The soft morning light stretched over a romantic courtyard and into the formal living room.

Baked treats, fresh juices, and (of course!)

plenty of espresso awaited attendees.

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Martina Mondadori.Photographed by Aaron Idelson

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ashley Hicks helped renovate and reintegrate her childhood home.

Hamish Bowels chronicled the process for theApril 2021 issue ofVogueMagazine.

Inspired by the publication and its growing community, Mondadori created Casa Cabana homeware.

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Everywhere one looked offered inspiration and elegance.

The couches were delightfully threadbare.

The jubilant patterns and whimsical colors delighted the eye.

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After breakfast, Mondadori treated her guests to a master class in setting a table, the Cabana way.

The doors to her dining room opened.

There, Mondadori explained her process.

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I always start setting my table with a tablecloth.

For me, its like setting the mood, and then everything you add is an accessory.

I love to mix and match.

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This is how we do things at Cabana.

Vogue Italia’s Francesca Ragazzi and Martina Mondadori

Nina Tiari

Fumi Lee

The delicious Milanese breakfast.

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