NEW AWARD!

Hello! Today I’ve to thank Chiara for the nomination for the Liebster Award, i’m really honoured. Recently, I was busy with many other things and I’ve left aside the blog: I published things “sporadically”, and always in such a hurry, so I was surprised seing even so a new blog award: Thanks!

The rules are simple, as always, if you wish to take part: thank the person who nominated you, paste the image of the award in the post, answer to 10 questions, and tag other 7 -more or less- bloggers. If you wish, you could add 10 questions on your own for blogs you choose to nominate. (not my case!)

And now, let’s start with the answers:

1) What is your blog about? My blog is about interior design, cooking, travels: my biggest passions!

2) Why you opened a blog? ‘Cause I like writing about my experiences, sharing them with others, read about other bloggers’ opinions.

3) How much do you dedicate to the blog? Usually, at least once a week.

4) How long is it since you opened it? I started the blog at the end of August 2013.

5) If you had to open another blog, what the topic would be? Probably I would like to separate the topics of The Blog Around The Corner: one for travels, one for cooking, one for design: too much work!

6) How many blogs you follow with similar topics? A lot of blogs. So many that I don’t have the time to read them all every week. I think about … 400!

7) What’s your favourite colour? Red.

8) What do you do in your life? I’m an interior designer.

9) How old are you? I’m 31.

10) Do you write a blog for work or in free time? In my free time.

Finally, these are my nominees (good luck!): feel free to accept or not/to make a post/or not. This is just to show you my appreciation for your blogs.

Baby you can drive my car
Ely’s Kitchen
My Kitchen Moments
Oltre la pagina
CraftPatisserie
Accanto al camino
Arl’s World

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ONE LOVELY BLOG AWARD!

Yay! Today I’ve to give a big thanks to Vik Tory Arch for the new Award she assigned to me. Wow! Starting a new week with a sign of appreciation is always good, right? If you wish, please take a look at the beautiful blog: it’s a blog about writing and books, and it’s a rare thing to find here on WordPress. I love writing and reading books me too, so … it’s always a pleasure to meet other people that shares the same passions…

The rules are simple, as always, if you wish to take part: thank the person who nominated you, paste the image of the award, state 7 random facts about yourself, and tag other 15 -more or less- bloggers.

Here come my seven things:

1. I don’t wear hats. Never.
2. I rarely wear sunglasses, also when needed;
3. My favourite fantasy movie is “The lord of the Rings” trilogy.
4. Lately, I watched the movie “The fault in our stars”, everybody was crying at the end, but not me… Is it normal?
5. I’m reading “Persuasion” by Jane Austen right now.
6. I wear a shoe size 39 (I think should be a 7)
7. I don’t like particularly turnips!

And these are my winners: (always hard to choose!)

1. Silvia Rigobello
2. Citra’s Healthy Kitchen
3. Selma’s Table
4. The London Her
5. Sammy Around The World
6. Due cuori e una ciccions
7. Parole di Gusto
8. Indu International Kitchen
9. My Kitchen Adventures
10. The Not So Creative Cook
11. Posto Corridoio
12. Le Ricette di Baccos

Enjoy your brand new award! Cris

BACK FROM HOLIDAY … SIGH!

Hello to you all! I’m finally back from a beautiful holiday in Cabo Verde, I’m so excited to tell you all of my brand new great travel experience! First of all, I have to say that I used some time during holidays to reorganize a bit my blog, let me tell you a pair of news:

– You can now translate the blog in other languages thanks to Google Translator: you’ll find the link to the translation page in the column on the right under “TRANSLATE THE BLOG” : click to translate and enjoy every week the new topics!

– I’ve updated the right answers concerning myself about the BlogAward “Credi di avermi messo a fuoco?” of some time ago, if someone is interested… now you could satisfy your curiosity!

– Yesterday, WordPress kindly told to me that, one year ago, I was starting my blogging adventure: it has been a great year, full of satisfaction!I want to send you all a special thanks for following me: reading your blogs made me really inspired and motivated for my own blog!

– I’ve to thank Francesca for the new award she assigned to me: the “Inspiring Blog Award”: like I said to her, i’m just one more time so surprised of the preference accorded to my blog… I’m joyfully speechless!

AWARD RULES:

1. Visit and thank the blogger who nominated you.
2. Acknowledge that blogger on your blog and a link back.
3. Share seven things about you.
4. Nominate up to 10/15  bloggers for the award, provide a link to their blogs in your post and notify them on their blogs.

SEVEN THINGS ABOUT ME:

– I like theatre and cinema: I like to hear stories, it’s so fascinating;
– I read a lot of books -minimum one for week -;
– I have no tattoos;
– I like to draw mangas;
– I would like to learn another foreign language;
– I like to drive listening to the music;
– Hand-knitting is not my best!

Here my “nominees list”, which every day inspire me to keep blogging with diligence. To the nominees, I have to say “Compliments for your great work.” Your blog are all great and I can’t make a classification, all the blogs I choosed are equally gorgeous. Like always, you can participate only if you wish, someone may already received this award, but please accept it as my symbol of appreciation for your work. Congrats again to all of you!

 – Reporter per caso
– In viaggio con Francesca
– Put the light on
– The Novice Gardener
– Mondo Delizioso
– Zuccherando
– Io non mangio Simmenthal
– Gocce di Zucchero
– Foodie on board
– Son nata Paperoga

NEW AWARD OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

It’s almost 11 months that I opened the blog and it seems almost incredible that in such a short time I have been able to receive many bonuses. I’ve also someone who follow me every day and write me a lot of compliments for my good job…. when I start this blog, I was not sure to be able to develop it in the right way, but now I can say that I like it and the result is quite fine. Thank you to you all ’cause I’m feeling really appreciated. A special thanks goes to Simonetta, from the blog A Casa di Simi: we don’t know each other from so long, but I can say that she’s a really busy woman, with many passion like me, and I’m really inspired every day by her recipe!I have many usefull advices following her blog.

RULES OF THE AWARD:

– Thank those who have nominated and link to their blog
– Write ten things about you, and challenge who read to understand which are true and which not.
– Nominate 10 bloggers that you wish to know more, and leave a message on their blogs about your nomination.
– Publish all the right answers in the following days.

10 THINGS ABOUT ME: TRUE OR FALSE? (very easy)

– I’ve blond hair (sono bionda); FALSE – I’ve brown hair
– I made linguistic studies in high school
(ho frequentato un liceo linguistico); TRUE
– I’ve green eyes (ho gli occhi verdi); FALSE – I’ve brown eyes
– I’ve a dog (ho un cane); FALSE – I’ve a cat
– I live in the countryside (abito in campagna); FALSE
– I’m 1,60 m tall (sono alta 1,60 m); FALSE – I’m 1,70 cm
– I’m married (sono sposata); FALSE – I live together with Davide, but we’re not married … for now!
– I’ve a smaller brother and sister
(ho un fratello e una sorella più piccoli); TRUE
– I love reading (mi piace leggere); TRUE
– I’m no good at sewing (non so cucire)  TRUE

I’ll update the answers in a few days: who’ll guess all the right ones?

AND THE WINNERS ARE …

And finally, the list of my nominees. I tried to avoid the blogs that already received the award. Let me say: Congrats to you all!If you want to accept the award and join, you’re welcome! I really enjoy vey much reading your beautiful blogs!Keep up the good work! Cristina

– FoodForMood
– Shot Just Right Photography
– Travel Moments
– BasBlonde
– Le Ricette di Baccos
– Single Gourmet&Traveler
– FoodBod
– Schelley Cassidy Photography
– Selma’s Table
– Soup Opera

OPS!I DID IT AGAIN!

Unbelievable! The Blog Around the Corner, little by little, increases and gain awards… i’m quite impressed by all the rewards that you’re confering me, and at the same time I’m so happy, ’cause they show me all your appreciation. I’m glad that so many people share the same hobby and passions as me! Many many thanks again! This time I’ve to thank a great NotSoCreativeCook: how could I say? I share with her the passion for photography and good food – she makes amazing cupcakes and little glorious staff like that – and also the passion for reading, so for some sides we’re similar.Thank you Juhls for thinking at me for this award!

The Rules:

1. Thank the persons who nominated you
2. Include a link to their blogs
3. Nominate 10/15 other bloggers for the award
4. Share 7 random things about yourself

Moving on with the award, I give you another set of seven random facts about me:

1. I began cooking watching my mother and my granny: at the very beginning I prepared the omelettes (like everyone!), then growing up I discover my passion for sweets, cupcakes, cakes, and so on, and for cooking in general.
2. My favourite time of the year is summer, of course! I love hot, sunny days.
3. Between me and my little sister there are 17 years of difference.
4. I wish to visit Japan someday, i’m really fascinated by the culture and the traditions of this country.
5. Speaking of travels, i wish to make a world tour in 80-90 days. I have only to find the time to organize it!
6. When I was a teenager, i was really a tomboy: I stayed always with guys, i played football rather than volleyball, and so on.. now I think I’m improved a little bit..aha!
7. I love Tuscany, and whenever is possible we pass a day or a week-end there. I love tuscan countryside, food, art … all! I would live there!

And for the nominees, it’s my pleasure to pass the ‘Versatile Award’ to these wonderful bloggers. Like always, you can participate only if you wish, someone may already received this award, but please accept it as my symbol of appreciation for your work. Congrats to all of you!

SweetCarolineCooking
CookingWithAWallflower
CronacheDiUnPigiamaRosa
FoodieOnBoard
PattyNguyen
Cuteness
TheCompleteBook
MademoiselleGourmande
Sale,Zucchero&Cannella
Cucina&Cantina

CONGRATULATIONS again to the nominees. And if you’ve some time, go meet Juhls on her great blog! Cris

NEW AWARD!

Hooray!! I’d like to thank Ada, More Food Please for nominating me for the Sunshine Award! What can I say? Ada’s blog it’s just a great collection of recipes and great places to eat well!When I read a new post, I’m always distracted by the pictures, that make me drooling!

SUNSHINE AWARD

The rules are:
1. Include the Sunshine Award icon in your post and/or on your blog.
2. Link to the blogger who nominated you.
3. Answer 10 questions about yourself.
4. Nominate 10 other bloggers to receive the award.
5. Link to your nominees and let them know you nominated them.
6. Create 10 questions for your nominees to answer.

I will be answering as required the same questions choosen by Ada; the nominees, if they wish, can make the same as me:

1. What do you look forward to most when you first wake up? Sure a cup of coffee. If I don’t drink coffee I can’t really wake up.
2. Are you a ‘night’ or a ‘day’ person? I’m a “day” person: I’m more productive during daytime!
3. Why did you start blogging? I decided to start blogging to share the dishes I make, my trips all over the world, and speak about interior design and photography: i think i’ve combined all my passions here.
4. What would you like to see on my blog in the future? I’d love to see more and more good recipes to bookmark.
5. What was the last thing you Googled? “Eastpack backpack”…I’ll gift a purple one to my little sister.
6. Flowers or chocolates? Chocolates! (but i love flowers too)
7. What has been your favorite blog post to write? My favorite blog posts to write were the travel posts about Las Vegas and San Francisco, and also the posts about the typical recipes of my town.
8. When was the last time you did a handwritten letter, who was it to?I don’t remember! Sure it’s been a while…maybe to a friend.
9. What cheers you up on a dreary day? Being cuddled always cheers me up.
10. What can we expect to find from your blog in the future? Definitely more trip reports, more photos, more recipes..I’ll show you!

My nominations for the Sunshine Award are:

EverybodyLovesPretty
B as Blonde
Mélanie
Gocce di Zucchero
A Casa di Simi
PemberleyCupcakes
Pane Libri e Nuvole
MyFavouritePastime
FoodLoveCouture
MondoDelizioso

Thank you Ada for the award!

NEW BLOG AWARD!

First of all I have to thank really much UnTavoloPerDue that has kindly (and unexpectedly) nominated me for this Blog Award: I’m really feeling honoured!

Award’s Rules:

1. You must link the person who has nominated you.
2. You must share 7 things other bloggers may not know about you.
3. Nominate up to 15 people, linking their blogs.
4. You must go to their blogs and notify your nominees.
5. Write 7 things people may not know about you.
6. Don’t miss to insert the logo of the Award in your post.

7 thinks about me

1.  Why you start blogging? Simple. I like to write. About lots of topics: interior design;cooking;photography;travels;decoration and crafts. I love to share with people the things that I undertake every day. It’s a sort of diary, too.

2. What’s the most important thing in your life? To love and be loved, I think. It makes me able to face everything.

3. Food you can’t live without? Pasta.Pizza.Chocolate.OMG .. I can’t choose..

4. The place of your heart? Ferrara. The city in which Davide and I become engaged.

5. How you see yourself in ten years? I can’t tell, I love my current lifestyle  and I hope to continue in this way, making things that I love and travelling a lot. Maybe I’ll be also a mum!? (poor kid…)

6. Three things that you never forget at home? The keys, my cell phone and the wallet.

7. A quote that could portray you? “You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment” (H.D.Thoreau)

Finally, here you’ll find, randomly, my nominees: it’s really hard to choose between my favourite blogs, cause I wanted to nominate all of you!
(i know that some of you has already made a post about this award on their own blogs, but please accept my double nomination as an appreciation for your blogs – I’m always in late with this kind of stuff!)

Kuricettario
PaneLibriENuvole
Zuccherando
MakeUpRaimbow
MarilenaInTheKitchen
MaccaroniReflex
BrontoloInPentola
PastaLovesMe
Curls&Carrots
TheLittlePots
DolciPensieri
ViaggiandoConBea
MondoDelizioso
RelaxingCooking
SonNataPaperoga

I’VE MADE IT AGAIN!

Sunshine Award – And Radiating Some Rays of Sun to Bloggers!

I was nominated once more by Shanna Curls and Carrots for the Sunshine Award! Thank you, Shanna – I’m really proud of the award, (although i still think that you’re too indulgent with me!) and “mazel tov” on your award. I started to read her blog by chance, and I noticed right away that we’ve a lot in common: passion for cooking, beautiful places, for travel, and, after speaking on our blogs, I can say now that we’ve also some remarkable values in common. Maybe I can say it’s kinda of a empathy i feel? Speaking of the blog instead, it’s really accurate, also in graphic: one day a healthy recipe, one day her beautiful family. When I read her blog, i’m both permeated by happiness and serenity. (and by hunger, sure!)  Shanna is also the first supporter and cheerleader for my own blog, and she gives me always good advices. Thank you, Shanna, for your continued inspiration, dedication and happy aura. Now, keep on blogging!

The rules are: 1. Include the Sunshine Award icon in your post. 2. Link to the blogger who nominated you. 3. Answer 10 questions about yourself. 4. Nominate 10 other bloggers to receive the award. 5. Link to your nominees and let them know you nominated them. 6. Create 10 questions for your nominees to answer.

1. Who would play you if your life was made into a movie? Too difficult!Maybe Elizabeth Bennet (Pride&Prejudice – yes, i’m reading it again in this period!)

2. Where in the world would you most like to travel? I enjoy USA. It would be amazing make a summer tour coast to coast!

3. What is the best thing about blogging? The connections I have made with fellow bloggers – and having a sort of personal diary for writing, photography, interior design and recipes.

4. What is your secret indulgence? Coffee and chocolate. In winter especially. They warm me up!

5. If someone handed you £1000 tomorrow what would you spend it on? Sure on a trip abroad, in a country i’ve still never been.

6. What do you never leave home without? My bag (with my wallet, a pen, my phone, and so on..it’s an heavy bag usually)

7. What’s your favourite meal of the day? Dinner. When i can relax with Davide, and it starts our time to spend together.

8. What makes you laugh? The children. Also when i’m in touch with them for work, they always make me smile. (they know that i’m drawing their small bedrooms, they’re all excited!)

9. Who would be your ideal dinner party guests? My close friends: people who are fun, that make me laugh and appreciate great food. The friends with whom I can share a lot of beautiful memories though.

10. What was the last thing you Googled? A dictionary: Italiano-Inglese (sometimes I can’t remember the exact terms)

These are excellent questions, nominees! Please answer the same 10 questions I have responded to, if you’ll accept the award. You can find the nominations for the Sunshine Award below; feel free to take a peek at these blogs, i like them so much! Cristina

Curl and Carrots
OwFotografik
PutTheLightOn
TheNoviceGardener
ALifeOfPhotograph
AllisonEats
LoveAndCupcakesBlog
DaisyWorld
Truth&Cake
MyFavouritePastTime