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The art of building ambiances and community, of inviting closeness and paying attention to what makes us feel open hearted and alive, this is artemano To create well-being, connections and warmth, this is artemano A feeling of belonging to the moment and to each other, this is artemano Celebrating the everyday, this is artemano It’s a pleasure for us to share with you our very own artemano family moments "When we do something as basic as drawing together it’s so easy to forget time and really lose ourselves in the moment.  Sometimes we can spend entire afternoons colouring, making up...

I’ve been vacationing on a tiny island in Newfoundland lately—a pebble off the Rock. Between hiking hilltop trails bordered by wild flowers and berries and sitting on the beach watching icebergs drift by, I’ve been feeling so calm and centred that I’m in no rush to return to my everyday life. But the deep relaxation you feel breathing in evergreen-scented air or listening to waves lap doesn’t need to be reserved for the great outdoors. While you might associate your home with the myriad activities of life, it’s possible to create quiet, nature-inspired zones there that soothe and ground you....

An Indonesian “thank you” is usually followed by a joyous singsong “sama samaaaaa” – you’re welcome.  Pronounced as though the words themselves are upturned, this lyrical, celebratory signoff punctuates almost every exchange.  Indonesia is a place where words smile, where people smile with their entire being, and where we at Artemano can’t help but beam.  Our search for inspiration and for new product is fueled as much by wanderlust as it is by lumberlust.  And this mystic land of active volcanoes does not disappoint.  Wood worthy of a second life abounds all over this archipelago of over 17 000 islands.  From...

1) What are the benefits of bringing the outdoors inside? I love being outdoors; it refreshes and re-energizes me. As a writer, I spend a lot of time sitting at a desk, and I find that if I get up a couple of times a day and take a stroll around the park, I come back with a clearer head and fresh focus. From what I’ve been reading, I’m not alone — there is all sorts of evidence now that being out of doors in the environment is good for our physical and emotional health. 2) Where did this idea originate?...

As Valentine’s Day rounds the corner it’s quite remarkable that the holiday dates as far back as the 3rd century.  Rooted in complex history that is deeply interlaced with myth, this so-called day of love started off quite differently compared to the commercial phenomenon it is today. One legend claims that it was founded on the basis of a Roman priest, who apparently performed illegal marriages for young lovers during the time of Emperor Claudius. Others say that it began during the fertility festival of Lupercalia that was celebrated in Rome in honour of the god of agriculture, Faunus. After...