This is the first house I’ve built from the ground up. Which I made all the more interesting by choosing to build it on a piece of farmland on the outskirts of a small Balinese village.
I had a clean sheet of paper. In more ways than one. Trust me, that’s quite an intimidating place to be in.
Isolated, yet feeling ‘safe’, I’m keenly aware of my ‘tamu’ (foreigner) status in my Bali village. My Covid-19 diary.
DetailsIt’s so easy to get seduced by glossy ‘inspo’ images. Choosing to go the ‘wabi-sabi way’ brought me a whole lot of joy building my Bali village house.
DetailsThere’s something about skimming across turquoise tropical waters, with a salty breeze on your face and the promise of sunshine and ‘island time’…. life suddenly feels uncomplicated.
DetailsThe ‘aha moment’… realising the joy of company in the kitchen. Not just for the friendly banter. The workload gets shared. The time needed is halved.
DetailsI’m back in Bali. Rediscovering. Diving Deeper. My insider tips for you.
DetailsDelicious in a curry. As a face and hair mask it’s a glow getter.
DetailsA classic Balinese dish. Spicy coconut flavours. So delicious. Recipe here for you.
DetailsBack in Ubud for a Retreat I explore bohemian glam, exquisite textiles, early morning market scenes and more for your Ubud list.
DetailsBisma Eight is cool, calm and minimal, rightfully claiming the Tropical Modern title.
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