The Magazine
Reflections on art, design, lifestyles, and cultural stewardship.
Soli’s Orange Blossom: A Mediterranean cocktail, shared from Honolulu
At House of Stefani, we believe artistry lives not only on walls or in studios, but in daily rituals, the things we return to, refine, and pass on. A well-made drink is one of them.
This cocktail comes from one of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu, and a place Christina returns to often: Istanbul Hawaiʻi. Led by mother-daughter duo Ahu Hettema and Nili Yildirim, Istanbul Hawaiʻi is a rare thing: deeply personal, historically grounded, and quietly transportive.
The Art of Collecting: How Taste Becomes a Point of View
What we collect reflects not only what we admire, but what we choose to stand behind. Each decision carries weight. Over time, these decisions accumulate into something more than preference. They become a point of view.
At House of Stefani, we see collecting as an active, evolving practice. It is not about accumulation for its own sake, nor about chasing consensus. It is about alignment: between the work, the collector, and the life that surrounds it.
Cultural Stewardship: Crafting What Endures
In a world driven by speed, visibility, and immediacy, culture is often treated as something to be consumed rather than cared for. Images circulate endlessly, aesthetics trend and vanish, and meaning is flattened into moments optimized for attention. Against this backdrop, Cultural Stewardship is not a luxury, it is a responsibility.
At the House of Stefani, Cultural Stewardship is central to who we are and how we work. It is the quiet, disciplined practice of creating, preserving, and curating work with an awareness of its lasting impact. It asks a simple but profound question: What will remain when the noise fades?
Meet House of Stefani: A Legacy of Creating, Curated for Life
We are a design agency, a photography studio, and an art gallery, all bound by a singular philosophy: craft made to last. Rooted in legacy, our practice is dedicated to excellence and to producing work that endures beyond trends and fleeting moments, becoming part of the culture that defines us.
The Culture Cut: Art in Unlikely Places
Art isn’t restricted to that which is painted, contained within a frame, and hung on the walls of a grand museum like the MET in New York City or the Louvre in Paris. Art can be an exquisitely designed dress, for instance, and it can be found anywhere—in the desert, on a beach, in an eyeglass shop, even. Here are four new exhibitions of beyond-the-frame art that are on our radar.
Celilo Falls, Before the Silence
There are places that shape a people long before they are named on a map. Celilo Falls was one of them. For more than ten millennia, the river narrowed and thundered along the edge of what is now the Columbia River, creating a place of movement, sound, and life.
Collecting Against the Current: How Global Shifts Are Reshaping the Art Market for 2026
Art dealer and curator Daria Borisova gathers industry experts to analyze art market dynamics for 2026, examining shifts toward regional hubs and strategic reinvestment in established artists
The Artistry of Luxury
Bonham’s upcoming Hermès: From the Vault auction celebrates the Maison's timeless heritage and unwavering commitment to quality and artisanal skill.
To mark the occasion, they invited Hermès historian and scarf collector, Abigail Goodman, to share her start in the luxury auction market, perspective on the storied craftsmanship of Hermès, and her personal collecting journey. We share the interview here.