Everyone can have a globally chic home by framing travel art purchases once they get back. While I am out wandering the globe, I keep my eyes open for artwork that represents the area I’m visiting. Bringing artistic creations back with you is usually pretty easy and the rewards are that you will be decorating […]
Hill Tribes
Hmong Batik Technique
During a recent visit to Luang Prabang, Laos, I had the opportunity to take a couple classes at Ock Pop Tok‘s Living Crafts Centre. Meaning “East Meets West,” Ock Pop Tok’s philosophy is to “empower women through their traditional skills, a well as promoting the beauty of Laotian textiles across the globe.” They do that […]
Trekking and Shopping in Sapa, Vietnam
One of my favorite things about visiting southeast Asia is the chance to learn more about the indigenous people and their culture. In Vietnam alone, there are at least 54 different ethnic groups around the country. Each has its own traditions and identifying clothing. Last March, I stayed for a few days in the Sapa, […]