This month, I’m delighted to share a conversation with Paula Neves—an interior designer turned weaver, farmer, and shop owner. For those heading to Portugal and with a love for textiles, be sure to bookmark Paula’s charming little shop in the heart of Monsaraz, Alentejo. It’s there—or online—that you can purchase one of her beautiful hand-woven textiles, each piece hand-washed, spun, and woven from her own flock of sheep. My personal fave pieces? Her natural white pillows and rugs (photos below).
Paula Neves: From Passion to Business Success
April 2026
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