I had been thinking a while about making cushions of the rug (frazada) I had. Peruvian textiles always present at home. To be honest, I made them by hand but I was not happy with the finish. I tried to make them with the sewing machine but the thickness of the frazada (which I also used as a rug) and…
This summer family vacation made me reflect on the direction I want to give the blog. And it is not that I want to make a change but instead give precise categories so that those who arrive at the blog know what it is about. That is also the reason for the text of “A well-traveled home blog”.Besides knowing that…
We live in a time where side hustles are a popular decision for households to generate an extra source of income. While it may not be enough to replace your day-to-day job, it can help to make ends meet, save for your next holiday (as we did this summer), or simply offer your family a little financial comfort. Unfortunately, if…
Do you find yourself drooling over those ultra-sophisticated rooms that you see on Instagram, but always shy away from recreating the trend in your own home? If so, it is probably because you worry that you will be creating a room with more style than substance, somewhere that is more of a show home than a place to relax in.…
Today is July 28, a special date for Peruvians as we celebrate another year of our Independence. What a better occasion to appreciate our craftsmanship. But we cannot value our heritage if we don’t have a knowledge of our tradition and the work behind each artisanal piece and the history of artisan communities.For this reason, Alexandra, our blog interior designer,…
I didn’t want to lose the opportunity to show you in photos the trip I took to Copenhagen with my friend from university Kathy and her sisters Lucero and Nelly. We were lucky that the temperature was ideal (end of June) to walk approximately 8 hours each of the two days to visit the most emblematic places of the Danish…
If you want to liven up a dull wall or add a personal touch to a room, hanging photos is an excellent way to achieve your goal. Most people have pictures they enjoy looking at, and creating a photo wall is a perfect way to showcase them. However, traditional framing and hanging techniques may seem too ordinary for you. Fortunately, there…
The heat, the sun and the joy of summer came! And of course, we cannot be left behind with the decoration of our spaces. I have been browsing among some stores that I like a lot, to put together a collection of accessories that will bring the freshness and joy of summer in your home. Pictures I found these beautiful…
Decorating with mirrors adds life to any space, and a lot of personality. If you have a wall that you would like to give life to, this post is for you.ColorsThe colors of the mirrors will depend a lot of the wall and the accessories that accompany the decoration. Having a white wall widens many options of mirror frames, while…
If you are a lover of traveling around the world and meeting new cultures and traditions, then global decoration style is perfect for you. Indeed you are the one who brings small or large pieces of craftsmanship from each country you visit. Or now, thanks to the Internet, you can buy handmade pieces from countries you would like to see someday. Our…