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Entries in Russia (33)

Thursday
Oct132016

Some plant love by Crosby Studios

Because #ihavethisthingwithplants. Bulka Cafe and Bakery is located in the Gorky Park in Moscow in the middle of the extensive gardens along the Moskva River....hence the plant theme. I LOVE THIS. Designed by Crosby Studios.   

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Friday
Sep092016

A compact + modern apartment in Moscow

A contrast of white plaster and raw, rust-washed concrete. Painted brick counterbalances sleek kitchen cabinetry. A simple, bright, modernist approach was taken by architecture firm Crosby Studios with this 590 sq ft Soviet era apartment. The addition of plants throughout make this an A+ home in my book. (More of their work here, here and here)

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Sunday
Aug142016

Calming neutrals

Things have been soooo busy for me lately so a little calmness is welcome in every aspect of my life, including here on the blog. This Japanese inspired, semi-minimalist apartment I found on The Village is filled with nothing but neutrals and I love it for that. The shelving in the living and dining spaces is pretty fantastic too. 

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Sunday
Apr102016

Packing a punch in a small apartment

This 70m2 apartment on the 30th floor of a highrise in Moscow may be a bit on the small side but it sure has alot of style. To keep the space looking as large as possible, designer Eugene Zhdanov used some smart techniques such as mirroring one wall in the living room to reflect the view outside, using the same colour palette throughout the apartment and keeping the curtains the same shade as the walls. Even the resident cat has a designated space - that bed is adorable! Via The Village

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Saturday
Jan232016

Working on a Saturday

My position stays the same week after week. If you have to drag your sorry arse into work on a Saturday it better be somewhere stylish. After drooling over the retro offices of Moscow-based interior design studio A3 I'm planning on learning Russian.

"Здравствуйте, меня зовут Джо. Я хотел бы найти работу."

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