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Kintsugi

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

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,…
Lifestyle

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.…
stack of moroccan market baskets on a wooden stool
Artisans & 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…
A bedroom with a white duvet cover and Mali print cushions
Interior 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…
ArchitectureInterior 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…
Travel

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…
Travel

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

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…
maya njie with nomad stories
Travel

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…
Artisans & 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…
ore mi mini candle gift set Nigerian heritage we are nomads
Artisans & 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…
Interior 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…
Interior 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…
Artisans & 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…
ama-of-lucocoa
Artisans & 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…
Travel

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…
Sourcing

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,…
Interior 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.…
how to fix kintsugi pottery
KintsugiWorkshops

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…
Lifestyle

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…
riad de tarabel wicker chair
Interior 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…
cloudy clifton beach
Travel

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…
tamegroute vase
Interior 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…
woven storage baskets
Artisans & 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…
peanut vender
Interior 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…
Namib desert
Travel

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…
Tribal pattern, We Are Nomads
Artisans & 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…
Interior 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…
el fenn balcony
Interior DesignTravel

Wish List Hotels In Marrakech

04/11/2019
If you walk around Marrakech for long enough you will get glimpses into hidden hotels, restaurants, and homes which exist…