Peachy the Magazine August September 2014 | Page 36
La Dolce Vita
Alina’s incredible eye for detail was
very useful in overseeing the seven
month construction and renovation
process. Her creativity sparked at
an early age making purses, scarves
and dresses on her mother’s sewing
machine and in her uncle’s atelier.
Prior to starting her jewelry business,
Designs by Alina, Alina worked in several creative industries in Europe, Asia
and Latin America including working
as a draftsman, in fashion and in television as a host, writer and producer.
She has also taken several painting and
figure drawing classes. Her creative
fingerprints are evident throughout the
house and gardens as Casa Ventalia.
A stairwell reveals a charming niche
to share family words of wisdom. The
visible location allows the family to be
reminded of them often.
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Casa Ventalia draws Alina’s mother
to visit each summer from Spain. She
refers to the house as “Villa Alegria”
because, she says, “all those who are
in it are happy!” It has a beautiful
soul that is a perfect reflection of the
loving family that resides there. Joy
abounds and laughter is everywhere…
la dolce vita indeed! n