If I set off to do something, why not do it properly? Otherwise, what's the point? Anouska Hempel pointproperlyset Change image and share on social
India. From Goa to Kerala and Mumbai, it gets me every time. It's the food, the people, and the colours. The magical atmosphere and the accepting nature of the locals. Anouska Hempel acceptatmospherecolour Change image and share on social
It is not me who is to be noticed. It is my work. Anouska Hempel noticework Change image and share on social
Sure, I'm hyperactive. I make my staff a bit hyper, too, but motivating someone else is what gives me a buzz. Anouska Hempel bitebuzzhyper Change image and share on social
Unless a design is infused with a personality - and by that, I mean mine or someone else who really understands what design is all about - it will never, ever have any mystery. Anouska Hempel designinfusemine Change image and share on social
I think if you have an eye and the ability and the confidence as a designer, you can turn your hand to anything. Anouska Hempel abilityconfidencedesigner Change image and share on social
The building I most admire is the Doges Palace in Venice, both by day and by night. Looking at it from the lagoon, it resembles a floating kilim carpet. I love all the bridges which connect houses, people, gardens and palaces. I also love moats to isolate yourself. A ha-ha for secrecy, as in every English country garden. Anouska Hempel admirebridgebuild share on social
I'm never short of inspiration. There are always new ideas - and new adventures. Anouska Hempel adventureideainspiration Change image and share on social
From the age of five, I was organizing everybody's everything. If I didn't like the way it looked, I'd rearrange it. From a very early age, I saw life from my point of view. Anouska Hempel ageearlylife Change image and share on social
I always like to read something romantic about the place I'm visiting. Anouska Hempel placereadromantic Change image and share on social