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A kinder future

Crown Station by Bolognese is part of The Future Gentile Exhibition at CID in Grand Hornu Belgium. It pays tribute to architect and designer, Michele De Lucchi.

Filippo Bolognese

 

Cyanotype of Dahlias

This series of works by London based, Rosalind Hobley is based on a beautiful collection of Dahlias from Skylark Flower Company in West Berkshire.  Each print is done by hand coating cotton rag paper with a specially mixed light sensitive solution in dim lighting.

Rosalind Hobley

 

The Ferrari that flew

In 1985, a classic Ferrari was too rare and expensive to drive through a window so directors used three Moderna GT Spyders in Ferris Bueller’s Day off. Despite the fact that it doesn’t drive one just sold for 337K at auction!

uncrate.com

 

Glitch

Enrich any space with a traditional floral
pattern rug that meets the digital age.

qeeboo.com

 

Floating Fortress of Solitude

A concept proposed by Marc Thorpe for a 32-acre man-made lake in New York’s West Catskills region, the pavilion for yoga and meditation classes would fit seamlessly into local flora and fauna and be only accessible by boat.

designboom.com

 

Meet Linus 

He’s an everyday 60’s French style roadster with modern California style. Designed to be reliable and trouble free with 3-speed internal gears Linus can help you climb a broad range of hills.

linusbike.com

 

Schoolhouse rock

Inspired by the scale and durability of industrial wall clocks, this piece is  constructed with a spun steel case, domed glass lens and steel dial.

schoolhouse.com

 

 

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A smuggler’s retreat…

The Brandy Thief, a 17th century rough stone, self-catering coastal cottage, located in the village of Lee, a few miles west of Ilfracombe in North Devon, has been featured in a number of high-end interior design magazines.  Today, after incarnations

Favourite Things

Low slung and sleek Partly put together with the help of AI, we’re ushering in a new age of car design. With just 50 units in production, the Vittori Thurbio Hypercar is sure to turn heads. vittori.com Baby its cold

Have a hobby? Tech this out…

Got an existing pastime or ready to learn something new…today’s technology can often enhance and create a more enriching experience. While playing around with technology can be a hobby in and of itself—building computers, web design, or learning to code

HF Overheard

Garden dinners bloom again The highly anticipated roof-top dinner series at the Vancouver Fairmont Waterfront returned again this past summer. Under open skies and set against the breathtaking background of the harbour and North Shore mountains, each dinner offered thoughtfully

Firelight & Fine Wine:

Bottles made for Winter nights  Winter calls for wines that wrap you in warmth like cashmere and candlelight. These bottles have the weight, texture, and aromatic depth that feel tailor-made for the season. Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne. Champagne A.C.,

Liquid Assets tries to hibernate

Nature takes the lead Simple, intuitive maintenance and a wide range of colours make Porcelanosa’s large format surfaces for floors and walls the ideal choice. Porcelanosa Channel your inner snow queen. Get under the covers, run yourself a warm bath