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Save the Oceans campaign
Director of the Avatar series, James Cameron, and Disney have commissioned these magnificent underwater photos to raise money for the Nature Conservatory featuring Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet. To donate visit https://www.christyleerogers.com/avatar

Drawing on the Old Masters
Using a traditional oil paints to foster a deeper connection, artist Rachel Altschuler, elevates birds to a new level of portraiture which is typically reserved for humans.
rachelaltschuler.com

 

Toit and Flugskeio
Most horses know walking, trotting, cantering and gallop. Uniquely, the high-spirited, domestic bread Icelandic has two extra gaits. Toit is a four-beat lateral. Flugskeio or flying pace also referred to as best in breed, or 5th gear, by the locals boasts racing speeds of up to 30mph.

Childhood dreams
Story-teller and book writer, Pham Quang Phuc is a Vietnamese illustrator and art-editor who hopes youngsters will use their imaginations and gain their own interests from reading his beautiful children’s books.
Pham Quang Phuc c/o @illo.agency

Miffy in crystal  
Loved by adults and children alike, Baccarat delightfully presents their exclusive version of Miffy, Dick Bruna’s literary rabbit heroine.
baccarat.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