Christie’s launches new watch boutique

ByLife in Luxury June 16, 2014June 15, 2014

Who? Christie’s

What? Last month renowned auction house Christie’s launched their Watch Shop, an online retail boutique of rare, vintage and luxury timepieces. The timepieces are available for immediate purchase and features watches from all over the world in varying styles and prices. There will be at least 30 watches available at all times with each having a set price and no additional costs or buyer’s premium.

When? Available now

Where? Watch Shop available online only

How? For more information, see www.christies.com/watchshop

Culture | Travel

Celebrate carnival on Antigua

ByLife in Luxury July 7, 2013June 7, 2015

Who? Antigua What? The island of Antigua will be hosting its 56th annual carnival this year. The festival was originally a celebration of the abolishment of slavery on the island. These days, the celebrations have been expanded to include music, dance, parades and evening shows. When? 27th July – 6th August Where? St. John’s, Antigua How? Visit www.antiguacarnival.com for more information

Design

Home pick: Tommy twin head desk lamp from Habitat

ByJ.D. June 7, 2016June 12, 2016

Who? Habitat What? If one light isn’t enough, Habitat now offers a desk lamp with two in one. The Tommy twin head desk lamp is great for lighting your workspace, say if you were reading and writing at the same time. Priced at £50. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat

Design

Design pick: Karolin Schnoor fable red tree accent plate from Royal Doulton

ByJ.D. April 17, 2017January 18, 2022

What? Karolin Schnoor fable red tree accent plate. Priced at £6. Where? Available online from Royal Doulton

Design | The perfect ten

Ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara

ByJ.D. March 23, 2015March 8, 2015

Have you ever felt like cushions are the dowdiest part of any living space? Faintly reminiscent of your grandma and, well, basically really, seriously, uncool? We’ve been browsing cushions lately and… we’re impressed by some of the fanciful designs out there. Amara, in particular, have surprised us. They have over 1,000 different cushions to choose from! And we should know – we’ve been through them all. But rather than boring, run down prints, they have some wonderfully quirky designs that really shout “I’m alive!!!”. So, without further ado, here’s ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara. According to us anyway. Hjatar Tre silk cushion from Kristjana S Williams Priced…

Design

Design pick: Cassiopea angular tumbler from Habitat

ByLife in Luxury October 9, 2014October 1, 2014

Who? Habitat What? This Cassiopea angular tumbler makes a fun addition to the contemporary home. We love the fact that it looks like you’ve given the glass a good squeeze, cracking its shell. But it’s not just an optical illusion, the quirky design is in the shape too. This highly unusual tumbler is also available in three different colours. Priced at £2.50 each. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat

Culture | Travel

Happy Birthday Dear Academie in Antwerp

ByLife in Luxury September 23, 2013November 5, 2014

Who? Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp What? In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, the Antwerp Academy, MoMu, MAS, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and Antwerpen Open have joined forces to create a new exhibition. Entitled “Happy Birthday Dear Academie”, the exhibition will feature highlights of fashion and visual arts and will comprise of a number of events and smaller exhibitions. When? Until 31st January 2014 Where? Around the city of Antwerp, Belgium How? For more information, see www.happybirthdaydearacademie.be Fly via Brussels Airlines

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