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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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