"A unique wilderness lodge in one of the most amazing places on earth"
Over the past year I have had the privilege of working with Guy and Yvonne Levene, the owners of Bale Mountain Lodge, on their Interior Design scheme. As a student of Interior Styling at ISCD, it has such an amazing opportunity and journey.
These pictures were taken last August at the Sendafa market during one of our sourcing trips. In keeping with the Eco and cultural friendly philosophy of Bale Mountain Lodge, we sourced the designs we used for the lodge from local markets and artisans.
The Lodge is now open...and it is a fantastic place to spend your next holiday. Check it out here for more information and reservation details.
Photos:
1. My reflection in the company truck
2 & 3. The basket section of Sendafa market
4. Yvonne checking out the various types of baskets on offer
5. And the price negotiation begins...with many interested onlookers
6. Handmade pots used for cooking local dishes like wat or shiro
7 & 8. Our little helpers carrying our selections back to the truck
9. Donkeys...they are everywhere!
10 & 11. Loading the truck becomes a bit of a party!
12 & 13. Next stop - the pottery market
14. Traditional fire pots for outdoor use
15.Yvonne & her helper finish loading the truck ~ it's been a great day!
16. Inside the truck
17. Waiting for (donkey) traffic to pass so we can set off for Addis Ababa!
Wow! Beautiful pictures, it evokes such a need to visit this place and experience these things for oneself..I would love to see the interiors of the lodge x
ReplyDeleteCheers Tanaya! It is a beautiful lodge and the scenery is stunning. It has just opened so I need to do a post on the final result
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