Stuff Crush
Not saying that I am one of these people, but if you are the sort who takes an inordinate amount of pleasure from amassing a collection of books whose spines all line up in neat matching groups, then Mark Vessey is the photographer for you. And...
City Notes
Two thirds of our planet is covered in water, and the bit that puts the blue in The Blue Planet is crucial to the survival of every living thing. Important to keep our oceans in good shape then, which is one of the most important aspects of...
The Edit
The last time I tried to ride into Sotheby's on a lawnmower security got quite cross, but for Duane Hanson they can't do enough to help - that's what being one of the 20th Century's most influential artists gets you I suppose. Of course it's not...
City Notes
You're into the action straight away at Madrid flashpacker hostel The Hat, which has taken the admirable decision to place the bar at the centre of its reception area. Start as you mean to go on, as my old headmaster used to say... Anyway, The Hat...
Journal
Picture the scene. It's an unseasonably warm afternoon in Paris, late October. You're strolling down by the Seine, perhaps en route to a café rendezvous. The setting sun is glittering on the water and all is right with the world, when suddenly, as...
City Notes
You won't need telling that 'hygge' is the Danish word for cosiness, but it goes further than that – when applied to interior design it's more of a concept that aims to create an intimate and comfortable atmosphere through factors such as choice...
City Notes
The latest addition to London’s booming Midtown (the part of the city that lies between its West End and The City, with a moniker clearly stolen from New York by crazed ad men) is sociably sprightly hotel The Hoxton, Holborn. Bringing with it from...
The Edit
Grayson Perry's thoroughly contemporary series of portraits are taking their place among those of the old masters at the National Portrait Gallery in London as the Turner Prize winner looks at the issue of identity in modern Britain. Created as part...
The Edit
Ray Johnson was once known as “New York's most famous unknown artist” - a complex character who created multi-layered collage work full of in-jokes, puns and obscure references, and whose death was just another enigma in an unpredictable career....
Journal
Design House in Mexico City is an annual project run by Design Week Mexico in which renowned interior gurus are let loose on a property to investigate an area of interest; this year it's Esrawe Studio looking at the relationship between the living...
The Edit
There's a new gang in town, and word on the street is that they are some badass motherfuckers. The Gravehounds are a biker gang who have set up their new clubhouse at one of our favourite spots, Common in Manchester, and they have already got...
City Notes
We've all been on holidays we wish would never end, dreaming of tearing up the return plane ticket and staying put for another month or two. Usually reality gets in the way – you remember about work on Monday morning and that dreaded presentation,...
City Notes
Set inside Houston’s historic El Dorado Ballroom, Kindred Stories redefines what a bookstore can be. Designed by local studio gin design group, this vibrant space brings literature, community, and cultural legacy together under one bold roof....
City Notes
Marking a decade in hospitality design, London- and LA-based interior architecture studio, Fettle, unveil their latest work in collaboration with Amsterdam-born apartment-hotel brand The July. Hot on the heels of BOAT&CO and The July — Twenty...
City Notes
Valentyns sets a striking new standard for workplace design, launching a progressive model in Cologne, Germany, that puts small and mid-sized businesses on par with global firms. Housed in a modernist 1960s building with views over the Rhine, the...
City Notes
First featuring 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin way back in 2014, the inspired design hotel already stood out as one of the capital’s boldest lifestyle concepts. Now, over a decade later, Studio Aisslinger returns to breathe fresh life into the...
Dispatches
In busy cities, electric commuter bikes are fast becoming the smartest way to get around. Once seen as a niche alternative to cars or public transport, they’ve quickly become part of the urban landscape. They save time, glide past traffic, and...
Dispatches
I used to think security systems were ugly. You know what I mean - those chunky white boxes stuck to corners, cables running along walls like veins, motion sensors that looked like they belonged in a warehouse not a home. But something changed in...
Dispatches
Mainstream leagues like the NFL, NBA, and MLB have long dominated the American betting landscape. Sunday football wagers, March Madness brackets, and World Series props remain the heartbeat of sportsbooks. Yet, in recent years, something fascinating...
Dispatches
Unexpected expenses under $500 can feel overwhelming, especially at the wrong time. But with the right strategy, managing them is possible, without perfect credit or heavy borrowing. Relief may come from flexible payment plans, wage access,...