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TARYN MAMO CEFAI, RADIO HOST, ACTRESS & CONTENT CREATOR

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Radio host, actress and content creator, Taryn Mamo Cefai, has been busy turning her new house into a home over the past few months. Today, she’s sitting down with us to chat about all her favourite We Are Not A Shop pieces. Read on to discover what she selected from our online store.

Taryn, we’re so glad you could join us. Could you tell us what inspired your selection of pieces today?

Thank you for having me. I chose things that represented different sides of my personality. To start things off, I went with these two mugs. This one because it has a sheep on it (and I love sheep), and the other one purely because it made me laugh. I also collect mugs on my travels, so they’ll fit right in with the rest of my collection.

These gold hoops are gorgeous, too. I’m obsessed – I don’t think I’ve ever come across a pair of hoops I didn’t like…

Then, I can really picture these three cushions in my new living room. I chose this one because it’s a fun representation of Malta (I’m Maltese and proud!). Then, this one because it’s the perfect pop of colour to brighten up my interior. And finally, I picked this zebra cushion because it will look great with the other African touches I’m planning to incorporate into my living area. The cushions all complement each other nicely, too, so I’m looking forward to seeing them together.

I also selected this travel book because  I am quite the avid traveller – you can never travel enough, if you ask me. It’s my therapy; where I let loose, meet new people, and experience new things. More importantly, it helps me keep everything in perspective.

Lastly, this necklace is such a unique collectors’ item, I couldn’t resist.

Great picks, Taryn. Did you pick any of them with someone specific in mind?

I guess I picked out this mug with all my single friends in mind…

Now, we know this is a tough question, but do you have a favourite item?

That is a tough one! It’s a tie between the mug and the travel book. I drink tea about eight times a day, so the mug will definitely come in handy. While the book is something I can see myself flicking through fairly often. I’ll have to go with both, don’t make me choose one!

How would you describe We Are Not A Shop to someone who doesn’t know about it?

An online store with a difference.

Now, what do you like about the We Are Not A Shop concept?

It’s a fantastic concept. If you’re going to buy a gift for someone this Christmas, you might as well donate to a worthy cause at the same time! It’s a great thing that We Are Not a Shop are doing.

Finally, would you recommend We Are Not A Shop to a friend?

Definitely!

Check out Taryn’s travels and home renovations over on her Instagram @tarynmamocefai.

KATIA CAMILLERI, INTERIOR DESIGN CONTENT CREATOR & HOME DÉCOR FIEND

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This week, interior design content creator and home décor fiend Katia Camilleri (@houseteneighteen) is sitting down with us to discuss her top We Are Not a Shop picks.

Hey Katia, thanks for joining us! Can you tell us what We Are Not a Shop items caught your eye today?

Since my Instagram page revolves around interior design, I was on the hunt for some quirky trinkets and functional pieces for the home. So when I saw the items in the Collectors’ Corner, I was sold!

I just love the whole ‘old meets new’ aesthetic and can totally imagine decorating my own house with a number of We Are Not a Shop pieces.

Add some Greek goddess glam with this white alabaster and cast marble bust of the Greek goddess Artemis. Also featured is a velvet cushion with roses and a snail. Handmade, vintage, and just plain gorgeous.

We couldn’t agree more. So, what do you like most about the We Are Not a Shop concept?

I love how unique it is – I actually can’t think of any other shops on the island with a similar set-up, and that’s great!

Also, I really enjoy finding vintage items and giving them a new lease of life. We Are Not a Shop is the perfect place to discover them. The fact that all sale proceeds go to charity just makes it all the more appealing.

Have you selected any of your items with someone specific in mind?

Yes, actually! My mother loves jewellery and vintage pieces (probably even more than I do), so I would definitely gift her any of the items I selected today. Similarly, my grandpa is really into antiques (you can see where I get it from), so I would happily surprise him with this cigarette dispenser or even this classic trinket box.

Take a step back in time with this vintage cigarette holder.
No smoke, no problem. This hand-carved soap stone ashtray is the perfect ornament for your coffee table (even if you don’t actually need it).
A teeny-tiny trinket.

Lastly, are there any items you would want to receive as a gift, and why?

It would have to be this gorgeous teacup set. They’re super original and I can already picture them on display in my dining room – a little vintage touch!

A spot of art deco décor never hurt anyone. Katia admires one of a vintage set of art deco silver-plated tea glass holders. Also featured in the background is a Spanish recycled glass bottle for your next dinner fiesta.

These books are also great – entertaining and decorative. You can use them as coffee table books or simply stack them to create a stylish interior feature.

19th-century botanical literature for your bookcase.

Finally, these handles would be ideal for an upcycled chest of drawers in a nursery. I’ve got it all planned out!

Add a vintage touch to your latest interior design project with these aged elephant handles.
We might see these child’s Noah’s ark bookends in Katia’s future upcycled nursery.

We love these handy design tips, Katia, and we can’t wait to see how you incorporate your We Are Not a Shop picks into your home!

Talk about a statement piece! This OKA Ornamenta-range faux antler magnifying glass is a great example of Katia’s preferred ‘old meets new’ aesthetic.

Curious to see more? Browse the full shop here.

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