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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The Dylan

Housed in what was the city’s first stone theatre, designed in 1638 by Jacob van Campen, The Dylan Amsterdam is a 41-room canal district boutique hotel nestled along the Keizersgracht. Led by Amsterdam-based Studio Linse and Format Furniture, the Dylan’s

The fine art of “Grilling and Chilling”

There’s something timeless about the sound of a grill sizzling on a warm afternoon. The smell of the barbecue drifting through the air, stylishly-iced cold drinks and laughter bouncing across a patio spells summer. Whether, it’s a long weekend, a

Elbows up? 

Might it be time to support a locally owned Canadian brand with the highest quality production standards? There comes a time in the life of every beloved kitchen appliance when retirement is on the agenda. Whether it’s the potential of

Welcome to the Velvet Underground…

Where sparkle and romance meet mysterious luxury. The muted glamour, endless volumes and monochrome palette of this converted cottage colour everyday life with a touch of magic. The design of Christian van der Walt and Anli Jones’s Johannesburg home began

Barn Chic

Situated on the rugged, untamed west coast, Jochem and Evi Elsner’s home combines authentic vintage details with contemporary relaxed comfort and ease. Jochem and Evi have created many homes in their time, but none is quite as close to their

High-tech, low stress

Enhancing your traditional cottage experience Ah, its cottage season once more:  listening to loons at sunrise, sipping coffee on the doc, swimming and fishing, and roasting marshmallows and telling stories by the bonfire. Heaven on earth? Indeed, it’s a reprieve