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Animal Magic /DESIGN While we're not usually fans of, er, doggy style, London-based designer pet label WowBow creates undeniably gorgeous items for our pampered pooches and cared-for cats. In fact, Gunpowder's beloved office puss, Mickey, wouldn't have us shop anywhere else for him. Read More
Circle Of Trust /TRAVEL We're a fussy lot here at Gunpowder and we don't recommend just any club, but we truly thought we'd struck gold when we stumbled on the Oyster Club. Offering its members a luxurious holiday at a fraction of the usual cost, the club ensures we can continue to enjoy five-star travel despite the imminent recession. Read More
Ice-Scream, You Scream /GASTRONOMY Hot, heady days have got us thinking about ice-scream, and how lovely it would be if there was a luxury alternative to the traditional seaside slop. Thankfully, French firm Philippe Faur had the same thought and has come out with a luxe line of upscale ice-scream. And the coolest bit? It's all savoury. Read More
Gunpowder Gets Hotter /TRAVEL SPONSOR If you're not having the scorching hot summer you expected, why not head to where the sun really blazes? Mr & Mrs Smith editor Rufus Purdy tracks down five hotels in some of the hottest places on earth. Be sure to pack your sunblock - the temperature's about to rise. Read More
Propping Up The iBar /DESIGN In this day and age a wooden bar covered in sticky liquor, chewing gum and Lord knows what other suspicious substances just doesn't cut the mustard. If a bar is going to succeed, you need the wow factor, and that's exactly what Mindstorm and its incredible illuminated iBar bring to the, er, table. Read More
H For Hedonism /TRAVEL Hedonism is a way of life whereby the pursuit of pleasure is the most important aspect, and we happen to think that's a damn good philosophy to live by. Thankfully, so do the guys over at A Hedonist's Guide To (Hg2), a series of super-stylish travel guides for the more decadent traveller. Read More
Fired Up /GASTRONOMY Barbecue season is upon us, and by God we're going to enjoy stylish al-fresco dining. As you can imagine, we're not a fan of those cheap throwaway barbecues or anything that looks like too much hard work; thankfully, we found Fuego, a firm that is transforming simple grilling into something of an art form. Read More
Water Baby /MOTORING Summer is here and there's nothing quite like lounging onboard a luxury yacht to get you in the mood. Wally is the undisputed master of yacht design, creating beautiful megayachts for the filthy rich and ridiculously famous. With such incredible aesthetics, we think its gorgeous creations are worth finding your sea legs for. Read More
