WORLD OF CABANA

MASTERS & MUSES

Meet the artists, designers, creatives and tastemakers who truly inspire Cabana. Read interviews with the design world's most exciting talents, and thoughtful essays on the lives and legacies of those we most admire.

One Day With Gigi Ettedgui

Painter Gigi Ettedgui lives in London, but is never happier than when travelling. She sits down with Sophie Goodwin to discuss her all-consuming practice: why she typically paints men over women, the psychology of the sitting process and what she listens to whilst she works. Gigi is also developing her tiny house on the sea on the Greek island, Patmos, and has two exhibitions on the horizon.

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One Day with: Bernie de Le Cuona

South Africa-born UK-based textile entrepreneur Bernie de Le Cuona has built a brand rooted in resourcefulness, sustainability, and an enduring connection to Africa. Speaking with Camilla Frances, she reflects on rural beginnings, daily rituals, and how the landscapes, textures, and spirit of her homeland continue to shape her work and worldview today.

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Finders Keepers: Treasured Tiles with D'Orey Azulejos

Antique dealer Miguel Barreto de Lara, owner of D'Orey Azulejos, one of Lisbon's most famous, family-owned antique shops, is an expert in tiles and azulejos: the traditional, hand-painted ceramic tiles iconic to Portugal and Spain. Miguel shares with Cabana two of his most important tiles: his greatest find and the tile he'll keep forever.

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One Day with Isabel Ettedgui

In this series, we glimpse into the daily lives of artists, designers, creatives and tastemakers. Isabel Ettedgui, Founder and Creative Director of British lifestyle brand, Connolly, guides Emma Becque through her rhythms and rituals of her day, and shares how she spends her perfect day-off. 

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A Guide to Collecting with Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler and Brownrigg

Three industry experts, decorator Philip Hooper, joint managing director of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, and Brownrigg founders, George Perez-Martin and David Gibson, share an insider’s guide to collecting and living with antique objects and furniture.

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One Day with Mieke ten Have

New York-based interiors stylist and decorator Mieke ten Have is known for her refined eye and intuitive layering of spaces. Here she discusses her daily rituals—from juggling work commitments to looking after her five cats and treasured meal times with her family

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One Day With Cox London

One Day With Cox London

"We are artists first and foremost." Chris Cox, who alongside his wife, Nicola, is the founder of Cox London – the art-forward atelier that crafts bespoke furniture and objects – shares the rhythms and rituals of their day, explaining why the pair are spending more time hidden away in their new studio, returning to artistry and craftsmanship.

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The Interview: Richard Parr

Leading architect Richard Parr sits down with Camilla Frances to discuss career-defining moments – from designing the much-admired Newt in Somerset, to launching his own gallery BRINK – collecting eclectic objects, his dream (and nightmare) interiors, most memorable trips, guilty pleasures and ideal dinner party guests...

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One Day with Carole Bamford

For more than 40 years, British businesswoman Carole Bamford has championed organic farming and sustainable living through her companies, Daylesford Organic and Bamford. She talks Sophie Goodwin through the rhythms and rituals of her day, sharing the importance of the people (and animals) in her life, her dedication to the lunar cycle and recent fascination with longevity.

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The Interview: Duccio Conti Caponi

Eminent Italian architect Duccio Conti Caponi sits down with Cabana to share highlights from his extraordinary life and career in design - from growing up among artists, writers and historians, to travelling the Nile and overcoming psychological burdens. Along with beautiful rooms, Duccio shares his personal achievements, greatest challenges, dream (and nightmare) interiors, guiltiest pleasures, and much more.

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One Day With Anastasia Miari

In this series, we glimpse into the daily lives of artists, designers, creatives and tastemakers. Alongside raising her young family, cook and travel writer Anastasia Miari has spent the last few years cooking with grandmothers in the Mediterranean to document their authentic homegrown recipes for her new book. She talks Cabana through her flavor-filled days and the lessons she's learnt.

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One Day with Alfie Nickerson

In this series, we glimpse into the daily routines and rituals of artists, designers, creatives and tastemakers. Norfolk-based grower Alfie Nickerson, founder of Burnt Fen Flowers, founded his business on his grandfather's land and now supplies British-grown stems around the UK, along with a weekly floral subscription service. He talks Belle White through the rhythms of his nature-filled, commute-free day.

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One Day with Sarah Wetenhall, Owner of The Colony, Palm Beach

Sarah Wetenhall splits her time between New York and her 'pink palace', The Colony hotel, which remains the beating heart of Palm Beach. For Sarah - who took over The Colony eight years ago - the route to paradise has been paved with hard work, unexpected mid-life career changes, and chocolate-covered gummy bears. If you've ever wondered how a leading hotelier balances business, family, entertaining and events - with never a hair out of place - read on.

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One Day with John Pawson

In this series, we glimpse into the daily routines and rituals of artists, creatives and tastemakers. Architect John Pawson, master of minimalism, reveals a life as considered as his work—with projects spanning "from monasteries to teacups". Despite his love of London, he shares the moments of stillness he finds in the Cotswolds and reflects on travels through Japan and India—places of endless inspiration to his practice.

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The Interview: Bunny Williams

From her spectacular home and gardens in Connecticut, Bunny Williams shares tales from an illustrious career in design, while revealing her guiltiest pleasures, greatest challenges, and why Dolly Parton is her dream dinner guest.

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One Day With: Olivia Von Halle

Since establishing her eponymous brand in 2008, Olivia Von Halle has redefined the art of luxurious sleepwear, elevating the humble pyjama set to a much-coveted wardrobe must-have. She talks Sophie Goodwin through the routines and rituals of her day - from taming unruly chickens in the country to saunas and cold plunges in London.

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