Hand Woven Textiles from Guatemala
Textiles make my
heart sing. I love the infinite possibilities of colour, pattern, shape and texture that are possible with a textile. During my travels through Guatemala, I got a little snap-happy (wait, when is that a surprise?) and giddy when I noticed the abundance of gorgeous hand-woven textiles in every market, especially those in Chichicastenango. The designs and patterns date back to... Read More
Decorating with Buoys
I was very surprised
to see so much nautical decor on the island of Caye Caulker in Belize. I love how buoys were recycled to make great hanging decor on home porches and outside restaurant patios. The nautical decor compliments the tropical colours of the island (did you see the tropical colour scheme photos from THIS POST?).
Here are some photos I took in tropical Caye Caulker:
Love how these... Read More
Plaid In the Home
I was browsing
through some photos of my glorious trip through Scotland when I decided to do some research on Scottish interior design styles. While I could conjure up images of Brit-inspired decor, and even Irish to some degree, I was drawing a blank when it came to Scottish-inspired spaces.
Some photos from my trip to Edinburgh, Scotland:
Admiring the city view from Edinburgh Castle
Love the... Read More
Navy Blue and Yellow
There are plenty
of beautiful hand-made ceramics for sale in every single Mexican town – as many plates, mugs, serving trays and utensils that you can dream of flood the shelves of most market stalls and upscale tourist shops.
Yellow and Blue glazed ceramic plates on display in a restaurant in Tulum.
I love Mexican design motifs. I love ceramics. So it’s no surprise that my head was... Read More
Marie Olsson Nylander’s Home
I cannot get the
images of this fabulously designed house out of my mind, and after today’s post, I think you might have the same problem.
Swedish interior designer, Marie Olsson Nylander, is the brains behind this incredible interior which also happens to be her home (lucky gal). I love the way Marie uses pops of colour to create visual interest against a white background, and I absolutely... Read More
Art Gallery in Positano
A visit to a local
art gallery is a must-do when I’m traveling, and sometimes I get really lucky and stumble upon a quaint and inviting gallery like the one I found in Positano, Italy.
A photo I took from the hotel - a stunning view of Positano.
The Franco Senesi Art Gallery is adorable. There are many locations, but I’m talking about the main gallery in Positano on Via Mulini. I... Read More
True-Blue Balinese Inspired Bedroom
It’s no surprise
to my readers that I love everything Balinese – especially Balinese design.
A deep appreciation for art, culture and music floats through the stone and gravel-paved streets in the lush region of Bali, Indonesia. Art galleries are everywhere you rest your gaze amidst the ancient trees, terraced rice paddy fields and breath-taking Balinese-Hindu architectural... Read More
How to Achieve a Vintage Paris Look
The time I spent
in Paris was as nothing short of magical. The city was everything I had hoped it would be and more. The people are fabulously sophisticated – it seems like a genetic disposition that even the Parisian youth posses - and these wonderful people, the delicious food, the European architecture and the charm of the city are sure to have any tourist under a spell in no time.
A... Read More
Carpet Art from Guatemala
The week of Semana Santa
(Holy Week) is a special time of celebration for Catholic countries in Latin America. While planning my 6 week backpacking trip through Central America I set one serious deadline – I just HAD to be in Antigua, one of Guatemala’s most gorgeous Colonial cities – during Semana Santa to see the famous sand carpets.
The streets of Antigua are decorated for... Read More
Contemporary Colonial Apartment Design Part 2
Another fabulously fun
design project has come to a close, and I am once again happy with the results. Remember the hotel studio apartment that I wrote about and shared “BEFORE” pics of last week in THIS POST? Well, it’s now complete, and has already played host to several happy guests.
Just a quick recap – the studio apartment is available through my favourite rental... Read More
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Welcome to Passport To Design! My name is Tania. I love Design almost as much as I love Travel, and here is where my two loves collide. Check out the "About Me" page for more info. Thanks for reading. Happy travels, my dear design-loving friends.
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