Abbots Court, Dorset: ‘A luxurious but unstuffy country retreat’ – hotel review

The renovation was part-sponsored by Farrow and Ball but it’s the delicious menu created using ingredients from the grounds that reveals this largely self-sufficient B&B’s true colours

Infinite Aura – the reimagined chandelier controlled via a smartphone app

  Ideo x Swarovski Infinite Aura – a unique reimagining of the conventional chandelier. The chandelier comes with a radiance to suit every ambience and time of day. The pre-set moods allow users to adjust their lighting environment at the tap of a button. In a unique reimagining of the conventional chandelier, Infinite Aura by … Read more

Bentley is searching for a young designer to create exclusive centenary furniture

The winning design will be launched at the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Italy, in 2019 alongside the Bentley Home collection, and a limited edition of 100 pieces will be made and sold globally. For almost a century Bentley Motors has been crafting one of the world’s most powerful and luxurious cars for the most … Read more

Christie’s Auction House Sales Are Up 26%, Leading The Art Market

  Christie’s Auction house sales are up 26% to almost £3 billion, leading to the highest half-year total in company history. 80% of the highest selling objects in the first half of 2018 were sold at Christie’s. Continued global demand, audience engagement with the diversity of collecting categories and the historic Rockefeller sales helped drive … Read more

Why taking it slow in an art gallery could change your life

Got time on your hands? Why not try Tate Modern’s ‘slow looking’ sessions? Being encouraged to look at a Hockney painting on a school trip completely altered my world view

Rarities for luxury-minded beauty aficionados

  Perfect for beauty that is to be truly treasured. Jewellery and fragrance combine in these astonishing pieces from Guerlain, Alberto Morillas, Penhaligon’s, Floraïku, and Henry Jacques. Masterpieces of craftsmanship and imagination, these pieces are a standout addition to Harrods’ curated edit of Rare Finds. The luxury London department store is celebrating rarity in all … Read more