Journal
Major entertainment events and festivals create plenty of logistical headaches for organisers — the notorious Glastonbury toilet situation immediately springs to mind — but it was a less stomach-turning festival problem that got a team of Dutch...
Journal
For a car as breathtakingly impressive as the new Ford GT, simply putting it on a podium at a motor show just doesn't cut the mustard. Supercars are rare things, rarely-seen and when they are, gone in a flash. For some time, Ford has been looking at...
Journal
What moves people to become involved in religious cults? A feeling of alienation with mainstream society or a desire to belong and be accepted can be general motivators, but the psychologically complex dynamics of individuals within these...
Dispatches
Remember when downloading MP3s was the future of commercial music? How digital file transfers would bring instant accessibility without the need for a trip to the shops, or a four-day wait for the postman? And how the reduced packaging and...
Journal
We are spending more time than ever in the kitchen. The days of the housewife shooing the rest of the family out of her exclusive domain while preparing the dinner in a pinny are now only seen in sit-com repeats. It has become a family affair –...
Journal
I braved the snow, the sleet and the rain and headed to Copenhagen for a brand new design show, Northmodern. In its inaugural year, it is still fairly tiny, but well-edited, so I discovered some real stars from Denmark and beyond....
Dispatches
There's no shortage of TV shows around on property, and it's fair to say that a good part of their popularity lies in the behind-closed-doors access they grant the audience - we just love nosing around other people's houses! Sometimes they are...
The Edit
Ho ho ho! It's that time of year again when everyone spends far more than they can afford on Christmas presents in an effort not to appear tight. If you are already worrying about your January credit card bill, and would like a return to the old...
Journal
We’ve been singing and dancing about craftspeople recently, and for good reason. A new wave of makers are preserving tradition by using age-old techniques to create products that are of real value - many pioneering a progression in the definition...
Dispatches
A nice glass of champers can go a long way to reviving the spirits during an arduous day flitting from exhibit to exhibit at Design Miami/, and this year organisers decided to bring their exclusive Collector's Lounge on a par with the rest of the...
Journal
With the recent unveiling of their RCZ-R, and an in-house 'design lab' - French auto stalwarts Peugeot are steadily shedding their staid image. One of the surprise presentations at this year's Milan Design Week was a volcanic stone and carbon...
Journal
A hop, skip and a jump through the confines of Brixton Prison. None too typical a habitat for an internationally recognised fashion design studio. An aged wooden door with a delicately printed name, is this all that globally-respected brand Eley...
City Notes
In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
City Notes
Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
City Notes
Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
City Notes
From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
Dispatches
Sure, none of us think constantly about potential disasters that could strike our home, such as floods, fires, storm damage and similar. But, things happen. And, when they do, we have to find a way to resolve the situation. Of course, in those...
Dispatches
Your interior walls stand empty like a blank page that requires your transformation into personal expression and memorabilia. Handmade decor creates the ideal solution to introduce personal touch and home appeal whether your style direction is...
Dispatches
Incontinence briefs, more commonly known as adult diapers, came as a welcome relief for people seeking effective and hassle-free ways to manage incontinence. Thanks to these innovative products, incontinence patients can go about their normal...
Dispatches
Keeping dogs healthy goes beyond feeding them nutritious meals and taking them for regular walks. Oral hygiene is crucial to their well-being, yet it is often overlooked. Poor dental care can lead to bad breath, gum disease, and even serious heart...