In November 2020 I created THE ROOM IN THE WOODS
An Italian brand based in the mountains and beautiful woods of Trentino Alto Adige.
I create and produce by hand decorative cushions of great aesthetics and quality, designed for bedrooms and spaces dedicated to children , but which also look fabulous in adults' rooms!
Through the characters I draw, even though they are decorative elements, I propose an original way to introduce the fauna, forest flora and educate to respect nature, trying to bring children closer to the world of the mountains by entertaining them with my puppet-cushions.
A tribute to my grandmother, a seamstress, and the mountains where I grew up
When I was a child and played on the terrace, almost every afternoon the sound of grandma Lina's pedal sewing machine would rise. She would sew, mend, hem anything: shirts, skirts, trousers, tablecloths, jackets... She used a charming old Vigorelli, bought with the savings of hard work, in installments, in 1954.
I still have in my mind and ears its characteristic noise, emitted when grandma sewed. I loved to press the pedal and lose myself watching the leather cord that rotated: a magical moment as were the walks in the woods, the scents of the pines, the chirping of the birds, the sound of the leaves moved by the wind.
Do you think it's a coincidence that the most beautiful fairy tales take place in the woods?
Timeless products
I am very aware of the damaging impact that industry has on our environment. For this reason I design timeless designs and products that will last for many years and can be passed down from generation to generation.
That wind
On the night between October 28 and 29, 2018, a violent hurricane of catastrophic proportions wiped out entire valleys in our beloved Trentino mountains, destroying 4 million cubic meters of trees. We were at home that night and helplessly watched giant pine trees bend and break like blades of grass. That night our hearts also broke, the landscape we were used to seeing every day since we were children was no longer the same.
A few terrible hours in which the force of the wind combined with that of the water, uprooting and breaking even centuries-old trees.
From that moment on, the desire to speak and raise awareness among people about the importance of woods and how respect for nature influences our lives has strengthened in me.
This is how La stanza nel bosco was born, from a passion for craftsmanship, handmade products and a love for the woods.
Freedom, Love, Respect, Good vibes... More than just words, they are what guide us, to give life to precious gifts! Handmade in Trentino
Our values define us and guide all our choices.
With our extravagant characters we want to convey the immense value that forests have, the respect and love for oneself and for others.
The Vaia Storm
On the night between October 28 and 29, 2018, a violent hurricane of catastrophic proportions swept away entire valleys of our beloved mountains, destroying 4 million cubic meters of trees in Trentino. A few terrible hours in which the force of the wind combined with that of the water, uprooting and breaking even centuries-old trees. A difficult experience for our territory whose woodland and forest heritage is an integral part of our history and people.
Rebuilding this beloved land is therefore necessary and urgent. With the awareness that Nature is a benefit and heritage for all. There is no doubt that this powerful crisis was triggered by peculiar climatic conditions, absolutely unusual in intensity and season. Conditions that require some reflection: to what extent can human beings, with their choices and actions, safeguard the environment? And what can we do?
In our own small way we feel the urgency to give our concrete contribution and we try to raise awareness with our extravagant characters of the woods to know the immense value that forests have.
Nothing protects the earth more than the forests!
“The best qualities of human nature, like flowers in bloom, can only be preserved by taking the greatest care of them. Yet we do not treat ourselves or others with such tenderness.”
Walden - Henry David Thoreau
By donating part of our proceeds to Trentino Tree Agreement, we want to contribute to the reconstruction of the Trentino forests and become promoters of environmental sustainability practices.
If you wish to contribute independently at this link ► TRENTINO TREEAGREEMENT you will find all the information to learn about the project and help revive our beloved forests.
Your donation is precious and essential.
Thank you ♥