Mid-century modern design first introduced in 1950s and 1960s with its sleek lines and eased-back appeal is finding its way into modern home interior designs. It is influenced by the change of trends how we see things around us, sliding toward simpler and more aesthetically pleasing forms like Apple products, fixed-gear bikes and the vast…
Good morning everyone! It’s already June, it’s warm and stuffy here in Moscow and I am remembering those golden days, when I lived in Maldives and started my day with a freshly squeezed juice under the shade of a coconut palm tree. Vacation is not going to be any time soon, but at least I can enjoy…
Oriental and tribal rugs are in big trend at the moment: you see them everywhere from minimalistic Scandinavian interiors to sumptuous Bohemian spaces. While new rug is just a beautiful accessory for your home, an antique oriental rug can become a wonderful investment as with time it will become even more expensive. However, picking an authentic…
Today I have picked several cool ideas of what you can do with your non-working fireplace. Yes, if the fireplace doesn’t work, it’s not the reason to neglect it, in fact you can create an eye-catching focal point in a room using these simple decorating tricks: 1. Cover it with a bold and colourful screen! I really love this…
Good morning dear friends! In today’s post I want to share the project I’ve been recently working on: a pink living room makeover in my parents house. The first thing I did was making a list of those things which needed to be changed in the room. This included: floor and ceiling wall finishings new…
I just came across this absolutely cool idea on how to hide unattractive plugs and switches using simple picture frame. For this project you will need: picture in a frame hinge screws and screwdriver drill Steps: 1. Attach the hinge to the frame using screws and screwdriver. Screws need to be short, otherwise they will go through…
It’s been already almost two years since I’ve been using Wix for hosting my online shop. It’s been a long journey during which this company has changed and has improved a lot. However there are still certain downsides which made me think whether I want to stay with them further or not. Finally after long hesitations…
During our vacation on Zakynthos Island I’ve stumbled upon some beautiful locally made runners. Stripped and colourful these original mats woven of cotton stripes just couldn’t remain unnoticed: The tradition to weave these mats exists since a long time in Mediterranean countries, and you can find similar pieces in Turkey and Morocco. On the picture is shown the…
“OMG, is it really like this over there?” That was my reaction, when I saw the photo of the island on the web, when we booked our vacation in Greece. Now being here for more than ten days I can confirm – yes, Zakynthos is THAT beautiful in reality (and perhaps even more). I am utterly blown away…
The average penthouse is designed with achieving a balance between comfort and modernity in mind and this balance is usually met or highlighted by the use of modern lighting fixtures to comfortably illuminate the room as well as infuse the modern look the designer seeks to achieve. And this is where LED lighting comes…
One of my favourite furniture pieces at all times is so called butterfly chair. The first time I spotted it was in Sri Lanka – made from a cow leather it was decorated with typical Asian motifs – elephants, flowers, etc. When I saw it, I just fell in love with it and couldn’t resist buying it. Since then…
I am writing these words sitting on an incredibly beautiful terrace with a stunning sea view. It is almost plus forty degrees outside and maddened from heat cicadas are chirring without stop. Guess where I am? I am on Zakynthos – one of the most picturesque islands of Greece! These holidays were quite unexpected. The boss of my husband just told…