBay. Link in my bio for a chat about sustainable choices for occasion dressing ❤️ #sustainablefashion #sustainability #secondhand #slowfashion #vintage #preloved #ecofashion #weddingguest #bonniescotland #style #italianstyle #scottishstyle
A post to celebrate Scottish spring produce 🌸 A A post to celebrate Scottish spring produce 🌸 A couple of weeks ago we foraged some wild garlic in @dalkeith_country_park and today we used it for a pate with kippers from Montrose, and spring onions. Served on toasted sourdough bread with free range hard boiled eggs, a side of salad, and stewed rhubarb and ginger from the fabulous @thefreecompanysco . Absolute brunch perfection 👌#eatlocal #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #foraginguk #foraged #scottishfood #scottishfoodie #scottishspring #visitscotland
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