LONDON CALLING | Things To Do in London in a Day
By Alisa Bowen Published by LIVESTRONG, February 27, 2013 London is calling–and you have only one day to discover its rich history and cultural jewels. Historical and enigmatic, this sophisticated capital city is bustling with culture, dining, shopping and entertainment. With a bit of preparation, you can seize the day by mapping out your must-sees … Continue reading
PARADISE FOUND | The Watercolours, Grand Cayman
Published in Real Life Magazine By Alisa Bowen Paradise Found You have arrived; welcomed home by the private valet ready to attend to your every whim. You step out of the car into the handsome porte cochére with its elegant white herringbone patterned stone design. Jazz music dances in the background, piped in through a … Continue reading
PIED-A-TERRE | Old New York Fuses with Paris
Published in Home & Design Magazine, January 2013. By Alisa Bowen Photography by Giovanni Photography It is only natural that a couple who has lived in major international cities, including Paris and New York, would want to keep an elegant pied-à-terre in paradise together. Inspired to re-create a Pre-War style apartment, the owners wished to … Continue reading
OBJECTS OF DESIRE
Published in Real Life Magazine By Alisa Bowen Objects of Desire Tacori handcrafts exquisite jewellery for every occasion. Like people, every piece of jewellery has a story to tell; whether carefully handed-down generational heirlooms, tokens of one’s affection, timeless promises, celebratory milestones or special tributes – all shine with many facets of symbolic meaning, personal … Continue reading
AMERICAN LEATHER | Contemporary Leather Designs
Published in Your Home Magazine, January 2013. By Alisa Bowen Leather is timeless. Conjuring up classic images of cozy relaxed moments, where you can put your feet up for sheer comfort and be rest assured (no pun intended) of its durability. Paradoxically, it is sumptuous and soft – yet robust and resilient in its strength. … Continue reading
THE SUN ALSO RISES | A Sunbrella Material World
Published in Your Home Magazine, January 2013. By Alisa Bowen Photography by Sunbrella Endless days of searing sun and tropical heat, mixed with the relentless humidity and inevitable rainy season, require smart design for outdoor rooms and sunny sanctuaries. Fortunately, for those living in the sun a new era of all-weather fabrics have pitted beauty … Continue reading
THE COLOR PURPLE | A ROYAL COLOR STORY
Published in Your Home Magazine By Alisa Bowen Photography by Barbara Rooch Interior Environments, Amber Frederiksen and IA International
A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN
Published in Real Life Magazine By Alisa Bowen A Room of One’s Own Not only a place to lay your head, the bedroom serves as a sanctuary from the outside world. An intimate space, it is a sacred chamber for our keepsakes and duly displays our individual style in furniture and décor. This personal haven, … Continue reading