Latest articles by Gilda Bruno
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The Best Los Angeles Hotels for a Design-Led Escape — 10 Bold Stays You Can't Miss Out on This Year
From freshly revamped motels embodying the spirit of Americana to oceanfront, contemporary interior paradises with unexpected Mediterranean flair, these are the luxury hotels in Los Angeles we're dreaming of right now
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Meet the Artist Taking Blue-and-White China to New Heights at Kew Gardens, Literally
In her new solo show, British ceramics disruptor Felicity Aylieff manifests her larger-than-life vision of craft in a series of awe-inspiring, 16-foot-tall vases, and other skillful creations. Here, she shares how she's made them
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6 Mesmerizing London Chocolatiers Every Sweet-Toothed Visitor Should Add to Their Itinerary
Get lost in Harrods' Wonka-esque Chocolate Hall and discover lavish newcomers to the British capital's confectionery scene with our pick of the best London chocolate shops
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Ace Your Beauty Sleep With Our Edit of the Best Bedroom Fragrances — From Calming "Gourmand" Candles to Swinging Floral Diffusers
Still wondering what the best fragrances for sleep are and how to incorporate them into your room décor? These are the scenting gems that grant us peace amid the storm, and they come in all formats!
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Enter the Scented World of London's Unexpectedly Striking Perfumeries — Each Designed With Intoxicating Creative Flair
From cutting-edge labs mixing scents in front of your eyes to sense-enthralling flagships for cult brands, these stores are as much destinations for design as they are for perfume
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It's Tim Burton's World, We're Just Living in It — 3 Hauntingly Spooky Ways to Get in on the Fun
From a London show featuring artifacts from his 50-year career to a rentable, ghostly residence inspired by his latest film, and the Burtonesque specters at the New York Botanical Garden, the filmmaker's fantasies are now reality
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8 Independent Furniture Shops in London You Might Have Missed — Unique, Spirited Curations of Art, Homeware, and Design
From digital-only dealers to under-the-radar luxury furniture stores, these are the London interiors destinations every design lover should know
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Get Glowing with Our Edit of the Best Silk Pillowcases — and Take Your Pick From an Array of Colors, Sizes, and Prints
Silk pillowcases aren't only luxurious bedroom additions — they're also a best-kept beauty secret. See why everyone's making the switch
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These House Shoes Are Made for Walkin — The Slippers for Women Taking "Effortless Style" In (and Out)
It's official: slippers are no longer just a home affair! If styled right, they can be worn outside, too. Our selection of the best women's house shoes combines traditional and high-end designs for all occasions
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The 7 Best London Bookshops for Design-Minded Readers — and No, It's Not Just Daunt Books!
London's independent booksellers aren't only the place to uncover new favorite titles, they embody the best of the city's thriving cultural scene within their walls, as shown by these inventively designed paper oases
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Get Your Hands Dirty With the Best London Pottery Courses — These Are the Social-First Hubs Reigniting Our Need for Connection Through Art
Learn from qualified pottery masters, gain friends, and focus with these London ceramics classes, where crafty tableware and vases are one session away
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Mansur Gavriel's "General Store" Will Take You to Italy's Dreamy Coasts For as Little as $10
Gaetano Pesce's bouncy vases, Michael Graves's tweeting kettles, and Artemide's Space Age table lamps are just a few of the quirky collectibles up for grabs in the debut drop of the brand's online shop
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Struggling to Drift Off? I Found The Best Weighted Blankets for Sleep — and Boy, They're Snuggly and Beautiful
As a light sleeper with periodic insomnia, I know how much bedding can influence my nighttime routine, but I still don't want it to feel overly 'clinical'. My edit of the best weighted blankets puts a long-overdue design spin on the wellness item
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Ginormous Fish Sculptures, World-First Fragrance Collabs, and Exclusive Apparel Drops — 3 Things You Simply Can't Miss at Art Basel Paris 2024
The third edition of the show's French iteration reunites art, fashion, and lifestyle under one roof in the newly revamped Grand Palais. Here's what to look out for
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Peek Inside London's Best Stationery Shops, the Color-Coded, Journaling Dreamlands Where Time Stands Still
Organization freaks and crafty readers will find their ultimate destinations in these independent stores, proving that paper never grows old
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The Best Sleep Masks for a Reinvigorating, Stylish Nighttime Routine — Picked by Our Editors
From minimalist designs bringing quality rest to the fore to eccentric styles marrying comfort and aesthetics, these are the best eye masks to purchase this year
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The Best London Concept Stores — The Only Aesthetic Shops to Know for an Authentic Retail Experience
From exclusive luxury fashion and nightlife destinations to six-stories buildings stocked with one-off ceramics, furniture, and garments, these are the London hotspots to shop right now
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Setting Up Shop — Through Community, MIISTA's Laura Villasenin Grew Her Brand into a World Sensation
The founder of the burgeoning London footwear and fashion label shares how its followers have allowed her vision to come to life
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Trailblazing Architect John Pawson Graces the New OYUNA Cashmere Home Line in a Poetic Ode to Nature
The fruit of a creative dialogue between the British minimalism maestro and brand founder Oyuna Tserendorj, the collection reinterprets his timelessly essential architectural explorations as soothing, refined Mongolian cashmere throws
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The Best of Frieze London — 10 Curious, Captivating Installations With Unexpected Homeware Potential
Our stroll around the coveted British fair proved that Frieze London isn't exclusively for art lovers, but brings a fresh dose of interior inspiration to town, too
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PAD London Was a Triumph of Oddly Imaginative Décor — These Are the Magical Pieces We Want in Our Homes
As we wandered around the design fair, we couldn't help but set our eyes on some truly fantastical gems. Discover them all below
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The Best London Hotels for Interiors Enthusiasts — 10 Bucket List-Worthy Hotspots for an Elevated Stay
From Soho to Bromley and anything in between, these are the top hotels in London design-minded travelers should book right now
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The Brooklyn Museum's New Café is a Masterpiece of Its Own — With Fanciful Decor by Over 12 Designers
The brainchild of local studio Office of Tangible Space, the coffee shop celebrates the institution's 200th anniversary across "food, art, design, and community"
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The 10 Pajama Brands Making Timelessly Beautiful, Luxury Loungewear You'll Never Want to Take Off This Fall
From historical Milanese nightwear houses to the trendiest premium lifestyle labels of the moment, these designers' loungewear is the stuff of dreams — and some of the best among them are even on sale
