Hi, I’m Diana — the person who once put a throw on the “wrong chair” and realized home changes everything

It was a Friday night: a big mug of tea and a tiny apartment where the floor lamp stood at an angle as if it were planning an escape. I moved it closer to the sofa, tossed a throw on the armrest – and the room suddenly felt… softer.
The next day I was already standing with a measuring tape, figuring out where to hide charging cables so they’d stop living their own lives. That’s how my long friendship with “home” began: a bit of light, one plant, a new shelf- and a space that literally exhales and calms down.

From “do mine too” to CasaLory

My friends were the first to know.
–“Di, can you look at my hallway? Is this curable?”
– “Send a photo – we’ll start with the shoe rack and hooks,” I said, already in emergency-interior mode.

Someone got a storage system out of simple boxes; someone switched to warmer, lower lighting and the kitchen stopped being “just a place to put the kettle.” After several evenings with the plan “light – storage – textiles – details,” their friends started messaging me. One day a friend asked:
– “Where do you keep all of this? You’ve got a mini-encyclopedia in your head!”
That’s when the name and idea came – CasaLory. A home where comfort is a plan, not a coincidence.

The first post and a shaky “Publish” button

I remember sitting at night, afraid to click Publish. The photos weren’t perfect; the texts felt like pencil sketches. But there was structure – short steps and checklists. And then came a comment I still keep: “I followed your steps – and my kitchen isn’t chaotic for the first time.”
That night I understood: the blog isn’t about pretty pictures; it’s about useful changes for real people.

What people said

Some people said, “A blog isn’t serious.”
Others cheered: “I read you and want to put everything in order.”
Both reactions gave me fuel. I decided: let the “not-so-serious” make life seriously calmer. That’s why CasaLory is full of practical solutions, while inspiration stays close – but never replaces action.

The moment it all clicked

I visited a friend with a tiny kitchen where “nothing ever fits.” We moved the drying rack to the window, removed one extra shelf, added bins to the lower drawers, and hung a rail. It took less than two hours. The next day she sent a photo – sunlight on the counter, breakfast on plates – and wrote: “It’s the first morning I’m not stressed.”
I realized micro – changes don’t just change the look; they change how you feel. That’s why I’m here.

I’m not perfect (and that’s good)

I’ve had it all: the wrong paint (looked “slightly gray,” turned “slightly blue”), a plant that clearly hated moving, curtains I returned the next day. These mistakes taught me to say:
– “Here’s where not to cut corners,”
– “Here you can save – same result,”
– “If in doubt, start with lighting and storage.”

What CasaLory is today

• Room Guides: structured mini-guides for every room – from entryways to balconies.
• Kitchen / Organization: layouts where every item “knows its home.”
• Bath & Laundry: clean, practical, free of visual noise.
• Outdoor & Garden: a balcony that lives in summer and doesn’t mope in winter.
• Seasonal: light refreshes without dramatic shopping.
• Budget: “best for the money” finds and honest comparisons.

Small wins I’m proud of

• The first thousands of saves on Pinterest (yes, I jumped around the room).
• Emails like “I stopped snapping at everyone in the mornings because the kitchen is finally in order.”
• Mini projects and consults where we peel a home “in layers” and give it air back.

My principles

1. Home is for people, not the other way round. No decor is worth an awkward layout.
2. Simplicity is power. Light, storage, textures, and two or three quiet details.
3. Budget isn’t the enemy of aesthetics. Know where to invest and where you don’t have to.
4. Seasonality is like breathing. Small updates on time – that’s how a home feels alive.

How I work

Every morning: tea and 15 minutes looking at a room with a guest’s eyes. What stands out? What bothers? What can I fix to one song? I share this ritual with my readers: tiny steps + noticeable changes.

Dreams and plans

– more clear before/afters and “how to copy” diagrams;
– a weekly email with one simple weekend plan (no fluff, just useful);
– printable checklists for fridge and phone;
– quick videos to grab an idea in a minute.

If we’ve met on social

I love Instagram for real-time stories and small breakdowns (@dk.interio), and Pinterest for clarity and structure (dianakichukblog). We grow, argue, get inspired, save – and then come back and do.

The most important thing

I’m here to help you make friends with your home. Not to redo everything in a weekend, but to tune your space to your life – gently, clearly, step by step. If you love calm palettes, logical storage, and pieces with a story -welcome home, to CasaLory.

– Diana