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Tag Archives: history
Keeping your Cool
Perfect for deflecting the hot summer sun while letting the breeze cool your head, the Panama Hat has become a classic worldwide. One of my personal favorite summer accessories, its quality lies in the materials used, the weave count as … Continue reading
Walking on Art
The 19th Century brought many changes in lifestyle and design — amongst the most relevant were the Industrial Revolution and Art Nouveau. Modernist encaustic tiles were one of the many beautiful creations that came about from the fruitful marriage between … Continue reading
On a Tuscan Afternoon
One of the things I love most is exploring ancient homes filled with history and endless kinds of objects from the past. I can’t help but imagine the story behind each piece, or how the various inhabitants might have spent … Continue reading
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Slipping into Classics
Every summer, countless feet slip into these comfortable and stylish classics. Espadrilles have been around longer than many people realize. Although espadrilles as we know them today originated in the Pyrenees, they are also thought to be inspired by the … Continue reading
The Element of Water
On these cold winter days when a hot bath or a cup of tea aren’t enough to warm up, a trip to a day spa seems like the optimal way to revive the body and the spirit. The times I’ve … Continue reading
Bringing Nature Inside – Part I
This is the first in a series of posts I would like to do as an homage to the creative archives of Susan Unger, the designer. Some of the people reading this post will probably own or have owned some … Continue reading
The Treasure Chest
This post could also be called Pennsylvania Dutch BiniChic, since it is an ode to our family treasures and how they fit into the BiniChic philosophy. Aunt Jean’s home is like a treasure chest. Every niche and cranny is filled … Continue reading
Japanese Indigo
Sometimes, the connection one feels towards a culture foreign to one’s own is uncanny. Especially if you’ve never visited the country, certainly don’t understand the language, and are not especially knowledgeable about its history and culture. Yet, the connection and … Continue reading
The Making-of Duende in Dallas
Long winding six-lane expressways, gigantic cars hats and houses, planes and sunsets extending into the endless horizon make everything seem larger than life in Dallas, Texas. I recently spent two weeks in Dallas working on a wonderful (and challenging) project: … Continue reading
S’Olivera – History, Part II
The above is an image of the studio and porch/garage which were added to our farmhouse circa 1991. The minimalist studio served its purpose : to provide a space for Susan to work from home. However, it lacked in many … Continue reading
