All Entries in the "Surroundings" Category
Yeti Festival
Conjure up all your favourite boutique festival shenanigans; drop them into the most stunning alpine scenery you’re ever likely to see, add Gluhwein, Skiing, Snowboarding, off piste tom foolery, a world class DJ line up and 500 newly inducted Yeti’s into the mix (shake well) and you won’t even come close to what awaits.
Taking place [...]
Ideal Home Show Interview with George Clarke – Architect
Why did you decide to start your own architecture and design practice rather than seeking conventional employment
I always wanted to be an architect form a very young age. I’ve always loved drawing and I’ve also loved buildings as they have such a huge effect on our lives. I was never going to [...]
WIN! Ideal Home Show Tickets
NEW LOOK IDEAL HOME SHOW
20th March – 5th April 2010 at London’s Earls Court.
It’s the famous, trend-setting show that made home-making a national passion; The Ideal Home Show is returning for its 102nd year, with a brand new look and 17 day format from 20th March to the 5th April 2010 and we here [...]
Britain’s Next Top Interior Designers Revealed
The search for Britain’s Next Top Interior Designer has been completed as Danny Gauden, from Liverpool, and Alexandra Jensen-Humphreys, from London, are crowned joint winners of the competition, organised by international property group, Grosvenor.
A partially-sighted footballer and a former recruitment consultant have been crowned the joint winners of Britain’s Next Top Interior Designer competition.
Danny Gauden, [...]
Vivienne Westwood Chooses Leeds Designers To Reveal New Print
When Leeds based interior designers, Ben Huckerby Design, announced an exclusive contract which will see them working in tandem with Vivienne Westwood to inject her signature designs into houses across the North we had to find out more.
The contemporary interior designers, who won an award at the Leeds Bar and Club [...]
The iPod Stool
Now I am not to sure what the point of this little fellow is. It doesnt seem the most convenient way to pop out some tunes and I imagine it becomes a nightmare to actually change track and then there would be the constant fear of leaning too far backwards and snapping your poor iPod [...]
Holiday Guide: Amsterdam
Arguably, the top stop for tulips and titty bars, Amsterdam is keen to throw off its sex industry shackles and become a City of Culture. But has it got more to offer than cheap thrills? And will its clean up mark the beginning of the end for the ‘Dam as we know it? No stranger [...]
NYE – Why Don’t You…?
Not quite sure what to do to bring in the New Year? 69 (with the help of bmibaby) have created a guide to celebrate 2010 in some of Europe’s hottest cities. Take a look at the best places to stay, eat, what to do and how to treat yourself to something special. Happy New Year!
Where to [...]
We love This Computer
Since Apple started making computers an item of beauty rather than a functional piece of plastic, designers have been battling it out to create more and more beautiful machines. Today I think I discovered my favourite.
Inspired in part 50’s television sets, typewriters and a big dash of steam punk. Its only in the design stages [...]
Bright Lights, Big City
As the world waits with baited breath to find out what lies in store for Carrie & Co, 69 Magazine satisfies our SATC cravings with a return visit to our favourite city
Shape-shifting ‘Breadthing Chair’
I love this chair, I’m guessing that its square brain like appearance won’t be to every ones taste but look how comfy it looks when sat upon. This chair from Taiwanese designer Yu-Ying Wu has just won a number of prestigious design awards and is kind of like a glorified bean bag. It stays in [...]
Kia Soul
Another small car that’s trying to make it big on personality and style is the Soul from Kia who is shedding its budget brand skin quicker than a quick thing!
With a reputation for reliability now starting to get recognised (the Pro_Ceed did wonders for them) the Soul has been launched to demonstrate the brand’s design [...]
Test Drive: Alfa Mito
Ever since BMW so successfully reinvented the Mini, cars have become the ultimate fashion accessory. Add in concerns over the environment, congestion charging and city living parking problems and the case for small, beautifully designed premium cars has never been stronger. Enter Alfa Romeo and the diminutive and oh-so-stylish Mito.
With a name taken from two [...]
Alfa Romeo MiTo
Ever since BMW so successfully reinvented the Mini, cars have become the ultimate fashion accessory. Add in concerns over the environment, congestion charging and city living parking problems and the case for small, beautifully designed premium cars has never been stronger. Enter Alfa Romeo and the diminutive and oh-so-stylish Mito.
With a name taken from two [...]
