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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Amazon's New Echo Spot Is Its Best Looking Smart Speaker With a Screen — And It's Almost Half Price Right Now
The newest design of this Alexa-enabled device fits into your home more naturally than many of its predecessors
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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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
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Cafés in London — The Ultimate Design-Led Guide to Coffee and Pastries in the Capital
From Mayfair and Fitzrovia to Hornsey Road, these are the locations coupling standout drinks and baked goods with equally impressive interiors
By Gilda Bruno Published
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"Rules Are Made to Be Broken" — 3 Venetian Studios on the Secrets Behind Murano Glass Chandeliers
Adriano Berengo, Roberto Beltrami, and Edoardo Pandolfo may have diametrically opposite views of the revered Italian staple, but they are brought together by the same motive: the creative ambition to push it forward
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Can't Leave Without — Cult Homeware Designer Ellen Van Dusen's Joyful Travel Edit Will Want to Make You Book Your Next Trip
The Brooklyn-based color and pattern enthusiast has made the home a happier place with her mesmerizing designs, but traveling will be just as lively and lighthearted if you stick to her packing advice
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Style Guide — 6 New York Design Insiders We Love on the City's Hippest Fall Openings
From the most anticipated art and design exhibitions to the coolest stores, restaurants, and hotels coming to the city, these are the must-know happenings you will want to look out for
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The World's Best-Known Glass Artist is the Genius Behind The Rug Company's New Striking Collection
Informed by Dale Chihuly's formative years in Venice, Masterpieces II brings the hypnotic, vibrant essence of his sculptural oeuvre into your home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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What Our Favorite 7 Projects From London Design Festival Reveal About Makers' "Next Big Thing"
The British capital's design marathon might have just come to a close, but what do the installations unveiled teach us about the aspirations currently redefining the future of this field? Here are some predictions
By Gilda Bruno Published
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*Star, Name, Done* — The 10 Best London Restaurants Food and Design Connoisseurs Should Bookmark Right Now
Interiors and gastronomy lovers will want to note these down, as exceptional taste is on show at these buzzy eateries, in every possible sense
By Gilda Bruno Published
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5 Wellness Lessons I Am Taking Home From The Tawny, The Luxe British Countryside Retreat Where Great Sleep is Top of the Agenda
Disconnecting from the city can be hard if its frenetic rhythm is ingrained in our routine, but slowing down can make us appreciate things we would have otherwise barely seen
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Inside London Design Festival — 7 Activations Bringing New Color and Inspiration to Town
With the event now in full swing through September 22, we look at some of the hippest happenings across the capital
By Roddy Clarke Published
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Can't Leave Without — How Designer Simone Brewster's Travel Bag Masters the Art of Style and Self-Care
Elegance and wellness are equally important for the multidisciplinary artist who cultivates both, even when far from home, thanks to these 8 items
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Lisbon's Locke de Santa Joana is the Free-Spirited Design Hotel Where Old Meets New
Time stands still at this recently-opened hotel — a vacation spot where transitional interiors blending classical and contemporary decor will instantly make you feel at home
By Gilda Bruno Published
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12 Beautiful New York Hotels — Vibrant, Soulful Designs That Capture the Spirit of the City
From the Flatiron destination making high-end design accessible to all to the hyper-central Gothic mansion lavishly reinvented by Martin Brudnizki, here are the interior standouts you should book this season
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