Maya Poon Speaks About the Benefits of Natural Skincare
Oaxaca-based Maya Poon is a writer and visual storyteller that has always felt a deep, profound connection to nature.Â
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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