Close your eyes, inhale deeply, and imagine the air is heavy with the smell of rain-drenched earth and blossoming orchids. In the distance, the call of a howler monkey ripples through the trees, blending with the sound of whispering leaves and the gentle lapping of the river against your vessel. This is Amazon! But the Amazon is…
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Editor’s Note: This is the sixth and final post in our theme for February 2025, “Celluloid City,” which explores the role of and interplay between cities and film. You can see all posts from the theme here. By Victoria Timpanaro October 1, 1968 was the world premiere of George A. Romero’s Night of the Living…
It goes without saying that Chanel’s Classic Flap Bag is one of fashion’s most iconic styles. Soon after Karl Lagerfeld joined the label in the mid-1980’s, the purse made its debut. Designed with the modern woman in mind, the Classic Flap featured a more recognizable “CC” turn-lock closure and leather woven straps. Its popularity was nearly instantaneous, but along with…
Have you ever been with a friend or family member who decides to “go off” on you suddenly, leaving you dazed, angry and feeling victimized? Or perhaps you have a friend who always shows up as a drama king or queen, drags you into their BS and leaves you sapped of all your energy. Maybe you’ve…
From Feb 15-25th, 2024, Palm Springs will celebrate all things midcentury during the annual Palm Springs Modernism Week event. I’ve experienced a number of “mini-Modernism Weeks” in October. It is a sneak peek at what is to come – and the midcentury architecture, art, design, and cultural celebration will be fabulous in February. Photo credit…
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Digital nomadism is on the rise. The lifestyle has grown significantly recently, with over 18 million American workers identifying as digital nomads in 2024. Moreover, over 65 million Americans wanted to become one. Women make up 40% of this growing community, according to Statista. While working remotely from beautiful destinations sounds idyllic, it comes with…
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Chris Godfrey, global principal of HBA Residential—the residential arm of top hospitality design firm HBA—recently returned to the United Kingdom from Singapore to head up the company’s new London office, which opened last year. A third office is planned for New York by 2020. Here Godfrey reveals his inspirations, career path, and approach to projects…
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If money is what’s keeping you back from traveling, 2019 may just be your year to run the world thanks to travel “layaway.” You’ve heard of buy now, pay later for things like furniture or clothing, but did you know you can do the same with travel? To be perfectly honest, I just…
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Photos and text by Francesca D’Angelo, CC-BY-NC 4.0 2025 Sustainability mood board (2020, Francesca D’Angelo) From top left: Balenciaga’s koala hoodie (“Balenciaga Australia Bushfire Disaster Koala Hoodie”. Balenciaga. June 15, 2020. www.balenciaga.com). Made in Italy tags for two children’s dresses. Made in India 100% Modal (cellulosic material). Viscose and Polyamide (at least one lesser evil?). The…
If I could speak to a younger version of me, the one that left university with less confidence in her creative ability than when she started. I’d tell her, ‘It’ll be ok. Your passion for art will come back, you just need a little time, the right set of circumstances and a few inspiring ‘mentors’…
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