When in Buenos Aires, you can’t stop thinking of Paris, Madrid,

Just to make this Easter very special, British designer Donna Wilson will collaborate with a beloved

Happy Sunday! I am taking you to the Andies, for a trip through the breathtaking

A selection of favourite South American shots/moments…

I remember a Trend Union/Li Edelkort conference, at the end of  last century (I feel so old speaking like this). The trends guru prophesied that 2000 would be the year of white. The whole presentation was amazing, in a white room with white food, and Li’s white hair. 2000 itself was not particularly  white (for which we thought Li had lost her magic flair), but the trend slowly developed over the decade, and it is still strong today

I wish I could take the Argentinian landscapes back with me to London, and I wish I also could take that delicious reading room with its decor and books contents. I love Eastern European children’s books and illustrators but South American seem to have the same love for detailed + poetic drawings, for sophisticated colour palettes. So rich, so precious for children…

Alium Boutique  opened in Garzon (Uruguay) in 2008 by Carolyn Prevett (textile designer) and Mariano Piñeyrúa (industrial designer), founders of  Alium Design Studio. Both students of the Centro de Diseño Industrial (CDI) Montevideo, Carolyn and Mariano play with the aesthetics of the peaceful village. Respecting the materials and techniques of craftsmen, Alium develops unique and original products

The largest city in the Southern hemisphere, Sao Paolo counts 20 millions habitants, 10 millions cars and the largest Italian, Jewish, Japanese communities in the world. A tower of Babel full of energy and vitality. And stunning architecture. Could you live here?

Rio modern, Rio vintage, Rio decadent, Rio is so much beauty and fun. We LOVED staying at charming and very friendly Hotel Mama Ruiza. Thanks to Jean-Michel and his team. We also liked the private visit of Casa Amarelo, the hotel owned by the founder of French brand Robert le Heros for its inspiring design.

We found a lovely place in the hills of Santa Teresa : Lola Cafe Atelier. Lola is an artist who produces lots of colourful and playful thinks, for kids and their rooms : garlands, little frames, hair clips, jewellery, felt crowns, etc. The best of her creations is a mini stove/oven made out of recycled steel container, bottle and jar taps. My daughters had an incredible amount of fun playing at Lola’s. Like being back to the good old times when toys were invented and created, not manufactured.