Alessandra Canella: An Insider’s View on Salone Internazionale del Mobile

by Natasia // April 26, 2012 // 6 Comments

Alessandra Canella is our very own contributor at H&L. For those who don’t know, she is also a UX designer from Milan, Italy. I invited her to do an interview for Nuandao, and it hit me, “Why not share with... Continue reading →

Transitory Tales: A Propensity to Drift and Experience

by Natasia // April 21, 2012 // 4 Comments

I moved to a new city for college with an appetite to learn, thrive, and succeed. My mom had just passed away from cancer the month before, and when mortality unveils in your face, you learn quickly to cherish time.... Continue reading →

Suvi Rautio: An Upcycling Beijinger!

by Natasia // April 20, 2012 // 2 Comments

Suvi is an adorable blond-haired, blue-eyed Beijinger whose family has made China their home for two generations off and on. She experienced Beijing in the 1980s and grew up at a time where expatriates were “more divided in terms of... Continue reading →

Intro to the “Transitory Tales” Series

by Natasia // April 10, 2012 // 10 Comments

For 20 days on Herb & Lace (H&L), starting today, twenty voices will share their romance with their current home in our special “Transitory Tales” series. Our community of global citizens and local editors will be sharing with us when... Continue reading →

Sylvie Guerard: Where Art & Acupuncture Intersect

by Natasia // March 28, 2012 // 2 Comments

I was introduced to Sylvie through a mutual friend in Beijing to be a participant of the Nuandao Spring Market. Without much time to chat with her at the event, I invited her to meet with me for coffee (for... Continue reading →

Spring Awakened by Great Design

by Natasia // March 20, 2012 // 2 Comments

Spring was here for just a moment at last Saturday’s warm Nuandao event in Beijing. Hundreds of people visited throughout the one-day affair, stopping by to hang out with designers and meet their products. Cupcakes and coffee provided by Fisheye... Continue reading →

The Perfect Brunch

by Natasia // March 6, 2012 // 11 Comments

Brunch is my favorite meal of the week. Hands down. Eggs Benedict, Florentine crêpe, bowl of fresh-baked granola with yogurt, a plate of cheese and a never-ending plate of bread… I could keep going. Sunday brunch with a couple girlfriends... Continue reading →