Dark Evenings, Warm Light: My Favorite Organic-Shaped Lamps.

I used to be a straight-lines addict — until I noticed how much life imperfect shapes and rough textures bring into a space. As the evenings turned dark early this week, I finally sat down to write about the trend that resonates with me deeply: organic shapes in lighting. Here's my personal edit of the lamps I keep coming back to.

Irina 12/8/24 Irina 12/8/24

[ Art ] Interview with Elise Crutzen: Inviting Nature In. The Philosophy behind Earth Painting.

[ ad / art piece gifted ] I've been pondering the idea of starting an Art series of blog posts and interviews since, I think, this blog was created two years ago. So, finally, here it is - the first interview with an artist.

Irina 12/2/24 Irina 12/2/24

The Intangible Spirit and Tangible Features of KINTO Tableware.

(AD - partnership). A couple of years in “active search” have finally come to a happy end - I’ve found my perfect tableware, which ticked all the boxes on my criteria list!

Irina 6/20/23 Irina 6/20/23

14 rules of my mix of Nordic & Japanese warm minimalism = “Japandi” interior style.

Actually, I always prefer to describe my home style as an “asymmetrically balanced, somewhat imperfect, somewhat rough, simple, yet warm and elegant mix of Nordic and Japanese layered minimalism.”, but yes - “Japandi” is shorter, simpler, and it’s a trendy word :)