Done with optimisation? Bored of counting calories or living to perfection? Then the latest lifestyle trend is definitely for you. Nonnamaxxing or nonnacore embraces slowing down, cooking, eating homemade food, and indulging in special moments with family and friends, just like nonna, the perfect Italian grandma.

This isn’t just about style; this is a way of life. Picture long, hazy days, no screen time, simply strolling in the sun, reading, and tucking into big bowls of fresh pasta. A new wave of content creators is craving a return to simplicity, and I’m ready to be influenced. Remember ‘Tomato Girl‘ summer?n Well, nonnamaxxing is more of that with a side of love from your favourite nonna.

So, where to start? At home, in the kitchen, cooking from scratch, without rushing. Savouring wonderful big platters of juicy tomatoes and Mediterranean dishes dripping in olive oil. Take to your garden and tend to your own produce, or meander through your local farmer’s market. Walk without a destination or fitness tracker. Sit down to long, unhurried meals with family or friends. Indulge in an ice-cold spritz or sip on rich red wine. Nap without guilt. Sounds good, right?

To help you on your way, I’ve pulled together an edit of the most beautiful pieces to transport you to an Italian home. Maybe you’re not jetting off this summer, but at least you’ll have all the vibes. Look out for hand-painted ceramics, Murano glass tumblers, and embroidered tablecloths. The high street has obviously jumped on this trend, but to stay true to nonnacore, I’d stick to original and authentic finds. Head to the likes of Maison Flâneur, Divertimenti and Cabana Magazine, where you’ll find heirloom-worthy treasures created by local artisans. In a word, perfection.

A new wave of content creators is craving a return to simplicity, and I’m ready to be influenced.

Ashling, Contributing Style & Interiors Editor
A colourful ceramic plate holds a serving of curly pasta mixed with bits of bacon and black pepper. In the background, a plate with lemon wedges and cheese is partially visible.
Amalfi Blue – Green Gallina Pasta Bowl
Divertimenti,, £25
A neatly set dining table with a white embroidered tablecloth, two plates with green and red rims, silver cutlery, clear glasses, and a white jug with black flowers. A wooden chair is beside the table.
Fiore Dinner Plate
Bettina Ceramica, £45
A serving platter with spaghetti and olives sits on a white tablecloth, surrounded by blue and white plates, glasses, cutlery, and a lit white candle.
Large Blue Platter
Late Afternoon, £96
A striped plate with green grapes and an open tin of Tenorio sardines rests on a white and blue striped fabric in sunlight.
Flavia Dinner Plate
Domenica Marland, £26
A green and white marbled pedestal bowl filled with pears sits on an elegantly set outdoor table with glassware, plates, cutlery, and a cloth serviette in a woven ring.
Marbled Green Fruit Stand
Cabana Magazine, £230
Two ceramic lemon-shaped shakers with green leaves sit on a table next to a green plate, a pink striped serviette, and a patterned bowl with a wooden spoon.
Lemon Salt and Pepper Shakers
Spicer & Wood, £10
A yellow olive oil tin holding a lemon sits on a counter next to a textured glass of water with lemon. A green olive oil tin is in the background, reflected in a window.
Olive Oil Tins
Graham & Green, £9.95
Two people clink glasses of white wine over a wooden tray with a bowl of green beans, set outdoors among blooming daisies in warm, golden sunlight.
Versailles Wine Glass, Set of 6
La Rochère, WAS £66 NOW £52.80
A beige shelf holding stacks of magazines, a metal dish of green olives, two decorative cocktail sticks, and colourful drinking glasses with green and white patterns.
Blanco Tumbler
Late Afternoon, £28
Two ceramic bottles with cork stoppers, decorated with blue splatter patterns on a white background, stand beside red and yellow tomatoes on a white surface.
Blueberry Oil & Vinegar Bottle
Hot Pottery, £35
Four framed botanical prints of different fruits hang on a light pink wooden wall. A green leafy plant is partially visible on the right side of the image.
Set of Four Framed Vintage Fruit Prints
Graham & Green, £155
A white plate with bold vertical blue stripes and the word CIAO in red letters in the centre, set against a plain light background.
Text-motif Porcelain Plate
H&M, £3.99
A vintage-style rectangular metal olive oil tin with a spout and handle, featuring a yellow Italian label, sits on a wooden table next to a plate of biscuits.
Stainless Steel Olive Oil Dispenser
Rockett St George, £28
A beige cloth with vertical blue stripes and a pattern of green vines with red strawberries scattered across the centre.
Linen Tea Towel “Strawberry Vines”
Maison Flâneur, £25
A round wooden table covered with a white tablecloth and a decorative lace table runner, set against a plain beige background.
Embroidered Tablecloth
Sézane, £165
Ornate ceramic wall plaque with a red-bordered cameo of a woman’s profile, surrounded by green, blue, and purple floral decorations, and a small cup or holder at the bottom.
Acquasantiera [Medium]
Bettina Ceramica, £130
Two white handkerchiefs with pink borders and floral embroidery, one folded into a rectangle and the other into a triangle, displayed on a plain white background.
D’Ascoli Adoria Linen Napkins – Set of 4
Cabana Magazine, £240
A white ceramic plate with a wavy edge outlined in gold, featuring the words “Good food and good company!” written in gold cursive along the rim.
Statement Plate
Maegen, £16
A ceramic plate with a blue border, decorated with painted fish and green leaves around the rim; the centre is plain white with a thin orange circle.
Amalfi Blue Poseidon Pasta Bowl
Divertimenti,, £25
A cup of black coffee with a serviette sits on a saucer on a red table. Nearby, a melting ice cream cone is placed upside down on a small plate. The background wall is beige.
Porcelain Cups And Saucers
H&M, £12.99
Four ceramic mugs with painted leaf designs in green, blue, purple, and teal, stacked in pairs with one mug on top of another against a white background.
Botanical Hand Painted Mugs – Set of 4
Maison Flâneur, £139.02
Italian Stainless-Steel Dessert Cup
HAY, £35
A close-up of colourful embroidered serviettes: one white with red tomatoes, one yellow with blue fish, and striped or chequerboard blue and yellow borders, arranged on a woven mat.
The Bistro Tile Napkins, Set of 2
Anthropologie, £22
A ceramic jug with a cherry design sits on a table surrounded by plates of fresh fruit, including pears, cherries, and peaches, and a pie. Ornate white plates are set on the marble worktop.
Tutti Frutti Cherry Jug
Skye Mcalpine Tavola, £84

Nonnacore fashion

Rouje has nailed that Mediterranean spirit. This is nonnacore with a flirty edge, florals and feminine curves. Eat, enjoy, live and show off your gorgeous bod.

A woman with long brown hair wears a cream-coloured blouse with floral embroidery and lace details, paired with blue jeans. She stands indoors in soft natural light, resting one hand on a table.
Syara Blouse
Sézane, £140
A woman stands outdoors by an open car door, wearing a fuzzy red short-sleeve cardigan and floral print trousers. She holds a woven straw bag and is surrounded by greenery and trees in a rural setting.
Gontran Pants
Rouje, £190
A smiling woman wearing a matching cream-coloured pyjama set with a daisy print and a headscarf sits cross-legged. The outfit features puffed sleeves, lace-up front, ruffled edges, and a wide collar.
Puff Linen Lounge Trousers with Headscarf
Sleeper, £228
Woman in a white sleeveless midi dress with lace details, holding a tan woven handbag, wearing green flat shoes and wooden bangles, standing against a plain white background.
Bra-Free Cap Sleeve Midi Dress
Abercrombie & Fitch, £82
A woman stands against a plain background wearing a sleeveless, blue midi dress with a scalloped hem and colourful floral patterns. She has her hair tied back and is wearing strappy sandals.
Rococo Flowers Midi Dress
Farm Rio, £320
A woman wearing a white, lace-trimmed, midi-length dress with a large collar stands against a plain background. She holds a black woven tote bag and wears black woven flat shoes.
Edina Cotton Midi Dress
Rixo, £285
Sleeveless midi dress with a fitted bodice and flared skirt, featuring a brown and white gingham check pattern. The dress has a scoop neckline and wide shoulder straps.
A&F Bra-Free Dylan Midi Dress
Abercrombie & Fitch, £82
A woman wearing a sleeveless, loose-fitting white dress and a white crochet headband stands against a plain white background, looking slightly to the side.
Crochet Headscarf
Arket, WAS £35 NOW £25.90
A loose, long-sleeved dress with a blue and white ornate pattern, featuring a V-neckline and decorative borders on the sleeves and hem. The dress has a relaxed, comfortable fit.
Tie-belt Tunic Dress
H&M, £27.99
Grande Penny Bandana
Dôen, £105
A woman embracing nonnamaxxing style in a white sundress, headscarf, and sunglasses strolls along a sandy beach with a woven bag, set against the sea and clear blue sky.
Cordelia Dress
Dôen, £318
Nine Sandals
Rouje, £295
A woman with long curly hair wears a short-sleeved black button-front dress, red heeled sandals, and holds a large woven straw bag. She stands against a plain light-coloured wall.
Victoire Dress
Rouje, £235
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