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Nomad: A Global Approach to Interior Style

by Tazim Damji

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As someone who has travelled throughout the world, I know it can sometimes be a challenge to successfully mesh several different styles of nicknacks and décor pieces together. I have picked up things that I found beautiful, and that (I felt) optimized the country that I was visiting, throughout my travels.

Nomad: A Global Approach to Interior Style offers readers a glimpse of countries throughout the world. The images in Sibella Court’s book inspire me to travel more, and to return to the places that I’ve already been. I remember planning my first major overseas trip, 10 years ago, to India. One thing I tried to find out was what I should buy/bring back from each of the regions my best friend and I were going to visit. They don’t call India a sub-continent for nothing — each province or region is so different from one another.

nomad book

nomad book

Nomad is great for someone who travels often (or daydreams of doing so), or an armchair traveller. Court’s book is filled with antique-style, travel-worn looking images showcasing the best things to buy and cherish from each of the countries she features. She recommends buying hardware, knobs and handles from India. I definitely second that. I was completely blown away with the gorgeous (and inexpensive) handmade  hardware found in many regions of India.

Though they were very heavy, and I had to lug them around in my large backpack for almost 6 months, I purchased a set of white ceramic knobs with painted blue flowers on them. 10 years later, they’ve moved with me through different pieces of furniture and different apartments. Court went to India (in part) to find craftspeople to work with on a project with Anthropologie, where she designed hardware/knobs for the chain.

nomad global style interior dining room

I used to collect little things from places around the world — things like coins, bus or train tickets, and pins. I love to pick up things that seem (to me) unique to the area. On one trip to Hong Kong, I bought the required amount of things from a local chain of convenience stores, because they were running a promotion where you could receive a limited-edition Super Mario Brothers paperclip.

nomad bed

You can find Nomad on the Chronicle Books website, or at your local retailer.

What sorts of things do you pick up when you’re travelling?

Do you display the pieces or do you just keep them as mementoes?

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About Tazim Damji

Tazim Damji is a permaculture gardener and certified holistic nutritionist from Vancouver, Canada. She is passionate about photography, vegan food, and gardening. Read more posts by Tazim. Visit her food and adventure blog Celebrate Life's Adventures Connect with Tazim via Twitter or on Facebook .

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  1. Heidi says

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    Awesome post! I bet you have an amazing collection!

  2. Patty Hancock says

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    This is a wonderful post. I love the fabrics!

  3. Kelli Avery says

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    I always display my new treasures! I wanted them because I liked them, so of course I wanna show them off!!

  4. @satrntgr says

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    Beautiful pictures – I sure wish I could travel more often!

  5. Gina Badalaty says

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    Wasn't sure I'd like the style, but then I saw Frieda Kahlo, and now I'm in love with this post, lol!
    My recent post Coming to Your Own Home: The Blog Workshop

    • tazimd says

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      🙂 I love Frida Kahlo's art a lot, too!

  6. Angela says

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    I love this look and wish I could travel more often!
    My recent post Spring Flower PB&J Sandwiches #PBJYourWay

    • tazimd says

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      I know what you mean! I won't be travelling anytime soon.

  7. Amanda says

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    All my friends travel, but I don't get out much. What I do is have them bring me little things back from all over the world and I just keep them. One day I should make something from them or put them out on display, but at the moment I have a 4 year old that would love to run off with my trinkets!
    My recent post The Kushyfoot Spring-Summer 2013 Collection Review & Giveaway! {US}

  8. Ellen Christian says

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    I don't do a lot of traveling & when I do, it tends to be fairly local. I love work that's done by local artisans. My tastes are fairly eclectic so I don't really stick to one type of craft. I do love placemats, quilts and wall hangings though.
    My recent post What’s Cooking Wednesday

    • tazimd says

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      Work by local artisans is so wonderful, especially supporting the local economy! I love to know the story behind the pieces, too – which comes out when you talk to artisans.

  9. Bonnie says

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    This book looks great! And I'd love to see photos of the hardware you bought in India. My brain is imagining amazingness…

    • tazimd says

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      Hi Bonnie – I have a small glimpse at the Indian hardware in this post: http://www.lovesnapmake.com/home-tour-sneak-peek/ on the dresser I found for free. It'll look better/more cohesive when I re-finish the dresser. 🙂

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