Located… in the 8th arrondissement, Parc Monceau is considered one of the prettiest green patches in Paris. Landscaped in the 17th century at the behest of Philippe II, duc d’Orléans and redesigned in 1860 by Baron Haussmann, it has maintained an air of timeless exclusivity thanks to its many picturesque ponds, bridges, porticos, Corinthian archways,...

Georgian… houses are some of the most sought-after properties in London. Known for their large rooms with high ceilings and neat, symmetrical exterior proportions, they are graceful and measured in their construction. It is a style inextricably linked to the great British architect John Nash who designed most of London’s sweeping white terraces as well...

Nathalie… Deboel’s limited edition art book is called ‘Comforting Homes’, and judging from her serene and well-considered projects, it’s easy to see why. “I strive to create a comforting refuge, a place that feels familiar and soothing to come home to,”says the Belgian interior designer who believes that the key to good design is the...

Once a… sleepy fishing village, Saint Tropez has been a magnet for celebrities and international jet-setters since the 1960s, but beyond the glitz and glamour, this idyllic resort in France’s Riviera has retained a certain peace and quiet sophistication that epitomizes what we all know and love about the French ‘art de vivre’, defined by...

Valencia… is a city that never sleeps, known for its balmy climate, gothic cathedrals, golden beaches, bustling food markets, traditional cuisine and modernist architecture, including the futuristic masterpiece that is the City of Arts and Sciences by local architect, Santiago Calatrava. The city, named European Green Capital of 2024, also hosts Spain’s most riotous springtime...

It’s hard… to believe that this stylish home in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia was once a ramshackle two bedroom/one bathroom bungalow, left untouched for decades. Today, the residence is a place charged with energy and artistic verve, endowed with an “active interior”, a term coined by The Drawing Room (TDR), the Atlanta-based practice responsible for the...