We were lucky enough to make a trip to Rio before the end of the year work madness. Rio is one of those places that every time I land I feel at home. A trip there can never be disappointing. While visiting with friends and hopping from wedding to wedding, a usual weekend social event in Rio, we stayed at the Fasano Hotel -  READ MORE

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Brooklyn’s Afrobeat band, Zongo Junction enliven a whole new meaning of the a world-wide scandal with “Madoff Made Off.” The transglobal soundscapes confuse the senses with Kings of Leon guitar riffs moving into congas and READ MORE

Classical Dutch porcelain house Royal Delft, created in 1653, has just launched a new contemporary line, Blue D1653,  collaborating with designers Arian Brekveld, Chris Koens and Damian O’Sullivan. Inspired by the traditional design these pieces use unorthodox combinations of materials giving them a much more contemporary feel. READ MORE

Artist Kate MccGwire collects molted bird feathers and reuses them to create beautiful and intricate sculptures in all different scales. Some of her installation work is particularly fascinating because of the time it takes to collect as many as 10,000 feathers to make one piece. READ MORE

What a genius idea by Dutch industrial designer Lucas Maassen. He employed his 3 sons, Thijme (9), Julian (7) and Maris (7) for the paint job of the pine wood furniture built in the factory. As agreed by the contract they signed, they get paid 1 Euro for every piece of furniture they paint.
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Molami is the brainchild of industrial designer Maria von Euler. The story of Molami is, like the brand itself, one that involves no compromises.
From the tailored silhouette of each model down to the braided textile-wrapped cords and discreet accents plated in gold and silver, here, we are showcasing the Pleat: a headphone that complements the bone structure of the face – framing your look… READ MORE