We don’t exactly celebrate Valentines Day, so these cherry blossoms are as close as it’s going to get! I saw these at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden during their Sakura Matsuri a few years ago.…
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This prefab vacation home is a prototype by Los Angeles based Marmol Radziner and Associates. Located near Palm Springs, the mid century style home features concrete floors, open spaces and incredible views.…
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On one of our morning walks through the greenery and art deco buildings of Condesa.…
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It used to be said if you’d had something stolen in Hong Kong, it was likely you’d find it at the markets on Upper Lascar Row. The thieves were known locally as…
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These images are nearly five years old, but they have stood the test of time. They were styled and shot by Carl and Evelina Kleiner for the Ikea cookbook “Hembakat är Bäst” (Homemade is…
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In a cute corner store in Okayama, Marugo Deli offers fresh juice and speciality coffee with a smile. We found their flagship Tamachi store during a brief afternoon exploring the city, on our travels to Naoshima. I just discovered they…
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This is the Sinnerlig collection by London based designer Ilse Crawford for Ikea. It arrived a little late to stores here in Japan, but after finally getting to see it in person, I like it!…
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Things are coming together at home. The style of our apartment lends itself to a simpler Japanese aesthetic so we’re going with natural colors, light timber and low furniture. Our living room…
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Tokyo Tower as seen from The Sun and The Moon at the Mori Art Museum over an afternoon wine.…
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Most apartments in Japan have strict no-pet policies (including ours) which explains the allure and popularity of animal cafes here. After the first cat cafe opened in Taipei in 1998, the concept…
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I see all kinds of incredible manicures each time I take the subway in Tokyo. Nail art is on another level here; with metallics, jewels and embellishments galore. While Sinia was visiting she wanted to…
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It’s safe to say that during the years we lived in the states, tacos were easily my favorite food. I even dressed up as a taco for halloween. I ate them every…
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Here’s a floor plan of our Tokyo home! Our apartment is a typical Japanese layout, consisting of many rooms that can be opened and closed to control the temperature. Spaces here are measured in tatami…
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In the heart of Sheung Wan, Hong Kong there is a low building surrounded by high rises. Inside it’s dark and the air is thick with incense smoke. The interior is lit by…