Barcelona
It only needs a quick glance inside Feeld Organic in Barcelona to spot the standout interior design feature — it's as plain as the nose on her face. Conrad Roset's beautiful mural of a flower-haired, nymph-like maiden jumps out from the pale...
Melbourne
What we have here is a trio of interlinked Melbourne ventures run by a trio of interlinked people, and I will endeavour to guide you through what's happening as best I can. If you lose the thread, please return to the beginning and start...
Melbourne
You are being watched. But by whom? The mysterious facade to Dust in Melbourne gives little away in terms of branding; it merely peers down at the street below with a foreboding selection of surveillance cameras. Inside, a light installation draws...
Shanghai
By the time you've ridden to Shanghai, your bike will probably need a few new parts, so swing by Changhua Road, where custom cycle firm Factory Five has all the kit to get you back in the saddle in a beautiful store put together by Linehouse...
Melbourne
It may take a bit of finding, but once you track down the Criteria gallery-showroom in the little Melbourne suburb of Cremorne you're in for a New York-sized treat. Owner and curator Rachael Fry has made the move from America to Oz, bringing with...
London
Harringay Local Store is an example of how to do the indie (dare we say hipster) thing right in this post-cereal café age. Things people actually need, made by people who care about what they are producing, and sold by people with passion. “Not...
New York
If you engage the services of New York studio Apparatus to spiff up your lighting design, then chances are you'll be invited to get together with the firm's creatives at their stylish Manhattan studio. Apparatus uses hand-worn materials with a...
Brussels
Gin and tonics are the speciality at De Haus in the Ixelles neighbourhood of Brussels, and although there is waiter service at your table, it pays to make your way to the bar to order one. There you'll see the terrific ceiling installation of...
London
We love a bit of Victoriana, and household goods store Labour and Wait on Redchurch Street wisely retained the Truman Brewery's signature green glazed tile from the old Dolphin pub when it took over in 2010. If the frontage is a throwback, then so...
Milan
Photo, Enza Tamborra Ever fancied being banged up in a Scandinavian prison? Well there's no need to go embarking on any rash crime sprees, see if you might like it first with a visit to Driade's new showroom in Milan. This is the Italian design...
Mexico City
Not wishing to be rude, but some of you lot look like you could do with losing a few kilos. A change in diet might be just what the doctor ordered — perhaps more seeds, nuts, and pulses, that sort of thing. Over in Mexico City, Germina has a huge...
Melbourne
If Katie Melua is to be believed, there are nine million bicycles in Beijing, and the rest of the world's cities are catching up fast. Rising fuel prices and a desire to keep fit and healthy means the bike is an increasingly popular way to get...
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...