This is not exactly a house tour, but a few cherished corners of a designer’s home. Nicola, the designer behind the brand “püppilottchen” shared the pictures of a few corners of her home. The German based designer loves creating quilts, pillows, accessories and toys especially for kids. She’s passionate about […]
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