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A regular dispatch of art, design and travel inspiration from a Londoner in Istanbul

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About Lucy Scovell

I'm a freelance lifestyle journalist based between London and Istanbul. You can find my writing on all things arts, design and travel over on lucyscovell.substack.com

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