How Britain’s beloved red telephone box was saved from extinction
In 1985, British Telecom decommissioned Gilbert Scott’s famous kiosks. Then the Thirties Society stepped in ...
Antiques Roadshow guest bends over in disbelief as late parents’ ‘iconic’ chairs get whopping value
An Antiques Roadshow expert couldn’t help but be impressed by a woman’s set of valuable chairs that had been passed down by her late parents. Expert Will Farmer met with an American guest at Pollok ...
Antiques Roadshow guest beams as late parents' 'important' chairs priced at four-figures
An Antiques Roadshow expert was left impressed by a guest's set of chairs that had been passed down by her late parents.
In Paris's Saint-Germain neighborhood, Buly combines a traditional ethos and modern efficiency to craft its beauty products
Skincare and fragrance brand Officine Universelle Buly has moved its headquarters and mail-order operations to a house in the ...
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Sigla Studio restores original features inside 1900s Barcelona apartment
"Fortuny, a prominent manufacturer of hydraulic mosaics in Catalonia, founded his company in ... Dezeen include a 19th-century Madrid apartment decorated with colourful furniture by Lucas y ...
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American Dream megamall flouts 17th-century NJ blue laws — and officials aren’t happy: ‘Deeply concerning’
Dating back to the 17th century, the continually controversial Bergen blue laws ban the Sunday sale of non-essential items such as furniture ... Dream’s parent company, Triple 5, said in ...
The top 21 winter pubs with rooms. I'm a travel expert who's been to hundreds and this is where those-in-the-know go for roaring fires, great food... and incredible value
Crackling fires, hearty food and a decent drop - Britain's pubs are the perfect cosy hideaways while we're still cloaked in ...
The Taste Of Time: How Delamain Crafts Its World Class Cognac
Delamain Cognac is famous for its high-quality Cognac. Below is a brief history of the company and detailed tasting notes on ...
We meet one of Yorkshire's last cane seat weavers who is desperate to pass her knowledge on to others
For nearly half a century Christine Addley has practised and taught the dying craft of reseating cane and rush furniture.
Stockholm Design Week: tales of the unexpected
In unusual and overlooked venues across the city — including a disused atomic bunker — the Scandi design hotspot is welcoming ...
After 12 years, Green Bay finds a developer for two long-vacant, historic downtown buildings
The Schauer and Schumacher buildings date back to the early 20th century and are recognized as buildings that contribute to the Green Bay Downtown Historic District. The buildings formerly housed a ...
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Pottery cats and Mouseman furniture go under the hammer
A 'FASCINATING' group of items made by some of the greatest makers and designers of the 20th century is going under the hammer at ...