The stress and worry that comes along with being a homeowner can become a bit overwhelming at times. There are so many different factors that you have to worry about at your home and if you neglect any of them you can end up in disaster. Among the most important parts of a home is…
I must say that I have always been terrible with money: I could spend all of my salaries in one day without thinking what I will eat tomorrow morning, I never really had any savings and never kept track on my earnings and expenses. Last year after divorce I returned back to Moscow, and I…
Hello my dear readers! It’s been a while a wanted to share with you the photos of the small makeover project, which I’ve done while I was in the U.S. So my boyfriend has recently moved from Moscow to the U.S. and I came to help him to settle in. It is a lovely flat in a…
Hello, my dear friends! In today’s post our regular contributor Lillian Connors will share several great tips on how to introduce organic design elements to your interior. Imagine a bamboo house in the midst of Bali jungle. Bamboo walls, bamboo stairs, bamboo floors, even a bamboo hammock and bamboo kitchen cabinets. One such place does exist…
Happy Thursday, friends! You can take all the time you like on an interior design job, and still feel like you haven’t quite got your home the way you like it. One of the things a lot of people feel their homes are missing is a sense of personalisation. When you live somewhere which really…
Good evening, friends! I must say that every day my passion for simple minimalistic interiors in black and white is getting stronger and stronger. Today I have found in the Internet this amazing apartment done by studio Hauvette-Madani in Paris. What I liked about this project: Fusion of classic and contemporary styles – some traditional furniture pieces and architectural…
With the hotter weather right around the corner, many people are starting to consider how well their a/c unit is working. There are a number of ways that you can reduce the amount of ac repair that you have. The last thing any homeowner wants is to be without their unit during the hottest part…
Good evening, friends! I am just back from the apartment that I am currently renovating, where my construction guys just finished to layer tiles in the bathroom. I thought I would share in this post several pictures of the hidden access panels that they’ve made inside the bathroom and toilet. These panels are required in the bathroom…
In 2014 I had to move 6 (!) times from one apartment to another. In 2013 – 3 times. I think I really can call myself a professional mover. A successful move isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It’s about ensuring that your belongings get there undamaged and in one piece….
Owning a business that has a lot of employees can bring about a lot of challenges for you. It is difficult to manage a large number of people because it is hard to make sure that everyone needs are met. With the recent passing of various smoking ordinances, many employers are looking for a way…
Kitchens from Ikea are stylish, functional and affordable: I always recommend them to my clients, especially if they have limited budget. My friend Julia has recently ordered one and I really like how it turned out: Now I am at the stage of planning and ordering the IKEA kitchen for my clients, so I thought…
One of the most sensitive parts of your home is the plumbing system and making sure that it gets the maintenance and repairs that it needs should be a top priority. There are a number of issues that can arise with your plumbing system and knowing how to address them can make a world of…