Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 15 Dec 2012
For the women who long for the uncommon and exquisite, what could appear as a simple yet thoughtful candle wrapped gift might easily translate to both a delicate invitation to indulge in fine aromas, as well as an expressive and luxurious home decor compliment. In order to achieve that ultimate astonishing effect, a remarkable scented present must blend exclusive notes with an equally stunning and…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 30 Nov 2012
Impossible to put down, informative but never boring, eye-catching and always inspiring, fashionable books make for delightful Christmas gifts – especially for those passionate readers that live and breath fashion. Indulging in a sensual visual experience and engaging in the iconic work of some of the most influential photographers of the past decades, come as a must when the book carries a personality of its…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 29 Nov 2012
Old-fashion elegance and modern day technology collide in the iPhone gramophone: an all-accoustic speaker with utmost vintage flair. A quirky Christmas gift for the music lover, get it new or with original vintage parts. Read on for details of this unique gift idea.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 23 Nov 2012
The ideal gift for the social media enthusiast? A way to turn their little Insta-treasures into real-life objects. Immortalising memories online is one thing, but here are 5 ways to turn those Instagram snaps into unique physical gifts you can wrap with a bow.
Written by Giang Cao on 17 Aug 2012
Are any of your rooms feeling a little sad and smelling kinda stale? Trying lighting up a candle to brighten things up. They’re an inexpensive and effective way to add warmth and a sophisticated ambience to any living space – a sure fire way to impress any visitor. Rather than the cloyingly perfumed ones you’ll find a packet of six, well made candles provide a…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 9 Jan 2012
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the catchiest. A giant polaroid for your wall, backlit? That’s one of them. Polaboy takes the simple magic of a polaroid and blows it up 10:1, with a wooden frame and LED backlighting. We haven’t seen one in person but, now that we know about them, our office walls seem to be imploring for one. Perhaps we’ll oblige.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 2 Jan 2012
Having breakfast at the window of a Tiffany’s is a fairly easy feat, provided you can get your hands on a good takeaway coffee and a freshly-baked pastry. But having breakfast at Holly Golightly’s house is another matter entirely. Unless of course you’re in the market for a new $5,850,000 home. The brownstone building at 169 E. 71st Street New York isn’t just another home:…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 30 Nov 2011
When it comes to choosing a Christmas gift, books have their obvious advantages. They’re neatly shaped, they're one size fits all, and they’re a treat people rarely indulge in of their own accord.
So as part of our Christmas gift guide for 2012, here are 7 ideas for fashion-related books and publications that would make the right kind of neatly-wrapped gift.
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 17 Nov 2011
Looking for the small something to stuff a stocking? Then Karl Lagerfeld might take your fancy. While we’re certain he’d like the love, it’s not the designer himself that we’re suggesting you stuff beside a fireplace. Nor can we offer up any of the design talent that has given Lagerfeld a career spanning quite so many decades. Rather it’s a snow globe that caught our…
Written by Allan Barger on 17 Nov 2011
No, the famed photographer isn’t taking on the what seems to be fast becoming the least wanted job in the industry. Instead Patrick Demarchelier’s latest photo book is a tremendous photo essay of Dior’s Couture story to date. Spanning the house’s entire couture history, the book will encompass designs from Christian Dior himself, the work of Yves Saint Laurent and the now controversial yet undeniably…
