Stuff Crush
It was nigh on impossible not to become unequivocal fans of husband and wife design duo Michael & George the moment I set sight on their joyful HB Pencil Lamp back in 2014; we've been waiting in suspense since for an addition to the...
The Edit
Serving as a metaphor for the working process of Los Angeles-based Sarah Cain, Dark Matter (an invisible material with mysterious properties) displays the artist's desire to invite viewers into her ethereal artist visions; immersive works that...
Dispatches
‘I'd like to be remembered as one of the greatest artists who created art not only for the sake of art itself, but rather used it as an instrument to address more important issues.’ Proclaims Lithuanian artist Tadao Cern boldly. ‘In the end, I...
City Notes
A hotel (well, AirBnb apartment), design showroom, and shop — all rolled up into one imaginative little space; Micro-Luxe is a refined urban den located in Melbourne’s happening Fitzroy neighbourhood. 'What’s in a name?' For...
Stuff Crush
It shouldn't be. But it is. Cycling is risky business. Especially in cities like London, where the war between the wheels continues to rage, frenzied four-wheeled fiends venting off steam at the much more exposed cyclists; who are often in the very...
City Notes
Originally flinging open their doors in 2011, the paint has just set on boutique hotel Artist Residence Cornwall's recent spruce-up; giving its Georgian manor in Penzance two new feature bedrooms, a 3-bedroom cottage, new bar, and fresh artwork; in...
City Notes
Hosting an event? Putting on a party? Or, dear fellow, are you simply looking to show your pals exactly what you’re made of? Amsterdam has a new status symbol, and what could be one of the world's most extravagant hotel rooms: The Loft, located on...
City Notes
Alana Langan and Jacqui Vidal, of Melbourne-based botanical wares studio IVY MUSE, have opened a retail concept store — a design-driven space and 'Botanical Emporium' that not only houses the entire IVY MUSE collection of plant stands and...
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Busy bees are fluoro-fanatics Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan, as they of the world-renowned lo-fi build, hi-fi aesthetic, cultural installations are at it again; this time as part of Graz art festival Steirischer Herbst. Open Wide is a...
City Notes
Manchester has itself a capacious new food and drink venue, as DJs-turned-restaurateurs — Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford, aka The Unabombers — bring their award-winning West Didsbury concept, Volta, to the city centre. Occupying a...
City Notes
Donostia-based architectural and design studio, Arquimaña, were commissioned by Bistró Gugghemheim Bilbao to create a food stall from which local artisanal products (sausages from La Moderna butchers, bread from a local bakery, and Basque craft...
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Who knew Kermit the Frog was a renowned conceptual artist? Probably the best thing about Groningen-born polymath Wim T. Schippers's gamut of talents is that he is the Dutch voice of our favourite fabric friend; also voicing Ernie, Guy Smiley and...
City Notes
Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
City Notes
Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
City Notes
In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
City Notes
On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
Dispatches
Picture this: you’ve just landed in Paris for the holidays after a 10 hour flight. You’re exhausted, carrying luggage, and just want to check in with your Airbnb host. But your phone? Completely dead in the water; no service, no Wi-Fi, nothing....
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Key Takeaways - Implementing flexible work arrangements can significantly enhance employee well-being and reduce burnout. - Providing comprehensive support systems, including mental health resources and career development opportunities, fosters...
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For many travelers, a hotel stay is no longer just about having a clean room and a comfortable bed. By 2026, expectations have shifted in subtle but meaningful ways. Guests still value good design, location, and service, but the definition of a...
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One of the first things you may be wondering as a new parent is: What temperature is a fever for a baby? It can be tricky to tell what your baby’s temperature is, particularly since infants and older babies can have different symptoms. An...