I’ve recently fallen for padel as a lively, social sport that blends strategy, agility and just the right amount of racket-based poetry. If you’re considering a gift that’s active, stylish and unexpectedly personal, a padel tennis racket is one of my favorite picks — especially when sourced...
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Tableware
I love a layered tablescape because it feels like dressing a room for a special...
Lighting
I love the drama of a vaulted ceiling and the sense of freedom an open-plan...
Tableware
Why a small dining table deserves a standout centerpieceWhen space is limited,...
Wall Art
I moved into my first long-term rental with a blank, slightly scuffed bedroom...
Why a small dining table deserves a standout centerpieceWhen space is limited, every object on your dining table has to pull its weight. I often remind myself — and my clients — that a memorable centerpiece on a small table should do three...
I moved into my first long-term rental with a blank, slightly scuffed bedroom wall and a tight budget. I wanted the space to feel like my own without repainting, patching every hole or buying a whole new furniture set. What changed everything for me...
I love the small, deliberate rituals that make a house feel thoughtfully curated. One of my favourite places to practice that is the coffee table — it’s a surface that balances function and display, where everyday life meets beautiful objects....
Hallways are the unsung heroes of a home — narrow corridors that connect rooms, catch first impressions, and often suffer from neglect. Over the years I’ve learned that you don’t need a full renovation to make a hallway feel intentional. With...
I love a well-set table — it immediately signals care, atmosphere and an invitation to linger. For me, the magic of an at-home dinner party often begins at the place setting. It’s where the practical meets the poetic: practical because every...
I moved into my first rental that had perfectly serviceable white walls, decent floors and a ceiling light that made everything feel flat and cold. I couldn’t rewire, and the landlord wasn’t keen on changes, but I still wanted a home that felt...
Setting a table feels to me like setting the mood for an evening — intimate dinners whisper, casual brunches laugh. Over the years I've learned that the right tableware does more than hold food: it frames the moment. Whether I'm hosting two close...
When I first started curating tableware for Thukthaeshop, I quickly realized that handcrafted ceramics are as much about story and touch as they are about function. I still remember the first time I held a small stoneware bowl from a studio in...
Creating a cohesive color story across pillows, throws and art is one of my favorite styling challenges — and one that can instantly make a room feel thoughtful, layered and complete. Over the years I’ve learned that color cohesion doesn’t...
I keep a pile of throws in my living room year-round — not because I can’t decide which one I love most, but because each has a different role depending on the season, the mood, and the room’s texture story. Choosing the right throw is one of...