Home sweet home.
Here's a review from OnSugar blog Little Wooden Elephant. When I was little, and I used to go to my Grandmother's house to visit, and if I was good she used to get out her Russian Dolls for me to play with. I used to get so excited when my Grandmother reached for the Russian Dolls on the top shelf of her cupboard, and placed them in front of me on the lounge room floor! I would ever so Read more
As further evidence of the omnipresence of nonsouvenir matryoshka dolls, the jm2 Matriochka Blackboard ($113) has come all the way from Lyon, France to the shelves of Rose and Radish here in San Francisco. Much like the DIY Nesting Doll I wrote about, this blackboard inspires creativity. Although it'd be funny to read Bart Simpson's infamous blackboard comments here, I'd much rather see how one Read more
I'm pleased, but not surprised to see these DIY Nesting Dolls ($12) new at Urban Outfitters, which outfitted my Trend Alert: Non-Souvenir Matryoshka Dolls widget last week with three other matryoshka décor items. I have a sneaking suspicion that their buyer moonlights on the Russian tourism board...but regardless, the bare surface of these dolls is a blank canvas for anyone with a creative Read more
Stack 'em up! Matryoshka dolls have been entertaining grown-ups and tots alike for more than a century. The Russian wooden dolls — which are characterized by their nesting abilities — are now finding a new generation of fans, who are enjoying the traditional babushkas as more than just dolls. Check out these fun finds that incorporate the Matryoshka theme beyond just the nesting dolls. Read more
If you're a city-dweller, chances are you're living in a rented apartment. If you love home decor, this can prove to be quite a debacle. You have to deal with landlords, city regulations, and you have to consider how long you'll really be in a space. Instead of breaking the bank, or living in a world sans design, consider these eight simple ways to bring style to your rented home and make it Read more
