Interior Design Trends 2021
Heavily influenced by the previous year, 2021 focuses on playfulness and optimism through pops of colour and candy stripes. We see an intensified desire to create sanctuaries that soothe and heal, and a move towards one-of-a-kind hand made pieces signifies a shift from minimalism to personalisation.
Meet the Maker: Sylvie Master Ceramicist
Sylvie leads us to her workshop above the kitchen, the morning light streaming through the window. Bags of clay are piled opposite a desk, littered with various tools. Sylvie sets to work, making the process look effortless as decades of experience will do. I am fascinated by her resourceful collections of tools.
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When I look at the work of Emma Gale, I see someone who travels with a deep curiosity and a desire to know a place, its people and its culture. Emma paints scenes that depict a way of life only seen by those who travel slowly and mindfully, taking time to stop and build connections, becoming part of the community if only for a brief moment. This is an incredible gift she shares.
Meet The Maker: Auria Master Ceramicist
Auria’s signature cactus vases stand out amongst shelves and shelves of shiny green ceramics unique to the region of Oaxaca Mexico. We made it our mission to track down the creator of these special pieces and find out her story.
Meet The Maker: Alicia, Master Weaver
Amongst stall after stall of weavings that looked identical, Alicia’s innate understanding of colour coupled with a curiosity pushing the boundaries of traditional weaving techniques immediately caught our attention.
Meet The Maker: Sergio, Master Weaver
“Porque? Porque” is Sergio’s catchphrase; “Why? Because…”. He laughs with good humour when we bring this to his attention. This phrase reveals a lot about his character; his professionalism, ability to problem solve and eagerness to talk about his craft. Here we chat with him about his love of rug weaving.
How To Choose The Right Rug Size
Deciding what size rug to invest in can be tricky but we’re here to help with a few handy tips. Rugs are a great way to highlight certain areas in your home and bring the layout of a space together creating cohesion and warmth.
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Lorna Murray’s namesake label creates the perfect travel hat; not only are they beautiful, handcrafted and provide full protection for the sun – they also fold up into a compact bundle that you can pop into your bag. With an office in Sydney and studio in Indonesia, Lorna travels often. A self-professed “global bowerbird” we chat about her most treasured overseas finds and her tips for the perfect travel wardrobe and a stress-free flight experience.
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Jeanne de Kroon, founder of Zazi Vintage, is changing the way the fashion industry operates, crafting some of the most coveted coats and dresses from repurposed textiles sourced across South East Asia and the Middle East. As you can imagine she is rarely in the same place for long, so here we chat about the value of travel and how to look after yourself on the road.
Top 10 Interior Design Trends 2020
Now more than ever, shifts in lifestyle are influencing the look, feel and functionality of our homes. It’s no surprise that sustainability remains forefront in design across all disciplines. We’re seeing these lifestyle influences manifest through grounding elements such as tactile finishes and biophilia, in addition to a desire for individuality in a world where everything is so easily accessible we crave uniqueness to create authentic homes.
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Early in our adventures, a friend recommended a bunch of travel blogs to us and one, in particular, became our bible, with every recommendation being spot on. That blog was Along Dusty Roads. Emily and Andrew wrote in such a real no-bullsh*t way that totally appealed to us. I remember at one point reading one of Emily’s posts about being a female traveller on a budget at a time where my hair was 70% split ends and the wire from my bra was poking through into my armpit; it was so comforting to know that I wasn’t alone in my travel feral-ness.
Shared Vision
In partnership with Sunshades Eyewear, Piece Collectors launched a philanthropic initiative, distributing reading glasses throughout artisan communities across Mexico and Guatemala.
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I was first introduced to Julia, founder of The Vista, an online travel platform while researching a trip to Joshua Tree California. It was then that I came across the beautifully designed and ever-so-cool guide books. Since then I have become an avid follower of Julia’s and her family’s adventures to Japan, New Zealand, the USA and across Australia (to name a few). She has an inbuilt radar for unearthing the coolest places and a beautiful approach to travel.
Textiles of Oaxaca
Like the region itself, the textiles of Oaxaca are breathtakingly beautiful and diverse. Beyond the surface beauty of these textiles lies an invisible thread connecting the maker to their ancestors and to their culture. In admiration of the diverse textiles from across Oaxaca, we’ve compiled a beginners guide to the different styles from across the state.
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Ioana of Comuna Travel has always been inspired by travel and the human connection. Founder of a specialised tour agency that focuses on immersive cross-cultural experiences in Mexico, Cuba and Romania, Ioana shares her thoughts on why travel is important and how to really get to the heart of a place.
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Have you ever fantasised about leaving your job, packing up your life and taking off in a decked out van? Spending your days on the road, listening to killer road-trip playlists and living under the stars with your four-legged furry best friend. This is exactly what Liss Connell of Life In The Slow Lane did five years ago. Liss is all about “slow travel”; enriching the travel experience beyond typical tourist traps and giving back to the communities that share the places they call home with us.
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After endless business trips, Hamish Tame, creative director at Sunshades Eyewear and Le Specs designer, has the art of travel nailed - he sure taught me a thing or two about making the most of a long haul flight and hitting the ground running (thanks for always sharing your face mist with me). Here we chat to Hame about his favorite hotels around the world and what is always in his carry on luggage.
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Nina KarnikowskI of Travels With Nina has travelled the globe far and wide sharing her adventures through her writings. Here we chat with Nina about what travel has taught her and how she always looks fabulous while travelling.
A Guide To Mezcal
A beginners guide to mezcal, how it’s made, how it differs from its cousin tequila and why I’m a complete convert. This is the story of a couple of mates who went to visit a Palenque (mezcal farm) to learn the tradition and taste of this age-old spirit and instead ended up doing a day of hard labour in torrential rain having the time of our lives.
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One of the aspects I love most about travel is the people that you meet along the way. Often you connect over a shared love of travel, but sometimes if you’re lucky, you connect over something deeper, something unspoken… perhaps a kindred spirit.
One such person was Susan the creator of Brooklyn Tropicali, an inspiring and informative travel blog. Susan shares with us her travel tips from making the most of a limited travel wardrobe to forging friendships on the road.