On our dreamed-of destination list: the Pensao Favorita, featuring a low-key bohemian ambiance. Read more.
For those who can't get enough of the striking patterns of Portuguese tile, here's an inspiring book. Read more.
We've been enjoying the dip-dyeing trend, so we couldn't resist sharing these charming rattan poufs. Read more.
Designer and event planner David Stark takes over Haus Interiors in Nolita with a limited-edition line of products. Read more.
Our friend Allison, a perpetual design sleuth, turned us on to this retro-inspired shade, a steal at $68 at Urban Outfitters. We think it's a perfect way to spruce up a rental apartment or add a glimmer to a drab space. Read more.
Tropical colors and midcentury style predominate in Café Vitoria's modern take on a classic Portuguese cafe. Read more.
Here's an idea worth considering: Dress as decor. Why let your favorite frock languish in the closet when you can display it as wall art? Read more.
Bring a touch of springlike green to the winter interior with watery green glass; here's a roundup of examples. Read more.
Danish graphic designer Mette Bonavent of Oh So Fine created this stylish and straightforward weekly planner to answer the endless question,"What's for dinner?" Read more.
On our wish lists for a while now: sleek Cutipol cutlery from Portugal, made by a family-owned company in the village of São Martinho de Sande. Read more.
In a Swedish kitchen, a bracelet of beads on the wall is actually a very functional cork trivet. Read more.
Spotted (and admired) on Dezeen: the AIA Coffee & Restaurant in Porto, featuring a pristine white interior furnished completely in second-hand pieces. Read more.
UK designer Benjamin Hubert's Labware series of blown glass lighting is inspired by traditional laboratory beakers, suspended by cords embedded in Portuguese cork. Read more.
This striking home, set in the Spanish Pyrenees, makes the most of the towering mountains outside its windows. Read more.
Casa do Conto, or the "House of Tales," is a structure whose walls actually talk: they bear the stories of the home and its architectural history. Read more.
One of the easiest—and most underutilized—interior design strategies is the draping of furniture in simple, cotton canvas painter's drop cloths. Read more.
Discovered via David John's You Have Been Here Sometime: handcrafted, utilitarian fixtures from Brooklyn-based Apparatus Studio, made from a combination of salvaged and new components. Read more.
Espresso aficionados take note: An affordable espresso machine that requires only hot water and a bit of physical effort. Read more.
Add a little romance to your quotidian coffee with these charming coasters from Red Bird Ink. Read more.
In our recent post on Baixa House, many of the rooms featured locally handmade goods sourced from A Vida Portuguesa, a charming shop in Porto and Lisbon. Read more.
As an often-neglected finishing touch to a room, the humble light-switch cover deserves more than a little attention. Here are several simple, high-quality options. Read more.
Susan Dollenmaier, founder of Anichini, specializes in hand-crafted textiles from around the world; we especially like her line of lightweight cotton blankets from Portugal. Read more.
Toddlers in the house? Consider these rustic Rolling Storage Crates from Serena & Lily, perfect for corralling toys and such. Read more.
Attribute it to the darker days of January: we're currently obsessed with the color green, specifically used to add a springlike note to interiors. Read more.
Hand-painted tiles from Portugal, called Azulejos, were first used as architectural and decorative elements during the 15th century. Today, many of the tile designs from that era are still in production; we especially like the way fabled hotelier Sean MacPherson used the tiles in his NY kitchen (shown below, courtesy of The Selby). Recreate the look with tiles from Sintra Design. Read more.
Lately, I've been obsessing over Paris-based Mark Eden Schooley's Koushi lamp (and the €240 price tag). After gathering up a few lengths of cotton voile and making a quick dash to the hardware store, I set out to make my own version. Read more.
The Whistler Cork Teapot in MoMA's Destination Portugal collection demonstrates what can come about when designers use indigenous materials to create modern products. Read more.
