Rukotvorine: Handcrafts

Rukotvorine is one of those companies which lays on huge tradition but at the same time is always innovative and trail blazer in its sector. Rukotvorine is symbol of Bosnian and Herzegovinan furniture and of the town Konjic.
In 19th century Adem Niksic developed entirely new furniture style which is known as "Bosnian Konjic style". Today besides their traditional style furniture, they're making "modern" furniture with traditional twist; what an amazing combo! Every piece of furniture is unique, special creation of manual work and craftsmanship and made of sustainable resources. They're using royal walnut, cherry, European maple, oak, ash and elm to make those amazing pieces.
The company was awarded the Interior Innovation Award 2012 at the IMM fair in Germany, one of the most prestigious awards of the furnishing sector world-wide.

Rukotvorine is making a real "furniture investment pieces" and I have a serious crush on the "Umra Table". ;)

Which style of  Rukotvorine you prefer; traditional or modern? Which are your favourite pieces from Rukotvorine collection?


"Umbra Table" designed by Jasna Mujkic which was the winner of Interior Innovation Award 2012:

Handcraft

Tradition and history

Tables from Daisy Collection

 Dining table from Wave Collection

Wave cabinet

Native Sofa

                               

Christmas Wish List

  It's almost the Christmas! I did all shopping before weekend and left that stress behind. Now it's time to enjoy holidays!

 While shopping for gifts it was impossible not to sneak little things for myself and besides few pleasures most of them are kind of things that would be very useful.

First, books! A good book is always a perfect gift. Especially in the festive season when there is a lot of time to curl up on the sofa with a book, cup of coffee and a box of MAK ZARA pralines. And what better than "Grimm's Fairy Tales" and going into that magic world. Especially when it's 200th anniversary of those classics.

The second book that'd make me very happy is "Tim Walker: Story Teller". I already visited the exhibition at Somerset House twice and I was fascinated. That'll be great to have those beautiful photos on my coffee table.

 Third book is  "Born Twice" by Margaret Mazzantini. Recently the book was adapted into film and I have had heard such good reviews that I'd like to read it. I always prefer book to the film...

Other things are just some basics that'd be welcomed in my wardrobe and some things that I'd like to try.

I hope you are  reading my blog, Santa! :)

1. Moleskine Le Petit Prince Daily Planner 

2. COS Wool Jersey Navy Dress

3. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate 

4. A Box Of MAK ZARA Pralines

5. Desa Wool West

6. Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturiser 

7. Astley Clarke Sea Shell Honeycomb Ring 

8. Liz Earle Precision Brush 

9. Acne Needle Rocca Jeans

10. NARS Rouge Basque Lipstick

11. Michael Cors Turtleneck Bodysuit

12. Grimm's Fairy Tales

13. Tim Walker : Story Teller

14. Twice Born - Margaret Mazzantini 

Retrospective Of A Year -Part 2

      The second part of the "Retrospective Of A Year" includes mostly photos from two exhibitions I visited last year and liked a lot: Yayoi Kusama at Tate Modern and Korean Eye at the Saatchi Gallery. And then comes gelato at Gelupo, Tower Bridge view from the Strada restaurant, coffee break at La Duree, St Pancras early in the morning,my jewellery reorganising operation and rainy summer day.