Links We Love – May 1, 2015

From quirky cafes to a famous turban, here are the links we love this week.LWL

1. The pre-Incan Uru people live on self-fashioned floating islands, handmade entirely from lake reeds in Peru’s Lake Titicaca. (MrsGlobetrot.com)

2. 18 architects and interior designers share their favorite rooms of all time. (NYMag.com)

3. We can’t wait to visit Calliope, a new NYC shopping outpost with a bespoke vibe. (Coolhunting.com)

4. Quirky and unusual cafes from around the world. (TeaWasHere.com)

5. Even if you aren’t attending the Kentucky Derby this weekend, you can still enjoy one of these delicious southern cocktails. (TownandCountryMag.com)

6. This video shows how Baba Avtar Singh, a Sikh living in Northern India, ties his famously large turbans. Mr. Singh uses 2,460 feet of fabric and 100 pounds of heavy silver adornments to create his incredible symbol of Sikh pride. (HonestlyWTF.com)

7. Mother’s Day is around the corner. Make your mom a breakfast in bed to remember with this gorgeous frittata recipe, and shop our Mother’s Day picks for the perfect handmade gift. (FeastingAtHome.com)

8. If you’re still thinking about Fashion Revolution Day, check out this exclusive trailer for Traceable, a documentary that’s challenging fast fashion. (Style.com)

Written by DARA Artisans.May 01, 2015
 
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