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
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
What are table runners for?
Any housekeeper knows perfectly well that even some of the best tablecloths can be considered hopelessly ruined if... more
Very soon, most of the world's population will begin celebrating the birthday of Jesus Christ - Christmas. Christmas is celebrated all over the... more
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
Scandinavian furniture: simple and multi-functionalThe furniture is simple, lightweight, comfortable, and is easy to assemble and disassemble.... more
Scandinavian style just can’t be disliked. It is a very appealing style, radiating its extraordinary lightness, naturalness and simplicity. This is... more
Term comes from the English word “shabby”, which means “worn”, “distressed” and “chic” - “elegance”. It is the name of the style... more
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
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