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Street Art in Poland

November 12, 2014

Vandalism, artistic protest or urban beautification? In Krakow, street art means something different to everyone.

Art + Color: Orange

October 28, 2014

This month we’re inspired by Helen Frankenthaler’s Orange Lozenge.

Brass Around the World

October 14, 2014

Brass, an alloy of zinc and copper has been shining for centuries around the world.

I Dream of Adventure

October 1, 2014

Do you dream of travel and adventure? Here are six bedrooms that inspire wanderlust in us.

The Reading Glass Project: Making a Difference Up Close

September 16, 2014

Through one simple gift, Jackie Hunsicker is changing lives across the world.

Pattern In Painting

September 4, 2014

Anna Valdez, an Oakland based visual artist also has a background in anthropology and archeology, and her still life paintings in oils are a rich landscape of everyday household objects.

10 Global Treasures that make Great Wedding Presents

August 21, 2014

Unique and story-filled gifts from around the world that any bride and groom will love.

Sivan Askayo’s Hanoi Top 5

August 14, 2014

Explore the sights of Hanoi with photographer and adventurer Sivan Askayo.

Crochet: Making a Comeback

November 6, 2014

We’ve been crazy about crochet lately, and are thrilled that this delicate and lacy art form is making a comeback.

The Legends of Krakow

October 23, 2014

From dragon-slaying kings to martyred trumpeters, Krakow is a city steeped in legends.

A Traveler's Home: Hilda Grahnat's Cozy Eclectic...

October 9, 2014

Photographer, flea market aficionado and traveler, Hilda has the kind of home you want to curl up with a cup of tea and dream of far-away places.

A City on The Move: Hanoi’s Scooter Culture

September 26, 2014

Forget cars, Hanoi is a city made for two wheels.

Spirit Catchers: Shamanism in Vietnam

September 12, 2014

The life and legends of the Hmong shamans.

The Basics of Bazaar Bargaining

August 29, 2014

One thing we've learned from exploring markets from Bukhara to Bombay is the art of bargaining. Here are our top five tips on how to bargain like a pro.

Boho Chic with Project Bly

August 19, 2014

We love eclectic bohemian style and as it turns out the most stylish global gypsies we've come across don't take themselves too seriously and walk to the beat of their own drum.

Tracking Down the ‘Noodle’ Road

August 11, 2014

Forget textiles, spices and precious gems, the famed Silk Road trade route carried something all together more surprising: noodles.

Poster Art Behind the Iron Curtain

October 30, 2014

What happens when the humble movie poster is elevated to a form of fine art?

Introducing the Krakow Collection

October 20, 2014

Walk with ProjectBly through the streets of this legend-filled city, exploring everything from symbolic street art to the Sunday markets.

Navigating Street Markets Around the World

October 6, 2014

Each city has a rhythm of its own and it’s in the market that the beat is the loudest. Here are our tips on how to navigate street markets around the world.

Make Like a Magpie and Build a Collection

September 23, 2014

Whether you like shiny brass, the color green or woven treasures, we’ve got some serious collection inspiration for you.

A Trip to the Tonkinese Alps: SaPa and Ta Phin

September 8, 2014

Ta Phin village nestled in the beautiful Tonkinese Alps in Northern Vietnam is well worth the train trip from Hanoi.

Art + Credenza + Rug

August 26, 2014

We love the clean lines of a mid century inspired credenza, original art and a great rug. Put them together and you have a beautiful designed entryway or focal point for a living room.