Golden Buddha & Framed Mirrors
There is something humbling
about seeing a row of golden Buddhas sitting proudly in a row at the Wat Mahathat in Bangkok, Thailand.
I love the way the Buddha statues sparkle in the sunlight. How their golden, metal skin reflects the temple lights. I remember looking into one of the Buddhas and seeing my own reflection. It was a little bit of a “moment” for me as I looked at my warped... Read More
The Sixth Wall
Don’t you hate it
when a stunning space has boring flooring? I do.
Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint what a space is lacking. Can you think back to a moment when you’ve visited a “great” space, but for some reason found yourself stepping back and thinking, “If there was just one more element of visual interest, texture or colour, this space would be... Read More
All Decked Out in Autumn Happiness
The air is different
in the town of Buckhorn on the Kawartha Lakes in Ontario, Canada. The air feels lighter and easier to take in; maybe a result of the lack of pollution and diesel, or maybe the result of a serious placebo effect caused by the breath-taking landscape. Whatever the case may be, life is quiet, peaceful and amazingly fresh in this part of Ontario.
Buckhorn Lake is stunning in... Read More
Life is a Beach
Lately, I’ve had the beach on my mind
but not because I’m eager to lay on the sand in a bikini and roast under the sun. I have been craving a trip to the beach because I love the tranquility that being surrounded by so many awesome elements of nature brings me (and I use the adjective “awesome” to describe nature in which I am ‘in awe’ of…not the... Read More
Home Sweet Tube
What do you do if property tax
is calculated according to the frontage width of your lot? You build the narrowest, tallest house that money can buy (obviously).
I am happy to report that the people of Hanoi in Vietnam figured this out many years ago. The Old Quarter is full of 15th century tube houses (or tunnel houses), some of which are no wider than 2 metres (6.5 feet).
The tube houses have... Read More
Chocolate River Decor
Floating down the Mekong Delta
was one of the strangest and most enjoyable experiences of my life.
In order to get from Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand over to Luang Prabang (a.k.a. Loung Phabang) in Laos we had to take a combo bus ride to the border followed by a boat ride down the Mekong Delta.
Our Rough Guides travel bible advised us against taking the “fast boat” to Luang Prabang... Read More
I (Heart) Islamic Architecture
When I think of Islamic architecture,
images of majestic minarets, gold-plated domes and repetitive geometric patterns come to mind. All these architectural elements (and many more if you want to get down to the nitty gritty) combine to create an awesome sense of rhythm and harmony throughout Islamic structures.
Islamic architecture is incredibly beautiful. The building forms are jaw-droppingly... Read More
Luggage Display for the Travel-Hungry
I like it when practical objects
are used as decorative objects; which is why I wanted to share a single photo with you today for Friday’s short-but-sweet post.
I love this image for so many reasons.
Image courtesy of sarahklassen.com
I have seen luggage used as decor before – in fact, I tried to include a beautiful set of three luggages wrapped in linen with large black leather... Read More
The View: Not Just A Daytime Talk Show
When exploring a new city
I often find myself obsessed with the concept behind “the view”.
I’m always attempting to capture interesting views from the many openings I encounter on my travels – though it’s never as effective in digital format as it is in person, but I try anyways.
Some of the most memorable “views” I experienced through a series of small... Read More
Orange Is Golden
Orange can be tricky…
First of all, I would love for someone to help me answer this question: Is the fruit named after the colour, or the colour named after the fruit?
Whatever the case is, I have always been a fan of orange-hued accents, accessories and focal walls in a space. While I was lazying around on Serendipity Beach in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, I couldn’t help but notice how... Read More
A Little Bit About Me
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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