Zebra stripes, statues of Mary, crazy glasses, viscose boots—the diverse offer of second-hand and vintage stores can surpass all our imaginations. Beyond the playful sense of
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Post-Soviet depth | Maria Švarbová
The name of Slovak stylist and photographer Maria Švarbová may be familiar to our regular readers: using the socialist-functionalist buildings that define her art, she reaches
In style for a prettier smile | Curaprox Pop-Art edition
Brushing your teeth is usually no more than a monotonous daily routine that blends into the gray of everyday life. This everyday activity is made special
Special breakfast places in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
So many houses, so many customs—and so many breakfast routines. A good breakfast defines our whole day, be it a quick pastry or a full English
All the world’s a stage | IKS board game
Last year, the Slovak IKS Theater celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding, in celebration of which theater fans were surprised by a special board game.
Creative fun—Eastern European design toys | TOP 5
They are conscious, imaginative, groundbreaking and not the last for decoration. Why not make children’s toys stylish? A selection of the most exciting design toys in
Perky ceramics | TOP 5
The tradition of making pottery dates back thousands of years, in fact, it presents the relationship between man and earth in an artistic form. Functionality is
Double smile for positive self-image | Veronika Trnková
Due to cellulite, hair, overweight, asymmetrical breasts and many beauty flaws, we can feel uncomfortably locked in our bodies. Achieving the perfect body dictated by fashion
A bouquet of Eastern Europe | Robert Bartolen
Florist, fashion designer, designer, garden architect, creator—Robert Bartolen can be defined in many ways, but he is, in fact, all of these things combined. He makes
The best waterfront restaurants in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
There’s no better feeling than sitting by the waterfront on a pleasant summer evening, listening to the waves crash against the pier while snacking. In our
Stunning Art Nouveau buildings in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Floral motifs, majolica and all the restless movement—Art Nouveau is a special period in art history, which aims to smuggle a little uniqueness into everyday life.
Healing with colors | NÚSCH
For most people, hospitals are the equivalent of depressing and sad wards, but the new Center for Paediatric Cardiology (NÚSCH) in Bratislava confronts stereotypes. The spaces
Unique cinemas in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Almost a year ago, we were forced to home cinema: we switch on Netflix sitting on the couch while craving the smell of popcorn. In our
Dessert in a tube | Kolatch
Graphic designer Michal Slovák combines moderate awareness and a premium feeling in the design of the new Kolatch tube. Kolatch is a cream dessert made from
The most exciting railway stations in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
In Eastern Europe, railway stations have a special status: the renovation of historic buildings has been carried out according to the principles of modern architecture across
