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The Best Hotels in Miami — For Stays That Embrace the City's Culture and Design Heritage
The best hotels in Miami blend Art Deco and Cuban to become some of the most vibrant beach clubs in the world
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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"What's a 'Culinary Artist'?" Inside Instagram's Hottest "Sculptural" Banquets With Imogen Kwok
Blending art, design, and gastronomy, the London-based chef and creative director's spectacular food installations turn every dinner party into the talk of the town. Here, she shares her ingredients for a memorable hosting experience
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Make Your Home SoCal-Ready With Our Favorite Showrooms and Furniture Stores in Los Angeles
Interior aficionados, rejoice! We have selected the best Los Angeles home décor shops for you, and they all put an hyper-sophisticated spin on "California casual"
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Feast Your Eyes on the Radiant, Quirky Interiors of the Best Los Angeles Cafés
From brutalist cubes serving aesthetics galore to freshly refurbished, art-plastered hotspots, refresh yourself with our curated edit of the best coffee shops in Los Angeles, CA
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Searching for Things to Do in LA This Week? Look No Further Than Julia Wong's 70s-Inspired, Exclusive Design "Lounge"
Offering a sneak peek at her forthcoming project, Hudson House, the acclaimed designer's latest WestEdge Design Fair appearance reunites some of the best names in the contemporary interiors scene to celebrate innovation
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Los Angeles Concept Stores — 7 Captivating Boutiques True Design Insiders Must Know
Fill up on art, design, and shopping inspiration with our edit of the most unique Los Angeles shops, from candy floss-hued beauty havens to multidisciplinary, independent creative hubs
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Los Angeles Restaurants for a Multisensory Experience — 8 Bookings Every Interior Obsessed Will Regret not Securing This Year
Feast your eyes on the Hollywood-ready interiors of our favorite eateries in town and discover what else is on the menu besides captivating design
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best London Exhibitions to Visit This Month — 8 Thought-Provoking Shows on Our Culture Editor's Radar
As the 21st edition of Frieze launches this week, the British capital's art scene is teeming with openings. Here are the London events you can't miss
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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The Best Los Angeles Hotels for a Design-Led Escape — 10 Bold Stays You Can't Miss Out on This Year
From freshly revamped motels embodying the spirit of Americana to oceanfront, contemporary interior paradises with unexpected Mediterranean flair, these are the luxury hotels in Los Angeles we're dreaming of right now
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Meet the Artist Taking Blue-and-White China to New Heights at Kew Gardens, Literally
In her new solo show, British ceramics disruptor Felicity Aylieff manifests her larger-than-life vision of craft in a series of awe-inspiring, 16-foot-tall vases, and other skillful creations. Here, she shares how she's made them
By Gilda Bruno Published
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6 Mesmerizing London Chocolatiers Every Sweet-Toothed Visitor Should Add to Their Itinerary
Get lost in Harrods' Wonka-esque Chocolate Hall and discover lavish newcomers to the British capital's confectionery scene with our pick of the best London chocolate shops
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Ace Your Beauty Sleep With Our Edit of the Best Bedroom Fragrances — From Calming "Gourmand" Candles to Swinging Floral Diffusers
Still wondering what the best fragrances for sleep are and how to incorporate them into your room décor? These are the scenting gems that grant us peace amid the storm, and they come in all formats!
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Enter the Scented World of London's Unexpectedly Striking Perfumeries — Each Designed With Intoxicating Creative Flair
From cutting-edge labs mixing scents in front of your eyes to sense-enthralling flagships for cult brands, these stores are as much destinations for design as they are for perfume
By Gilda Bruno Published
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It's Tim Burton's World, We're Just Living in It — 3 Hauntingly Spooky Ways to Get in on the Fun
From a London show featuring artifacts from his 50-year career to a rentable, ghostly residence inspired by his latest film, and the Burtonesque specters at the New York Botanical Garden, the filmmaker's fantasies are now reality
By Gilda Bruno Last updated
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8 Independent Furniture Shops in London You Might Have Missed — Unique, Spirited Curations of Art, Homeware, and Design
From digital-only dealers to under-the-radar luxury furniture stores, these are the London interiors destinations every design lover should know
By Gilda Bruno Published
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These House Shoes Are Made for Walkin — The Slippers for Women Taking "Effortless Style" In (and Out)
It's official: slippers are no longer just a home affair! If styled right, they can be worn outside, too. Our selection of the best women's house shoes combines traditional and high-end designs for all occasions
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The 7 Best London Bookshops for Design-Minded Readers — and No, It's Not Just Daunt Books!
London's independent booksellers aren't only the place to uncover new favorite titles, they embody the best of the city's thriving cultural scene within their walls, as shown by these inventively designed paper oases
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Get Your Hands Dirty With the Best London Pottery Courses — These Are the Social-First Hubs Reigniting Our Need for Connection Through Art
Learn from qualified pottery masters, gain friends, and focus with these London ceramics classes, where crafty tableware and vases are one session away
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Mansur Gavriel's "General Store" Will Take You to Italy's Dreamy Coasts For as Little as $10
Gaetano Pesce's bouncy vases, Michael Graves's tweeting kettles, and Artemide's Space Age table lamps are just a few of the quirky collectibles up for grabs in the debut drop of the brand's online shop
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Struggling to Drift Off? I Found The Best Weighted Blankets for Sleep — and Boy, They're Snuggly and Beautiful
As a light sleeper with periodic insomnia, I know how much bedding can influence my nighttime routine, but I still don't want it to feel overly 'clinical'. My edit of the best weighted blankets puts a long-overdue design spin on the wellness item
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Ginormous Fish Sculptures, World-First Fragrance Collabs, and Exclusive Apparel Drops — 3 Things You Simply Can't Miss at Art Basel Paris 2024
The third edition of the show's French iteration reunites art, fashion, and lifestyle under one roof in the newly revamped Grand Palais. Here's what to look out for
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Peek Inside London's Best Stationery Shops, the Color-Coded, Journaling Dreamlands Where Time Stands Still
Organization freaks and crafty readers will find their ultimate destinations in these independent stores, proving that paper never grows old
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best Sleep Masks for a Reinvigorating, Stylish Nighttime Routine — Picked by Our Editors
From minimalist designs bringing quality rest to the fore to eccentric styles marrying comfort and aesthetics, these are the best eye masks to purchase this year
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best London Concept Stores — The Only Aesthetic Shops to Know for an Authentic Retail Experience
From exclusive luxury fashion and nightlife destinations to six-stories buildings stocked with one-off ceramics, furniture, and garments, these are the London hotspots to shop right now
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Setting Up Shop — Through Community, MIISTA's Laura Villasenin Grew Her Brand into a World Sensation
The founder of the burgeoning London footwear and fashion label shares how its followers have allowed her vision to come to life
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Trailblazing Architect John Pawson Graces the New OYUNA Cashmere Home Line in a Poetic Ode to Nature
The fruit of a creative dialogue between the British minimalism maestro and brand founder Oyuna Tserendorj, the collection reinterprets his timelessly essential architectural explorations as soothing, refined Mongolian cashmere throws
By Gilda Bruno Published
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The Best of Frieze London — 10 Curious, Captivating Installations With Unexpected Homeware Potential
Our stroll around the coveted British fair proved that Frieze London isn't exclusively for art lovers, but brings a fresh dose of interior inspiration to town, too
By Gilda Bruno Published
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Amazon's New Echo Spot Is Its Best Looking Smart Speaker With a Screen — And It's Almost Half Price Right Now
The newest design of this Alexa-enabled device fits into your home more naturally than many of its predecessors
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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The Best London Hotels for Interiors Enthusiasts — 10 Bucket List-Worthy Hotspots for an Elevated Stay
From Soho to Bromley and anything in between, these are the top hotels in London design-minded travelers should book right now
By Gilda Bruno Published