The ambiance was the one of Bangkok. With pictures on the walls like a mosaic and a tea pot always warm. I came to explore Asian culture, Buddhism, Japanese aesthetics for number of reasons. So many people, so many years as a civilization. The ways of ancient gotten this wisdom! Regarding interest in crafting interior, it had to be as peaceful as a mountain retreat. Five millennium have been bloody for I thought Asian culture would hold the answer to my anxiety. To this day, their people stayed resilient. The elderly passed on respect and the path to zenitude. The youngsters learned English. After moving around like a gypsy for twenty-five years. I decided to settle in the largest flat we could afford, with secondhand furniture. Our apartment is crafted according to Shanghai alley style. With each room placed along a long corridor. Culture had gotten to me in the smell of food which typically included Miso, U-Don, dumplings, sushi, croquettes, steak. I am a regular folk from the West. Nothing special except my inspiration comes from the Far East. My reading includes Zen philosophy and Feng Shui, my home breathes an eternal incense odor. We rather have Jasmin tea and make a big fuss serving it. Japanese design retained my attention since college, when studying to be an artist.