Deborah Blyth is a London-based jewellery designer using recycled gold and silver in exquisite designs seen in VOGUE and worn by high profile personalities and global celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, who wore pieces for the launch of her 24 carat gold cosmetic range to celebrate her 24th birthday. Here, Nicky meets Deborah to discuss […] Read more…
There are several reasons why sculpture is important in art and culture and one of the most significant of those is that it’s a tangible representation of human creativity and imagination – conveying a wide range of emotions, ideas, and messages, and it often also captures historical moments and cultural values… Nicky Summer, Lifestyle Designer […] Read more…
BY NICKY SUMMER: For almost twenty years, Tim Swannie – the co-founder of leading property search company HOME HUNTS, has lived and operated from various idyllic locations on the French Riviera – first Mougins, then Valbonne and now Grasse, the international capital of perfume. Here we discuss how he helps his prestige clients find the […] Read more…
Property specialist Hannah Aykroyd founded her company Aykroyd & Co in the heart of Kensington five years ago, advising clients on buying the very best properties in Prime Central London – often off-market – and she lives with her young family nearby in South Kensington. Here we discuss the launch of Hannah’s company, her typical […] Read more…
FEATURING 3 OF THE TOP WALL COVERING BRANDS: DE GOURNAY; MS DESIGN STUDIO; FROMENTAL A BRIEF HISTORY OF DE GOURNAY: The story of de Gournay wall papers began in the early 18th century, when a Frenchman named Jean-Baptiste Pillement visited China and became fascinated by the art and culture of the country; Pillement began designing […] Read more…
I lose track of all time when I’m in my studio working to beautiful music, hours can pass when I am ‘in the zone’ and it often feels as though someone else is doing the work through me! As the quote from the French author André Gide goes: ‘Art is a collaboration between God and […] Read more…
Although we only planned to visit for one year, island life was wonderful for a growing family – and my husband’s job turned out to be on-going, so we stayed…” Lotty Bunbury, brand owner/creative director of resort-wear labels ‘Pink House Mustique’ and ‘Lotty B’ When Lotty Bunbury arrived with her doctor husband on Mustique, she […] Read more…
Probably the most important aspect of a woman’s physical appearance is her hair – how it looks and how it feels is of huge importance. As a hair model for many years, I’ve made a point of looking after my own hair – from within by eating a diet that includes fish oils, avocado and […] Read more…
I create because I enjoy the process; I want my art to make people stop for a moment, stare, take a step closer, and evoke an urge to touch and feel the texture – to me, this is like speaking to people through the beauty of art…” Katarina Tifft, shell artist Katarina Tifft is an […] Read more…
Sculptor James Mitchell is a well known figure in the building, developing and interior design worlds, producing marble and stone features to enhance properties internationally. His company is able to create pieces as diverse as contemporary baths sculpted out of marble through to traditional fireplaces and travertine surrounds that wouldn’t look out of place in […] Read more…
COMING UP: APRIL 2023 Read more…
COMING UP: EASTER 2023 Read more…
COMING UP: EASTER 2023 Read more…
COMING UP: APRIL 2023 Read more…
COMING UP: APRIL 2023 Read more…
COMING UP: APRIL 2023 Read more…
