Author: Vikki Martinez

If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you’ll know I have a completely unapologetic crush on heritage textiles, and Bulgarian shevitza wool blankets have firmly secured their place in my personal fantasy league of woven wonders. Bulgarian wool weaving is one of the country’s most enduring craft traditions: practical, symbolic, and deeply rooted in

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Ukrainian hand-woven textiles are my new obsession. If you’ve read previous posts, you’ll know I have a soft spot for anything steeped in rich heritage, and let me tell you, these blankets are full of it. By the end of this post, you’ll see exactly why I can’t get enough of their textures, colors, and

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Hollywood Glam is luxury interior design that can be created at any budget and still look utterly divine. It’s all about layering rich, indulgent materials: velvet, dark woods, golden accents, luminous glass elements, and mirrors everywhere, darling, to reflect light, depth, and pure drama. So slip into your fluffy kitten heels and satin robe, or

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Curved furniture with its gentle, soft shapes is defining interior design in 2026. In a world that is constantly changing and where uncertainty is at an all-time high, home is where we crave calm. Curves play a quiet but powerful role in that shift with their rounded shapes. They signal ease, comfort, and flow, creating

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In all honesty, I probably write interior design trend pieces as much for myself as for anyone else. With so many ideas constantly competing for attention, trend fatigue is very real. Not every trend is worth your time, attention, or hard-earned money. They are only truly useful when you understand what’s driving them, and, more

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Unfitted kitchens are having their moment in 2026, and honestly, I’ve been rooting for them for years. Rising renovation costs and a shift from perfection to flexibility mean this isn’t just a pretty trend; it’s a smart, stylish response to the times, and I couldn’t be more delighted to see it finally getting the love

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From history to styling tips, explore how Welsh woven blankets add warmth, texture, and heritage to well-designed interiors. These hearty covers came about from necessity, not aesthetic whim. Wales’ rugged landscape and temperate oceanic climate, strongly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, demanded a blanket that was both durable and practical. Its rolling terrain, not the

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I recently stumbled upon patchwork quilts reimagined at a charming salvaged textiles shop in Toronto called Honeybea, where pre-loved pieces are transformed into beautifully crafted clothing. Think soulful craftsmanship, a little bit nostalgic, and dangerously charming. Thankfully, I possess a willpower of steel and managed to leave without buying yet another coat I absolutely did

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Table lamps are truly the unsung heroes of interior design. Whether you’re shopping on a shoestring or splurging on something sculptural and chic, they’re the quickest way to completely shift the mood of a room. These multitasking overachievers don’t just create ambience; they dial the energy down to a softer, more soothing level, helping your

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Are you sitting comfortably? If not, allow me to introduce you to the chair style you didn’t even know you needed. The world of seating is surprisingly vast, a mind-boggling array of silhouettes, names, and purposes, each one designed to solve a very particular comfort or design conundrum. Whether you’re reimagining your dining room, revitalising

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Bold is having a moment, and accent doors indoors are proudly riding the wave. Accent walls reigned supreme for the better part of a decade, but today our attention has shifted to the unsung heroes of interior architecture: the woodwork. These once-overlooked doorways are stepping into the spotlight as the fresh, modern statement pieces our

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Material drenching brings a minimalist look with a luxurious, sensory twist. With its seamless surfaces and tactile richness, it creates an enveloping calm, a welcome escape from the pace of the real world. Unlike colour drenching, which relies on hue, material drenching is all about the substance: the grain of wood, the softness of plaster,

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Cabbage ceramics instantly transport me back to my childhood home. My mother was an unapologetic devotee of majolica-style pottery, those gloriously glossy, richly enamelled pieces that caught the light and your imagination all at once. They graced nearly every surface, from window ledges and mantlepieces to overcrowded shelves, turning our house into a kaleidoscopic Aladdin’s

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Thanks to the ever-mysterious algorithm gods, I’ve recently found myself deep in conversation (with myself, naturally) about over-door shelves. That slim slice of wall above a doorway, quietly perched and full of potential, is prime real estate hiding in plain sight. It overlooks each room like an architectural afterthought, yet it deserves a starring role.

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There’s something wonderfully grounding about vinegar and pickling pots, objects that whisper stories of old kitchens, earth, and the slow art of preservation. My first memory with stoneware was not even in a kitchen; it was in my mother’s living room and involved a huge green jug, an umbrella and a little boy ending up

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