Pamela Magpali and Barbara Mattivy are the founders of Insecta Shoes, a Brazilian shoe label transforming fabrics and prints from vintage clothing into vegan footwear. Insecta Shoes‘ Oxford shoes and Chelsea boots are made in Brazil, handcrafted in limited numbers and every single model is unique. To find out more about this innovative enterprise, we asked its founders about their … Read More
12 Ways To Add Colour To Your Living Room
Giving your living room a complete makeover can be expensive and time consuming. That said, there are many small and creative ways of redoing your living room to give it more luster and beauty without having to break the bank. Apart from the addition of interesting furniture, one of the best ways in which you can breathe life into your … Read More
Habitat AW14 Preview
Habitat is one of our favourite British brands. Shopping at their stores is always a treat and our studio is full of their products – we sip our morning espresso from a York porcelain mug and read next to the Bobby table lamp. Last week, we attended the Autumn Winter 2014 collection preview hosted at Bargehouse, a raw, distinctive and … Read More
How to Add Global Style Influences to Your Living Room
It’s no secret that many people opt for a specific style or decor for their living room, such as contemporary, vintage or minimalist. But, what if you don’t want to do the same thing as everyone else? What if you want your living room to have a beautiful mish-mash of styles? You’re likely reading this today because you have experienced … Read More
Start-up: Zerezes
Zerezes is a Brazilian design collective formed by four young designers, developing products with low environmental impact and bringing new meaning to what is no longer useful. For their first project, Zerezes have launched an eyewear collection, made completely of recycled wood. There’s been quiet a few different companies and studios trying to tap into the sustainable design market, but we … Read More