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Hôtel Dalila is the New "Petite" Montmartre Stay Bringing Parisian Bohemia to Life — I Checked In
Opened in September in the 18th arrondissement, this quirkily decorated Paris hotel lived up to my arty fantasy of the city, despite its modest spaces
By Gilda Bruno Published
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YDF Interiors is London's New Exclusive Design Think Tank — I Went Behind the Scenes
Nestled in Knightsbridge, the luxury furniture haven and private members' club can make your most ambitious creative projects a reality. Co-founder Julia Danilova showed me around the store-cum-academy
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Step Into Your Own "Roman Holiday" With Our Cinematic Edit of the Best Rome Hotels
The Eternal City's most sumptuous boutique hotels reveal a world of intricately layered interiors that feel like a portal to another dimension. Here are 10 to get lost into this year
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Joyful, Retro-Inspired "Maximalism" is Making a Splash at the Best Paris Hotels, and It's Got Us Obsessed
From under-the-radar palatial chateaux immersed in the greenery of Montmartre to petite retreats imbued with the spirit of the city's bohemia, these are the Parisian stays we're dreaming of now
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Our Go-to Packing List for Design-Led Globetrotters — 12 Sophisticated Travel Essentials to Wander in Style
Up your journey with the Livingetc's traveler edit, bringing you only the most elevated luggage options and accessories for the adventurous design lover
By Gilda Bruno Published
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A Trailblazing "Residential" Gallery, David Alhadeff's Hollywood Home Is an Ever-Evolving Canvas
The Future Perfect founder talks the beginnings of his intimate, three-location contemporary design project, "living with art" in his LA house, and the forever-becoming essence of his ambitious talent incubator platform
By Gilda Bruno Published
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To Art Basel Miami 2024 and Beyond — 8 Surreally Beautiful Installations Not to Miss in Miami This Week
With the fair returning to the Sunshine State’s creative capital alongside Design Miami, we've selected the best exhibitions to explore starting today
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Jeremiah Brent-Designed Door Showroom Is Every 70s Furniture Lover's Dreamland
Inspired by a love of craftsmanship and lasting, personalized décor, the designer's latest project for PINKYS Iron Doors invites you to make yourself at home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Reed Diffusers — 9 Buys That Look As Great as They Smell, and Won't Break the Bank
Whether you're after fresh notes for a floral feel or smoky fragrances that evoke the crackling of a lit fire, these compact and stylish diffusers will breathe new life into every corner of your home
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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What Do the Miami Concept Stores We Love Most Have in Common? Hint: It's All in the Shapes
In Vice City, our favorite shopping destinations all draw on one of the 1980s' hippest design movements
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I'm a Travel Editor — These Are the On-Sale Coffee Table Books to Gift to Loved Ones With Wanderlust
Forget ordinary destination guides: our curated edit of volumes for design-minded travelers brings you unexpected stories from across the world, told from fresh, captivating perspectives
By Gilda Bruno Published
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At This Designer’s LA Flagship, an Unexpected "Neutral" Paint Color Captures the Feel of California Sun
Launched earlier this fall, Natasha Baradaran's West Hollywood Design District showroom channels her globe-trotting inspirations into a peaceful oasis brought to life by her signature shade
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Candles, According to Our Editors — 9 Scented Buys to Bring Invigorating Fragrance and Style
Freshen up your house with our curated selection of the best candles, chosen for their captivating scents and good looks
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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These 7 Collectible Furniture Stores in Miami Are the Best-Kept Secrets You'll Want to Add to Your Itinerary
From luxury décor emporiums to under-the-radar vintage design traders, style inspiration is always in stock at our favorite homeware shops in the Magic City
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Looking for the Best Cafés in Miami? Pin These Upliftingly-Designed Hotspots on Your Map
As a new edition of Design Miami returns to town next week, we've compiled a list of coffee stores that expand on the creative pulse of the fair, from Wynwood and Miami Beach to Little Gabbles
By Gilda Bruno Published
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At These Modern Miami Restaurants, Exuberant Interiors Come With the Meal
More is more at the Magic City's most irreverent dining destinations, which bring culinary delights and bold design together under one roof
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Never "Scentscaped" a Dinner Party? These Experts' Secrets Will Make You Regret Not Having Done It Sooner
We asked four industry leaders to reveal simple scenting strategies that can transform every social gathering into a one-of-a-kind sensory experience
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Hotels in Miami — For Stays That Embrace the City's Culture and Design Heritage
The best hotels in Miami blend Art Deco and Cuban to become some of the most vibrant beach clubs in the world
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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Le Creuset Just Released a Tote Bag for Transporting Their Dutch Oven to Thanksgiving
Whether you need it is certainly not the question, here. But whether you want it... well, why wouldn't you?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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"What's a 'Culinary Artist'?" Inside Instagram's Hottest "Sculptural" Banquets With Imogen Kwok
Blending art, design, and gastronomy, the London-based chef and creative director's spectacular food installations turn every dinner party into the talk of the town. Here, she shares her ingredients for a memorable hosting experience
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Make Your Home SoCal-Ready With Our Favorite Showrooms and Furniture Stores in Los Angeles
Interior aficionados, rejoice! We have selected the best Los Angeles home décor shops for you, and they all put an hyper-sophisticated spin on "California casual"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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This Iconic Byron Bay Hotel's New 10-Suite Guesthouse Is a Paradise for Laidback Design Lovers
Designer Tamsin Johnson has crafted a masterful balance between playful, spirited design and mature elegance at Raes Hotel and Guesthouses on Wategos beach
By Marina Rabin Published
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Feast Your Eyes on the Radiant, Quirky Interiors of the Best Los Angeles Cafés
From brutalist cubes serving aesthetics galore to freshly refurbished, art-plastered hotspots, refresh yourself with our curated edit of the best coffee shops in Los Angeles, CA
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Searching for Things to Do in LA This Week? Look No Further Than Julia Wong's 70s-Inspired, Exclusive Design "Lounge"
Offering a sneak peek at her forthcoming project, Hudson House, the acclaimed designer's latest WestEdge Design Fair appearance reunites some of the best names in the contemporary interiors scene to celebrate innovation
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Los Angeles Concept Stores — 7 Captivating Boutiques True Design Insiders Must Know
Fill up on art, design, and shopping inspiration with our edit of the most unique Los Angeles shops, from candy floss-hued beauty havens to multidisciplinary, independent creative hubs
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Los Angeles Restaurants for a Multisensory Experience — 8 Bookings Every Interior Obsessed Will Regret not Securing This Year
Feast your eyes on the Hollywood-ready interiors of our favorite eateries in town and discover what else is on the menu besides captivating design
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best London Exhibitions to Visit This Month — 8 Thought-Provoking Shows on Our Culture Editor's Radar
As the 21st edition of Frieze launches this week, the British capital's art scene is teeming with openings. Here are the London events you can't miss
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published