Formitalia blends Aston Martin design cues to create unique home collection

“When you create a product that flawlessly combines design, technology and style, the result can be most rewarding.” – Marek Reichman, Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer. A new furniture collection, borne of a collaboration between luxury British carmaker Aston Martin and makers of luxury interiors and accessories Formitalia, was previewed at 2018 Milan Design Week. … Read more

2018 Travelers’ Choice awards for Vacation Rentals winners

  Types of home rental range from a lodge near Kruger National Park to a cozy apartment in Rome, and a luxe private villa in Greece. Why rentals’ popularity continues to grow among travelers? A recent TripAdvisor survey found that 64% of US travelers plan to stay in a vacation rental in 2018. TripAdvisor, the travel … Read more

Bombardier Global 7000 Jet Wins Top International Award for Excellence in Product Design

  Bombardier’s Global 7000 business jet received the Red Dot in the 2018 Red Dot Award: Product Design. Red Dot Award is one of the most prestigious design awards worldwide and honours innovation, concepts and visions. Bombardier‘s show-stopping Global 7000 business jet has been honoured with a Red Dot in the 2018 Red Dot Award: … Read more

Book 1 in the Maltese Cat Book Series entitled Escheatment. Part III

Dear readers, Book 1 in the Maltese Cat Book Series entitled Escheatment continues with Chapter 5 and Chapter 6. Read Chapters 1 & 2 here, and Chapters 3 & 4 here. Chapter 5 The Maltese Cat’s Description The Maltese Cat’s real name was John Jaxson, the name he used with most persons, both business and … Read more

The Balmoral has revealed a new look for its finest suite, one of the largest in Scotland

A feeling of spaciousness abounds, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of Edinburgh‟s Old Town. As part of a multimillion pound upgrade, The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has revealed a new look for its finest suite. Led by Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Hotels‘ Director of Building & Design, and sister to Sir Rocco … Read more

Dordogne holiday guide: what to see plus the best restaurants and hotels

The food, wine and idyllic lifestyle of this region’s villages have always appealed to Brits – and with Brexit looming they’re settling in record numbers – but that has not dimmed its thoroughly French allure