“Curiosity is in our blood. In fact, many Japanese words come from Portuguese. We were the first Europeans to reach Japan and establish trade routes.” said our tour guide. Aneta and I were in Lisbon on our honeymoon… Continue Reading
Nothing is more dear to an artist than her work. Artists pour their thoughts, emotions, and dreams into their creations. Every inch has a meaning, every color a story of its own. This is why our philosophy is to… Continue Reading
Indira Mersiyanova is a young painter from Moscow. With a professional education in art and design, Indira’s work straddles the boundary between classical and contemporary, often leaning one way or the other based on her mood and personal circumstances. In fact,… Continue Reading
My family left Kiev to come to the U.S. when I was only 5 years old. I remember seeing old photos and hearing fond recollections of my parent’s childhoods wandering the city’s various neighborhoods. It’s a place I’ve always… Continue Reading
Because of my past career and background in finance, I read a lot about the financial crisis that almost wiped out Iceland’s entire economy. Not long after the collapse, though, the country was back on the path to recovery… Continue Reading
I’ve always wanted to go to Lviv. I’ve read a lot about the city’s history – good, bad, and often controversial. Nevertheless, Lviv is, without a doubt, the arts and culture capital of modern-day Ukraine. It’s a place… Continue Reading
Maria Cossutta is an artisanal jewelry maker based in Monaco. Originally from Belarus, Maria lived in Dubai for 10 years working as a model before making her way to the French Riviera. Her beautiful, hand-made jewelry immediately caught our… Continue Reading
The drive from Monaco to Como, Italy is absolutely beautiful, passing along the seaboard of Liguria and heading north at Genoa, past Milan, towards the foot of the Alps in Lombardy. It’s a drive that Aneta and I have… Continue Reading
I remember the very first design draft we ever received. It looked like a tablecloth pattern. This wasn’t because the artist wasn’t talented but because we didn’t provide any clear guidance or creative direction as to what we… Continue Reading
The truth is, in the beginning, I had a very faint idea of what I was doing. I reached out to a bunch of artists whose work I admired to see if they would be willing to work with… Continue Reading