Valentine’s Day is one of those occasions that divide: you either love it or you don’t. Some people say that Valentine’s Day, as it is celebrated today, is just an invention of flower vendors. Others like to reminisce about its more romantic origins: Saint Valentine, patron of lovers. Saint Valentine of Rome lived in the third century AD. It is said that he was known for gifting couples with flowers … more »

Valentine’s Day in February, Easter in April, Mother’s Day in May … the beginning of the year is blessed with many festive occasions. You can hardly catch a breath! What if you forgot to get a present or – oops – all the shops are already closed? Hello Internet and DIY! Fortunately (?) we live in an area where 24/7 shopping online and with a credit card is possible almost … more »

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, accessory designer Joanna Buchanan presents a nature-inspired collection celebrating love and her fascination for bees. The US-based designer pursues creating joyful interior accessories for the daily life and special occasions, a value she now incorporated in thoroughly curated pieces to epitomize the message of love and generosity inherent to Valentine’s Day celebration. Joanna Buchanan’s vision for luxury, color, texture and pattern relies on her … more »

For 15 years, the Swiss online portal QoQa.ch has surprised its 700,000 member strong community with new offers every day. A team of 120 otters – that’s what the QoQa employees call themselves – finds the best deals for its customers and negotiates the most favourable terms and conditions. Over time, QoQa aggregated its offers in specific verticals like Qooking, Qsport, and Qwine. The wine sector was developed in collaboration … more »

This year, we teamed up with cool small businesses to bring you a ‘Liquid Love’ Advent Calendar in partnership with fabdrinx, our sister platform. We created the Advent Calendar in support of the hospitality industry and all the small, local producers who craft the most fabulous things to eat and drink. Are you as excited about the Christmas Countdown as we are? Then join this bit of Yuletide fun and … more »

Newby Teas Matthew Williamson: In the first collaboration of its kind, the world’s most awarded luxury tea company – Newby Teas – has partnered with iconic British designer Matthew Williamson to produce a capsule collection of designer tea caddies featuring beautifully bespoke tea blends. This collaboration offers tea and design enthusiasts the opportunity to bring some of Matthew Williamson’s irresistible joie de vivre to their home! This project is the … more »

When decorating a vacation rental home, there are plenty of things to think about. A well-decorated vacation rental can make a big difference between your short-term rental being fully-booked and you becoming an Airbnb Superhost, and struggling to receive booking requests. From researching your market through to interior design advice, here are some of the best techniques to successfully decorate a vacation rental home.    Target Audience Before decorating your … more »