I grew up on a small island where everything old had a purpose.
Maybe that’s why I love design with character — homes that mix clean lines with creaky floors, and furniture that’s been around longer than I have. This page is a collection of those things: classic pieces, renovation stories, and ideas for creating spaces that feel thoughtful, warm, and yours. From flea market finds to design legends — welcome to how I live.
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Brutalism in Design: From Concrete to Cult Cool
There’s something about Brutalism — those hulking structures of raw, exposed material — that hits me in a way no polished marble or perfect façade ever could. It’s honest. Unapologetic. And weirdly beautiful.
Bauhaus: The School That Changed How We See Everything
When I bought my first Eames chair years ago — secondhand, a little scratched, but still standing proud — I thought I was just buying good taste. What I didn’t realize then was that I was also buying into an idea that started over a hundred years ago.