Wine Futures: The Rise of Coastal Vineyards
Historically, vines planted on islands and coastal locations served a simple purpose: lubricating traders, travelers, and soldiers from Sicily to Cape Town and everywhere in between. But by planting along shipping routes since the Grecian er...
Meet Canada's Sought-After Furniture Maker
Embarking on a complete change of career is a risky move, and the odds of forging a prosperous new path are long—but software-designer-turned-furniture-maker Christopher Solar made it look easy.
Iwan Baan: Architecture’s Favorite Photographer
When it comes to definitively capturing their projects, the world’s most renowned architects call on Dutch photographer Iwan Baan. Recipient of the inaugural Julius Shulman award, Baan counts Rem Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Sou Fujimoto, and Her...
Il Palagio: The Vineyard Saved by Rock Royalty
On a sun-streaked evening in June 1997, Duca Simone Vincenzo Velluti Zati di San Clemente invited local residents to Il Palagio, his unlived-in ancestral palace in Tuscany. A verdant 865-acre (350 ha) estate some 25 miles (40 km) south of Fl...
Color, Texture, Repeat: Designers with a Passion for Pattern
Pattern is everywhere—our homes right now have never been more colorful. These eye-catching designs not only make a strong style statement, they lift the spirits and, teamed with surface design, bring a joie de vivre to walls, soft furnish...
An Insider’s Guide to Buying a Bordeaux Vineyard
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a vigneron
Built to Last: The Rise of Metal Architecture
Ever since the Chrysler Building’s iconic sunburst-patterned, stainless-steel spire first pierced the Manhattan skyline in 1930, architects have been fascinated by the potential for metal to be deployed as cladding material.
At the Water's Edge: 9 Waterside Escapes
Whether the backdrop is sea and surf, lake or pond,
Top of the World: High-Altitude Winemaking
The Himalayas’ jagged, snow-capped peaks have inspired adventurers and artists for centuries, but rarely have their silhouettes been linked to winemaking—until now. As climate change and extreme weather continue to disrupt growing season...
Eco-friendly Paints for the Modern Home
Fortunately, the days when interior paints contained as much as 50 percent lead are long gone. Today, we understand much more about the harm that compounds in certain products can do to the environment and to our health.
Designer Spotlight: Chris Godfrey's Luxury Interiors
Chris Godfrey, global principal of HBA Residential—the residential arm of top hospitality design firm HBA—recently returned to the United Kingdom from Singapore to head up the company’s new London office, which opened last year.
Style City: A Fashion Designer’s Guide to Montréal
As the first Canadian designer to present a collection in Paris in 1995, Marie Saint Pierre is a fashion pioneer.
Open-Air Art: 7 Must-Visit Sculpture Parks
From giant roosters, deer, and hares, to mysterious shifting fog installations, some of the most exciting works of art are sited outside the traditional confines of a gallery in sculpture parks, giving visitors a whole new perspective on the...
6 Elegant Essentials for Outdoor Dining
At the height of summer there’s no greater pleasure than packing a basket full of gourmet treats, finding a secluded spot, and enjoying a picnic with friends and family. Eating alfresco at home on green lawn or shaded terrace is even bette...
Carme Ruscalleda: Why She's Closing Her Acclaimed Restaurant
Chef Carme Ruscalleda first fell in love with food when she started working in her father’s deli, aged 17. She has since gone on to open three restaurants and earn herself an impressive number of accolades along the way. If you haven’t e...
Ahead of the Curve: 7 Home Interior Trends to Try
The most recent eporta and WGSN Interior Trends Report revealed that designers and homeowners are looking to nature for home decor inspiration, incorporating unique patterns, and choosing pieces that are equally chic inside or out. Adding a ...
