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Your table begins as a blank canvas for you to tell a story. It can set the tone for great entertaining or be the centrepiece of an occasion. Whenever I am invited to someone’s home, I look forward not only to the cuisine in store, but also to discov

At Salone del Mobile 2017, Boffi_Code, the brand’s tailor division, unveiled new collaborations for kitchen and bathroom solutions fusing the finest detailing with outstanding functionality and materials crafted with Italian expertise. One of the hig

These plates from Crate and Barrel’s Caprice Melamine collection look like they were formed on the potter’s wheel. Subtly ribbed and rimmed in the natural colour of clay, these gorgeous plates resemble actual glazed ceramic. The plates are embellishe

A s poet William Blake experienced the universe in a flower, so can one enjoy the best of the w orld’s offerings in a cup of c offee. The collaboration of farmer and environment and the dance of world cultures all factor into each cup brewed. Embodyi

S ince entering the whirlwind local market of interior design and home concepts, Adefuin Design Studio has built a name for itself around client satisfaction. Their finest creations have been derived from close collaboration, constant education and i

C ooking for most people, other than chefs and foodies, is routinary. When it isn’t a special occasion, ingredients and cookware are barely considered – it’s mainly about getting another meal and getting through. Yet discerning folks are aware of how

T he premier Italian furniture brand Minotti has been creating top-notch pieces that embody classic elegance, unparalleled comfort and reliability since the 1950s. Fastforward to 1997, when the brand started its collaboration with the renowned Milane

A home reflects who you are—your personality, needs and requirements radiate within the corners of your very own abode. It is here where you have the liberty to blend your own taste into the surroundings. Your home tells your story. There are choices

A cocktail is both a beginning and an end to any occasion: an excellent way to get the party started as well as a nightcap at the end of the festivities. When entertaining at home, one would do well to equip the bar with fine selections from Crate an

N estled in a park on the banks of the River Saar in the town of Mettlach in western Germany, Saareck Castle has attracted visitors from all over the world since it became the official guesthouse of the luxury ceramics maker Villeroy & Boch in the mi

T he grandiose influences of the Victorian and Edwardian eras have always been, and will always be, the byword in classically elegant home décor. No matter the changing trend, now going for streamlined interiors that border on the futuristic, the dem

First conceived as a showcase of Italian design, the latest edition of Salone del Mobile is still the best place to discover the comprehensive body of work by design stalwarts such as Molteni&C, B&B Italia, Giorgetti, Moroso, Porada, Poliform and Min

I f time is an illusion, as the Swiss genius Albert Einstein once said, imagine, then, an unspoilt countryside from the peak of the sierras: the lush greenery of the surroundings broken on either side by a strait of blue that meets the sky. This is a

I n today’s cities, condo living, with its emphasis on convenience and numerous amenities, has become the lifestyle of choice for working professionals and growing families. But even in these smaller spaces, living in comfort remains of the utmost im

Home lighting depicts the homeowner’s unique sense of style. Accentuate your kitchen and dining space with DelightFULL’s artisan-crafted illuminations. The brand’s newest collection exhibits nothing but the latest in lighting trends: from the industr

BOFFI ICELAND BATHTUB The Iceland by Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni is a moulded free-standing bathtub crafted from Cristalplant®. With its smooth, shelllike shape in a smooth matt finish, the Iceland adds a poetic feature to a nature-i

when most people think of entertaining at home, they tend to worry about making the most out of limited space. But one particular home in the south of M anila easily opens its doors to accommodate everything from intimate family gatherings to larger,

he Chocolate Room at The Peninsula Hong Kong may well be a gallery. Upon entry to the alcove, guests are greeted with chocolate sculptures on the left and a wall of mosaic tiles on the right. It exhibits the craftsmanship of pastry and confection con

The starting point for Graham Paarman’s cabin-like tree house in the famously beautiful wine region of Constantia in Cape Town was a particular spot he’d chosen on his family estate—a clearing among the trees overlooking four square reflection ponds.

It’s always a tall order to create a refuge within a bustling commercial area, but for Cynthia Almario, one-half of the sister duo at the renowned architecture and design firm Atelier Almario, it’s what every home should be anyway. “Home is a positiv

for Victoria Kelly, there are many parallels between interior design and entertaining— both inspire creative selfexpression and in both she finds great pleasure. Perhaps, most importantly, both are most rewarding when enjoyed with company. “I love we

An abundance of flowers blossom in Da Lat at every corner. They overflow from the front yards of residences and boutique windows, and decorate every patch of public space in this laid-back city in southern Vietnam’s Central Highlands. We were taking

The gated community of Urdaneta Village gives off a distinctive suburban vibe that is quite unusual as it is right in the heart of Makati’s central business district. Homes here are pockets of serenity and comfort amidst the urban sprawl and chaos. O

Someone once wrote that drinking tea is like going on a voyage. Tea has made such an impact on society that cultures all around the globe have found common ground in this: the proper way to drink tea is to do so slowly. Meant to be savoured, whole ri

"In Sweden, we moved a lot," says Laurence Beysecker, co-founder of Hong Kong interior design studio Atelierd&I. "We stayed there for a very short period of time... one-anda- half years... but we moved four times." The frequent moves were due to the

Is there a better way to welcome the weekend than with apéritifs and a view? Marco Polo Ortigas Manila has got you covered with the unobstructed 180-degree view of the city skyline from Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge, located on top of the 45-storey buildin

Movia Goriška Brda Puro 2009 A unique sparkling wine that is not disgorged and you have to disgorge yourself. It shows a very fine bead of bubbles. Medium to full body. Light bread dough and spice. Dried apple. Very intense and beautiful. Drink it. 9

Pastry chef Janice Wong is on top of the world. As Singapore’s reigning dessert queen—who trained under culinary masterminds Pierre Hermé, Thomas Keller, Oriol Balaguer and Grant Achatz— she changed the perception of dessert as an afterthought into t