Day 1 - Arriving in Puglia
Jun 13, 2026
Dear All, We made it, after arriving in Puglia mid morning we made our way down the coast to the stunning hotel The Borgo Egnazia...
Day 2 - Polignano A Mare and Monopoli
Jun 14, 2026
Today has been one of the most relaxing days of our trip.When planning our time in Puglia, one of my priorities was to discover this...
Day 3 - Locorotonda
Jun 15, 2026
So today was such a great day. We drove up to one of the prettiest villages in Italy Locorotondo. The whitewashed limestone building gleaming on...
Day 4 - Grottaglie
Jun 16, 2026
Of all the places we planned to visit during our time in Puglia, Grottaglie was top of my list. As someone building Moody Merchant around...
Goodbye to Puglia
Jun 17, 2026
What a Trip We Have Had! I always knew that when we booked our trip to Puglia, it would mark the real beginning of the...
Moody Merchant
Moody Merchant began as a reflection of my own home, layered slowly, filled with things I truly love, and grounded in a belief that beautiful design should feel personal.
I’ve always been drawn to pieces that hold quiet character. Objects made with care by real people, crafted in small studios, family workshops, and heritage makers across Europe and beyond.
Things like block-printed table linens from Bungalow in Denmark, hand-poured soaps from Iceland, or wooden toys from the UK, made to last and to be loved.
Some are refined, others more rustic. Some are everyday staples, others a little more special. But each piece is chosen with the same intention: to bring meaning, warmth, and a sense of story into the home.
Moody Merchant was never about following trends or filling shelves, it’s about curating items that feel like they belong and that reflect the values of slow living, craftsmanship, and quiet luxury.
I can’t wait to share more of the pieces, and the makers as I discover them on our travels.