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Sneak peek of Belgrade apartments

Ludmila — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:19:58 +0000

Happy Friday everyone! Hope your week went smoothly and that you’re ready for a R&R time (congratulations to my readers from Canada and USA for having an extra day off!). This week Elle Dekor Serbia (man, how I adore this magazine!) gave us a roundup of Belgrade apartments featured in the magazine at some point. A small confession: I put my hands on Elle Dekor not so long time ago, so that being said – I missed some issues from before. That is the reason I was very thrilled to see the mentioned pictures; seeing that there are talented and stylish people here wasn’t a surprise, but seeing the proof of the fact was something exciting! So I’d like to share with you now some pictures, so you can have an idea of how are apartments in Belgrade decorated (of course interiors vary due to owners’ styles and preferences, but still):

*images via Elle Dekor Serbia Facebook page

As a conclusion of what I saw, I can say that Belgrade people tend to decorate their apartments in a modern, eclectic way yet keeping them warm and functional and, friends, I just wrote the words that describe a perfect place to live, love and work from time to time :). I loved to see lots of white and pastel colors and the chic extravaganza works just FOR the fabulousness of these apartments!

What do you have to say?

Stylist Twig Hutchinson

Jeff Andrews Design

Ludmila — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:51:20 +0000

You guys won’t believe what I just spotted! A REAL TREASURE! Seriously, the portfolio of interior designer Jeff Andrews is perfection and all the rooms he worked his magic on are to die for, if I say so myself! His fine aesthetic and modern concepts are creating spaces far above my ideas of a livable ambiance! When I grow up, I want to be like Jeff Andrews, but alas, talented artists like him isn’t something we see everyday. I’d just love to have him decorating my home, his famous name is trust-worthy and that has been proven by the numerous publications his work appeared in.

Note to self: Jeff Andrews designed Khloe Kardashian’s office, so he’s REALLY out of your price range! Who cares, a girl can dream, right? :)

*images via Jeff Andrews portfolio

I’m totally obsessed with this perfect balance of glamor, chic and simplicity Jeff has put into his designs! I can’t stop staring at this brilliant work! Can you?

What do you actually think about Jeff Andrews? Do you share my obsession?

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Pattern love: Otomi

Ludmila — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:05:52 +0000

In continuation of the pattern adventure I’ve been living on creamylife, I bring you another design, all the way from Mexico, which is called Otomi pattern and it’s handmade by the Otomi Indians from Mexico. We all love it, but I know a few people who didn’t know the name of the pattern (including myself), so today I thought I can introduce Otomi pattern to everybody and say my two cents about it. Oh well, what other can I say except that it is a gorgeous embroidery, it’s handmade and will bring a slice of that Mexican charm into your home. These days Otomi is not only a fabric pattern, it’s also a gorgeous wallpaper which will dress up our space. Here are some examples of Otomi pattern:

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left; right

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The Otomi fabrics come in different colors and even can be multi-colored and you can only try to imagine how stunning it looks on a white bed!

On another note, please visit Jami’s blog, Imagine Design, for a cocktail treat made by me! If you fancy a Piña Colada, then I’ll be glad to see you joining me there and leave a comment! xoxo

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Ana Kraš and Maison et Objet

Ludmila — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:59:48 +0000

Maison et Objet is an exhibition which will take place in Paris, in the period between September 3rd and 7th and it’s all about interior design! Aw, I can’t tell you how much I want to go! However, learning that a Serbian designer, Ana Kraš, will be there made me feel very proud (again) of the beautiful country I live in and of the VERY talented people who live here! Now a few things about Ana – she’s a young lady, with modern views on what’s called design, creating items which are of much use in one’s home! Seriously, many designers have weird creations (at least seems to me), unlike Ana’s work which is what reminds me of a home, with all the adjacent details meant to create a comfy space. Here are some of Ana’s work:

bonbon lamp

ksilofon clothing rack

By the way, to Maison et Objet Ana will go with a ksilofon and three bonbon lamps (above).

noodle side table (re-purposed plastic baskets)

hive lamp

*images via Ana Kraš

I’m really digging the hive floor lamp. Its wood feels so warm and eclectic all at once! Not to mention how pretty the construction itself is, I think this lamp would be an amazing detail in a living room!

Well done, Ana!

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Stefan Thurmann Photography

Ludmila — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:21:24 +0000

Stefan Thurmann is a Hamburg-based photographer who takes some seriously wonderful pictures! Of course his work wouldn’t be the same without the brilliant stylists he’s working with, but nonetheless his eye catches the beauty of what he’s shooting, far beyond what we all see. In Stefan’s portfolio you’ll see calming, neutral rooms, with cozy blankets and wood all over, as well as some other shoots, more contrasting and stylishly edgy. His work was published in many magazines and without teasing you more, here are few pictures from Stefan’s portfolio which appealed to me the most!

*images via Stefan Thurmann

Aren’t these pictures a pure delight for your eyes? I’m especially loving the pastel rooms, they’re so soothing! What do you like the most?

Serbian Made: Di Vogo paintings

Ludmila — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:14:56 +0000

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? As you can see, this weekend creamylife got a redesign and I’d LOVE to know what do you think about it! In other news, today’s Serbian made feature is a gentleman (for the first time!) and he’s an independent painter with a big talent and a creative sense of beauty. I came across his work last week and that same instant I knew he must be on creamylife, joining in for a Serbian Monday treat. While looking through the portfolio of the artist, Dragan Ilic aka Di Vogo, I was amazed by the astonishing work – paintings which show off a woman’s beauty, splashes of color and daring feelings and let me be straight, if before I’ve never fallen for paintings, now this changed and I started noticing the immense beauty of a well done painting. Take a look at Dragan’s work:

*images via Di Vogo

One thing which amazed me was all the models from the paintings, they all have an extraordinary beauty and charm! And guess what, one of these paintings would definitely find its spot in my home, it would bring such an artistic touch to a space!

What do you think about Di Vogo’s paintings?

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Thank you & happy weekend!

Ludmila — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:10:09 +0000

Hi everyone! Wanted to stop by and wish a wonderful, fabulous and just unforgettable weekend! Not before saying a grand “thank you” to all of you, for visiting creamylife every day, for taking the time to leave comments (which make my day, that’s a sure thing!), for all your support on Twitter and Facebook (through mentions, RTs and likes). This is an indescribable feeling to know that many of you enjoy my posts and maybe find them inspiring for your own purposes! For this I’m saying:

*via apartment therapy

Have a beautiful weekend, my lovelies and see you on Monday! xoxo

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Old Belgrade

Ludmila — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:20:10 +0000

Hello, friends! Today is Friday and let me congratulate everybody with this, we made it! And for today’s post I’ve prepared some pictures which are very close to my heart for many reasons (some of them unknown). If you recall my yesterday’s post, you also remember that I adore retro style, old looking pictures and that overall atmosphere which was dominating in the 20′s, 30′s, but also 50′s and 60′s. So today I’d like to share with you some pictures of the old Belgrade, the city where I live now (you all saw how does it look now in this post) and I cannot begin to describe the excitement I feel to look at these images, to see how did the city look in the 20′s – mid 30′s. I thought this would be a perfect Friday post - so inspiring, relaxing and heart-warming :). Enjoy!

P.S. Please pay attention at the architecture, isn’t it fabulous? And by the way, these days we still have these buildings and the architecture always impressed me!

Belgrade, 1920

Belgrade, 1928

Belgrade, 1934

*images via here

Initially these pictures were postcards, but I’m definitely considering printing and framing them (both for my client’s office and for my home) and I think they’ll be such a wonderful detail in a modern space, right?

How do you feel about pictures of old cities? Do they inspire you as much as they inspire me?

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Retro Interiors: Mad Men style

Ludmila — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:17:56 +0000

Hello, everyone! I know, Mad Men is most likely not new for you, but believe it or not, I just started watching it (living in Europe leads to this kind of consequences). I’m at first season and slowly catching up with all the episodes, hoping that one day I can proudly say that I’m in a row with everybody. And being a new fan of this series, I couldn’t avoid having my eyes on the fabulous cast (of course), their outfits, but most of all on the decoration seen in Mad Men. That 60′s feeling is taking my breath away, leaves me in awe and never ceases to inspire me! From both graphic and floral wallpapers to tufted pieces to earthy colors Mad Men has a special charm to it, something that will take you to that era and you’ll end up digging retro interiors like never before (that’s what happened to me). So now, please enjoy a few pictures of the Mad Men interiors:

P.S. Happened the second time to me when I got crazy about interiors seen in a movie or series: first was Julia’s kitchen (Julie & Julia) and now this. Just wondering what’s next :)

This is Drapers’ kitchen. Their home is decorated in a Colonial revival style and that plaid wallpaper is a great proof.

Drapers’ entryway and I’m smitten by this seafoam color paired with white – doesn’t this shout style and coziness?

Don and Betty Draper bedroom. The tufted headboard makes for a pretty and calming popping color and it’s actually wisely paired with the phone on the side table.

Sterling Cooper office – the most traditional space, decorated with lots of wood, neutral sofas and retro furniture. But then there are details which bring touches of eclectic and some colors here and there, like the painting in the above image – another popping detail to break a little this traditional look.

That wall divider definitely doesn’t have the role it would have if placed in a bedroom, but a sure thing is that it adds more charm to the office.

Why I loved this picture is because it has zebra print on it and I’m in love with it!

*image sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

I hope you liked my Mad Men inspired post. I’d undoubtedly love to live in that period, wearing those fabulous frocks and living in a stunning, classic with a modern twist home! What about you?

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Trunks and suitcases

Ludmila — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:40:12 +0000

…not only they are a beautiful, stunning detail in a room, trunks and suitcases also might be of much help if used as side tables in bedroom or coffee table in living room. Not to mention the knocking off effect if looking at them as pieces of decor. You won’t be surprised if I say that I absolutely adore when the above mentioned trunks and suitcases are vintage looking, retro styled and showing off the beauty of the time which left marks making them utterly charming and timeless. I’d give up all those modern, expensive tables for a priceless Louis Vuitton vintage suitcase that will inspire me every day, brightening up my life!