Favourite Things

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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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

Here comes the sun

Let’s celebrate the life, beauty and hope that warmer weather brings. Evolve Dealcoholized Sparkles 2025, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A. A bright, lively non-alcoholic sparkling wine with inviting aromas of green apple, citrus zest and white peach, followed by

An oasis discovered 

Blending the comfort of a private villa with the attentiveness of a concierge service, Ocama is the perfect setting for quiet reflection, special moments, or a tranquil, personal retreat. A bucolic villa-only retreat nestled on thirty-five secluded acres at the

All aboard –The Napa Valley Wine Train

The Valley is home to five distinct communities that all have their own unique personalities where great wines, wonderful cuisine and fun shopping experiences await. It’s been over 35 legendary years since the Napa Valley Wine Train took its inaugural

Kat Florence Hotel

A bejewelled private haven nestled in the heart of the prettiest of villages Canadian A-list jewellery designer, Kat Florence is on a mission to transform her hometown of Elora, Ontario, into the chicest of destination with her recently opened boutique

Summer sipping

Summer Sipping Summer calls for wines of finesse. Think crystalline whites, rosés the colour of a Provençal sunset, and lightly chilled reds with red-fruit lift. These picks are made for the patio, the dock, and long dinners that linger past