December 2011
Anonymous asked: I loved your text about homes in 2012. We should really think about how we spend our money and honestly I can't see a way to spend it better than on my home, travelling and books. And I don't really need to buy a new laptop:) Thank you for making me to think about it. Sarah from Switzerland
Anonymous asked: What a rude anon. On a side note, do you know of any uk shops? I adore thisisnotikea, but being in England I can't really visit easily :3
Anonymous asked: How old are you? That "homes in 2012" post had such poor grammar...
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homes in 2012
The world is facing a crisis on many levels but the economic one tends to be what you see and hear on the news on a daily basis. Unemployment is growing in most developed countries used to comfort and prosperity, priorities are being reviewed and how we live our life and spend our money is - probably for the first time since the 80’s - being questioned.
Crisis can be an opportunity for...
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Anonymous asked: have you ever thought of putting a book together? Would be so beautiful!!
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Australian stores
From what I know there’s a great variety of stores in Australia and as someone told me is a growing market and I would also add a special market because of its uniqueness, but this is my perception based on the Australian houses I know and the way the geographical situation influences designers there. So remember that each city must have different and special stores.
To start I recomend...
Anonymous asked: Hey - I really loved your 'nice shops in US' feature!! I am looking to re-locate from England to Australia next year and am worried about finding good home/furniture shops there, especially after having such a good choice here!!. Have you any suggestions? Help much appreciated! Thanks.
Looking for nice shops in the US?
According to ❤interiors porn readers these are a few places you should go when looking for reasonable priced homeware in the United States: CB2, Pottery Barn, thisisnotikea.com, Target, Cost Plus World Market, Ikea, West Elm, Z Gallerie, Room&Board, Crate and Barrel and Container Store.
I decided to publish this list because I’ve received many questions about it and followers were so...
Interior designers & decorators
This is a very common question because there’s a lot of confusion about what interior designers and decorators do. And it seems to me that professionals don’t help clarifying it either.
An interior designer has the knowledge to work on the structural side of a renovation. He can read blueprints and see which walls can be demolished, he knows about structure, electricity and plumbing....
Anonymous asked: Hi! First and foremost wanted to tell you your blog has become a highlight of my daily routine... I simply love it! Many thanks :) Was also wondering if you could help... moved in to my apartment not so long ago and am having a hard time making something cozy out of my sitting room. Would you have any advice? :) Thanks!!!
Anonymous asked: What is a good and cheap furniture/room decor store you would recommend in the US?
Anonymous asked: I don't even care about interior design, but i sure do looove your blog!
Anonymous asked: Where does your passion for interior design come from, was it always something you were interested in? ps. I love your blog :)
Anonymous asked: I think your tumblr is amazing. You clearly take a lot of time in listening to the questions people ask and put all of your passion into your work. You are going to be a fabulous designer!
Anonymous asked: I just want to say that I really really like your blog. It's so inspiring! Eva