Intentional Living
The Problem With Palm Oil
Palm oil production is wiping out ancient forests, endangering wildlife and destroying communities, discover why Obakki’s natural soap collection i...
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DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES:Â Andrea Rodman
These days, I am definitely inspired by Japanese design more and more; the simplicity and warmth behind their design approach often capture my admi...
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DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: Christine Lin
Back in 2014, I made a solo pilgrimage to Naoshima, an island west of Osaka, known for its art. It has amazing museums designed by Tadao Ando, a fa...
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A Holiday Cocktail Hour with Christine Flynn
Holiday entertaining is magical. Friends and family gather in festive surroundings, and the heart of hosting lies in the careful orchestration of d...
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Artisan Stories
Five Questions: Rufina Ruiz LopezÂ
My pottery is inspired by the generations that came before me who have passed down this sacred craft. In my community you are born, raised and live...
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At The Table
An Escape to Italy With Our Favourite Summer Cocktails
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 r...
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Interior Design
DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: Sophie Burke
I try to marry modern and classic design while taking cues from the environment of the Pacific Northwest around us. I like the idea of having a tim...
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Five Questions: Isac Elam Kaid
We caught up with one of our artisan partner's Isac Elam Kaid, in his studio. Isac creates high-design pieces that serve a purpose. But they are al...
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Artisan Stories
The Making of: Akiliba Pots
The rural village of Akiliba, in Northern Uganda, is well off the beaten path. And it is home to a determined group of craftswomen who are using p...
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From the Field
Notes from the Field: Chiapas, Mexico
The southernmost state of Chiapas was calling – rich with textiles and pottery and indigenous craftwork true to the ancestors. The further from maj...
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Interior Design
DESIGNER INTERVIEW SERIES: Suzanne Dimma
A great design sense can be developed and nurtured. It isn’t something you’re necessarily born with. Many talented architects and designers, includ...
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Culture + Craft
Cork: From Champagne to Chic Â
From the birth of champagne – French Benedictine monk Pierre Dom Perignon was the first to realize this humble bark could be used to seal the bottl...
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