These heat-storing floating islands will be home to tropical forests and ecosystems from around the world

  Hot Heart was developed as part of the Helsinki Energy Challenge organized by the municipality of Helsinki to accelerate the city’s transition towards carbon-neutrality in heating by 2030. The project is also highly adaptable and could be replicated by other cities with similar climatic characteristics pursuing sustainable heating solutions. Hot Heart is planned to … Read more

Fashion Eye: Louis Vuitton captures the soul of travel with stunning photography

  These new “Fashion Eye” photography albums are available at Louis Vuitton stores as well as selected bookstores from April 8, 2021. Louis Vuitton’s dialogue between contemporary creation and archive visuals adds new chapters with photographer Mayumi Hosokura, born in 1979, and photographs taken in the 1930s by Jean Moral, who passed away in 1999. … Read more

How to Reduce Maintenance Costs in Your Second Home

Investing in a second home is only the beginning. After acquiring the house, you have to think about when you will use it, whether you want to earn residual income by renting it out, and the kind of growth in value that you want in return for the investment. More importantly, you must maintain the … Read more

How to Show Appreciation for Your Children’s Accomplishments 

  When your children achieve something significant, you have to celebrate it. Show that you appreciate their efforts in accomplishing something. It reinforces positive behaviour. These are other ways to show that you recognise your children‘s accomplishments. Praise them As soon as you notice the accomplishment, you have to say something good about it. It … Read more

Easter treats: oat milk chocolate, happi eggs, and vegan chocolate buttons

Celebrate at home with deliciously creamy oat milk eggs, moreish ruby chocolate, sweet bunny biscuits and everything needed for the ultimate kids Easter lunch table. This year Selfridges luxury department store has introduced two new luxury Easter eggs, both with sustainable attributes that are in line with its Project Earth commitments. Selfridges has partnered with … Read more

Coastal cruises: Luxurious summer staycation sailings on the horizon

  As we have spent the majority of the last year at home, to be able to have a restorative and relaxing break, sit on deck with a sea view in the summer sunshine and then enjoy an indulgent dinner and show – it’s certainly what we all need this year.   Cunard, Viking and … Read more