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Wish List: Street signs offer a piece of The Big Apple

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Jun 08, 2011

These original, iconic New York City street signs can be mounted on the wall as decorative lighting. Read Article Wish List: Street signs offer a piece of The Big Apple

Wish List: The Garinée lamp is classic yet trendy

The Garinée lamp, (Dh4,459), www.faubourgdesign.com.

Jun 01, 2011

A sleek, textured obsidian base and spot-on-trend neon green lampshade create a sophisticated yet flirty accessory. Read Article Wish List: The Garinée lamp is classic yet trendy

Wish List: Gardens of Amsterdam collection in full bloom

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May 25, 2011

Natural motifs manufactured with the latest colouring techniques make this range of wallcoverings is bold, busy and full of life. Read Article Wish List: Gardens of Amsterdam collection in full bloom

Wish List: Crate & Barrel ice pop moulds

Ice pop moulds, set of six, Dh59 from Crate & Barrel.

May 18, 2011

These bright moulds are designed to keep lollies cold and minimise the sticky mess of ice pop consumption. Read Article Wish List: Crate & Barrel ice pop moulds

 

Wish List: Wendy Gold scales lighten up the dreaded weigh-in

Ignorance is Bliss and Bittersweet scales, $95 (Dh349) from www.uncommongoods.com.

May 11, 2011

Doing away with numbers or replacing them with phrases such as "Beyond fabulous" makes stepping onto the scales fun. Read Article Wish List: Wendy Gold scales lighten up the dreaded weigh-in

 

Wish List: Kohler Flipside offers four shower heads in one

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May 04, 2011

With a unique rotating sprayface, this intuitive and functional piece offers one of the best showering experiences on the market. Read Article Wish List: Kohler Flipside offers four shower heads in one

 

Wish List: Zeppelin iPod speaker system sounds as good as it looks

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Apr 27, 2011

This sleek, sculptural device is designed with ergonomics in mind but doesn't skimp on performance. Read Article Wish List: Zeppelin iPod speaker system sounds as good as it looks

 

Wish List: Mercury lamp brightens even natural light

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Apr 20, 2011

With organic shapes and tactile surfaces, Ross Lovegrove's creation shows that cutting-edge design can be warm and inviting. Read Article Wish List: Mercury lamp brightens even natural light

 

Wish List: Boat Wood recommissions old ships for a new life

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Apr 13, 2011

These rich and weather-beaten furnishings are made from timber taken from old shipping vessels. Read Article Wish List: Boat Wood recommissions old ships for a new life

 

Wish List: Be the designer with Jonathan Adler's online tools

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Apr 06, 2011

Bring your own creativity to the American brand Jonathan Adler, from fabrics to design styles and choosing your own accessories, to create unique pieces for your space. Read Article Wish List: Be the designer with Jonathan Adler's online tools

 

Wish List: Fine cutlery for fine dining with Robbe and Berking

Robbe and Berking silverware, TableArt, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai.

Mar 30, 2011

Before we have a chance to taste the food, we develop an expectation of what is to follow, based on our interaction with these ergonomically designed Robbe and Berking utensils. Read Article Wish List: Fine cutlery for fine dining with Robbe and Berking

 

Wish List: PH Artichoke pendant

PH Artichoke light fixture, available in the UAE through Targetti Poulsen (www.louispoulsen.com). Price on request.

Mar 24, 2011

This light fixture from Louis Poulsen is a dramatic statement piece and full of unexpected detail. Read Article Wish List: PH Artichoke pendant

 

Wish List: Le Potager plates

Le Potager set of four dinner plates, Dh189; set of four dessert plates, Dh139; set of four soup plates, Dh129. Genevieve Lethu, Wafi Mall (04 3 44 88 10) and Mercato Mall, Dubai (04 324 55 46).

Mar 16, 2011

Genevieve Lethu's new design is delightfully vintage and almost too pretty to cover with food, though it would be a shame to hide these plates in the cupboard. Read Article Wish List: Le Potager plates

 

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Mental illness or just personality traits?

An executive yells at his staff - the guide could classify him as suffering from a personality disorder. Tim Pannell / Corbis

It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits.   Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here.  It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015.  Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Surrey and England cricketer Adam Hollioake lifts a set of dumbbells at The Oval cricket ground in London on September 3, 2003 to promote his forthcoming 2,000 mile trip from Edinburgh to Tangiers. [The trip is due to begin on October 3, 2003 where he will walk, sail and cycle to raise five million pounds ($7,842,000 ) for the Ben Hollioke Memorial Fund which is aiming to build a centre for the CHASE Children's Hospice Service. Adam's brother Ben, a young England and Surrey cricketer who at the age of 19 wa

Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai.  Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

Eleven of the Tamil refugees at Dubai International Airport before flying to the US last month. They were among a group of 46 Sri Lankan refugees, who were resettled in the US with the help of UNHCR. (Photo-Courtesy Red Crescent Authority.) FOR PREETI KANNAN STORY

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland.  Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.  In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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