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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 KnowAdministered 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 EditorWith 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 FootstepsAs 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 SeasonFor 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-FreeTake 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 HideoutAt 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 OneWe 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 KardashiansLifestyle 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 InterviewedThis is the kind of cookware even the pickiest culinary geniuses swear by
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Jen Roberts' Insider Guide to Exploring MiamiThe Design Miami CEO tells us where to go in the Sunshine State's most electrifying destination during the Art Basel week and beyond
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Inside Trattoria del Ciumbia — The Milanese Restaurant That Offers a Masterclass in Creating Spaces Where “Different Eras Coexist” and “Textures Clash Harmoniously”The designers at Dimorestudio took the brief of creating an eatery "that felt both familiar and unexpected" to the next level with the sentimental Trattoria del Ciumbia, where atmosphere, emotion, and rhythm coexist
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Weekend Itinerary — How to Spend 48 Hours in Vienna, According to Our Lifestyle EditorSearching for the best things to do in Vienna, the iconic Baroque gem? Follow Livingetc's in-house culture and design enthusiast on an inspired tour of the city
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Secret to Food That Looks Elegant, Precise, and Chic? Try These 2 Bladed Tools, Says Artist Imogen KwokThe chef admits she is "very particular" about every kitchen utensil she uses, but her edible creations wouldn't be the same without those that sculpt them into shape
By Gilda Bruno Published
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At This Moody Basque Eatery in Soho, Dramatic Cracked Walls "Tell a Story" — While Smoky Plates and Vermouth Keep on Coming"We wanted the space to feel alive, imperfect, and expressive, a reminder that beauty comes through texture and time," MAD Restaurants' founder Artem Login says of brutalist hotspot ALTA
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Finnish Circular Fashion and Homeware Duo Juslin Maunula's Insider Guide to Exploring HelsinkiDesigners Lilli Maunula and Laura Juslin show us the "oddness and peacefulness" of their Nordic base at its most magical
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Maximalism Is Back, Baby, Say the Seductive Interiors of New York's Hottest Hotel Yet — Where Hosting Becomes PerformanceLanded on West Chelsea's High Line, Faena New York will lure even the staunchest minimalist into gold-clad indulgence
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The World's 50 Best Hotels Have Just Been Revealed — And We Can't Shake These 5 Finalists' Theatrical Interiors Off Our MindWe headed to 1 Old Billingsgate for a celebration of the finest hospitality: here are the addresses you simply can't miss
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Reviving the Site of 1990s Celebrity Hangout the Met Bar, This Trendy New Mayfair Eatery Lets the Theater of Cooking Take Center StageLabombe by Trivet, the 'wine-forward' spin-off of the beloved Bermondsey restaurant, captivates with its surprising wine pairings, indulgent sharing plates, and open kitchen plan
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Ready for Take Off? The 'Space Oddity' Aesthetic Is the Time-Traveling, Restaurant-Led Trend You're Definitely Going to See More of in Homes Next YearThis aesthetic will transport you to another galaxy in the months to come, through theatrical "light shifts, sculptural forms, and unexpected materials" that speak to both fantasy and emotion
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Yes, London Is Having a Restaurant Merchandise Moment — And It Says Everything About How We Eat NowJolene, St. JOHN, Café Deco, Dishoom: the question isn't just which eatery are you, but why are foodie accessories suddenly... everywhere?
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Everyone Should Have This Underutilized Cocktail-Making Accessory in Their Kitchen, Says the World's Most Influential BartenderRyan Chetiyawardana, or simply Mr Lyan, has built an award-winning career out of his boundary-pushing mixology experimentation. But there's just one item that helps him retain "control" behind the counter
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Design's Future Is Full of Dilemmas — These 8 Installations on the Art Basel Paris Calendar May Well Have the Answers to Some of ThemAs the fair returns, alongside Design Miami.Paris 2025, this week, we are making predictions about the projects bound to anticipate the hottest interior trends for 2026
By Gilda Bruno Published
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I Never Thought of Mykonos as a Design Destination — Until I Saw How the Island's Premier Hotel Group Is Reshaping the Way 'Cycladic' Style LooksI slept at two of the family-owned Myconian Collection's most exclusive seaview stays and the experience was enough to change my view of the infamous party island
By Francesca York Published
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Exclusive: Can Interiors Elevate Hotels From a Temporary Base to a Lasting Sensation? This Eden-Like, Characterful Stay in London's Mayfair Makes a Convincing CaseRelaunched this year following a two-year renovation, Montcalm Mayfair "captures the mark of the garden as well as that of the hand," designer Louise East tells us of how, at the stay, British craftsmanship and lushness converge
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Hidden Trails — Tanner Morgan's Insider Guide to Exploring Scottsdale"It's a place of both personal renewal and creative inspiration," the Morgan Madison Design co-founder tells us of his second home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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These Decor Cues We Spotted Hiding in Frieze Week's Coolest Projects Might Just Be Your Shortcut to a Home That Feels Like ArtLifestyle editor Gilda Bruno reports back from the trenches of Frieze London, PAD, and a handful of collateral events to capture the creative moments worth stealing
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Discarded Plastic Is Harming the Planet — This Designer Is Taking the Matter Into His Own HandsWe sat down with London-based maker James Shaw as he unveils a new playful home collection for London's coolest concept store, KOIBIRD
By Gilda Bruno Published
