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Most of us know someone who like to refer to themselves as a “collector” – someone whose shelves groan under the weight of umpteen pottery knick-knacks or who fill every nook and cranny with back issues of computer magazines. When it gets out...
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Earlier this year, the UK government announced it will allow driverless cars on the country's roads from January 2015, paving the way for the adoption of a technological advancement that has hitherto been the preserve of science fiction. Sit back...
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Glass artist, craftsman and athlete (keep reading), Jeremy Wintrebert, launched his Human Nature installation at the Victoria and Albert Museum this weekend, as part of this year's London Design Festival - commissioned by long celebrated champagne...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Artisan is the new buzzword, kids. And with good reason: Etsy, the Brooklyn company that set its revival in motion, is now valued at over $1 billion. The once homely arts and craft scene is finally more than just a movement, the artisan revolution...
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On our mini tour of the south east coast of Ireland we stumbled across Dublin’s hip shopping strip - Drury Street. A place for independent salons, tailors and design stores, we spent some time browsing the refreshingly honest products in the Irish...
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
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...
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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...
Dispatches
What makes collagen-infused soups so effective? Food choices can make a big difference in achieving healthy skin and promoting joint health. One rising star in nutrition is collagen-infused soups. These soups are more than just delicious...