Byt a Umění Issue 2 for Czech Contemporary Housing Culture

Today once again, we are looking at Byt a umění (Apartment and Art) Revue for Czech Contemporary Housing Culture: Architecture, Interiors, Painting, Decoration, Sculpture, Plastics, Arts, Gardening, Handicrafts, Exhibitions, Auctions and more. In this edition (Issue 2, 1931), the writers express their frustration with a lack of change in Czech building practices. It seems they...

Architecture, NOSTALGIA, Periodicals

March 12, 2018

Czech Contemporary Housing Culture in 1931 – Byt a umění

Byt a umění (Apartment and Art) Revue for Czech Contemporary Housing Culture: Architecture, Interiors, Painting, Decoration, Sculpture, Plastics, Arts, Gardening, Handicrafts, Exhibitions, Auctions and more. The title itself sounds so modern, yet this is a periodical from 1931. It was published in Prague between the years 1930-1933 and appeared in the Czech language. This magazine...

Architecture, CULTURE, Periodicals

November 6, 2017

Rare & Beautiful Gemstones from the Czech Republic

Amidst the mountains and caves of the Czech Republic lay treasures beyond your imagination. Most folks who have visited the country will agree that the sights and scenery are magical, and we won’t argue! We believe that our little country is the most beautiful place on earth, offering something for everyone. Today, we are sharing...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

August 25, 2017

Czech, Polish and Moravian Folk Patterns for Your Desk and iPhone

Today seemed like a lovely day for shopping and have I found some wonderful goodies for you. Take a look at these Czech, Polish and Moravian folk patterns for your desk and iPhone including lovely mouse pads, lanyards and of course, iphone covers. I just know you are most likely sitting at your computer right now...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

August 6, 2017

Fun Ethnic Folk Prints and Motifs for the Home

We love showing off the folk patters and ethnic designs of the old country. Whether the designs be Bohemian, Moravian or Slovak (or even Polish in this case) the patterns and motifs cross over and resemble one another in subtle ways and are just lovely to look at. Today we are looking at some items...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

June 20, 2017

Owning A Chata or Chalúpka In Czech

If you recently read our post about The Uniqueness of Czech Character and what makes a Czech a Czech by guest author Mila Rechcigl, you will have probably seen that land ownership is number one on the list. Czech people truly do have a love for land and it shows in their well keeping and pride of it....

Czech Republic, PLACES

September 8, 2016

Vintage Czech Porcelain Tea Set

Today we came across a lovely vintage Czech porcelain luncheon set for sale on eBay. It looks to be a fantastic pearlescent luncheon set which includes a tea pot with lid, creamer, sugar bowl with lid and 4 tea cups with saucers. Also included are 4 salad or dessert plates. The set comes from an estate and...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

September 8, 2016

Jaroslav Ježek and the Brussels Style

Jaroslav Ježek was a leading Czech designer who gained fame for his practical and figural porcelain items. He was one of the founders of the Brussels style, an important development in Czech design in 1950s and 60s. Featured at the World Expo in 1958, he represented Czechoslovakia very successfully, taking away two major awards. Jaroslav Ježek (1923...

Art and Design, CULTURE

September 20, 2015

Restoration Hardware

Founded in 1979 in the small city of Eureka, California this upscale furniture store is packed with beautiful 59 inch chandeliers and Belgian leather chairs. Though it may seem like these one of a kind stores are only local, they actually have over fifty galleries in the United States as well as Canada. Going by the name Restoration Hardware,...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping