Part Trois: Fixer-upper in The French Countryside – How I designed My Loft Conversion With No Prior Interior Design Experience

Part Trois: Fixer-upper in The French Countryside – How I designed My Loft Conversion With No Prior Interior Design Experience

I thought that finding architects to convert our 25sqm loft to a master bedroom would be easy. But I was (very) wrong. I tried everything to find professional help but had no luck...

Discover My Ottoman Inspired Kitchen Concept For A Taste Of Magical Istanbul

Discover My Ottoman Inspired Kitchen Concept For A Taste Of Magical Istanbul

Nothing inspires me more than a majestic home and a good story. My last post, titled “Topkapi Palace: How Women Exercised Power In An Age Of Absolute Male Dominance”, falls perfectly within these lines. Topkapi harem, with its unique architecture, has inspired today’s post: a modern kitchen concept with Ottoman influences...

Scandinavian Design Is The Perfect Base For Style Blends That Work Effortlessly

Scandinavian Design Is The Perfect Base For Style Blends That Work Effortlessly

Two years ago, just after buying her first apartment, my sister said "I want to decorate my new place, but I have no idea where to start". Buying an apartment was a major milestone for her and she wanted to get it right. All she knew at this point, is that she wanted to create a beautiful interior she would be proud of...

Parisian Interior Design Style Holds No Secrets With My Eight-Step Guideline!

Parisian Interior Design Style Holds No Secrets With My Eight-Step Guideline!

How many of us would wish to achieve the unique Parisian style in urban interiors? We might long for that deliberate imperfection and artistic flair so specific to Parisian homes. The style is often eclectic, seems effortless and creative expression is at the heart of it. It is both nostalgic and contemporary and is unshakable when challenged by changing, fleeting trends...

My 5 easy-to-do tips to make working from home a sustainable and pleasant experience!

My 5 easy-to-do tips to make working from home a sustainable and pleasant experience!

It took me a few days to write this post as I have been trying to adjust to the sudden enforced confinement we were asked to adhere to here in France. This new "situation" has been frustrating and at times scary, but I accept that it is important to stick to the new rules, so we collectively try to flatten the curve and slow the spread of the virus. In the meantime, life must go on. ..