Journal

My Life in Scent: Helen-Jayne Driscoll

Our new series, My Life in Scent, opens a window on the lives of some of our most stylish friends, as we invite them to share the ways in which they use fragrance to complement and enhance their d...

At home with Kate Jones

When Kate Jones moved to Shanghai earlier this year, she rented her apartment sight unseen while sitting out her mandatory hotel quarantine. “Due to ever-changing COVID rules, I had to find a place...

LUMIRA in my space

Days spent at home are more enjoyable when we’re surrounded by beautiful objects, sentimental pieces and the right scent. But even much-loved details can benefit from a fresh eye occasionally. We ...

Staying home survival guide

With much of Australia now in lockdown, we went in search of fresh inspiration for interesting ways to spend our hours at home. And who better to share it than some of the chic and interesting wome...

An Earth Day meditation ritual to try at home

First celebrated on 22 April 1970, Earth Day marks an annual coming together of people globally to show support for environmental protection. The theme of this year’s event is Restore Our Earth and...

At Home with Amethy Huang

In Guangzhou, China, Amethy Huang is as well-connected as they come. Known for her innate sense of style, she and her husband Andrew are also co-owners of some of the city’s hottest nightspots, inc...

At Home With Michelle Halford

In the world of interiors, modern Scandinavian interior design is synonymous with a neutral palette, clean lines and pared-back pieces. And the beauty of this timeless style is that it fits seamle...

The art of keeping a journal

Frida Kahlo kept one. So did Susan Sontag, Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde. Anaïs Nin diligently wrote in hers from the age of 11 until her death at 74. For many artists, writers and poets, keeping...

Celebrate the season with a luxury gin cocktail

As this unforgettable year draws to a close, we’re ready to start winding down. It’s time to gather our dearest family and friends around us – whether face-to-face or in one of the virtual interac...

At home with Amanda Blakley

With her perfectly tousled hair and love of a breezy sundress, Amanda Blakley looks right at home on a beach in Malibu, California. But the fact is that the travel writer and her family – husband ...

A breathwork ritual to try at home

Whether it’s through choice, enforced social distancing or out of sheer convenience, many of us are looking for simple and effective ways to bring our exercise and wellbeing rituals into our own h...

5 podcasts to inform and inspire

The beauty of a podcast is that it can be enjoyed almost anywhere. We may have once lined up a selection to listen to on a long-haul flight, but these days we’re more likely to plug-and-play as we...