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A Holiday in Menorca

Posted on October 19, 2015 by BiniChic

Guest Post by Mary Robertson What a pleasure for my husband Jim and me to visit Menorca and drop in on the life Susan Unger has made for herself there. I first met Susan on Menorca 20 years ago … Continue reading →

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Not Your Typical Kilim

Posted on June 24, 2015 by BiniChic

I believe that what makes a project “great” is the designers’ ability to take a good concept and give it shape with an original design, solid quality and a sustainable production. Fellow designers and dear friends of ours, Ivana Blaž and … Continue reading →

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A Bedding Story

Posted on February 9, 2015 by BiniChic

I finally have the time to sit down and write a proper post. We’ve been so busy lately working on different BiniChic projects, that it’s been hard to find the time to tell you all about them. We have some … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, artisan, bedding, binichic, design, furniture, history, home, inspiration, interior, Mediterranean, Menorca, New York, product, Susan Unger, textile, tuscany, vernacular, wabi sabi, WestPoint Home | 9 Comments

S’Olivera Chronicles: The Calm Before the Storm

Posted on June 4, 2014 by BiniChic

A few years ago, Susan commissioned Regan Bice to give S’Olivera a contemporary relevance while retaining its original soul and spirit. The solution was to adapt the interior so that the very essence of emptiness revealed its purity. To take … Continue reading →

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Understated Luxury Created to Keep

Posted on March 3, 2014 by BiniChic

It is always exhilarating when you hit on something that reflects who you are — a phrase that rings true to your philosophy. That’s exactly how Susan and I felt when we came up with our tagline: Understated Luxury Created to … Continue reading →

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Designing for Today

Posted on May 8, 2012 by BiniChic

“A design isn’t finished until somebody is using it” — Brenda Laurel A perfect reflection of the philosophy that drives the Barcelona-based design studio 3Patas (3Legs in Spanish), whose innovative projects invite the user’s interaction and personalization. The 3×3 table … Continue reading →

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Bringing Nature Inside – Part II

Posted on April 20, 2012 by BiniChic

Authentically BiniChic, Susan Unger’s home and fashion creations have embellished many homes and dressed countless women around the world. A few months ago, we shared with you the beginnings of her career on the island of Menorca (if you’d like … Continue reading →

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Islands of Color

Posted on March 20, 2012 by BiniChic

We’re back! Thank you for your patience while we have been immersed in the creation and launch of our new BiniChic Store, which you can check out here. We hope you enjoy it and keep coming back for new products, … Continue reading →

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Weaving Waves

Posted on February 17, 2012 by BiniChic

Their timeless design, the fresh Mediterranean colors, the quality of the materials and the centuries of tradition make the roba de llengües fabric very captivating. An ancient Mallorcan craft, very few still produce this Mediterranean version of the ikat. Traditional … Continue reading →

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Of Light and Shadows

Posted on November 28, 2011 by BiniChic

Plunging her hands into the cold water, holding a mold and deckle, patiently sifting the fiber onto the screen, a pure sheet of cotton paper is born. The ancient tradition of paper-making is a disappearing art, yet Núria Gavin carefully … Continue reading →

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