Liezel, Katie, and Claire have lived all over the world. Along the way, they’ve created nests in many cities and know how to make a home an oasis no matter where they end up. This blog will feature what inspires them day to day in Tokyo from unique design trends and beautiful artwork to interesting spaces and people.

Liezel Strauss - Founder of BottegaTokyo and My Japan, curator for Subject Matter, contributor to Apartment Therapy and I’m Home magazine

Katie Van Camp - Design assistant, teacher, author of award winning picture book Harry and Horsie and it’s sequel Cookiebot!

Claire Tanner - Mother, wife, avid furniture shopper, 20 yrs experience of living and shopping in Tokyo