Summer Favourites

The Floating Seahorse

When it comes to showing off, no one (or place) does it better than Dubai. While we usually show you over-the-top homes, you may be surprised to find this one is actually under-the-top — of the sea, that is. You can finally fulfill your dreams of becoming the mermaid you always knew you were by living in The Floating Seahorse. These awesome underwater homes are being built as part of The Heart of Europe segment of Dubai’s man-made World Islands.

 

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Lacroix Porcelain Tableware

Caribe, the latest porcelain tableware collection from Christian Lacroix Maison and Vista Alegre has been inspired by exuberant tropical settings. Ferns, feathers, flowers and dragon flies seem to have landed in Salvador de Bahia. La dernière collection d’art de table de Christian Lacroix Maison avec Vista Alegre, Caribe, a été inspirée par l’exubérance des décors tropicaux. Fougères, plumes et libellules semblent venir tout droit de Salvador de Bahia.

 

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 Scoopi Black Diamond Ice Cream

The delicacy is served with a Versace bowl and spoon, both of which customers can keep. The cafe took five weeks to create the combination in a bid to make the world’s most expensive ice cream, though it was not immediately clear if it achieved the feat, Al Arabiya reported.

 

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The Meandering Epicurist

Tuscan Sourdough Bread Bread is just flour, water, yeast, and salt, aptly named artisan baker Jim Cook tells me as I sit down with him at the Picnic Café at the Brickworks one sunny fall day. Which is like saying

Laurentides to Outaouais 

Laurentides… Sharing lake and forest moments second to none that are bound to conquer the heart of even the most fervent of city dwellers, the Laurentians cover a region that is 22,000 kms just north of Montreal. It’s a four

The finer points of owning a residence at sea

One of the most interesting, and perhaps most sought-after lifestyles has become reality for some 165 residence owners on the world’s largest private yacht, The World. Travelling to the most storied and untamed parts of the globe, life onboard The

Favourite Things

Perched way up high Designed by Formafatal studio, Achiote Jungle Villas are minimalist, glass encased tree houses in the rainforests of Costa Rica. The property has only two adult-only retreats, casa Nefrit and casa Jaspis. Jump in the East River’s

Liquid Assets

Slim and elegant Designed by Barber Osgerby, this penthouse concept is called Skyline.axor-design.com Comfy, cozy self-care Taking care of yourself is more important than ever in today’s busy world. Take a deep breath and choose not to sweat the small