Heritage & History
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A Maritime Cabinet of Curiosities
Long before Instagram feeds and instant snapshots, summer memories arrived home in tangible form: a ship painting in a gilt frame, a seashell necklace from a boardwalk shop, a pressed flower between the pages of a book. In the 18th and 19th centuries, sailors brought back shell-encrusted “valentines” from Caribbean ports, whalers sketched or stamped…
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Only Fans
If you see me in summer, chances are—most likely—I’ll be carrying a fan in my bag or hand. In Spain, the fan is more than just an accessory; it’s part of our cultural identity. Growing up, I watched the ladies around me carrying all summer long. I remember being mesmerised by the rhythmic movements, and…
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All roads lead to Egypt
Is it just me, or is Egypt—and everything Egyptian—having a moment in the world of interiors? This thought crossed my mind earlier this week when I opened my inbox to find not one but two emails celebrating Egyptian artistry. One was from Balineum introducing their second Egyptomania collection, which translates the vibrant canvas tapestries of…