Slow design is intentional design. It’s taking the time to choose the raw material. Making sure the choice is sustainable and making sure that the process is fair to every artisan involved in the creation of the piece.

It’s summertime and that means lazy, hazy days – at the beach, in the backyard, or on the trail. After months of winter (especially this winter), we’re all ready to bask in those golden rays. Everybody loves the sun, but guess what? Your skin does not.

San Salvador, Puebla is a small town of under 20,000 residents, located 75km almost due east of the state capital of Puebla. Nestled in the shadow of active volcanoes in the Sierra Madre, it’s no surprise that items made of lava rock provide a starting point for the artisans in this region

Ethical consumers know where their consumer goods come from. And at Obakki, we track the origins, the raw materials, the complete process — of everything we sell.

Summertime, and the living is easy. In this week's Journal, we take you to the magical Italian island of Sardinia. Perhaps a quick pit stop for a refreshing summer cocktail might be in order.

What could be better than a sunny afternoon sitting at a café with friends, preferably beside the water, eating freshly shucked oysters on the half shell? A side trio of horseradish, seafood sauce and mignonette sauce to choose from, a glass of wine and good conversation. 

Not all shea butter is created equal. Here’s a breakdown of why Nilotica shea butter is the best treatment for skin and hair in need of a moisturizing reset.

With the arrival of spring and flowers blooming, we learn the art of floral freestyle design; creating an elegant, simple foraged bouquet. Whether it's to bring the brightness and warmth of spring into our home or to create a personal gift for a loved one, each bouquet is breathtakingly unique.

It is said that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, and it’s never been more true than when it comes to upcycling, where waste is converted into new products that are superior to the original.