A London mews development sold for record price

A London mews development, one of 2014’s best residential property, sold for nearly £7 million.   This type of property has the uniquely British feel, showing on the outside some of the old world charm while inside they can be fitted with all the modern luxuries anyone could ask for. What could be 2014’s Best … Read more

Saatchi Art Showdown Winner: Jonathan Gabb, “Deep Gum 8”

Jonathan Gabb Wins Showdown Competition; Vivien Zhang Named Runner-Up. Artist Jonathan Gabb is the winner of its “In Glorious Colour” Showdown competition by Saatchi Art, presented in partnership with the Saatchi Gallery and Winsor & Newton. The prize, which attracted a record-breaking 6,440 entries in a period of just 12 days, is the most highly-submitted … Read more

Why it’s vital the organic food industry is given room to grow

Take it from this mung bean-munching Guardianista – organics could solve many of the UK’s problems with food poverty and how we eat

Why are handbag manufacturers using stingray skin?

I find it repugnant that bags and purses are being made out of shagreen. Isn’t it unethical?
Email lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk with your ethical dilemma

Are Luxury Estate Cars Sexy?

Prestige vehicles are the weapon of choice for individuals trying to impress the rest and stand out from the herd. Along with stylish clothing and lavish holidays, luxury cars are certain to make a statement. Prestige vehicles are popular in the forms of sleek coupes, elegant sedans and ferocious 4x4s. One form of vehicle which … Read more

Blue Therapy Serum-in-oil

 The repair on an oil. The power of a serum.       Forget hibernating, get ready to love your skin again. Always at the cutting edge of texture formulation, French luxury skin care company Biotherm (owned by L’Oréal group under the Luxury Products division) has, for the first time, succeeded in uniting the power of … Read more