French Boudoirs have always been private places of pampering and luxury. Historically, the word ‘boudoir’ comes from the French verb ‘bouder’ meaning to ‘pout’ or ‘sulk’ and were traditionally known as places where women would retire if they didn’t feel like facing the world. Now, boudoirs are known the world over not just as ‘sulking…
Blending rustic and modern elements in the home is equally confusing and endlessly creative, simply because it opens up a world of choice of how you can design your interiors. Personally, it’s my favourite style of design and has become increasingly popular for people looking for the state-of-the-art without losing a sense of soul. With…
Just returned from an amazing short trip to Lithuania. My husband organised fantastic spa treat for us and I am feeling now completely relaxed and rejuvenated. I didn’t know about it, but Lithuania is famous for its spa resorts, which actually are cheaper than in the rest of Europe, but treatments and service are superb….
Interior design is almost as big as the clothing industry. There are countless magazines, blogs, and shows all displaying the latest trends. Now, it’s obvious what you’re thinking. Usually when interior design inspires fashion it’s because a dress happens to look like a pair of curtains. If you’re a budding fashion designer, or you simply want a…
Kitchen… This is often one of the most heavily used rooms in a house. Here we have our meals, morning and not so morning coffees, chat with family and meet with friends. That’s why this place should be comfortable, cozy and beautiful. To achieve this, I believe it is enough to mix these 16 simple…
The importance of interior design can’t be overestimated. As a matter of fact, the smallest elements can make a place feel depressingly awkward or turn it into the most incredible environment, where you can finally feel at home. Plus, it is quite important not to forget that “home”, as claimed by some of the most…
Last week I had a chance to visit exhibition of stabilized plants. To be honest that was the first time I heard about them and I was quite surprised and amazed. If you haven’t heard about them too, here is a little explanation. Stabilized plants are basically natural plants, such as decorative trees and flowers,…
It’s been a while I didn’t make any DIY projects. Now with the move to Latvia I have several do-it-yourself ideas on how to make our new nest cozier. One of them was to construct a tufted headboard for our new bed: it didn’t have any and it was pretty inconvenient to sleep with pillows…
If you find yourself lending your design color choices to the neutral palette, you understand that there are sometimes issues with making a focal point. For those who enjoy neutrals, adding a splash of color or something extra in a room can take it to the next level. There are a number of ways to…
What makes the difference between professional designer and amateur? I believe, first of all, it is the ability to skilfully mix things and elements from different styles and epochs, without making at the end a crazy melange. This article will be about the person, who combined with a pure taste elaborate fancifulness of Rococo, rigorous elegance…
These words of wisdom by Oprah Winfrey come to my mind when I think of my very talented friend – Olga Emrullah. Her amazing photography always inspires me and opens to me a new, exciting world, which she sees through the lenses of her camera … We met almost eight years ago in sunny and…
The job of interior designer is such a fun, but at the same time such a hard work. In this post today I want to share with you several apps which make the life of interior designer much easier. 1. Pinterest – (free!) Don’t know about it? – Well, then you probably live in the tropical…