Meet the Rangoon Sisters! January 13, 2021 We introduced you to these guys back in the summer, when salads were on the mind. Well, here we are in deepest winter and they're BACK to take you to Burma in your...
Kalinko's Christmas Playlist December 09, 2020 This went down a treat last year, so we haven't messed with it too much. There's no Wham! on here. It's a classical mix. Because you'll feel very grown-up and...
Give a Gift from Warmer Climes December 02, 2020 None of us have been able to travel very far this year, and everyone's desperate for a little bit of sun. Well, we've got a nice compromise for you. Give...
Something handmade feels right this Christmas November 25, 2020 It's been a strange year. Give them something textural, beautiful, and made by somebody who really cares. Something solid, sturdy and natural. These things have been made very slowly, from natural...
Top Tips for New Homes November 11, 2020 Moving House? Dreading moving day? Well FEAR NOT. We're pros at this. Here are our top tips to get you settled and feeling in control in no time. On...
Book Recommendations for the Longer Evenings Ahead October 28, 2020 Some books we've enjoyed curling up with recently One of the odd things about living in Burma is missing the seasons changing at home. There are three distinct seasons in Burma:...
Why we should all have lots of plants August 26, 2020 I’m a terrible plant-mother. Really the very worst. I just can’t keep them alive. But there’s one plant from our very first shoot which despite my persistent neglect, will not...
How to spot fake Mother of Pearl August 19, 2020 What is Mother of Pearl? What’s all the fuss about? How do I know if it’s real? And how should I look after it? You know how we agonise over...
Burmese Salads to Shake Up Your Summer August 12, 2020 This is Amy and Emily Chung, and they are the Rangoon Sisters. They call themselves "two greedy sisters cooking traditional Burmese food"... our kind of people! Born and bred in England...
Sometimes Simple is Best July 29, 2020 White home accessories can be exactly what you need Anyone who has followed Kalinko for more than five seconds knows that we're very into colour. We love brightness and joy and pockets of...
A Breakfast Ritual Proven (by us!) to Improve Your Day July 15, 2020 You know those days when you wake up and the sun is peeking through your curtains, all you can hear is the birds singing outside, and you lie there for a...
What is it about pastels? July 01, 2020 As soothing as they are, we're not talking about throat pastilles. The COLOURS. They seem to fit into everything anywhere, to go with every outfit, with every painting, with every room...