Journal
If you wanted to do something extraordinary in the next 12 months, what kind of a challenge would you choose? Some people might pledge to climb one of the world's tallest mountains. Others may decide to train for a triathlon. The odd person might...
The Edit
The looming works of Spanish sculptor Xavier Mascaró march into London today. In the run up to the launch of his first major solo show in the city, we flew out to visit his Madrid studio, finding out more about the artist, his inspirations and the...
Journal
Having failed to get in the first time, Matej Chabera graduated from London’s Royal College of Art, with not one, but four final projects. “I never planned to become a designer - it just happened as I went along enjoying the perverse freedom...
Journal
Torre de David is a towering symbol of capitalism gone wrong. Dominating the skyline of the Venezuelan capital Caracas, the 45-storey skyscraper was a project which began in times of plenty as a result of the country's rapid economic development. It...
The Edit
Calling all young and gifted creatives! Don't hide your light under a bushel, dreaming of what might be... It's your time to shine! This summer, #shinebrightstudio is where it's all happening for the country's stars of tomorrow. Following the...
Journal
The Hôtel Dupanloup then – what a great name! I'm doing a nerdy little dance in my head every time I say it to myself. All hotels should have a mellifluous name like the Dupanloup. The building is a splendid 17th Century one in the French city of...
The Edit
Two of We Heart's favourite colourful characters have been up to their tricks again this summer. When Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan arrive on the scene, people usually find out about it in a hurry thanks to the signature use of highly-coloured...
The Edit
Where would we be without furniture, eh? Sitting on the floor looking stupid, that's where. Economist of yore John Maynard Keynes knew the value of a good bit of furniture, and even went as far as to write an essay, albeit unpublished, that went...
The Edit
The Museum of Art and Design in New York City is currently hosting a major exhibition championing the city's “makers”. The MAD Biennial has gathered together examples of the best work by artists, artisans and designers from across the five...
Journal
Map gazing, the promise of travel, adventure, experience - I have nostalgic notions towards historic expeditions, of giant oceans devouring ships and whole new worlds to be discovered. There is something in the tangible that Google and its...
Journal
Nick Wiltshire curated a micro-exhibition of handmade craft products for this year's Clerkenwell Design Week and entitled his selection, The Makings of Luxury. “A lot of designers and architects see craft as the preserve of the church hall...
Journal
I've always had a desire to make things and making art objects didn't satisfy me, so I started making more practical objects. Making things other people can use is great. My ideas come from talking to people, realising what they want and...
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...