Directorio Deco by Gloria Gonzalez

Heritage & History

Only Fans

The Green Fan (Girl of Toledo, Spain), 1912, by Robert Henri

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 […] Read more…

All roads lead to Egypt

Balineum Louis Barthelemy Egyptomania

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 […] Read more…

Arundells

Last weekend, while visiting Salisbury, I stumbled upon a beautiful property purely by chance. Around eight PM, near the cathedral, the area was tranquil with tourists gone, and the evening light casting a serene glow. The sight reminded me of Constable’s famous painting of the Cathedral, which I studied during my History of Art degree, […] Read more…