Some of the best products from all over the world, together with tips and creative designs for inspiration or educational purposes.
It is always very pleasant to receive feedback from the customers, who purchased something for their homes from my boutique. And it is even more exciting to get some photos from them. Last month I received a custom order from one very sweet couple from Australia. They got interested in one plate, however, they wanted something significantly bigger…
Today I was delighted to receive some images of the newly renovated Nakoma Clubhouse. You know why? Because Lisa Marechal from Neo Design Studio, who accomplished the project, used ceramics from my boutique to decorate the property! The centerpiece of the Nakoma Resort is its iconic Frank Lloyd Wright designed Clubhouse. Surrounded by ancient pines, this…
Alana Southwell is a friendly DIY improvements girl who has plenty of experience in arts, crafts and minor renovations. She blogs about her experience on All Weather Blinds. In this article, she shares with us the history of Venetian blinds. When it comes to window blinds, the first thing that comes to mind are Venetian…
Dear readers, in today’s post I have prepared a selection of the very finest designer coffee tables from the world’s luxury furniture brands. Each piece is an example of excellent craftsmanship and outstanding attention to detail. These tables are made from expensive and rare materials, such as exotic woods, onyx, marble, glass and precious metals. Most of them are individually made by…
Dining since ancient times has always been seen as an experience. It is not just about eating the food, it’s also a time to be with your friends and family, enjoy conversation and relax. Comfortable, functional and beautiful dining table plays the key role in making this experience even more enjoyable. In today’s post L’Essenziale picks…
Just got this new plate for my boutique and excited to share it with you. This striking and original wall art is made by wonderful Armenian artist Anush Khemchyan. Anush was inspired by the ancient symbol of eternity, which could be found everywhere in Armenia – from murals in churches to ancient khochkary (tomb crosses). It symbolizes…
Good evening! (well, at least it is evening on this side of the globe) I just received these gorgeous hand decorated wooden fans in my boutique – I am totally in love with them! Available in various colours they will become a perfect gift for your loved ones and also you can do some beautiful and original decorations…
One of my customers sent me today the pictures of ceramics from Armenia, which she bought from my boutique. It looks so fab that I decided I would share them with you: This circles design keeps being one of the top sellers along with these abstract ones (by the way you can order customization in any color…
Oriental and tribal rugs are in big trend at the moment: you see them everywhere from minimalistic Scandinavian interiors to sumptuous Bohemian spaces. While new rug is just a beautiful accessory for your home, an antique oriental rug can become a wonderful investment as with time it will become even more expensive. However, picking an authentic…
Suffering from insomnia for the 7th day in a row made me think that the problem lies in my bed… During my life I had an opportunity to stay in some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, and the thing which always delighted me most was the incredibly comfortable beds and mattresses that they…
Hello, hello, everyone! It’s so nice to blog again after a long and relaxing weekend and I hope that you all had a wonderful Easter. Our Orthodox Easter is actually coming a week later. Tomorrow I am going to dye some eggs as well as make some holiday decorations at home…. Though this post today will not…
I don’t know why, but these decorative plates featuring Armenian women in traditional dresses created by talented Armenian artist Anush Khemcyan have become top sellers in my boutique… People order them from all over the world – America, Europe, Russia… Of course each time it is so exciting to dispatch every new piece – but…