Monthly Archives: February 2013

A South African Home in Bucharest

What surprised me when I walked into Vicky’s flat was the air of calm. Well, alright– surprising because it was full of a melange of art and craft yet it was all in complete harmony !  I mean, it is … Continue reading

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The Flat with the Lying Down Bookshelf

I got to know Rucsandra in Bucharest.  She had arrived at my place for the first time in a green velvet jacket, black boots,  red lipstick and lots of ideas. She is a young professional, a budding poet and photographer … Continue reading

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Our home in Ideal Decor magazine

How would I like it if a magazine said they wanted to feature our home in an issue ? ‘Ideal Decor’ asked me in Bucharest in 2010. I was thrilled !  But I confess I pretended that this sort of … Continue reading

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With Luck, Landing up in a Beautiful Home !

Landing up in a house with ornate sofas and broken or, worse, flashy furniture is a nightmare !  You move every three years and often have to stay in homes owned or leased for long periods by our embassies and … Continue reading

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