Back To School I attended a ChildHope presentation in the summer and I wanted to share with you the work they are doing with Kenyan NGO, Pendekezo Letu, to rescue young street connected girls in Nairobi’s slums and help them into mainstream education. There are an estimated 60,000 children* living and working on the streets […]
The Ben Youssef Madrasa was the largest Islamic theological college in Morocco. It was founded in the 14th century by the Marinid Sultan Abu al-Hassan and further developed by Sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib in the 16th century in order to rival the madrasas of Fez. It’s a wonderful example of Moorish architecture, with its carved Atlas […]
Marrakech’s Secret Garden Tucked away behind 30 foot walls on Rue Mouassine in the medina is Le Jardin Secret, Marrakech’s Secret Garden. It’s a place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the medina and take refuge in the tranquil courtyard gardens of one of Marrakech’s largest and oldest riads. The Story Behind […]
Josef Frank, architect, designer and artist (1885-1967) The Fashion and Textile museum in London is currently holding the first UK exhibition of the work of Josef Frank (1885 – 1967), who is considered to be one of Sweden’s most influential designers. Bold, vibrant, botanical prints characterise the work of the architect, designer and artist and […]
Seeking Africa: Design/Art Across A Continent The Seeking Africa exhibition, at Themes and Variations on Westbourne Grove in London, is one of the first exhibitions in the UK to focus on the variety of contemporary design from Africa. The exhibition has been cleverly curated to give a glimpse of what is happening in different […]
[pin_board url=”https://uk.pinterest.com/maudints/cosy-christmas/” size=”custom” image_width=”500″ board_width=”500″ board_height=”3000″] Tips On Creating A Cosy Home I’m typing this post wrapped in one of our cosy waffle throws to block out the blast of cold air coming through ancient wooden French doors and cursing myself for not ordering replacement wooden doors and windows earlier in the year. As a […]
Monochrome Interiors And How To Create Them [pin_board url=”https://uk.pinterest.com/maudints/monochrome-interior-inspiration/” size=”custom” image_width=”900″ board_width=”900″ board_height=”1450″] Scandi or monochrome interiors can be difficult to pull off as they can look stark, cold and clinical. Two Scandinavian designers who nail this look are Danish fashion, interior designer and artist, Marlene Birger and Swedish stylist, make-up artist and founder […]
Marrakech is one of my favourite cities. I am drawn to its souks bursting with crafts, the creativity of the artisans, the architecture, the fragrant tagines and sweet, sticky, pastries and its welcoming people. It’s only a short flight from the UK so it’s the perfect destination for a long weekend and paradise for […]
Relax and Re-energise at Shreyas Yoga Retreat, Karnataka, India Shreyas is an Ayurvedic yoga and wellbeing retreat in Karnataka, an hour by car from Bangalore. It’s a Relais & Chateau hotel offering all the benefits of a traditional ashram without the austerity associated with ashram life. It’s the place to go when you want […]
Raff Fair Trade Handbags I had been looking for a small, sturdy, stylish and comfortable leather backpack for ages when I came across the Hugo backpack from Raff. I was thrilled to discover a contemporary backpack, that can also be worn as a cross body bag, which has been handcrafted using traditional techniques. Each […]
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