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

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

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 (PR stay).

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

Creative Mind [updated]: 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.

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

[ DIY ] My Black IKEA Kitchen Makeover. Total cost of the makeover: 200 euro.

My tiny black Ikea Kungsbacka Kitchen Makeover: floating shelves, painted walls, ceiling, Ikea Ivar cupboards, and aluminum as a backsplash.

Irina 7/5/23 Irina 7/5/23

[ Photo Journal ] Heading North: Hamburg + Sankt Peter’s Ording.

A photo journal from our short 4 days trip to North in October 2021 - Hamburg + Sankt Peter’s Ording Beach + Sankt Peter’s Ording - Westerhever Lighthouse.

Irina 7/5/23 Irina 7/5/23

[ Photo Journal ] Hidden Venice: find gems off the beaten path.

Explore another Venice and Venetian Lagoon. There is so much more to see, than San Marco Square - a wealth of hidden or lesser-explored gems in Venice and offbeat corners of the Venetian Lagoon waiting to be discovered.

Irina 7/3/23 Irina 7/3/23

Wellness Day at SoLebIch Apartment in Munich. And why mention it in a “lost somewhere between Nordic & Japanese warm minimalism” blog?

Wellness Day at Solebich Apartment in Münich: Individual sleep consultations, day makeup, revitalizing eye treatment, healthy and tasty Greek snacks.

Irina 6/25/23 Irina 6/25/23

The Green Edit: Branches, flowers, moss… - My 6 favorites for Nordic & Japanese (japandi) interior styling.

Greens and flowers that complement my “mix of Nordic & Japanese warm minimalism“ (or you can use a more trendy word - “japandi”) style greatly!

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

Creative Mind [updated]: 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).

[ DIY ] My Black IKEA Kitchen Makeover. Total cost of the makeover: 200 euro.

[ Photo Journal ] Heading North: Hamburg + Sankt Peter’s Ording.

[ Photo Journal ] Hidden Venice: find gems off the beaten path.

Wellness Day at SoLebIch Apartment in Munich. And why mention it in a “lost somewhere between Nordic & Japanese warm minimalism” blog?

The Green Edit: Branches, flowers, moss… - My 6 favorites for Nordic & Japanese (japandi) interior styling.

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