Favourite Things

Live in a landmark
This 2-bedroom penthouse is the crown jewel of the Oakland’s historic cathedral building at 2100  light-filled, square feet.
Shelter / Real Estate

 

Pollination on the go
Päivi Raivio, this year’s Helsinki Design Week winner, creates better public spaces. This is one of her mobile stations.
raiviobumann.com

 

Living the dream
This gigantic floating city design could become the world’s largest boat, aptly named Pangeos the Terayacht.
pangeosyacht.com

 

Off-roading
Limited to 2,500 examples worldwide, this exclusive model evokes the first overall victory by Porsche in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally.
porsche.com

 

Fox jumping
Pre-cut, pre-scored DIY puzzles provide moments of relaxation, mindfulness and meaningful reflection.
Lowpolypaperkits.ca

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A hidden gem that overlooks the Douro

Who needs a mini bar when your room is above 2.5 million litres of vintage, tawny and white Port that’s aging gracefully in the cellar? Just ask and sommelier Carlos Veira will happily take you on a tour and introduce

Living in quiet abundance

The slow subtle shift that marks the transition from the excitement of spring to the respite of summer begins as the tentative, pale greens of April and May deepen into a lush, confident gardens. Early summer air, once sharp with

Spectacularly remote…

A dream come true, Kittawa Lodge is an Australian couple’s, highly personalized retreat that showcases a unique part of Tasmania’s pristine wilderness.  Known for its lush 12,000-year-old grassy sand dunes, crystal clear waters, pebbled beaches and secluded walking trails, King

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

HF Overheard

Tokyo Most Walkable in Asia Compare the Market analyzed 53 global locations to determine “how good they are for being car-free” using several factors: the length of bike trail distances, the number of walking trails, the cost of and density

Bacchanalia Mayfair 

A world of Mediterranean delicacies, revelry and artistry awaits in London where the ancient story of Bacchanalia is reimagined on a grand and glorious scale. This is not merely a restaurant, it is a breath-taking feast for the senses, a