Somerset
In a picturesque and quintessentially British village of South Petherton in Somerset lives a rather special restaurant. On a pretty high street, Holm is housed in a former bank built in honey-coloured hamstone (a coarse-grained limestone) with...
Wiltshire
We find ourselves back in Wiltshire on a sunny afternoon. The destination is close to the village of Tisbury in south-west England, where we were just last month at the historic Compasses Inn. Pythouse Kitchen Garden is a little gem of a find,...
United Kingdom
A picturesque spot found in the Nadder Valley in Wiltshire, just a few minutes from Tisbury village and train station, The Compasses Inn is a quintessentially British pub with rooms, steeped in history that dates back to the 14th century. The...
London
A recent newcomer to the streets of Westminster is the Great Scotland Yard Hotel. Technically, the building has stood there for an age; the iconic landmark formerly home to the Metropolitan Police and Scottish royalty. Steeped in over 1,000 years of...
London
East London has long been one of the capital's most exciting go-to restaurant destinations for visitors and locals alike; and it continues to be the case. Back in October 2019, Bethnal Green saw its newcomer, Da Terra, receive its first Michelin...
London
The unveiling of the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch in 2013 marked a pivotal point in the neighbourhood's history. It cemented the locale's developmental direction and its expansion into one of the most sought-after hospitality and business hotspots in...
Journal
Two of the most highly-acclaimed Dutch designers of the moment, Kiki van Eijk and life partner Joost van Bleiswijk launched Kiki and Joost to create, enchant and to push the boundaries of design; their studio producing work that includes carpets,...
Journal
A curious collection of art adorns the walls of Redchurch Townhouse and its restaurant Cecconi's. Dotted in corners in clusters, hung across simple walls, corridors and throughout the reception ... the artwork is captivating and spans multiple...
Journal
Martina Spetlova is a designer and innovator who is fighting for a more ethical world of fashion and textiles. Her luxury hand-woven accessories and jackets are designed and made with transparency, ethics and sustainability in mind, but her design...
Journal
Britain’s national treasure, fashion designer Sir Paul Smith (CBE RDI), is globally celebrated for his distinctive coloured stripes that accentuate, individualise and enliven his many fashion wares and accessories. Combining tradition with...
Bath
A brand new cinema-bar-café experience has recently landed in the handsome city of Bath. TIVOLI Cinema merges mainstream and art house film with art, dining and cocktails. It’s a quite beautiful space, too, offering luxury, comfort and oodles of...
Journal
Artist Charlotte Edey has been demanding our attention with her ethereal and dreamy works for some time. Capturing our collective imaginations with work that depicts the natural world through water, deserts, and mountains alongside human-made...
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
Whether you want to start sewing for the first time or you want to upgrade your current sewing machine, you might be wondering what’s on the market. Wouldn’t it be great if sewing machines were a one-type-fits-all kind of thing? However, the...
Dispatches
Getting the perfect hair color can be tricky, especially when using hair dye shampoos. Uneven color results are a common issue, but there are strategies to avoid them. To minimize color unevenness, it's important to prep the hair beforehand, ideally...
Dispatches
Dogs are more than just pets; they are part of the family. Keeping them healthy and active requires attention to their diet and gut health. Many dog owners are turning to digestive probiotic chews for dogs as a practical solution to support their...
Dispatches
If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and wondering what to wear for the capital’s nightlife, here’s everything you need to know. Berlin’s nightlife is fragmented across neighbourhoods and scenes. What works for a club in Friedrichshain...