Dear Rosemary
A letter to the woman who lived in our house before us and the family life that continues within its walls.
Style Studies
Style Studies: design an interesting and beautiful space. by Lauren Li
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I spent three days talking to designers, importers and makers. I left with far more questions than answers.
I Accidentally Started a Bed Linen War
I asked one innocent question on Instagram and uncovered a surprisingly passionate conversation about quality, longevity, marketing, and the sheets we thought would last forever.
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A completely unscientific guide to where you live based on your sofa.
Milan and the Gender Divide
I’m not entirely sure whether Milan changed this year or whether I did.
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Here are the pieces that stayed with me after I left the exhibition.
The Seating Edit: Milan 2026
A personal ranking of the seating that managed to surprise me before branding and social media got involved.
I Was in Milan and Still Had FOMO
On Getting Lost, Feeling Behind, and Finding Good Design Anyway
Chinamaxxing at Milan Design Week
We saw Milan Design Week at a very Chinese time in its life.
Unpopular opinion: the forever home is a lie
Why “timeless” design doesn’t exist and why your home shouldn’t stay the same as you