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...
Journal
The Dutch Design Week 2014 event Sense Nonsense at the Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven, had some amusing exhibits on show – a motorised, four wheeled aquarium in which the fish's movements drive the vehicle, for example – but it was Helmut Smit's more...
Journal
Unless you're part of the deluded little group with their fingers in their ears shouting “lalalala” when anyone mentions climate change, you'll be convinced by now that Earth is in a bit of trouble of our own doing. The chickens are coming home...
Journal
Picture the scene. It's an unseasonably warm afternoon in Paris, late October. You're strolling down by the Seine, perhaps en route to a café rendezvous. The setting sun is glittering on the water and all is right with the world, when suddenly, as...
Journal
Design House in Mexico City is an annual project run by Design Week Mexico in which renowned interior gurus are let loose on a property to investigate an area of interest; this year it's Esrawe Studio looking at the relationship between the living...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
Dispatches
Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...