Some of the best products from all over the world, together with tips and creative designs for inspiration or educational purposes.
I must admit that one of my greatest weaknesses is that I get distracted very easily. In fact, I was writing a blog about Feng Shui tips for the kitchen. Then for one minute I thought I would browse through Etsy just to relax a bit, when I stumbled upon this absolutely adorable shop called Orly Design and it just took…
I’ve recently stumbled upon this gorgeous collection of bronze furniture, created by Dutch design studio Tjep. The owner and chief designer of the company Frank Tjepkema said that he wanted to create objects “totally opposite to the technology-driven trends”. “I like the idea that bronze is precious and is therefore implicitly sustainable, it is either preserved or remelted but…
I was writing about this design for Architectural Digest Russia and was so fascinated by it that couldn’t not mention it on my own blog. Designers of Studio Cheha often use optical illusions in their work. Now they have created the Flatlight – a 2D candle holder that appear 3D. When looking at it from…
Just got back to Moscow from an absolutely amazing trip to Dubai. I have been to this city five years ago, but because I was on a business trip I didn’t have opportunity to really discover it, so this time I made up leeway. Everybody knows that Dubai is famous for shopping, huge skyscrapers (including the…
Hello, hello my dear friends and Happy Sunday! How’s your preparation for this Christmas? It’s a lovely day here in Moscow. I’ve just bought several buckets of stunning stucco paint from Italy and so anxious to see how it will look like in my room… So I already know what I will be busy with these holidays…
by Jane Blanchard All-white cabinets have long been a kitchen design trend, but I’m starting to see more and more kitchens with colorful cabinets that pop and enhance the look of the entire space — and I absolutely love this new trend. It’s unexpected, it’s fun, it’s original. Find inspiration from these kitchens whose owners…
Club Chair is definitely one of my favorite pieces of furniture. First appeared in the beginning of the 20th century in France, it remains just as relevant and popular as ever. Though modern coverings might include velvet, cotton and calfskin, it is typically upholstered in a sheep’s leather and it is also the type I like most. Leather is usually…
The life in Moscow usually goes under the following schedule: from Monday to Friday – average Moscovite approximately spends 10 hours going and coming back from work, 45-50 hours actually working (useless sitting in the office also counts) Saturday and Sunday – days off. On Sunday people mostly prefer to sit at home, do laundry,…
We all know how important lighting is for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Often light can be the deciding factor in how a certain space appears. There’s no point in putting a huge amount of effort, time and money into designing an area only to skimp on the light. If the light’s lacking then the…
One of the popular lighting trends, that has caught recently my attention was stunning, eye-catching chandeliers made of natural shells and beads. Appeared in 1970s those amazing fixtures experience a big revival today, appearing in many design magazines and blogs. You don’t necessarily have to live by the beach to have one in your home,…
So many times I stepped into luxuriously decorated apartments and houses, where at first glance you understand that professionals were working on its design: perfectly matched furniture, harmonious colour scheme, cautious choice of accessories… The only thing that was missing was the elusive sense of hearth and home, soulfulness, which is so hard to define….
I didn’t post for a while about what’s going on in my boutique… In the meantime I have made so many exciting discoveries of new amazing artists, artisans and their fantastic creations here in Latvia and I am just so anxious to share them with you. Some of the products are already available in my shop and…