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Antarctica: The women breaking barriers on Earth’s last frontier
Until the late 1970s and early 1980s, the American and British Antarctic surveys barred women from working on the white continent.
Peace, privacy, and prestige
Enjoy quintessential English charm in Virginia Water, Surrey.
Jan de Villeneuve
From being a model in the ‘60s to being a model in one’s 70s, Jan de Villeneuve knows a thing or two about fashion.
Shutterspeed
Think life moves too fast? Ellie Fazan meets the Londoner who’s developed a technique to slow down time
Egg heads
In suburban Brentford, Ellie Fazan discovers Hen Corner – the back garden that Sara Ward has turned into a mini organic paradise
A new customer magazine for Cotswold Company called HOMELIFE
In January 2021 Cotswold Company approached me, asking if I could pull together a team to create their first editorially-led customer magazine. Oh, and they wanted it printed and with customers by April.
Come over here!
Donald Marshall, his alter ego Ginger Johnson, and partner Ben live in a small live-work space. From the street it doesn’t look magic but stuffed with props, it’s an inspiring hub for a performer/writer/singer.
Ananda in the Himalayas
Visitors will need to forget the idea that yoga should be hot or fast or dynamic to get the most from Ananda.
No ordinary Joe
We’re being dripped on by rain in a studio hidden away on a north London industrial estate. The Hawaiian shirts belie the miserable, and frankly quite British, weather outside.
Luxury homes magazines
The Luxury Edition – for Christie’s International Real Estate – is a stunning and luxurious coffee-table book: a high-spec collection of the ‘best of the best’ properties, featuring original photography and writing, commissioned and edited by me.
Gaze on Istanbul
So wrote 19th-century French author Alphonse de Lamartine, in his brilliant and bold account, Voyage En Orient.
Grand central
Freelance travel writer Ellie Fazan visits Uzbekistan. Set at the heart of the ancient Silk Road in central Asia, the country is full of surprises
A realm of one’s own
Ever dreamed of waking up in your very own castle? Located on the banks of the River Shannon, this Irish estate has belonged to the Knights of Glin for seven centuries, and could make your dream more than just a romantic notion
Extraordinary women
Step out of your routine, and you’re bound to discover a few hidden talents.
Family magazines
Billed as “the world’s best family club,” Purple Dragon is a private members’ club for the ultra wealthy. I redesigned and reinvigorated their magazine with fresh ideas and bags of energy. Each is issue is pinned around a theme – from education to food and art – but also ties into the club’s key pillars.
7 reasons to go to Albania
Does a new festival in Albania herald a boom in tourism for this undiscovered Balkan beauty? With a glittering coastline, a mountainous interior, and a Mediterranean climate – and food – to enjoy
New editorial brochures for Hayes and Jarvis
Travelopia was looking for a new design approach on holiday brochures across 4 of their leading brands. I crafted compelling opening paragraphs for each section, with a focus on presenting each destination as an opportunity to enjoy the unforgettable experiences it offers.
Ten out of ten
With stunning views, irresistible amenities, and a central London location all part of the package, the penthouse at Ten Trinity Square is the ultimate collectible treasure for those wishing to own a living piece of art and history.
Life on the water
Meet the water rat who’s swapped life on solid ground for a more buoyant existence on the Thames
I’m a volcano
Graça Paz is an artist who likes to break rules. Her husband Fransisco da Costa designed their concrete house in northern Portugal with huge windows that frame the landscape