Irina 11/18/25 Irina 11/18/25

Christmas Gift Guide 2025: Selection of designs, from tiny, affordable delights to iconic pieces, all meant to satisfy the eye for years to come.

Irina 11/11/25 Irina 11/11/25

The Edit: My Minimalist Christmas Decor 2025

All the decorations and tree ornaments this year will be chosen very carefully, having in mind my usual mix of Nordic and Japanese minimalism vibes, but also keeping in mind that we have a super active and curious crawling baby girl at home…

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 9/9/24 Irina 9/9/24

[ Photo Journal ] Tuscany, August 2024.

Photo Journal = No Words. Just Images.

Irina 8/19/24 Irina 8/19/24

[ Photo Journal ] Our trip to The Ask øg Eng House in Drammen, Norway.

(PR stay) Here are some images from my recent trip to Norway. I was thrilled to be invited to spend a long weekend at The Ask øg Eng House in Drammen.

Irina 1/16/24 Irina 1/16/24

Creative Mind: 10 Online Educational Platforms with Courses for Interior, Arts, and Design Lovers [ and Creative Entrepreneurs! ].

My list consists of three parts: platforms I use more or less consistently (and my favorite courses on them), platform I started to use recently, and platforms I want to try…

Irina 12/8/23 Irina 12/8/23

[ Friday Thoughts ] Surprisingly, but your Home is…Your Home! Authenticity over Approval.

As a wrap-up blog post for 2023, I decided to write down some thoughts on this topic that have been crawling in my mind the whole year…

Irina 11/30/23 Irina 11/30/23

My Nordic and Japanese Vibes Christmas Home: Minimalist Christmas Decor Idea + Minimalist Advent Wreath [ 2023 ].

My kind of Christmas Decor and my way of Christmas Styling - with Nordic and Japanese relaxed minimalism Vibes. Elegant, affordable, and easy to repeat.

Irina 11/15/23 Irina 11/15/23

The Edit: 40 Minimalist, Simple, and Elegant Designs for Christmas Decoration [ my own Christmas Trends 2023 ].

The Christmas Edit: 40 Minimalist, Simple, and Elegant Designs for Christmas Decoration - baubles, hangers, tree toppers, candleholders, advent candleholders…

Irina 10/30/23 Irina 10/30/23

My Tiny Christmas Gift Guide: 10+ Stylish and Minimalist Gift Ideas For Interior and Design Lovers [ they all are on my wishlist too! ].

My Tiny Christmas Gift Guide for Interior and Design Lovers: decor objects, candles, books, toys, tableware, textiles, vintage…by smaller brands, bigger brands, artists, and studios I personally admire.

Irina 9/11/23 Irina 9/11/23

True Trullo Experience: Our 1-Week Summer Vacation in a Traditional Apulian House (unique Airbnb experience).

Pros, Cons, and Thoughts about our one-week summer stay in a unique Airbnb rental - a traditional Apulian Trullo house in Italy.

Christmas Gift Guide 2025: Selection of designs, from tiny, affordable delights to iconic pieces, all meant to satisfy the eye for years to come.

The Edit: My Minimalist Christmas Decor 2025

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

The Intangible Spirit and Tangible Features of KINTO Tableware.

[ Photo Journal ] Tuscany, August 2024.

[ Photo Journal ] Our trip to The Ask øg Eng House in Drammen, Norway.

Creative Mind: 10 Online Educational Platforms with Courses for Interior, Arts, and Design Lovers [ and Creative Entrepreneurs! ].

[ Friday Thoughts ] Surprisingly, but your Home is…Your Home! Authenticity over Approval.

My Nordic and Japanese Vibes Christmas Home: Minimalist Christmas Decor Idea + Minimalist Advent Wreath [ 2023 ].

The Edit: 40 Minimalist, Simple, and Elegant Designs for Christmas Decoration [ my own Christmas Trends 2023 ].

My Tiny Christmas Gift Guide: 10+ Stylish and Minimalist Gift Ideas For Interior and Design Lovers [ they all are on my wishlist too! ].

True Trullo Experience: Our 1-Week Summer Vacation in a Traditional Apulian House (unique Airbnb experience).

The '20 Takeaways' List.

Hi, I’m Irina

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