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 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 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 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 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 :)

Irina 5/24/23 Irina 5/24/23

8 Alternatives [ that are available now ] to Ikea Dihult Floor Cushion [ which is not available anymore ].

8 big floor cushions and poufs, that will serve the same purpose well.

Irina 5/10/23 Irina 5/10/23

40+ places to find and buy vintage items! [ Updated ]

40+ places to find and buy vintage items! Vintage marketplaces, vintage shops, and vintage auction houses - in one list.

Irina 4/20/23 Irina 4/20/23

Adding Color! How to Incorporate Color into Your Neutral Home. [ Works for minimalist interiors too ].

For those who love color, but get tired of it too fast (like me) and prefer a neutral interior color scheme.

Irina 4/14/23 Irina 4/14/23

Layered, Soft, Warm, Relaxed, Livable, Habitable… + Minimalism. Habitable Minimalism - so what is it exactly?

I invented a new interior style….joking ;)

Irina 4/8/23 Irina 4/8/23

3 Interior Design / Interior Styling Books I can safely recommend [ useful and beautiful ].

All 3 books were super-useful for me and one of them was not only useful but also truly delightful for my eyes and heartwarming.

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

The Intangible Spirit and Tangible Features of KINTO Tableware.

[ 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! ].

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

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

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

8 Alternatives [ that are available now ] to Ikea Dihult Floor Cushion [ which is not available anymore ].

40+ places to find and buy vintage items! [ Updated ]

Adding Color! How to Incorporate Color into Your Neutral Home. [ Works for minimalist interiors too ].

Layered, Soft, Warm, Relaxed, Livable, Habitable… + Minimalism. Habitable Minimalism - so what is it exactly?

3 Interior Design / Interior Styling Books I can safely recommend [ useful and beautiful ].

The '20 Takeaways' List.

Hi, I’m Irina

- the person behind A Well-Designed Egg blog and by.arkt Instagram account.

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