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Russian bast shoes & linen canvas fabric
Russian bast shoes & linen canvas fabric
Lapti are traditional bast shoes of the Slavic population of Eastern Europe that were worn for many centuries. In Russia, a villager (Russian peasant... more
Zero Waste hiking with Varvara Home
Zero Waste hiking with Varvara Home
In cozy fall, when the air becomes nicer and cooler, the outdoors are calling. One of the great ways to answer this calling is to go... more
How to: Table Runner
How to: Table Runner
What are table runners for? Any housekeeper knows perfectly well that even some of the best tablecloths can be considered hopelessly ruined if... more
How is Christmas celebrated in Europe?
How is Christmas celebrated in Europe?
Very soon, most of the world's population will begin celebrating the birthday of Jesus Christ - Christmas. Christmas is celebrated all over the... more
Christmas around the world
Christmas around the world
We have described how Christmas is celebrated in Europe in the previous article. Now let's see how this holiday is celebrated in different parts of... more
What is scandinavian style?
What is scandinavian style?
Scandinavian furniture: simple and multi-functionalThe furniture is simple, lightweight, comfortable, and is easy to assemble and disassemble.... more
What is Scandinavian?
What is Scandinavian?
Scandinavian style just can’t be disliked. It is a very appealing style, radiating its extraordinary lightness, naturalness and simplicity. This is... more
What is Shabby-chic?
What is Shabby-chic?
Term comes from the English word “shabby”, which means “worn”, “distressed” and “chic” - “elegance”. It is the name of the style... more
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil
The name for flaxseed comes from ancient Latin language, and it means “very useful”, and that is very true. Flax got its’ name because every... more
How to preserve bread?
How to preserve bread?
Storing fresh bread Our ancestors knew the special secret of making bread last to the last crumb - they wrapped it in linen towels to keep its... more