That’s not a lie! It’s the first day of April and we are well into Spring. Calmer weather, sweeter smells and fresh tastes are now all around us and we have to experience it all. As there as so many things to do in and out of the house, creating a bucket list for Spring…
Give yourself a break from endlessly scrolling down on Instagram and use your smartphone in a smart way, if you want to put away some extra money this month. There are apps that can actually make you money on the go, so choose to use them instead of alternating between Facebook, Twitter or Snapchat the…
We all find ourselves sometimes complaining of not having enough time in our lives to learn something new, socialize, exercise or be more productive in our jobs. However, have you ever thought about all this time you spend while going to work or back home? Commuting takes a considerable amount of time in our lives and it’s…
Trieste is a small city, however one can find many hidden treasures when walking down its small paved streets. That’s what happened to me when I discovered Combine’ and got to know Lodovica Fusco. I had found a treasure. Lodovica is designing her own jewelry line since 2012, called COLLANEVrosi and is co-curating and sharing…
Have you been fantasizing of having someone to take care of ‘all the little details’ in your life, so that you could just focus on the important stuff? Imagine not having to schedule your dentist appointment yourself, finding the perfect time for that meeting, having someone to show you the nearest cafe with Wi-fi and…
The Spring Equinox is just around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited about it. This Sunday, 20th of March, we are entering officially into a fresh and hopefully sunnier season and I can’t wait to enjoy the longer days. March is a month of transformation and even if the cold temperatures of the…
When it comes to minimalist design, here at InconnuLab, we try to find the most exciting voices from all over the world. Spanish- born Carlos Jiménez marries in a unique way the Spanish spirit with Scandinavian essentialism, to design objects for the everyday life and he just happened to have a few minutes to speak…
I am definitely a coffee-holic and even in this moment I’m sipping my favorite cup of the bitter substance, that I cannot imagine waking up without. Coffee is a great pick- me- up and has shown to help lower the risks of diabetes, depression and some cancers. However, there are many others ways to energize your…
Making money online may sound like a myth or belonging in the realm of dodgy websites and scams, but nowadays a lot of people around the world share their skills and knowledge on the internet to gain some extra cash. At first the amounts you will get may not be great, but with a little…
Working in her Tel Aviv- based studio, Mika Barr, is a promising young designer, that uses innovative printing methods, like 3D folding on fabrics, to create fashion and interior textiles. When we first came by her Etsy Shop, we found ourselves impressed with the unique quality, sophistication and minimalist perspective of her products so we decided…
Working a nine to five job, doesn’t necessarily mean that when you go back home you have nothing to do. As hard as it can be, most of us need to stay productive at home, even after our normal working hours, almost every day. Having a shower and chilling with a book might seem like…
When the InconnuLab team first met Jan Sedmak, it was at Barbacan Produce, the open market for artists and designers here in Trieste. We instantly fell in love with his minimal designs, that combine simplicity with sophistication and symbolism with urban attitude. I personally wanted to purchase more than one of each of his printed…
Work-life balance. That’s something that is not easy to achieve for everyone. Even if you may love your job, working 24/7 is not an option, not for the long run at least and by working longer than you should, you will soon find yourself burnt-out . So finding a balance between the time you spend…
Tomorrow is the first day of March and as we are standing outside Spring’s doors, with the equinox just a few days ahead, on the 20th of March, I feel like I’m more than ready for the sunnier days ahead. Especially considering the strange, humid and gloomy days we had been having here in Trieste.…
Everybody knows Mondays are hard and we never seem to be prepared enough for them, nor for the busy days ahead of it. Confused schedules, skipping meals or eating out (there was nothing in the fridge) and always having the feeling I forgot about something, were on my Monday schedule for a long time. This…
Always in the research of artisan, high quality brands for our The Creative Minds Series, we run into Zaaina, a heaven of handmade, 100% natural skincare products and we had to find out more about the company and the amazing woman behind it. Zaaina means ‘beautiful’ explains Purvi Desai, the manager and creative force behind the…
Going to sleep for me it’s one of the best parts of the day. I just love drinking a herbal tea, watching my favorite TV series and having my cat purring close to me and slowly feeling sleepier and sleepier, pure heaven. However, I must say that I don’t usually pay that mush attention of…
The fact that we love books, here in InconnuLab, is not a secret. From non-fiction for creatives to travel books for the travelling souls, we have been featuring our favorite reads and we are planning to go on. However, I have to admit, even if it breaks my heart, that I can count the books I was…
Our love for minimal, handmade jewelry is not something that we have been able to hide so successfully and we never planned to. That’s why, when a friend invited me to like a Page on Facebook, full of gorgeous, geometric creations, I instantly wanted to know more about the people behind the project. Ajna is…
I just love gallery walls! They are so inspiring and they really do change a room’s mood, adding color, style and personality in any space. From beautiful quotes, brilliant designs and illustration, to family pictures and drawings, gallery walls, could feature anything that you love to see everyday, that lifts your spirits or inspires you. However,…
It has happened to all of us. One moment we feel creative, full of new ideas and oh so inspired and the next we are hesitant, afraid to put our ideas in action and endlessly procrastinating. Being confident in our creativity is something that takes time and experience to learn, and sometimes we categorize ourselves…
Hey there! Creative Minds is back, this time hosting travel girl, Viviane, who through her blog We Love New York shares her travelling experiences in New York City and not only! Currently living in Paris, France, she writes about visiting exciting places, eating great food, the best shopping experiences and how to explore the world on…
The first week of February is over and we are beginning to see the first signs of spring around here. The days have become significantly longer and some trees have already started blooming. However, the cold, gloomy days, the fog and the heavy rains, are still here to remind us that it’s still winter. With…
Do you find it difficult to manage your time? You are not the only one. Most of us have tight work schedules, countless meetings, loads of things to do and a very limited amount of ‘me’ time. As life runs faster and faster, there is only one way of getting everything done, while having space…
Imagine scaling back furniture to its most basic functions, what would it look like? Preforma Design’s Basic Lines for Living, gives us an idea. This furniture collection is designed to serve three basic functions: somewhere to place things on, somewhere to sit on and something that provides light. Formalized only by their most essential elements,…