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A pleasant three-hour drive from the metropolis and we arrived at our cover destination: a weekend oasis nestled among coconut groves in the quiet town of Lian, Batangas, with the beach just steps away from the garden, and the soothing sound of waves

Just a short walk from Tiananmen Square and the city’s historic cultural venues, The Peninsula Beijing is recognised for its timeless Chinese artistry and craftsmanship. Comprising 61 suites and 170 rooms, the recently redone Peninsula Beijing has be

The image of a heron standing on a turtle can be traced back to an ancient Sumerian story, but even those unfamiliar with the tale can’t deny the charm of these bronze candlestick holders from the 1900s. FIRMA, +632.757.4009 This display cabinet from

When establishing a name for excellence in one’s chosen industry, a discerning homeowner designs a home based on craftsmanship and quality. Since travelling the world and visiting design fairs in 2010, managing director Allan Aguilera and his dynamic

There are few companies in the world who can claim that they have made millions upon millions of lives around the world better and easier. Miele is one of them. It was this German company that gave Europe its first mass-produced washing machine in 19

The 1800s depict the last decades of the unhurried life. Standing at the crossroads of the early modern century, Charles Christofle took his craftsmanship for jewellery and melded it with the art of silver-making. Christofle then created the timeless

Tom Dixon’s unusual journey to becoming a design giant is a well-known story. Completely self-taught, he welded his first pieces of furniture using found objects. In the mid-1980s, he created the iconic S chair for Italian brand Cappellini, catapulti

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art of geomancy that studies ways of living in harmony and balance with your environment. While it requires experienced subjective judgement and interpretation, Feng Shui follows a systematic study and employs the accu

Europe’s castles, palaces, manor houses, stately homes, and larger villas are attractive not just as trophy homes, but as versatile investments. And they are likely to become more affordable to Asian buyers over the coming months as central bankers i

A set of fine dinnerware, an original painting by a renowned artist, Scandinavian silver, these are just a few of the many fantastic finds one would encounter at auctions. Although auctions aren’t quite yet a way of life here in the Philippines, it o

There is, perhaps, no better reminder to reassess one’s life goals than to witness a remarkable man celebrate his 86th year, surrounded by family and friends, with an exhibit of his life’s work at the National Museum. MAÑOSA: Beyond Architecture—a re

Once home to a real pearl that actively produced white, gold, and pink cultured pearls, until it was converted into an upscale familyowned resort, Pearl Farm Beach Resort is now a go-to destination for those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle o

As children, clambering up a tree into a wooden house counted as one of the happiest pastimes for imaginative play or simply to seek solace by gazing out over leafy canopies. These days, many adults are seeking to re-create those childhood memories a

As natural light is the source of life, natural life has been the inspiration for some of the most beautiful lighting pieces in the world. Whether it’s an elaborate chandelier sculpted like a blooming flower, an elegant pendant light shaped after a s

There’s no better place to discover what’s trending in the design world than at Maison & Objet Paris. The city is a self-proclaimed “Capital of Creation,” and a fitting setting to showcase the latest in lifestyle, interiors, and furnishing. Last autu

Thirty-seven years ago, Philux started as a mom and pop business in my parents’ backyard with two skilled carpenters creating rattan furniture,” shares Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez, Philux’s head of sales and business development. “This is very telling

While a few may opt to spend the summer weekend mornings nestled in the comforts of their bed, the clear blue skies, delightful breeze, and cheerful sunlight beckon. We can’t help but step outside to indulge in some extended downtime lazing in these

On a quiet street in the heart of the laid-back city of Münster, Germany, sits a handsome three-storey brick house from the Gründerzeit period. For eight years and counting, this impressive 100-year-old structure has been the home of the designer Mic

Many long to have a vacation home by the beach, but only a few are able to turn this dream into reality. One family’s dream of a seaside home began in the 1990s, when they were based in Hong Kong. Their flat was situated directly in front of Stanley

While winter is a flurry of holiday feasting and merrymaking, spring is all about relaxation and rejuvenation. With the new year comes the desire to wind down—ideally, while getting pampered in one of the many luxurious spas throughout the city. A th

Quirky, whimsical and wildly amazing are just some of the adjectives that have been used to describe the works of the Campana brothers. Always a highlight at international design fairs, the Brazilian duo, Fernando and Humberto, achieved success with

Down the terracotta-tiled driveway, through the gilded wrought-iron gate, and into a grassy courtyard— brimming with flowering plants and sun-drenched loungers facing the sea—is this spacious beachside villa, which belongs to the CEO of a luxury fash

Laudomia Pucci never envisioned herself at the helm of a fashion empire. As a young woman, she had planned to go into politics. Her plans were quashed, however, when her father, designer Emilio Pucci, insisted she should join the family business. “Ba

“What if I live here instead?” The question pops into the mind of fashion designer and avant-garde artist Jun Jun Ablaza when he looks out the window of his eclecticallydesigned hideaway in Tagaytay. For out there, beckoning him, is Taal Lake in all

Predating the Roman Empire by at least four centuries, the old city of Lisbon is riddled with history: a borough of cobblestone paths and castles once trodden by aristocrats and conquerors of the first global empire. The sight of azulejos (tiles) on

Apart from its refreshing breeze and picturesque views, Tagaytay is increasingly becoming popular for its home-grown restaurants. Being near enough as an enticing getaway from Manila, it is luring more people to spend a day or even stay overnight, cr

Inspired by the rich history of the Manila Galleon trade of centuries past, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila’s Summer Palace now boasts contemporary interiors that radiate a unique blend of east and west as redesigned by the Hong Kongbased BTR Workshop Limite

I sing the love of a Provençal maid. How through the wheat fields of La Crau she strayed… So begins Mireio, a tragic love story in verse penned in Provence’s Occitan dialect by the Nobel Poet Laureate Frédéric Mistral in 1859. The narrative captures

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