Favourite Things

The art of colouring

A selection of Manolo Blahnik’s original sketches stripped back were used in a colouring book to raise funds for mental health.

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Mr. Waffles Loves Design

In his namesake book, Waffles, a curious design critic on four legs, boldly cozies up for a photo opp with chairs by Frank Gehry.

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Recreated by Hermés Horloger

In a white gold case set with 82 diamonds framing a hand-painted porcelain dial, this limited edition, Hermès Arceau Harnais Français is a remix of Henri d’Origny’s 1978 original.

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Adults only

Time for a romantic getaway? Look no further than Namale in Fiji where private dinners and their heart- shaped Jacuzzi tub offer incredible ocean views.

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The spirit of freedom

Together, Dior and Vespa bring joy and savoir-faire to life on the road and pay tribute to the heritage of the two houses.

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A seaside resort that’s a window to the world

Japan always surprises me. In the best way. Two hours from the shiny surface of Tokyo, my plane circles a mountainous green island. It could be the Caribbean but instead, it’s a Unesco World Heritage site that’s part of Japan. 

Bella Cucina

Setting the benchmark Inspired for practically with a flawless finish and an aesthetic quality that will remain forever stylish. poliformaustralia.com.au Wrap it up Decorative, square-shaped fabrics can be folded and tied to create a stunning and sustainable gift presentation that’s

Welcome home beneficent ‘ bots’

The latest robots in the home to clean, entertain, and surveil your premises. By Marc Saltzman While we aren’t living with a “Rosie the Robot” just yet—the high-tech housekeeper who petered around The Jetsons’ family home in that oh so

Gentle living

The freshness of Spring surrounds us and we’re grateful for it. Renewing, rebalancing and restorative, Spring brings new life. Gone is the harshness and “battle mode” of the winter months and forward comes a passage to a lighter, more appreciative

‘Beauty and Brains’ reset the bar

By Mark Eglington Having motivation and talent is always useful but today, it’s not enough. Let’s face it…we live in a competitive world. And, while it may not be the hunger games, it’s safe to say someone’s a ways got

Food Lovers’ library

Made in Bangladesh: Recipes and stories from a home kitchen By Dina Begum Taking you through the six Bangladeshi seasons – summer, monsoon, autumn, late autumn, winter and spring – with warming flavours and memories teaching modern classics and age-old