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John Robshaw Zoom Backgrounds

Want to Zoom from John Robshaw's living room in Connecticut, his workshop office in New York, or just have some fun John Robshaw wallpaper to dress up your video chats? We've got you covered. Our team has created John Robshaw backgrounds to provide some fun changes of scenery all from your laptop. Here's how to set up a Virtual Background on Zoom: Right-click (or Control + click on Mac) any images you like...

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Designer Spotlight: An Interview with India Hicks

What inspires you the most? History, heritage, archives filled with changing expressions, bloody brilliant women, blue skies and warmer climes. India's guest room at her Oxfordshire home. Sutta Duvet Set, Full / Queen, $545; Cabatti Gray Sheet Set, Full / Queen, $495; Lina Turquoise Decorative Pillow, $140. Favorite books? David Hicks' Scrap Books- compiled by my brother Ashley, from my father’s library of 25 unwieldy delicate books. These books form a continuous epic...

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The Woven Valley of Uzbekistan

Ikats, Ikats, Ikats My first visit to Uzbekistan was ten years ago, arranged by Raisa, a local travel agent who helped Aid to Artisans set up a network of weavers in the Fergana valley.  It’s a great story: Aid to Artisans gave these talented weavers small grants of $500-1000. The money enabled them to attend textile shows in Santa Fe, where they sold everything they’d made! Ten years later, I’m back...

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My Country House Library

When I bought this house there was a small tobacco barn attached to the side of it; it was rough and not winterized. This was a perfect spot for my messy printing studio in the summer, just not so perfect in the winter. After living in the house for a few years and tripping over books, I decided I needed a library and a bathroom on the ground floor. I...

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Bedding Basics 101

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2019 Hampton Designer Showhouse

Q&A with Sara Bengur & John Robshaw, the duo that teamed up together to create a colorful and global tea-room-inspired masterpiece at the 2019 Hampton Designer Showhouse. It’s a jungle in here!   How did you get into each of your fields? SB: I actually majored in Economics in college and worked in finance for a couple of years both in London and New York.  I remember an interior design...

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Pattern Mixing Like a Pro

Prints Charming It may seem confusing to put together prints in your apartment/ home airstream, but I say take it easy and have fun with it.  The brilliance of textiles verses furniture is you can always un-stuff those pillows and fold them up and pull them out later.  That’s hard to do with a sofa. Play with Scale Coming out of art school I learned that scale could really make...

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How to Make a Bed

Step 1: Solid Foundation Start with a fitted sheet. Make sure to tuck it tightly to avoid any creases or wrinkles A crisp flat sheet comes next - lay it down so it's evenly draped on all sides and tuck it under the mattress. Fold the extra material at the bottom on a diagonal toward each side of the bed. Leave a few inches untucked at the top to fold...

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Indagare Interview

“If you’re into authentic tradition, there’s nowhere better than Uzbekistan.” ~ John Robshaw In September, John Robshaw will host Indagare's very first Insider Journey to Uzbekistan, opening doors to private homes and artisan workshops for an immersive look at the country’s unique crafts and history. Click here to learn more about the trip and book your spot now. John Robshaw: Even though Europeans have always been traveling there, Uzbekistan wasn’t on the American radar...

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Istanbul

With so much to see and eat in Istanbul, I was lucky to spend a full week there, but still only touched the surface! The dollar is strong, so why not stay at the Soho House? You don’t have to be a member. Right across the street, the old US embassy is now a swinging club with a great hammam. Don't pass a hammam by - they’re in every corner...

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