Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul in Coyoacán, Mexico.What a privilege it is to write about Casa Azul, where the great artist Frida Kahlo was born and lived out her remarkable existence. It will come as little surprise to any to learn that this house was as magical in design as it is in...
Wonderplants by Sarah Illenberger.We are really fond of creatives like Sarah Illenberger– the spontaneous types who don’t stop thinking or making, regardless of where they are or what they are doing. ‘Wonderplants’ is the perfect example of such an attitude, a...
Marcin Rusak’s ‘Flora’ Collection Made from Real Flowers Encased in Resin.Marcin Rusak’s mind-blowingly beautiful ‘Flora’ collection of furniture and lighting is made from real flowers encased in black resin. What? I KNOW! Combining Marcin Rusak’s interests in botanical aesthetics and materiality, the...
Maison&Objet 2016: Best In Show // Furniture, Lighting & Accessories.Let's not beat around the bush - here's our selection of the best new gear unveiled at Maison&Objet 2016. With thousands of brands showing their products at Maison&Objet 2016, it can be difficult to pick out the very best, but we love a...
Orator: Bird Feeder, Nest & Speaker by Katia Tolstykh.An ergonomic feeder, a bird’s nest, and a speaker for singing birds, Orator is a multipurpose object designed by young Russian designer Katia...
‘Bandol’ Restaurant & Bar in London’s Chelsea by Kinnersley Kent Design.Bandol Bar & Restaurant by Kinnersley Kent Design in London's Chelsea is inspired by outdoor dining in Provence mixed with a strongly contemporary...
Greenterior: Plant Loving Creatives and Their Homes.Bart Kiggen & Magali Elali show the power of plants as interior objects in their very first book Greenterior: Plant Loving Creatives and Their...
Stonescape & Naturescape by Kengo Kuma & Associates.In 2013, Japanese architects Kengo Kuma & Associates created two striking installation using combinations of natural elements — stone, plants, water, bamboo and gravel — to create dreamlike interpretation of a Japanese garden. Visitors...
The Ugly Duckling by Hecker Guthrie // Melbourne, Australia.Tucked into the evolving intersection of Swan & Church Street, The Ugly Duckling designed by Hecker Guthrie represents all that is Melbourne. The interior is clean yet theatrical, sporting a touch of nature, with a nod to the past. The bar...
