The benefits of journaling (what we used to call keeping a diary, and what some scientists called "expressive writing,") are well documented. Whether you've got a practice or are curious about it, this article has you covered, from tips to getting started to techniques to keep the momentum going, courtesy of Laura Rubin from AllSwell Creative. Check out their journals here, and new inspiration card decks here....
My trip to Cape Town in May yielded many fantastic discoveries, including The Athletic Club & Social, a 3-storey, impeccably designed restaurant and club. I'm not one for hyperbole, but I loved everything about it. You can read my ode to this lovely establishment here....
Fashion designer Jason Wu has designed a collection of upholstered seating that will debut on Interior Define in a few days. In this Q+A style piece Jason dished on a variety of topics from shopping online to design pet peeves to his favorite building and the fact that his cats do indeed match his upholstery. Read it here (paywall)....
Gorgeous George is Cape Town's first ever Design Hotel, located on St. George's Mall (a pedestrian walkway) in the center-ish of town. Interiors by Johannesburg-based designer Tristan DuPlessis, rooftop restaurant (Gigi) helmed by Chef Guy Bennett and bar program created by Jody Rahme. Read more here....
Yesterday I interviewed Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou of Space Copenhagen, in front of an audience in the Suite New York showroom. It was largely biographical, with a lot of photos from their childhood, families and formative years - stuff they've never discussed in public before. A video will be available soon. ...
Profile of Sydell Group's Andrew Zobler, creator of Nomad, Freehand and The Line hotels. Read the full story here....
YSL bought a house there after his first visit. Flash forward and dozens of creatives own first or second homes in this North African country. Here's a primer on to get the look, or parts of it, in your own home....
Last summer I boarded Seabourn Quest in Copenhagen and, two weeks later, disembarked in Dover. I was really nervous as the last time I took a cruise (granted river, not ocean) I hated it and couldn't wait to leave. This was the polar opposite - an experience I really enjoyed and (depending on the person ) would recommend to others. Different port almost every day, lots of hiking and kayaking options, and I became a shuffleboard champion! This story ran in 14 titles, you can read it here. ...
If you live in NYC and love a good cocktail, get down to R17 on Pier 17 before summer comes and tourists descend. They've got happy hour seven nights a week. Hit the gorgeous thick-slab onyx bar on a weeknight and sample one of the seriously good cocktails, which you can read more about here....
I do not know why Vilnius/Lithuania isn't getting more press, but trust me, it is a city on the rise. I'm glad I got there before the place explodes (figuratively), and was able to get a last minute, same day reservation at Ertlio Namas. Incredible meal a la chef Tomas Rimydis, with everything served having roots in history. Read all about it here....