Busy busy packing my suitcases as already next week we move from Armenia to Latvia. We’ve spent some amazing time here and I am really grateful for the warm hospitality of this wonderful country in the South of Caucasus that welcomed us with hot summer sun, delicious fruits and very friendly people. But, it’s time…
Have you been to Barcelona? No? Then, you definitely should go! I will give you now five good reasons why: 1) Sensational architecture of Antoni Gaudí. Barcelona is the birthplace of several masterpieces of the legendary Catalan – the Sagrada Família, the Casa Batlló, the Casa Milà and the Park Güell. All of them were granted the World…
Topping the list of hot interior paint colours for 2014 is grey. Despite being an arguable debate that grey is not an actual colour, this hot neutral shade has become the sleek and sophisticated option for many homes. Classified as the little black dress for your home’s interior, the warm tones of grey have become…
Now when we know that less in one month we will leave Armenia we want to explore the country as much as we can. Last weekend was a long one, and initially we were planning to to go to the countryside, but since the weather gave as a really nasty surprise, we had to stay…
Whether it’s for your first home or a rental property that needs a little refresh, buying furniture gives you the opportunity to reflect your personality and have some creative fun. Not only is it something that will provide extensive comfort for years to come, but it gives a space that “wow factor” by adding some…
If you follow my blog, you probably have noticed that some time ago I moved from a wordpress.com free platform to self-hosted wordpress.org site. This move was preceded by several months of meticulous research, hesitations and my attempts to answer the question “to move or not to move?” Finally I have purchased a guided transfer…
Over the past years Moroccan inspired interiors became a big trend in the world of interior design. No surprise as this style presumes skillful combination of various patterns and decorative elements, rich colour palette and quirky accessories which make the room look luxurious and one-of-a-kind: Moroccan style spaces always feel very intimate and cozy –…
Creating and living in a space that looks expensive but isn’t too harsh on the budget is becoming an increasingly easier project. Most of us want our homes to look like a professionally decorated mansion but not everyone has the funds to achieve it – but, there are so many different ways to craft unique…
When we were moving to Armenia we were told so many wonderful things about arts and crafts existing in this region. Especially it refers to jewellery, handmade pottery, woodcarving and carpet-weaving. Naturally I wanted to find something unique and rare for our boutique and for our home. The first step was a flea-market called Vernisage,…
Having a blog is similar to keeping a diary: what you write about is usually influenced by things that you see, people you meet and information you get. Yesterday I have received the following note on my Facebook page: “Dear Anna, I have two types of furniture now that I am merging my two rooms…
Yesterday I was watching a very nice movie called The Book Thief. I was really fascinated by the library which one of the characters had at her home. Since my childhood reading has always been one of my favorite pastimes (actually I was one of those whom people call “bookworms”) and I always dreamed to…
Labelled as one of the most popular renovation projects, the kitchen is the heart of the home with its entertaining action and busyness. When designing the room as a focal point, homeowners want next week’s look, today, combined with open spaces, convenience, flexible colour palettes and islands – all the elements of a well-crafted kitchen….