Favourite Things

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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Al Fresco luncheon

There’s something so special about gathering under the sun with good friends and great food. We recently attended an al fresco luncheon at Kamalame Cay, an intimate and exclusive resort in Bahamas where they kept things relaxed but elegant—just the

Favourite Things

Automobili Italiane From Concorso Roma—a grand 3 day gathering of the rarest and most significant historic Italian cars hosted by Anatara Palazzo Naia di Rome Hotel.Photo: Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel The power of colour Full of vibrant contrasts these

Forty-winks in style

Making the best of its enviable reputation, the Drake Devonshire in Prince Edward County seems as popular as ever during my recent visit. Expanding this year to add more rooms, the retro chic property in Wellington remains one of those

A grain, or two, of boldness

While some prefer to play it safe, rather than take on new things, there’s something to be said for having a sense of adventure and an audacious approach to everyday life. In the world of design, magic happens when you’re

Fall flavours in your glass

Several of this month’s selections are available exclusively from top-notch Ontario wineries. You can order these wines from the websites noted or by calling the wineries. They’ll ship directly to your doorstep. This is an important way you can support

Liquid Assets adds pop and pizazz

Immersive surfaces Breaking the barriers of the flat wall and engaging the sense, Karim Rashid’s infostethic patterns are dynamic and interactive. They respond to user input or changing conditions. Karim Rashid for WallPepper   Dahlia May Remarkable chemical-free, specialty cut