Get the low-down from the original style-seekers' latest good-time hunting expeditions, find destination inspiration and insider tips from around the world. Welcome to the official Smith blog: we hope you enjoy your stay
It’s a destination better known for its gourmet getaways and wow-inducing wilderness but Tasmania is fast building a reputation for the happening art scene in Hobart.
Culture vultures have been flocking to the Tasmanian capital in Australia since the MONA Museum of Old and New Art (pictured above and below) threw open its industrial-sized doors at [...]
As director of the cutting-edge Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, Smith tastemaker Elizabeth Ann Macgregor has turned her passion into her profession. Born in Dundee, she discovered the world of art at university and hasn’t looked back since. Prestigious posts in Scotland, and helming Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery followed, before she headed down under – [...]
We catch up with artist and illustrator HelloVon (and Smith reviewer) in honour of his exciting new limited-edition print from his Semblance series, available to buy only until the end of this month*…
Earlier this year we sent HelloVon and his Mrs Smith on a much-needed break from the studio, north to the [...]
Visiting London any time soon? Don’t let the end of our (so-called) summer mean an end to gallivanting round the Capital. Let us show you a fresh side of Mr & Mrs Smith’s original hometown so you can eke out the last shreds of this supposedly sunniest season in one of our favourite destinations. [...]
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)…
Artspace [...]
Epicureans, to Italy! Bite-size adventures await away from the tourist trail on our latest boutique road trip, inspired by our upcoming Italy guide. Food, wine and history will tempt you from Rome to Umbria for a fresh taste of Italy – and without the crowds. Move over, Tuscany…
Fly to Rome, and you could hop straight [...]
Looking for a Euro destination that blends buzzy city culture with sun-kissed beach life and some kooky castles? Portugal’s cool capital Lisbon is the ideal good-time getaway, with a serious cake habit on the side.
When Smith lived it up in Lisbon recently, we found our slice of daily heaven in the form of pastéis de [...]
Crafty Smiths in Sydney should pop along to the Powerhouse Museum this weekend for the launch of Love Lace (30 July 2011–April 2012), a quirky 130-strong exhibition of lace-inspired artworks, with nary a doily or wedding dress in sight (well, maybe just one or two). Curator Lindie Ward has stretched the definition of lace to [...]
Smith has just returned from a trip to India, where we discovered a bevvy of boutique hotels in Delhi, including the elegant Aman New Delhi. This handsome hotel is within striking distance of the city’s most fascinating monuments, so we slipped in a spot of sightseeing in Aman’s customised auto rickshaw.
One of Delhi’s most [...]
When it comes to our boutique hotels, we’re as proud as first-time parents. We’ll show you photos of them, sing their praises ’til we’re hoarse in the throat, and coax you to come visit, so you can see for yourself. We feel the same gush of love for our Smith reviewers – finding a more [...]
