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Malin + Goetz Q&A: behind the scenes

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Stylish, hardworking, easy on the eyes and often found in the world’s best bathrooms: like their products, the dynamic duo behind Malin + Goetz skincare is very well-travelled. So, we just had to sit down with co-founder Andrew Goetz to find out their insider tips and favourite places to stay… ______________________________________________________________________ Why did you start [...]

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Chambers: hotel of the week

Friday, December 14th, 2012

Christmas in New York? Yes please, Santa (we’ve been ever so good this year). Located in the heart of Midtown, Chambers hotel is perfect for a December getaway in the Big Apple. If the glittering shop windows of Fifth Avenue fail to tempt you, this hotel’s arty interiors will… Style Elegant, affluent Setting Midtown west Our favourite [...]

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Kit Kemp Q&A: her vision for A Living Space

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Firmdale’s interiors impresario Kit Kemp is revered for her eye-catching, witty interiors (she cruised into our pick of the world’s Top 10 Boutique Hotel Designers). Not only that, she’s a lovely, funny woman who’s passionate about what she does. Lucky us: she has just released her first design book, packed with behind-the-scenes tips, endless interiors [...]

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This month, we dipped into French Polynesia, discovering Manava Suite Resort, a surfers’ paradise in Tahiti; Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa, a lagoon-side hotel on Moorea; Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa, a hamlet of overwater bungalows in Bora Bora (above); and Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort, a secluded escape in the Tuamotus. In Malaysia, we [...]

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Hôtel Americano: hotel of the week

Friday, June 29th, 2012

This week, many Stateside Smiths are scrambling to find a spot to watch  fireworks on Independence Day. So we’ve looked around and found the perfect place: a rooftop on the west side of Manhattan with a plunge pool, bar and direct view of the Empire State Building. It’s all available at Hôtel Americano. Even better, [...]

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This month, we ventured to Italy where we found an eco-friendly farmhouse, Masseria Cervarolo hotel in Puglia, and Torre Fiore Hotel Masseria, a former fort in Basilicata. Over in Spain, the family-run Primero Primera hotel in Barcelona won us over with its mid-century style, and in the UK, we relaxed in traditional British fashion at [...]

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The James New York: hotel of the week

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Valentine’s Day advances… For those seeking a more art-full way to declare their devotion, what could be better than whisking your beloved away for a romantic rendezvous at The James New York, stylishly situated right in the beating heart of Downtown’s art scene? Style Skyscraping scenester Setting Southwest SoHo Why this week? Why not sneak [...]

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Well, call us party animals if you like: this past week has seen not one, but two exciting Smith events light up local calendars on either side of the pond. Last Wednesday saw our Italy guide launch party at B&B Italia in London; but the night before, over in Florida, we celebrated our affair with [...]

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Look sharp: New York Fashion Week works up a head of steam next week, and you could be there – we’ve only gone and got you two exclusive pairs of tickets to Artspace‘s groovy fashion week launch event. Read on for full event details (and find out how to get your mitts on those invites)… [...]

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What do NYC, Napa Valley and a big ol’ cheese and wine-tasting party have in common? (a) City Winery; (b) Murray’s Cheese; (c) an amazing Smith competition, with a Napa Valley getaway prize; or (d) all of the above? The answer is, of course, (d). Bar, restaurant and all-round foodie destination City Winery stands out [...]

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