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The Edit
Following on from the C-cup project that designer Vicky Thornton created in 2012 during the aftermath of chemotherapy for breast cancer, Funny Shaped Jugs is a range of ... well ... as the name suggests: oddly-shaped vessels, 36 pairs to be...
Dispatches
As we roll into the time of year where our heads fill with notions of positive resolutions for the coming 12 months — less drinking; more exercising; be nicer to the ones we love — what if we could look to make a real change, a real change that...
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As the saying goes “age is just a number”; something Watford dweller Geof Bax — an 83 year-old Veterans Doubles World Champion of Ping Pong — personifies with amplitude. Paddle master Geof knows a thing or two about pinging and ponging:...
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In a world of cultural enlightenment, it's a first that We Heart will urge you to suffer arduous boredom. But bear with us. Billing itself as the most boring video stream of all time is, in the eyes of most, not the catchiest of marketing...
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You know Liu Bolin. He's the Chinese artist who looks like a graffitied wall. And an aisle of soft drinks down the supermarket. Or a cubicle office. Commencing his chameleon career in 2005, with the genesis of his ongoing Hiding in the City project,...
Melbourne
Think you're a kind and generous person? Think again; you might give away your last Rolo, donate a percentage of your income to charity, or help old ladies across the street, but there's a tribe in northern India which puts the rest of the world to...
Journal
When the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks go to war on 2 February at Super Bowl XLVIII (that's 48 for you non-Romans), there will be fireworks. One of the closest match-ups in years pits the season's best defense against the best offense,...
Journal
Twenty of the biggest names in architecture and design. Twenty very special doll's houses. A host of contributing artists. One big auction night for charity. On 11 November these models, from the likes of Zaha Hadid Architects, Adjaye Associates and...
The Edit
It's that time of year again. Sue Barker gets her white pants on, Pimms sales achieve their yearly spike, Andy Murray is either British or Scottish depending on how he's doing in that particular match, and Serena Williams tries and fails to look...
Melbourne
While we can't promise you'll wake up without a hangover after a trip to this new bar in Melbourne, you'll definitely have a clearer conscience knowing your boozing has done some good. Founders Simon Griffiths and Zanna McComish like two things,...
Journal
Maggie’s provide emotional, practical and social support for people with cancer and their families and friends. But they do more than that. They believe in the power of design. Rather than providing these very important things from a room in...
Fashion
London takes the fashion torch off New York on Friday to kick off London Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2013 round of shows. This season Disney is shining a spotlight on their leading lady with the help of the LFW designers. Minnie Mouse’s...
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
Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
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Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...
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A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...