When I was a child I often listened and read (after I had learned to read) “Grimm's Fairy Tales” and “Fairy Tales” by Hans Christian Andersen. “Grimm's Fairy Tales” based on German folk tales are mostly cruel and scary (and not suitable for small children, despite the title). Hans Christian Andersen “Fairy Tales” are not as brutal, although they are quite sad and gloomy. I can barely remember the plots of most of these stories but I remember the atmosphere very clearly. I did liked this shiver on my spine...and I don't find my psyche damaged now :-)

The transposition of fairy tales motifs to the products for children is nothing new. But the concept of using a tale theme to create the furniture for adults is original. And very effective.

Guess what was one of my children's favourite toy? Our new washing machine cardboard packaging. We have made a house of it and the children have decorated it with crayons. They have played with it for another 5 or 6 months until it got totally damaged and we had to get rid of it. And then there was a black despair and a bereavement...

Children's preference for cardboard houses is not just a marketing trick or a myth spread by ecology fanatics. Kids do like having their own space where they can create and hide – the room is too big and too accessible for adults. The cardboard house is just right size and it offers a space for child's decorations – all the walls inside and outside – and for his/her secrets.

I wish I lived in a loft! I like industrial interiors based on raw materials, such as concrete, bricks and steel. I don't like cold spaces, therefore my loft would be wormed with wood, soft fabrics and carefully selected lamps. At the moment, my favourite, best and Number One are CablePower lamps. Each and every single one. It is just a simple cord and a bulb – but the colours! Ecstasy!

There are many women all over the world (including me) for whom maternity is important not only because of giving birth to a child. It is very often an impulse for creation or a turning point in artistic career. Maternity releases energy and broaden horizons. It leaves significant mark in women's brain and soul, and impacts on creativity. It's amazing how many beautiful, interesting, and helpful items was created by parents for children and for other parents!