The colorful, political and sensual majesty of Frida Kahlo
(4 min read) Frida Kahlo has long been renowned as Mexico’s finest artist; not only for her gorgeous Mexican-inspired masterpieces and self-portraits but for her insatiably positive attitude to life and her acute poeticism. Born on July 6, 1907, in Coyocoan, Mexico; Frida suffered from polio at the age of 6
Magical children’s mosaic artworks that will charm you
(4 min read) Children are born artists; with an eye for color, self-expression and no reservations in putting paint to paper, they inspire us daily to listen to our own inner child and spark our creativity. Child-centered artwork can be so beneficial in stimulating a child’s imagination, creativity, and wellbeing. Filling
The elusive and powerful charm of maximal Interior Design
(5 min read) I reeeeally wanted to subtitle this article “Justify your latent hoarding because no one else will“ or “Interior design’s fancy term for latent hoarders and why it works“, but my charming sarcasm wouldn’t fit into the narrative of this (fantastic) blog. I want to show you that there
Mosaic mirrors — the most captivating focal point of your space
(3 min read) First off, we’re gonna mention some fun facts about mirrors. So, we all know that you can travel through time with mirrors, right? Uh, huh. You put two mirrors in a vacuum, placing them a couple of micrometers apart, which creates the Casimir effect. Long story short, you
3 Interior design trends we said “Bye Sister” to in 2020
(4 min read) When you think about it, the definition of a trend is sort of abstract, because how can you really define something that is constantly changing and evolving? I guess that really is the definition. Trend is something that is hip and popular at a certain point in time.
MAISON & OBJET 2020 — The International say-so on home décor
(3 min read) MAISON & OBJET 2020 opened its doors between January 17–21, 2020 at the Paris Nord Villepinte; a fresh and open venue that boasts eco-conscious spaces and airy interiors. This year’s themes mirrored the rising collective conscious of a turbulent world, surrounding the exciting theme of (RE)generation — giving credence to
Home Décor trends of 2019 — An earthy dream
(3 min read) This year has revolutionized home décor, with environmental consciousness growing evermore, backed with the prudent words of Greta Thunberg, by scientists, worldwide school strikes, and the infamous extinction rebellion, it seems the natural world is growing ever more present in our minds. This seems to have been reflected
When celebrities design and decorate
(5 min read) I recently ran into this article that talked about celebrities that doubled down as interior decorators and designers. Needless to say, education really doesn’t mean as much nowadays, does it? People are paying for their education, studying hard and working two or three jobs to pay off their
We wish you a mosaic Christmas!
A look into some truly unforgettable gifts for that special someone this year. (2 min read) Holiday season… A time for family and friends, celebrating and making memories. Finding a gift that says it all is difficult; with so many options on the high street and beyond, it’s hard to
Christmas is coming — Hot cocoa, blankets… and festive mosaics!
(2 min read) With a chill in the air and the leaves getting crispier on the sidewalks. We all know that the festive season is just around the corner… which means it’s time for snuggles in our fluffy socks by the fireplace, hot cocoa and some fabulously festive contemporary mosaic
Decorex International 2019 – The Holy Grail of Interior Design
(3 min read) Decorex International; Europe’s crème de la crème for all things interior design, held its 2019 exhibition at Olympia, London on the 11th — 14th October. The four-day extravaganza boasted the latest in design trends, interior products, home accents, and collaborations. The exhibition offered a program packed to the shimmering
Mosaic Home Accents to Bring Back Summer Into Your Home
(2 min read) If large scale mosaic features aren’t your cup of tea, a humble home accent can go a long way to adding some spice into your living spaces. The beauty of home accents is their versatility; whatever your style, skill level or color scheme, adding a splash of
With Stone You Can – Marmomac 2019
A list of what impressed us the most at Marmomac 2019 (2 min read) In one of Italy’s most beautiful and artistic regions; Verona; Marmomac boasts a huge range of stone in its many forms, from raw, industrial and organic stone, to the most polished and refined stoneware home, public
How to easily achieve an eclectic home interior style
(4 min read) A couple of days ago I ran into my stuck-up neighbor on the street and to avoid her questioning me, I asked “wassup”, which turned out to be a huge mistake. It was literally like turning on your lawnmower! Nothing could stop her yammering about how she
Fall-inspired handmade Mosaic Designs to get you in the mood for pumpkin spice season
(3 min read) Are you ready for hot chocolates, cozy socks, and candy corn? You sure will be after warming your cockles on this cozy autumnal handmade mosaic designs, filled with warm shades of burgundy, orange and brown, you can almost feel the heat of the fire on your cheeks!
Why art accents matter so much in your home
(4 min read) For a long time, art accents were considered an item reserved for the noble-folks; a luxury home art accent that only the most affluent and opulent could adorn their homes with. However, times are changing, and a gorgeous array and versatility of modern wall décor are readily