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The art of the curve! You may have noticed the curve showing up in everything from sofas and chairs to cocktail tables and furniture placement. A signature sofa will beautifully shape the space in an elegant and sweeping movement. Organic forms are essential in any fluid design style. Check below to find our favorite curved sofas […]

Vikki Werbalowsky

April 19, 2021

Curved Sofas for any Organic Space

Curved Organic Sofa from Amethyst Homes

What is Japandi interior design style? Japandi is an interior design style that is clean and cozy, blending Japanese rustic minimalism beautifully with Scandinavian interiors‘ warmth and comfy styling. What’s appealing is that this styling combines the best of both worlds. This fusion of design styles creates the perfect blend of form meets function, with […]

Vikki Werbalowsky

Japandi Interior

Japandi Interior Design Style

April 13, 2021

Selectively Choosing your Wabi-Sabi Decor When embracing Wabi-Sabi within your home, items are minimal, and those items that you choose are meant to last. So the story behind the things you do decide to keep should bring joy, happiness and a sense of peace into your home. For me, small makers, ceramicists and artisans bring […]

Vikki Werbalowsky

March 29, 2021

Small Makers: Wabi Sabi Vessels Made & Meant to Last

Ceramics making process

I first discovered matcha tea about ten years ago as I was looking for natural remedies to promote gut health. Having lived with gut issues since my 20’s, I am always looking for natural and organic ways to stay healthy. During my research I discovered not only the health benefits but the beautiful experience surrounding […]

Vikki Werbalowsky

What is matcha tea?

What is Matcha Tea?

March 16, 2021

I wanted to connect and jump in deeper on Scandinavian fireplaces since they are such an important part of Scandinavian interior design. The idea of adding a fireplace to your home may seem impossible but there are several designs that you can bring into your home without a huge renovation budget.  Today I want to […]

Vikki Werbalowsky

March 16, 2021

Scandinavian Fireplaces: Warm Your Home & Complete Your Space

vauni fireplace inlayed in wall

The meticulous attention paid to the art of drinking tea speaks clearly to the wabi sabi movement and to slow intentional living. Having a deeper understanding of the wabi sabi tea ritual can help you have a deeper understanding of the roots of the wabi sabi interior design movement.  I have not had the honor […]

Vikki Werbalowsky

Wabi Sabi Tea Ritual

March 11, 2021

In the western world, where perfection is king, there is something so freeing about the wabi-sabi interior design aesthetic. I find myself captivated by the idea of abandoning “perfect” and embracing the scars and flaws that living a full life brings. Loving the crows’ feet and laugh lines and wholeheartedly embracing the imperfections of life […]

Vikki Werbalowsky

March 11, 2021

Wabi-Sabi Interior Design

Wabi Sabi interior

Scandinavian chairs are some of the most recognizable interior design pieces of the style. There are so many inspirational and unforgettable Scandinavian designers. Many of their iconic pieces have lived on in interior design work over the decades. Most of us know what an “Egg Chair” is without having an understanding of the icon designer […]

Vikki Werbalowsky

Scandinavia interior design

Iconic Scandinavian Chairs and The Designers Behind Them

February 19, 2021

I absolutely love Scandinavian interior design styling; the minimalist yet cozy feeling this styling brings is a winning combination. Charcoal grays paired with light warm wood floors, furnishings, and walls, modern forms, and soft chunky natural fabrics bring comfort and wellness to every room. As an interior design movement, Scandinavian design began its reign in […]

Vikki Werbalowsky

February 16, 2021

Scandinavian Interior Design

Scandinavian interior design

Contemporary Lighting For Every Budget A huge renovation or budget is not always necessary for updating your home. There are many small, inexpensive ways of upgrading a room. Creating a big impact on the interior style of the space. If you are looking to create a contemporary space, finding the right contemporary lighting will go […]

Vikki Werbalowsky

Contemporary Lighting

Contemporary Lighting – Transform Your Space

January 21, 2021