Hello, hello! I’m so happy to be here with you at L’Essenziale with a guest post from Arcadian Home blog. It’s a great place to find interior design inspiration including creative decorating ideas for everything from beautiful outdoor lighting fixtures to colorful wall art and decorative accessories. Today, I’ve brought along images of eight of…
Mascarons are perhaps the most enigmatic, appealing and whimsical elements of Art Nouveau architecture. Mascaron is a type of sculptural decoration in architecture usually in the shape of human or animal head. They can have romantic, horrifying, comical or neutral look. Originally the purpose of mascarons was to scare away evil spirits from homes and…
I finally received the feedback on my second KLC project and it showed that several months agonizing over it were not spent in vain! Some time ago I was writing about how I made a Personal Style Board for my first project. This board reflected my style in terms colours, textures and forms and this…
An oriental rug is a fantastic feature to add to an interior. It will make the room look so much cosy, warm and stylish. Carpet weaving is one of the most ancient art which exist in the world. Scientists have found the proof that people made rugs already in the Bronze Age. The best handmade…
“3 Pavaru” (or “3 cooks”) restaurant over the last few months has become the hottest place in town. Delicious cuisine, fancy design and offbeat concept – these are three components of its success. Once you’ve entered the restaurant, bold and stylish atmosphere of the place, whimsical and eye-catching look prepares you for a special and…
Ok, ok, now if you tell me that it is possible, please share how you made it. Last month full of determination to drastically increase statistics of visits to my blog I wrote this presuming post named “How to double the traffic to Interior Design blog in one month”. After reading so many articles on this…
I had a great day yesterday! Three hours rambling around home decorating stores – what could be better for an interior designer? Looking for some fabrics for one of my project, I have visited several shops in Riga. During my exploration I have found: – textiles I was looking for – dozens of inspirational ideas…
Latvia is an amazing country for vacation. Whether you want to explore magnificent Art Nouveau architecture of Riga or enjoy aristocratic leisure in the old manor house, you will be surprised and delighted by the amount of attractions this beautiful country has to offer. One thing you definitely shouldn’t miss is the spectacular Rundāle Palace,…
Do you like cashmere? What could be better on a rainy day, than to wrap yourself up in this soft and tender material and watch a favorite movie? For me, the cashmere is the epitome of true luxury, indulgence, and tenderness. Many people think that cashmere is a very expensive quality wool, which is not correct….
Probably tired after this year’s cold and long winter, designers all over the world decided to decorate their spring collections in flamboyant floral prints. How nice it is to bring this blooming splendor to our houses after grey monotony of winter days, endless snows and rains! Imaginary fragrance fills the room and you feel like…
Today the range of fabrics available on the market is huge. If you want to know the qualities of different textiles, understand what is the best use for them in interior design and learn how to care to prolong their life, then this article is for you. Acetate Synthetic fabric obtained from natural fibers as…
When I need inspiration or fresh ideas I always look through old interior design magazines which I have – and now there is already a huge collection of them in my house. One of my favourites is Spanish magazine “Interiors” – I like the fresh and contemporary spaces they feature. Yesterday sitting on my sofa…