Textiles and furniture often go hand in hand, but for Peter Mabeo’s Lesire Collection, textiles became the inspiration for something far more solid. The Botswana-based furniture designer, founder of Mabeo Studio, pays homage to the intricate lace crochet techniques perfected by South African women during the 1900s. Lesire, which means “wedding veil” in Tswana, refers […]

Buying a house or moving into a rental is a really big life event that can have a lot of stress surrounding it. It’s also a really big accomplishment. It can sometimes be months if not longer before you feel settled enough to have people over. But even before they’re ready for guests, I think […]

I try to show a variation of properties from Scandinavia, so you get a true representation of the region. And today, I was keen to share a traditional ‘skånegård’. The farms are found in the southern Swedish county of Scania, where I live and are instantly recognised by their quadrangle shape.  While there are some […]

As Founder and President of ThinkLab, the only research entity solely focused on the interiors industry, Amanda Schneider revels in data, transforming insights into actionable strategies for design and business innovation. With a deep passion for research, design, and strategic growth, she helps organizations tackle industry trends and optimize workplace environments. She is a frequent […]

As we move through September, our minds are already turning to the upcoming holiday hosting season. Whether you’re planning to serve non-alcoholic aperitifs or classic spirits, Chopin, a leader in premium vodka, and Fferrone, a renowned name in modern luxury glassware, are ready to elevate your home bartending game. Their collaboration brings us the new […]

When designing a new home along a scenic waterfront, architects face the challenge of creating both privacy and optimal views. This is particularly true in neighborhoods where narrow, elongated plots are tightly packed along the shore. A recent project in East Hampton, New York, the Three Mile Harbor residence by Bates Masi + Architects, exemplifies […]

Take a quick tour with me through this exquisite Connecticut home owned by Jane Keltner de Valle and her husband Giancarlo Valle. Jane is a co-founder of the children’s skincare line Paloroma and was also formerly Architectural Digest’s style director. Giancarlo is on the AD100 list for interior designers. Here are some sneak peeks of […]

Plastic – it’s everywhere. In our kitchens, in our closets, and yes, it’s even hiding in some of our favorite decor. Convenient? Majorly. Affordable? Definitely. But in just over 100 years, plastic has also brought about a world of baggage that is impossible to ignore – it’s famously clogging our oceans, it’s poisoning our groundwater, […]

This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. If there are rainy seasons in North Carolina, it’s usually the summer and winter. Summer is drenching thunderstorms and winter is just a steady drizzle on and off every other week. A coir, fabric or jute doormat is great if you want to show […]

Can you guess what this building used to be by looking at the pictures? The clue is in the high ceilings, large windows and abundance of light. Although, I have to say that doesn’t necessarily narrow it down. This is an old school built in the 1950s with a funkis (functionalist) design – the character […]