If you want to explore Art Nouveau architecture (also known as Modernisme in Spain, Liberty in Italy, Modern in Russia and Jugendstil in Germany), one of the best places to go will be Riga, Latvia. It has more than 800 houses constructed in this style (for comparison, St. Petersburg in Russia has 1000 buildings). Specifically…
I always like to spend the last days of December reflecting the brightest moments of the old year, remembering my achievements and failures, and making resolutions for the new year. 2012 was crazy for me in many aspects: so many things happened both in my professional and personal life. Here is the short list I…
This year I have made several interesting journeys but definitely one of the most memorable was my trip to Istanbul. From the moment I arrived I was fascinated by this city with its numerous attractions, melting cultures and passionate people. Istanbul is not the place for quiet and tranquil holidays: life is boiling here day…
As an interior designer you are expected to be able to define your own personal style. It becomes crucially important if you decide to build your own brand: it will be strong and recognizable if you clearly understand what are you own preferences and responses. It will also help you to create interiors which are…
Having received advice from my father-in-law to visit Kuksu Muiza I absolutely didn’t expect to discover such a pearl in the middle of Latvia’s vast lands. Lets begin from the fact that history of this manor starts as from XVI century. The house was several times rebuilt and the present look was mainly formed in…