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…
Sometimes new is well forgotten old. Trends in interior design, the same as in fashion, are cyclical and tend to come back after several years. Plants in home decor is a good proof for that. I don’t know whether it was the same in your house, but in my childhood our home was decorated with…
I must admit that I am a very contradictory person: my emotions, taste and preferences sometimes change so quickly that I even hardly follow them myself. The same refers to my choices in interior design. Depending on my mood I can be inspired by totally different things. For example, recently I’ve been advocating black as…
Last week was a bit crazy and I even didn’t have time to write about our move to Latvia, which, I need to say, went pretty smooth. Now am very busy with unpacking our stuff and ongoing house renovation, as well as trying to assist my husband with his work. The reason we moved to…
Yesterday I made a little shopping treat for myself. Walking around rails and shelves, clogged with new spring outfits, I was surprised how often I saw stripes: mainly blue & white, but also black & white. However, what is so surprising? Summer is coming, and then… Long walkings on the beach, sunbathing and adventurous yachting…
We all love spending time in our gardens, but in recent decades, the boundary between inside and outside living has become blurred, with many people building garden rooms, permanent barbecues and even outdoor kitchens. Here are some of the ways you could extend your living space and make your garden even more appealing to you…