Heart and sole: a shoe designer’s Paris home

Daring colour mixes, striking furniture and footwear as decoration are the hallmarks of this townhouse in the 20th arrondissement

Totes amaze: Anya Hindmarch on her ‘plastic bag’ and eco-fashion

The fashion designer’s famous bag inspired the world to say ‘no’ to plastic. Her new one takes direct action

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

Room with a bloom: 10 beautiful garden getaways in the UK

These splendid hotels and cottages sit in some of the country’s finest gardens ands estates, offering relaxation and a riot of colour