As I mentioned in my previous post, last week I have become a lucky tenant of the attic apartment. I have always dreamed about it (who knows maybe it is the impact of numerous French movies that I have watched?). Anyhow, there is always a certain charm to live in an attic, not without reason it is a favorite dwelling for artists and bohemian…
Searching for a new apartment is exciting yet exhausting at the same time. To be honest, as was near to panic as thought that we would never be able to find something in Riga that will suit our taste and our budget.
As it’s the room where you’re most likely to spend your time in, the living room should be the ideal place to sit back and relax. Many homeowners seek a family-friendly style to encourage quality time with loved ones and friends and a space that’s able to stand up to the wear and tear of…
Sooner or later, every kitchen needs to be redone. It’s one of the most used rooms in a home and takes a lot of wear and tear. So if you’re ready for a fresh, new look, here’s an easy, step-by-step guide to refitting your kitchen. 1. Do the Prep Work, and Do it Right Gather…
The ability to create wide, panoramic photos of spaces is essential if you have an interior design blog. So today I post a very short and easy tutorial about how I make it. 1) First of all, I set my camera on the manual mode. ISO value – 100 or 200. If you have tripod,…
Summer, sun, ardent heat… Despite we dream about it during winter time, when this season comes we are desperate to hide in the shade and refresh ourselves with a life-giving water. Of course modern, perfectly equipped bathrooms are great, but in summer it is so much nicer to freshen up in nature’s lap. Also, it is very useful for our body,…
Here’s how it happens sometimes: you think that a trip will be boring and uninteresting, yet it becomes on of the most vivid and memorable in your life. It was like this with Pskov.
People love traveling to exotic places like the Caribbean and Central America because the serenity of a tropical paradise is priceless. Its magic draws you in, and the appeal of rainforest adventures leaves you feeling magnificently breathless and rejuvenated. It’s no wonder then, why so many homeowners are bringing some of that same ambience into…
Me too… It’s been a while since I am working from home and to be honest I am still dreaming to have a proper “office” – or at least a place specifically designated for my job. The main problem was that in the last 2 years my husband and I have changed already four apartments and it…
Travelling for me is not only sightseeing or recreation…
Whether you find that cool old console table in your basement, your parent’s attic or a neighbour’s garage sale, it’s easy to create a stunning new piece of furniture. Sometimes, a console table can be changed right into… a console table! The trick is to take a tired, out-of-style piece and transform it into a…
To be honest since I started this blog almost two years ago I have never checked it for the “dead” or “broken” links. Of course, I’ve heard about them and knew that they are not good for the SEO, but to be honest I was always lazy to finally get rid of them. So yesterday…