December 8, 2012

Forever Young

View SlideshowThe worlds of British art and society were shell-shocked by news of the death of Lieutenant Rex Whistler, 2nd Welsh Guards, in 1944. Dashing, beloved, and only 39, the sublimely gifted artist had been one of the kingdom’s brightest y...
December 8, 2012

Links We Love: What we’re reading this week

1. Apartment Therapy rounds up the best-designed modern menorahs—just in time for Hanukkah.2. FDLuxe tours Pritzker Prize–winning architect Thom Mayne’s home in Dallas.3. The Washington Post delves into a new book on the private residences of...
December 6, 2012

One for the Road

View SlideshowLegendary fashion house Louis Vuitton enlisted the help of a stellar roster of international designers to create its new 16-piece travel collection, which features meticulously crafted items that make globe-trotting a little easier—...
December 6, 2012

The buzzy travel city of Cartagena, Colombia gets a new boutique hotel with a romantic courtyard pool

Tucked within the old walled city of Cartagena, the increasingly buzzy travel destination on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is the picturesque new boutique hotel Casa San Agustín. Comprising three Spanish Colonial buildings, the property was transforme...
December 6, 2012

What to See at Design Miami

View SlideshowThis week, cultural cognoscenti from around the world descend on Miami Beach for the city’s annual extravaganza of art fairs, parties, and high-design programming. A must-stop, of course, is Design Miami, the celebrated showcase of ...
December 5, 2012

Fashion Forward

The latest jewel in Donatella Versace’s stylish crown is an exquisite boutique in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. Created in collaboration with London architect Jamie Fobert, the new outpost melds clean, contemporary lines with old-world artisanal t...
December 4, 2012

A Royal Sale

View SlideshowGiven the countless columns dedicated to the British royal family, it would seem strange for any Windsor to have ever escaped public scrutiny. Her Royal Highness Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897–1965), ho...
December 3, 2012

News Clips Grandfather Clocks

At 1-800-4CLOCKS.com, where we offer the widest selection and savings on all kinds of new and antique grandfather clocks, wall clocks and mantel clocks, we are […]
December 1, 2012

Links We Love: What we’re reading this week

1. Flavorwire explores the most amazing aquarium architecture from around the world.2. Vanity Fair showcases the work of journalist Christopher Moloney, who prints stills from movies set in New York City, then photographs them in front of the actual ...
November 30, 2012

Classically Trained

View SlideshowThe past is not forgotten for San Francisco–based architect Andrew Skurman. In fact, it is a constant source of inspiration for his eponymous firm’s elegant projects throughout the Golden State. A handsome new book, Contemporary Cl...