Minimalist v Maximalist: Which style is best for your property?

  Are you bored with your current decor and want to switch up? You may feel like your home is too bright and cluttered or even too plain. This means you’ve gone with a maximalist or minimalist design which may or may not be right for your home. To help you decide whether to go … Read more

The World’s Oldest Known Natural Pearl to be displayed for the first time at Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Pearls were precious elements during the Neolithic period, certainly falling into the category of luxury and used for adornment.   A 8,000-year-old Pearl to be displayed for the first time at Louvre Abu Dhabi. The pearl represents the earliest known evidence for pearling yet discovered in the world. The oldest known natural pearl … Read more

Plunge into a new pastime: 10 of the best creative breaks

From an art workshop in Tuscany and a sculpture course in Wales to crime writing in the Highlands, we pick our favourite learning retreats

This is the first time a high-end department store permanently accommodates such a facility

  Selfridges announces the opening of a permanent cinema destination in its Oxford Street store at the end of November this year. Selfridges is launching its own Cinema at Selfridges within London Oxford Street store. This will be the first time a department store anywhere in the world is to permanently accommodate such a facility. … Read more

Welcome to Manc-hattan: how the city sold its soul for luxury skyscrapers

Giant towers are sprouting up all over Manchester. But how will sky lounges and penthouse olive groves help the city’s rocketing homelessness problem?

2019 Fantasy Gifts include an Aston Martin DBS Superleggera designed by 007 himself, Daniel Craig

  First published in 1926 as a 16-page booklet, the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book was initially intended as a Christmas card to the store’s best customers. Over the years, the book has evolved into a legendary source for alluring and spectacular gifts while maintaining its personal and timeless touch. Neiman Marcus unveiled the 2019 Christmas … Read more