A Whisper of Luxury in the Heart of the Namib

Tucked away amid ancient boulders and vast golden sands lies Desert Whisper, an extraordinary hideaway crafted for two. This secluded sanctuary — part of Gondwana Collection Namibia’s Secret Collection — beckons travelers to not just visit, but intentionally exist within the rhythm of the desert.

Audrey Hepburn’s Beloved Swiss Home, La Paisible, Is Now for Sale

For more than three decades, Audrey Hepburn—style icon, actress, and humanitarian—called La Paisible (“The Peaceful”) her sanctuary. Nestled in the quiet village of Tolochenaz near Lausanne, Switzerland, the estate that was once her cherished family home has now come onto the market, offering an extraordinary chance to step into a piece of cinematic history.

Vitra Design Museum & Schaudepot: A Living Archive of Modern Design

What makes the Vitra Campus unique is its broader architectural context. Alongside Gehry and Herzog & de Meuron, buildings by Zaha Hadid, Tadao Ando, Nicholas Grimshaw, and SANAA turn the site into a kind of open-air design anthology.

We LOVE!

Our latest obsession is GOODNIGHT LIGHT. Beautiful lighting made in Spain. You can find a wonderful selection of their products here! Here at MWOI HQ we have bought everything from the The Piña Colada to the Eden lamps. In more than one colour, as it was just too hard to decide which one was moreContinue reading “We LOVE!”

Sara Ruffin Costello’s Fabulous New Orleans Home

In the Garden District of New Orleans, the photographer Paul Costello and his wife, Sara Ruffin Costello, live in a storied pink house that was what Paul calls “a chic disaster” when they found it in 2010.

Interior Design Inspiration

My favourite YouTube channel for interior design is Quintessence. Your host, Susanna Salk and Quintessence founder, Stacey Bewkes take you on tours of the best homes around the world. A real treat for real interior nuts. They have great relationships with the designers and a superb eye for what makes an interior work. Here areContinue reading “Interior Design Inspiration”