Gio Ponti: A Journey Through Design and Architecture

Gio Ponti, the eminent Milanese architect and designer, embarked on a design odyssey that transformed an ancient Palazzo on the picturesque cliffs of Sorrento's coast into a symbol of elegance and modernity. This remarkable venture unfolded during the revolutionary 1960s, breathing new life into a Palazzo with a history intertwined with the intrigues of King Ferdinand IV of Bourbon.

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Discovering Naples' Artistic Resurgence: The Nitsch Museum Journey

In the heart of Via Pontecorvo, a stone's throw from the bustling Piazza Dante, lies a hidden gem—the Nitsch Museum. This unassuming museum, a testament to the transformative power of design and creativity, beckoned us with its fusion of contemporary art and historical resonance.

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The Cosmic House

In early December, our team had the wonderful and rare opportunity to visit the Cosmic House/Charles Jencks Foundation, former home of the notable architect and critic Charles Jencks.

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Discovering Olga de Amaral: A Journey into the Richness of Fibre Art

While in Paris for Deco Off, Jo and Scott were fortunate to experience the mesmerising world of Olga de Amaral at the Fondation Cartier.

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Scott's Love Letter to Portugal

Founder Scott Maddux's ‘Love letter to Portugal’ shares his favourite cultural spots, treasure troves, natural wonders and unforgettable dining experiences in and around the Portuguese town of Loulé, one of his most beloved travel destinations, featured in the February 2025 issue of Homes and Gardens magazine.

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Maison Autrique: An Art Nouveau Masterpiece

Maison Autrique, one of Victor Horta’s most significant projects and restorations, stands as a true milestone in Brussels' architectural history. Built in 1893, it marks a pivotal moment in Belgian architecture and represents the essence of the Art Nouveau movement.

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Creative Confessions: Five Minutes with Studio Peascod

Emma Peascod’s work occupies a luminous space between surface, craft, and fine art. Drawing on the ancient technique of verre églomisé and informed by her time in Japan, Emma fuses delicate materials like hand-gilded glass and washi paper to create objects and installations that shift with light and perspective. Through Peascod Studio, she has carved out a distinctive voice in contemporary decorative art -one that balances precision with poetry.

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Creative Confessions: Five Minutes with Mint Gallery

In this edition of Creative Confessions, we step into Lina Kanafani’s world to understand what drives her curatorial choices, how she identifies breakthrough talent, and why emotional resonance and risk are essential ingredients in the work she brings to the fore.

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Creative Confessions: Five Minutes with Maison Lily Blue

In this edition of Creative Confessions, we turn our focus to Maison Lily Blue and its founder, Lily-Blue Roman—a designer reimagining the role of the screen in contemporary interiors. Her sculptural works explore the balance between privacy and expression, structure and softness, adding rhythm, movement and elegance to a space.

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The Perfect Imperfect Interior

Similarly to French icons like Brigit Bardot, whose effortless style is enviably described as ‘done-undone,’ the interiors conjured by Maddux Creative are ‘perfectly imperfect.’ After all, the trick to great style and design are one and the same — be well conceived while appearing effortless.

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10 Years of Maddux Creative

How does one summarise ten years of partnership and creativity? Well, we’re still trying to figure that out. But the best place to start any story is at the beginning.

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What does craft mean to me?

The dialogue about what is craft, what is art and what is design, resurfaces every few years.

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