Naoshima is a small island in Kagawa Prefecture, a former sleepy fishing community now famous for its collection of contemporary art museums. Due to it’s secluded location, it has a unique atmosphere…
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The sakura blossoms just before full bloom at Shinjuku Gyoen.…
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With a few domestic trips coming up in Japan, I decided to check out the local guidebook offering and discovered this cute new series called Mani Mani. Published by JTB (Japan Tourist Bureau)…
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From that time we camped in majestic Navajo country.…
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I’ve always been interested in breakfasts wherever we travel. From aloo paranthas and chai in India, through to pan dulce and huevos rancheros in Mexico – I’ve always enjoyed discovering the world outside my bowl of cereal. Our weekend…
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Kanazawa is located in Ishikawa prefecture on the northern side of Central Honshu, facing the Sea of Japan. Famous for its gold leaf and its world-class contemporary art museum, there’s a lot to love.…
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After discovering Tham & Videgård Arkitekter a few days ago, I’ve fallen for many of their projects. One such standout is this Swedish summerhouse – which is entirely different to the traditional timber cottages I know and…
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Probably the most iconic corner on Houston Street, Katz Delicatessen first started out in 1888 and has changed names, locations and hands ever since. On rainy evenings, the building is a blur…
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I don’t own so many clothes these days. In fact, this is more or less the contents of my closet! And while it feels strange to be sharing something as personal as my wardrobe,…
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I’m rather envious of this gorgeous home located in the Stockholm archipelago. Designed by local firm Tham & Videgård Arkitekter, it’s surrounded by forest and close to the sea. Created within a tight…
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Looking towards the Seto Inland Sea from the pier at Benesse House Museum.…
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At one of the many street festivals in our neighborhood; a mixture of dancing, sound and color.…
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I’ve always been interested in pre-fabricated homes and usually find myself in awe of those in Scandinavia and the American southwest. Curious about the offering in Australia, I stumbled across the Breeze House by Prebuilt in Victoria. This home…
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We spent a few months living in Mexico City last year and this apartment was on our shortlist, though it sadly didn’t work for our dates. It’s home to object designer Martha Alvarez Montero and I…
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It’s difficult to practice mindfulness when you’re reconfiguring a space in your mind. Sitting within this incredible piece of architecture, I couldn’t help but imagine where our furniture would fit and how I could happily…