INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR AN AESTHETIC AND MEANINGFUL LIFESTYLE
Riccardo's Locanda al Colle in Tuscany is a Wunderkammer. The host has lovingly placed numerous furnishing treasures in his guest house, a historic farmhouse, and brought them together to create a harmonious whole. The chairs, tables and lamps come from antique markets and earlier times, from contemporary artists and old design icons, from Italy or London. Breathing new life into old objects and placing them in a new context is one of Riccardo Barsottelli's passions. It's worth asking where the pieces in Locanda al Colle come from and what stories they tell…
Even as a child, she was welcomed by the guests at her parents’ establishment with a glass of schnapps in their hands. As a born and bred “Puschterin” [someone from Pustertal] and with experience in hospitality, Gudrun Huber now runs the Hofergut in her South Tyrolean homeland. With a great deal of passion and enthusiasm, she looks after both her guests and the almost 1,000-year-old property. She’s like the Fairy Godmother of the building. We asked her about where the walls express their historic charm, which collector’s items are hidden here and what she takes out of the smokehouse at night, plus much more.
Natural materials, an earthy colour palette, handmade light fittings and baskets, bespoke designer furniture from their own shop, antiques and a special fragrance – the interior of The Wild is a love letter to modern design and ancient Greece: paradise with a delightfully wild side.
FOMO – are you familiar with this buzzword? It’s short for “fear of missing out”, a phenomenon that likes to strike in everyday life and sometimes even makes an appearance on holiday. With the constant anxiety of missing out on something, we end up missing where the journey should actually be taking us: far away from stress and to-do lists.
Imagine walking into a room full of building blocks, vivid colours and joyful music. What do you feel? A sense of lightness, perhaps a small tingle of anticipation? Or do you just think: Right, where shall I start with all this? Maybe just allow your imagination to run wild and use them to build a house? After all, playing isn’t just for children. Play is also a valuable resource in our adult lives, but it’s so easily forgotten among all the pressure and stress.
Do you know the lily with the chequerboard pattern? This special flower even grows wild in the Hungarian town of Sárvár. And its Latin word Fritillaria meleagris gives its name to the Melea - The Health Concept. What is it? A wonderful place to blossom for a long life - thanks to the Melea-method.
Palomo Spain, founded by Alejandro Gómez Palomo in 2015, is an avant-garde fashion house that breaks down the boundaries of traditional gender roles in the fashion world. The label, known for its extravagant and gender-fluid designs, has quickly established itself on the international fashion scene.
Stora Enso, the second largest forestry company in the world, will soon move into their new headquarters. The Katajanokan Laituri complex is set to be both a masterpiece of Finnish timber construction – and also climate neutral. Its aesthetics are reminiscent of grandmaster Alvar Aalto.
Perched in the hills of Los Angeles, the Flamingo Estate is a vibrant and eclectic retreat that combines lush gardens, organic farming, and a dedication to wellness. Once a glamorous Hollywood hideaway, it has been transformed into a sanctuary that celebrates nature, creativity, and sustainable living.
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