what to get Evergreen branches of semi-consistent length. Mix two-three types Artificial or dry plant decor Dry plant decor in colour coordinated tone Pliers of two kinds, for different thicknesses and precision A large bowl or low vase with holes Handheld vacuum cleaner; needles go everywhere! TIP! Add wet colour coordinated sponge at bottom of…
Category: get the VIBE
Explore the role that design and creativity have in shaping an impeccable life: enjoyable, imperfect, livable, likeable and full of surprises, positive mistakes and rewarding accomplishments.
Advice on how to curate a better lifestyle through design from the award-winning expert Adriana Mot – Toronto interior designer specializing in residential design with a focus on the impact of good design on the positive connection between people and the space around them.
2023 Retrospective ‘Get the vibe’ – Just Chill
In today’s fast-paced and often chaotic world, prioritizing our well-being and creating an environment that reflects our inner selves is more important than ever. We can always strive to elevate our lives through small daily rituals or significant life changes. We’re highlighting a few essential articles over the past year that highlight ways you can…
Culture, what else have we learned from the egyptians
Table centrepieces made of garlands or wreaths are one custom that has endured the test of time yet not that of forgotten beginnings. Dating back to the Egyptians, wreaths were placed on mummies as they entered the afterlife in a nationwide custom that celebrated this important rite of passage. A few centuries after, rose-petal garlands…
Vibe – FOCUS February 2023
The ease with which we move within our imagination is quickly dismissed when a good reality is cast upon us. Sometimes, we become content and relaxed at the expense of not seeing the next step that can take us even further. Vibing well is an awesome ride to catch upward, not something to bathe in…
Land of Dochia Issue #2 Eco Smurfs
Image courtesy of Dochia Media This is a fragment from the Land of Dochia Monthly Focus series, first published in Land of Dochia, Issue #2 (monthly digital periodical) LOD #02, DIY, eco smurfs
MH, Vol1 – Baroque music improves focus and concentration. How did it come about?
Baroque choral music developed in the 17th century during the Baroque Era, specifically between 1600 to 1750. In the church of St. Mark in Venice, Giovanni Gabrielli created polychoral music of multiple choirs with various voices and instruments. Constant pulsation through the pieces was a vital aspect and an essential reason for its currently discovered…
Getting your cottage ready, my three big steps
Selecting the perfect cottage is a complex feast. It requires spending a reasonable amount of time thinking about where to buy, what you want to do while there, whether it is on water or next to trails, whether there is a quaint little village next to it, or are there grapes involved? Or maybe you’ve…
The Eggs of Easter, Egypt and the cosmic myths
The beautiful tradition of colouring eggs is laden with meaning. Its history can be traced to the very beginning of creation. Spring is a flame that took the shape of myths, legends and religions across time. Believers hold it as the reaffirmation of faith. Non-believers cherish charismatic rebirth customs in many of its forms. In…
Keeping a little sparkle going in the relationship between you and your house
Like with any kind of relationship, when things are too familiar and uneventful, things get stale. The culprit? A phenomenon called hedonic adaptation. If you look at your kitchen for a long time and you’re there all the time, you will likely not notice its beauty, no matter how beautiful it is. Having mini-adjustments continuously…
Living with snow in Canada
At the start of winter, an ever-changing mass of gulpable snow covers buildings, trees and streets with blobs of different sizes, colours, and cleanliness levels. Everyone assumes that Canadians love snow just because we have it. I am Canadian. And a Romanian emigrant. I do like snow but not necessarily all aspects of it. Does…
Retrospective Best Of ‘Get the Vibe’
As the final month of the year fast approaches, we tend to take a look back on our personal lives and reflect on all the events that took place. Did we achieve that oh-so-precious work-life balance, learn to cook a new go-to dish or reach that health goal we set at the beginning of the…
Light clustering trend reaches new proportions and how to bank on it
One of my favourite design trends that have deeply penetrated the market is using pendants in clusters. While it’s always been a “thing,” lately, it’s really taken off to the point where more and more lights are already designed as clusters themselves. The beauty of pendants is that, unlike all their cousins that have to…