Shopping
I was born in the city of Bangkok, so maybe that makes me a touch biased; but there are sooooo many reasons that make this place a shopper’s dream. I class it as one of the most exciting and unique shopping experiences in the world, because of the range of shopping approaches it caters for.… Continue reading The Ultimate Bangkok Shopping Guide
Chiang Mai is a perfect escape from the big bustling cities of Asia. Low rise, with little traffic, and a beautiful old town, it’s a place of beauty and culture. Here’s my guide on where to stay, what to eat and where to shop. Handy Hotels On my most recent visit to Chiang Mai I… Continue reading Chiang Mai’s Street Style
It’s an almost universally accepted fact, Sweden gets a lot of things really right: healthcare, education, cinnamon buns, and undoubtedly, design. With that signature Scandinavian style conjuring images of white washed floors, smart design, and refined colour palettes with pops of colour, it makes for a good place to start planning your dream home in… Continue reading Stockholm’s Best Design Stores
At The Design Files we’re all about Australian design, especially when it comes to local creative happenings. We’re particularly passionate about local retail – we love stumbling across unique furnishings, homewares, accessories and gifts created and curated thoughtfully by clever local people. This is our round up of favourite shopping spots in Melbourne for all… Continue reading Listopedia: The Design Files Melbourne Hot List
There are girls’ weekends and then there are Melbourne Travel Guide Expedia girls’ weekends. That’s the weekend you want to be on. As a Sydneysider, I could not be more pro our Southern Sister. She’s a little cooler and smoother than us and truly just about the best Aussie city you can head to with your girlfriends.… Continue reading The Ultimate Melbourne Girls’ Weekend
If you’re planning a trip to India, Jaipur is no doubt already up the top of your list, and rightly so. The Pink City lives up to the hype and 24 hours is nowhere near enough! Stay: Samode Haveli The Samode was built around the time Captain Cook was sticking his flag in terre australis. It was originally built… Continue reading The jewels of Jaipur
MANHATTAN. Where to start. There is SO much to do and see, it’s hard not to be overwhelmed. When in New York, I find myself dividing activities into the following categories – eating, shopping, art/culture and, in the warmer months, the outdoors. If you find yourself spiraling in a retail vortex, it’s always good to balance this… Continue reading Listopedia: The Design Files’ New York Bucket List
Delhi is often seen as transit hub for travellers in India – a pit stop on the way to your Eat Pray Love re-enactment serenity. And while the hum of 16+ million people might not seem to be the easiest place to get your down-face-dog on, it has plenty of buzz, a sense of organised chaos,… Continue reading A Day in Delhi
New York is well known for being the best place in the world to go shopping, so we’ve shortlisted ten of the best design and interiors stores we visited. I’ll preface this list by saying NEW YORK IS EXPENSIVE. Especially when it comes to interiors and design. Admittedly, many of the stores listed below are eye-wateringly… Continue reading Listopedia: The Design Files’ top New York design stores