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The Best Exhibitions in London Right Now — 7 Too-Good-Miss Shows Our Culture Editor Will Visit This Month
Take these art shows in London as your antidote to cold weather slumberness
By Gilda Bruno Published
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5 of the Best 'Small Maker' Artisanal Knives for a Sleek Cooking Set Upgrade — According to the Chef of St. James's Chicest New Restaurant
When choosing a knife, "what I look for is the angle of the blade and the steel it's made from," says Shadi Issawy, who helms London's dazzling Mediterranean eatery Claro
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Travel Trends Report 2026 — The Only Places Worth Traveling to, and How to Do It Properly, According to Trusted Tourism and Style Experts
Yes, we just broke down everything you need to know about the latest travel trends so you can save up time, get booking, and explore mindfully
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Forget Traditional Hotels — This Secluded, Supremely Decorated Private Residence in Florence Wants to Be Your Home Base
Strategically located in the Northern edge of town, This Time Tomorrow gives you a taste of "what it would be like to live your best life here, day in, day out"
By Jason Orme Published
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This Otherworldly 'Padel Bar' Just Opened in Paris — Its Hypnotic Rainbow Palette Is Proof That Contrasting Colors Are the Biggest Trend Right Now
The brainchild of cult interior studio Uchronia, fitness club Padel 15's new contagiously joyful canteen is your call to get exercising
By Gilda Bruno Published
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With Japanese-Inspired Style, the Luxurious Maya Hotel Courchevel 1850 Brings a Slice of Monaco's High-Life to the French Alps
Designed by renowned architect and interior designer Sylvestre Murigneux, this boutique hotel in the heart of exclusive Courchevel 1850 is the ultimate Alpine escape
By Debbie Black Published
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In Emilia Clarke's New Spy Thriller 'Ponies', "Tangible" 1970s Interiors Are Your Cue to Solve the Mystery, Says Its Production Designer
The plot twists and relationships in the Cold War-era series are "teased by the use of palette, materiality, and iconography," Sara K White reveals to us
By Gilda Bruno Published
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5 'Uplifting' Design Haunts to Visit in London That'll Make 'Blue Monday' Feel Less Depressing
While January might be the glummest month of the year, you can still find joy by seeking out spaces that give you a dopamine hit
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Incredible Cinema in Paris Is Going Viral for Its Retro-Futuristic Interiors — I'd Travel to the City Just to See It Firsthand
Nestled on a quiet street near the Champs-Élysées, the Élysées Lincoln's new look by Louis Denavaut is film inspiration made tangible
By Gilda Bruno Published
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6 Brilliant Things to See in Florence — Artemest's Creative Director on the City's Best-Kept Design Secrets, From Traditional to Avant-Garde
Artist, jewelry designer, and co-founder Ippolita Rostagno owes much of her creative flair to her Florentine upbringing. Here, she shares her favorite places in town beyond the Uffizi
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Designers Are Opening Shoppable Spaces to Showcase Their Furniture Collections — and Róisín Lafferty New Gallery Is Leading the Charge
This intimate way of gaining inspiration and sourcing pieces is gaining traction – take a tour of Róisín's space, where experiential luxury meets aspirational design
By Roddy Clarke Published
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He's the Creative Director Behind Some of the World's Most Exclusive Hotels — His Travel Non-Negotiables Are Your Cheat Sheet to Looking Sleek on Your Winter Escapes
We sat down with Lore Group's Jacu Strauss to learn more about his upcoming journeys and the cherished items that make them stylish
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Twenty8 NoMad Review — What's the Secret to This 'Dining Room' That Makes You Want to Linger? The Interiors of This Re-Imagined London Restaurant, Explored
The work of interior design superstar Martin Brudnizki, the leafy Twenty8 NoMad balances “elegance and romance, clarity and warmth”
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Bistro-Style Interiors Are the Design Trend That Makes Rooms Feel More Intimate — These Are the 3 Restaurants to Take Style Inspiration From
Move over, futuristic eateries: old-school charm is staging a comeback. Because sometimes, simply delicious food and a buzzy atmosphere are all you need to impress
By Gilda Bruno Published
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5 Things to See in Hong Kong for Design and Culture Inspiration — According to the Local Creatives of Studio Yellowdot
Designers Bodin Hon and Dilara Kan Hon give us a tour of the places they treasure most around their home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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5 Style Tricks to Elevate Your Dining Room Into the Ultimate Party Setting — Inspired by the World's Most Extraordinary Restaurant Designs of 2025
Our lifestyle editor and avid eatery reviewer's edit of some of the newest foodie destinations to know across the globe shows you how to bring their atmosphere home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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If There's One Design Detail I Want to Steal for My Home in 2026, It's Going to Be the Incredible Paneling From This Colorful Patisserie in Taiwan That's Going Viral on Instagram
In the Da'an District of Taipei, this extravagantly decorated space feels less like a cafe and more like a 'sensory theater'
By Maya Glantz Published
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My Festive Dinners Won’t End at Dessert, I’m Carving Time Out for 'Sobremesa' — And Here’s Why (and How) You Should Too
This cherished Spanish tradition extends celebrations in a beautiful and thoughtful way
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Spent My Weekend Digitally Detoxing at This 'Unplugged' Cabin, And Here's Why I'm Recommending it to Every Doomscroller I Know
Administered as a 72-hour getaway, these charming cabins are worth every moment offline
By Amiya Baratan Published
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4 Serrated Knives Your Cooking Set Needs, Tried-and-Tested by One of London’s Most Inspiring Young Chefs — “They’re the ‘Secret Weapon’ of Amateurs and Professionals Alike”
The "unsung heroes" of her knife roll, they are "the one tool I reach for when precision meets a little resistance," reveals burgeoning culinarian Abigail Hill of cult restaurant Sessions Arts Club
By Gilda Bruno Published
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9 of the Most Beautifully-Packaged Panettone for 2025 — Stylish Eats (and Soon-to-Be Heirloom Tins) Judged by a Foodie Italian Editor
With so many disposable boxes accumulating in the house over the holidays, it's time to rethink how we approach even the smallest purchases, including your panettone for Christmas this year
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The New Series of 'Emily in Paris' Is Set in Rome — I Spent Hours Searching Where She Goes, Eats, Stays, and Drinks So You Can Follow in Her Footsteps
As the fifth season of the Netflix show turns the spotlight on "La Città Eterna", Livingetc's in-house Italian offers some insight into its iconic filming locations — including a rooftop bar no one else seems to know
By Gilda Bruno Published
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5 Italian Christmas Traditions That Hold the Secret to an Effortlessly Chic and Authentic Home During the Festive Season
For anyone who grew up in Italy, these decorations marked the return of wintertime. Today, they continue to offer a greener pathway to a house that's cozy, merry, and uniquely inspiring
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Forget Airport Stress — These 5 Charming UK ‘Staycations’ Boost the Style Credentials to Level Up Your Winter Break, Flight-Free
Take your pick from our edit of fabulous English breaks, and feel recharged and inspired close to home
By Ellen Finch Published
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5 Lessons in Minimalist Country Interiors From Somerset’s Coolest Farm-to-Table Restaurant — A 16th-Century Inn Reborn as a Bathed-in-Sunshine, Characterful Hideout
At chef Merlin Labron-Johnson's Michelin-starred eatery with rooms, Osip, a new farmhouse (life)style is on the rise, one where tactile notes, nature-inspired flavors, and contemporary craft intertwine
By Gilda Bruno Published
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5 'Outstanding' Kitchen Knives That This Michelin-Starred Chef Would Actually Recommend — They “Combine Design Elegance With Exceptional Function”
"A chef's knife is the heartbeat of my kitchen," says Petros Dimas, Domes Resorts executive chef and Makris Restaurants chef patron. Here are some standouts you can count on for precision, balance, and responsiveness
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Forget Wicker Tree Skirts — This Iconic Design Brand Just Reinvented the Christmas Tree Base, and Now I Can't Think of Any Other Way to Style One
We swung by the USM x Buchanan Studio "KISS-MAS" takeover at the brand's new London flagship, and trust us, after seeing this collection, you'll never look at your Christmas tree stand the same way again
By Gilda Bruno Published
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How to Dine Like an A-Lister at Carbone London — The Hard-to-Book UK Debut of NYC’s Most Exclusive “Red-Sauce” Italian, Beloved by Rihanna and the Kardashians
Lifestyle editor Gilda Bruno's first-hand account of the hottest reservation in town will save you from looking out of place at the celebrity-approved hit
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The 24 Kitchen Tools Chefs Trust Most — All Stylish, All High-Performing, and All Recommended to Me by Actual Chefs I've Interviewed
This is the kind of cookware even the pickiest culinary geniuses swear by
By Gilda Bruno Published
