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27/09/2024
MOLLIE MAKES GET THE LOOK | FEB 2022 Mollie Makes featured the Tamegroute Henna bowl in their beautiful round up…
Kintsugi Glass Repair
Kintsugi Glass RepairKintsugi

Kintsugi Glass Repair

25/02/2024
A short guide to my first glass repair When I got an email from Fiona titled "Nan's butterdish" I was…
Kintsugi Repair of a Nautilus Shell
Kintsugi Repair of a Nautilus ShellKintsugi

Kintsugi Repair of a Nautilus Shell

18/02/2024
I've mended many ceramic pieces, yet fixing this shell was a unique experience. When my customer approached me for help,…
How to Style: Storage For Seasoning
How to Style: Storage For SeasoningLifestyle

How to Style: Storage For Seasoning

11/09/2023
If you're anything like me you will love a little spice or an interesting salt to add to your food.…
Nomads Mission: Why Shopping Small Matters
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Nomads Mission: Why Shopping Small MattersArtisans & Craft

Nomads Mission: Why Shopping Small Matters

26/07/2023
Shopping has become an effortless click of a button, with big retailers that we see all over the internet due…
Soulful Homes: How To Turn A Rental Into A Home
A bedroom with a white duvet cover and Mali print cushions
Soulful Homes: How To Turn A Rental Into A HomeInterior Design

Soulful Homes: How To Turn A Rental Into A Home

22/07/2023
5 Affordable decorating tips to turn a soulless space into your home I've moved home more times than I care…
Why you must visit Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, Porto
Why you must visit Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, PortoArchitectureInterior Design

Why you must visit Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, Porto

22/01/2023
Take an afternoon to visit Serralves, an architectural marvel. Serralves Villa in Porto, Portugal, exemplifies Art Deco architecture. Designed by…
Nomad Stories with Micaela Sharp
Nomad Stories with Micaela SharpTravel

Nomad Stories with Micaela Sharp

25/10/2022
Nomad Stories with Micaela Sharp is a woman after my own heart. An interior designer, upholsterer and passionate traveller, she…
Nomad Stories with AAKS
Nomad Stories with AAKSTravel

Nomad Stories with AAKS

10/08/2022
Nomad Stories with Akosua Afriyie-Kumi is the multi-talented lady who created the handbag brand A A K S. Based in…
Kintsugi Repair Stories
Kintsugi Repair StoriesKintsugi

Kintsugi Repair Stories

03/08/2022
Giving ceramics a new story with Kintsugi repair. We've all experienced it: accidentally knocking over a vase or dropping a…
Nomad Stories with Maya Njie
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Nomad Stories with Maya NjieTravel

Nomad Stories with Maya Njie

30/07/2022
Nomad Stories with Welcome to the inaugural Nomad Stories. I had the privilege of chatting with Maya Njie, who graciously…
Making ceramics with Michelle Ceramics at Mudgang
Making ceramics with Michelle Ceramics at MudgangArtisans & CraftSourcingWorkshops

Making ceramics with Michelle Ceramics at Mudgang

04/12/2021
Small batch ceramics handmade in London. I came across Michelle's work on Instagram, I'm not sure how but her work…
3 Candles for Cosy Autumn Nights
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3 Candles for Cosy Autumn NightsArtisans & CraftLifestyle

3 Candles for Cosy Autumn Nights

31/10/2021
Little fires that soothe the soul After a tumultuous year, comfort is something that we are collectively seeking, home has…
6 Ways to Create a Great Holiday Home
6 Ways to Create a Great Holiday HomeInterior Design

6 Ways to Create a Great Holiday Home

15/10/2021
What's the key to a good holiday home? Cleanliness, comfort and style. Those 3 points may seem simple but people…
The List – Interior Designs Inclusion Problem
The List – Interior Designs Inclusion ProblemInterior Design

The List – Interior Designs Inclusion Problem

05/10/2021
I’ve been thinking a lot about the world of high-end residential interior design and when the 50 Finest Interior Designers…
African Creatives You Should Know About
African Creatives You Should Know AboutArtisans & Craft

African Creatives You Should Know About

23/06/2021
This is an ongoing guide to my favourite African brands that you need to know about. The continent is bursting…
An Interview with Amarachi Clarke of Lucocoa Chocolate
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An Interview with Amarachi Clarke of Lucocoa ChocolateArtisans & Craft

An Interview with Amarachi Clarke of Lucocoa Chocolate

26/03/2021
Amarachi Clarke is the founder and creative behind Lucocoa Chocolate. Lucocoa is London's first bean-to-bar brand. She is an inspiration…
Collecting Travel Memories
Collecting Travel MemoriesTravel

Collecting Travel Memories

11/03/2021
I don't know about you but the next best thing to travelling is hearing great travel stories. Those stories about…
Is There Such A Thing As Fast Homeware?
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Is There Such A Thing As Fast Homeware?

09/02/2021
Fast fashion does fast homeware In recent years, the high street has enthusiastically embraced homeware, with notable entries from H&M,…
How to create a cosy bedroom
How to create a cosy bedroomInterior Design

How to create a cosy bedroom

08/12/2020
This time of year calls for ultimate cosiness and the bedroom is the only place to truly indulge in that.…
A Guide to Kintsugi Pottery
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A Guide to Kintsugi PotteryKintsugiWorkshops

A Guide to Kintsugi Pottery

27/10/2020
Repairing broken pottery with the Japanese craft of Kintsugi Shipping pottery from Morocco to London, there have been a few…
Moroccan Meatball And Egg Tagine
Moroccan Meatball And Egg TagineLifestyle

Moroccan Meatball And Egg Tagine

13/07/2020
Kefta Mkaouara or Moroccan meatballs and eggs is a Moroccan dish normally cooked and served in a Tagine. I had…
My Favourite Natural Materials
riad de tarabel wicker chair
My Favourite Natural MaterialsInterior Design

My Favourite Natural Materials

01/07/2020
Natural materials are a great way to elevate your home and connect with nature. There are staples of natural materials…
The Nature of South Africa
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The Nature of South AfricaTravel

The Nature of South Africa

01/05/2020
South Africa has some of the most stunning landscapes I have ever seen. I couldn't stop taking photographs. The country…
How To Use Texture In Kitchen Design
tamegroute vase
How To Use Texture In Kitchen DesignInterior Design

How To Use Texture In Kitchen Design

01/04/2020
This month I'm taking a look at how we can introduce natural textures into the kitchen. I have picked out…
New Products Launch
woven storage baskets
New Products LaunchArtisans & CraftSourcing

New Products Launch

02/03/2020
Working with new artisans Towards the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, I journeyed to Africa. I visited…
My Favourite Vintage Furniture Websites
peanut vender
My Favourite Vintage Furniture WebsitesInterior Design

My Favourite Vintage Furniture Websites

24/02/2020
I own eight dining chairs and have a four-seater dining table. It's safe to say that I have an unhealthy…
The Namib Desert
Namib desert
The Namib DesertTravel

The Namib Desert

03/02/2020
3 places to visit in the Namib desert. After my trip to South Africa, I finally visited Namibia after longing…
Exploring Tribal Patterns
Tribal pattern, We Are Nomads
Exploring Tribal PatternsArtisans & Craft

Exploring Tribal Patterns

25/11/2019
I’m fascinated by tribal patterns. The secret language that kept a community of people connected. It's a beautiful indulgence to…
Monochrome Interiors
Monochrome InteriorsInterior Design

Monochrome Interiors

18/11/2019
It’s a bold move to go for a colourless scheme but when done right it looks so fresh and clean…