Saturday, October 29, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Woven delight
Just freshly off the plane from Istanbul, I managed to stuff a beautiful antique rug into my bag.
To be honest I didn't know much about rugs, carpets or kilims when I arrived in Turkey. Luckly for me I ended up at the right place, a small shop called Arsah. Quickly apparent was this warm, family-run establishment was passionate, knowledgeable and honest about their beautiful woven works. After viewing what had to be hundreds of rugs and kilims and drinking several cups of fragrante tea and strong turkish coffee I finally narrowed my choice down to one special piece. The colour, history and story all wove together something special for me. However what I left with was more than a rug, I left there with a new appreciation for a craft which was deeply routed in this beautiful country.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Moroccan treasures
Beldi is a wonderful online store which specializes in beautiful items from Morocco.
From Rugs, to jewellery to housewares you are sure to find inspiring items with quality craftsmanship in everything they sell.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Fashion in Italy: 150 Years of Elegance
Italy has always been famed for it's fashion, so as the they celebrates their 150th anniversary as a unified country, what better time to reflect on it's stylish past. The distinguished Reggia di Venaria is hosting a beautiful exhibit "Fashion in Italy: 150 Years of Elegance".
Academy Award winning customer designer Gabriella Pescucci and Vogue Italia's editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani both divide up the exhibition, each curating their own piece. With over 200 garments on display along with custom designed fragrances for each era, there is no mistake this exhibit will be one to remember
Sunday, September 25, 2011
It's a wrap!
Could this be the most interactive print magazine ever? London based www.thewrappaper.com is already on it's third issue. They work with talented illustrators and provide interviews about their process and inspiration. The added delight to this magazine is that it's printed in a large format without any fixed bindings so that it can all be recycled as....you guessed it, wrapping paper! Brilliant!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Lucky Charms
For those of us living in Northern hemisphere we are now into the Autumn and have winter to look forward to. Not to fret, with one of these beautiful Irish blankets by your side you can face old man winter head on! Lucky for us all Avoca has a wonderful online store so you can place an order straight from Ireland well before the snow starts to fly!
ACOVAirishblankets
ACOVAirishblankets
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Hotel Fasano São Paulo
Heading to São Paulo....there really is only one place to stay, The Hotel Fasano located in the beautiful Jardins neighborhood with it's gorgeous tree-lined avenues.
The hotel boasts classic 1930's architecture with a modern twist. Rooms conceived by Philippe Starck are finished with hardwood floors and custom mirrors, fireplaces and cozy leather chairs to help guests relax and enjoy the retro ambiance.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Summer at Ruschmeyer's
Ahhhh Summer! who doesn't want to savor every moment? The newly re-opened Ruschmeyer’s in Montauk, N.Y. could be just the place for to do it. The 20 room hotel and restaurant feels like a cross between a retro 1950's camp and a funky motel. The vibe is relaxed with a mix of guests ranging from hipster families to surfers and musicians. Make sure to try some of the delicious food and if your up for it hit their bar "the Electric Eel".
Saturday, June 25, 2011
THE best unisex sunglasses for summer
Could these be THE best sunglasses of the summer for both ladies and gents?
1. Drift eyewear
2.Rayban Clubmaster
3. KLB Surf Green and Gold classic aviator
4. Tom Ford TF0072 CAMERON Sunglasses
5. Persol unisex tortoise frame with green lens
A Hipster-Approved MTA Map Of NYC
Check out this MTA map for all the places a good hipster needs to know! Look out Queens, your next!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Buenos Aires into its' own
Buenos Aires has been on the radar for some time now as a super hot destination, and it looks like it is far from cooling down. Along with many great hotels and restaurants the city recently got it's first concept store Pehache. The store opened it's doors in the hip neighborhood of Palermo Soho and carries objects exclusively by South American designers and artists such as Lucas Risé, Desirée De Ridder, Patricio Lix Klett and Florencia Monis. Make sure to revive yourself by grabbing a house-made cafe con leche!
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