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African Baskets of Dramatic Proportion
Partnering with indigenous crafters throughout the African Continental, Design Afrika bridges the gap between local tradition and the wider world of design. Founder Binky Newman creates Design Afrika's...
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Cast Your Vote: Webby Awards Countdown
We may have mentioned this in passing already—OK, we've been crowing about it for a week—but please forgive our excitement. Gardenista has been nominated for a Webby Award. Please register at Webby...
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Flying Carpets Designed by Nomads
If carpets could fly, we'd like to think that they would look like Oyyo’s recently launched collection of six cotton dhurries, which are Swedish by design, Indian by make, and nomadic by feel. If you...
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Camping, Serengeti Safari Style
True confession: I camp. I found "roughing it" charming when I was dating my husband, and terrifying once we were married. I had not realized that camping on a beach in Baja with no one around was...
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An Ancient House in Old Town Lamu
Irish jewelry designer Penny Winter recently restored a villa in the heart of Lamu Old Town to its former glory and now rents it out to travelers seeking an out-of-the-ordinary African experience....
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Artisanal Cement Tiles from Waterworks
We've admired cement tiles in the past (from Popham and Granada Tile, for instance), but we're especially taken with the newly expanded Promenade line of cement tiles from Waterworks. According to...
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Cheerfully Vibrant Fabrics from Design Team
Refreshingly vibrant and bright, the textiles from Design Team are based on stories inspired by daily life in South Africa's Pretoria. Textile designers Amanda Haupt and Lise Butler founded their...
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African Bohemian, New York Cool: A Visit to the Suno Offices
Last winter, when set decorator and interior stylist Kate Dougherty began decorating the Suno offices, her mandate was to warm up the drab midtown space. "It was super corporate, with white walls and...
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Required Reading: Pop'Africana Magazine
No stylish bookshelf is complete without a skinny copy of Pop'Africana, a magazine with just two print editions aiming to re-educate the globe on the aesthetics of Africa. Pop'Africana's second issue...
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DIY: Cowhide as Table Covering
To be filed under: Why didn't we think of this? Just as we thought we might be tiring of cowhides, we spot this latest iteration as a table covering. Check out the selection of dyed hides at Cowhide...
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7 Tips for the Traveler: the Essence of South Africa
We first discovered Tammy Frazer's Parfums, a small perfume house based in Cape Town, via Heidi Swanson's online pop-up shop Quitokeeto. "I love everything about what Tammy does and how she goes about...
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Accessories: Bead Design Studio in Johannesburg
Cathy O'Clery is a journalist (she's a veteran of the World of Interiors and Elle Decoration) and designer who lived in South Africa for 12 years; she is currently based in Ireland but continues to...
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Studio Visit: An Exoticist at Work in Manhattan
Madeline Weinrib’s talent for mixing beautiful old and bold new is as evident on the walls and floors of her Manhattan studio as it is in her fabrics, carpets, and bespoke clothing collection. She...
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The Simple Elegance of Kirsten Hecktermann
Kenyan-born designer Kirsten Hecktermann is known for creating sensual, hand-crafted goods which lend texture and character to the home. First we fell in love with her hand-carved spoons in wood and...
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Maison Estate: A Nordic-Inspired Restaurant in South Africa
We recently wrote about Maison Estate Vineyard and its clever Wine Bottle Chandeliers in the tasting room. Now we're taking a tour of Maison's new restaurant, the Kitchen. Maison Estate is a small...
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Current Obsessions: Spring Fling
We're finally feeling the onset of spring—Michelle is rejiggering her wardrobe accordingly (stay tuned for her Domestic Dispatch column on Monday) and the rest of us are rolling up our sleeves,...
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Rehab Diaries: Barn Style in Marin County
Sometimes, a few select moves are all you need to completely transform a space—that's the easy bit. The hard part is knowing which moves, and that's where a designer's skill comes into play as...
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Springtime Ranunculus: Making a Little Go a Long Way
Multi-layered and gravity-defying atop delightfully bendy stems, the ranunculus is one of my favorite cut flowers. Early spring is the right time of year to snag bunches of them as they begin to...
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The Investment Piece from Williams-Sonoma Home
We think it's best to start each room with a single quality and timeless investment piece, in the same way you might build your wardrobe around a tailored suit or a classic dress. Functional, well-made...
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Closet Cleanout: The Only 10 Pieces of Clothing You Need
I have only good memories of walk-in closets, except for the time I was rummaging around in the back of one—and suddenly came across a high-top sneaker with two kittens sitting in it. It was a charming...
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