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Ten years old already hey? How quickly they grow, it only seems like yesterday since.... yeah all right, you know where we're going with this; and if you're ageing as quickly as some of the increasingly creaky We Hearters, you'll be horrified to...
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Ahh The Duke of Lancaster or, as it was known during my youth, The Fun Ship: a bizarrely marooned cruise liner on the North Wales coast. Due to its proximity to fabric and haberdashery mecca - and bane of my existence as a young child - Abakhan, I...
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Can you remember what posters you had on your walls as a student? For those of you who are still at university, get a job you scrounging bastards. Everyone else who is a productive member of society, cast your minds back. The ones I came up with...
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A design incubator. Somewhere to hatch chicks in style? A place to keep the offspring of the wealthy healthy in case of premature birth? No, the design incubator is a place to nurture fledgling artists from southeast Europe. Going by the name Nova...
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Earlier on this week, we left our Ford hometown trip with a few suited middle managers dancing to Salem inside one of America's most fascinating museums - intrigued? Catch up on Pt.1 here. After a few swift drinks at the hotel bar, an early night...
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Beckmans College of Design's Never Mind the Object was one of my personal highlights from last year's Stockholm Design Fair, and this year's graduates' group show is equally as impressive. Cynics (that know me) will say that using a bulldog in last...
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It's no wonder the stevedores in season two of The Wire were struggling to find work – the problem wasn't Baltimore's canal dredging project after all, but simply that these days there aren't many shipping containers left in existence that are...
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Detroit and its famed Big Three are suffering a Rocky Balboa style crisis. Down but far from out, the giants of the motor industry and their hometown are weary, battle-worn, but blessed with more than enough character for a triumphant comeback....
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Big-name branding as an art in itself is something that doesn't get a lot of love; it's most prominently concerned with consumer products, which in themselves are commercial and hence get purist noses pointing in the air. That it's unfair to dismiss...
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Art, music, literature... there are very few, if any, creative disciplines where a healthy obsession doesn't bear significant fruits. Call it a preoccupation, a fixation, an infatuation or an addiction; the overwhelming urge of compulsion is...
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It must be at least a week since the last bright idea for repurposing shipping containers – the things are everywhere these days – but just when we thought there were no other neat ways to make use of the steel boxes, up pops Sleeping Around to...
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With one eye on the mundanity of day-to-day life, and another on surreal whimsy, Brooklyn-based artist Ryan Oskin suspends reality to explore concepts, humour and opinion. Fabricating scenes and moments in time with often subtle interventions, Oskin...
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Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
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Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
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Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
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Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
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The prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition wrap-up another fruitful year with the announcement of their winners for the 2024—2025 season. Created with the aim of building strong incentives for designers, companies and brands from around the...
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So you're planning a wedding, and you want something truly unique, something that feels special? Let me tell you about wood grain wedding invitations – they are just gorgeous and bring in this natural beauty that feels totally timeless. Think...
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Independent fashion labels are redefining style with bold, original designs that break free from mainstream trends. To bring these visions to life, many are partnering with custom- cut and sew manufacturers, choosing tailored production over generic...
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Tuscany is famous for its beautiful vineyards, rolling hills, and, of course, incredible wine. But did you know it’s also a fantastic place for families? Many wineries welcome kids, offering fun activities like juice tastings, farm visits, and...