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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The joy of play

Often framed as the territory of childhood, the magic of play doesn’t have to expire when adulthood comes around. At any age, play can foster new energy, new interests and new connections. Especially true in a world of deadlines, work

The art of letting go

There are places in the world that impress more than the eyes—they soften the shoulders, quiet the mind, and slow everything down to a kinder pace. Villa d’Este, resting gracefully on the shores of Lake Como, is one of those

Bella Cucina turns up the heat

A kitchen marriage In a harmonious blend of innovation and tradition, Florense, Brazil’s premier high-end furniture brand and Pininfarina, the legendary Italian design studio come together in the kitchen. arcokitchen.com Too many cooks may spoil the broth so stake your

Bella Cucina turns up the heat

Best of Italy Kitchen designs that bridge old and new worlds with innovation and timeless quality thanks to Renzo Rastelli. rastelli.com Too many cooks may spoil the broth so stake your claim and make sure the kitchen is your most

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