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Very Fine Furnishings
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Very Fine Furnishings

A stalwart on the city’s interior design scene, Altfield has been in the business of beautiful homes for 35 years. We spoke to founder AMANDA CLARK about the brand and all things Chinoiserie.

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4 mins  |
April-May 2017
Inspiration Season
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Inspiration Season

A change of seasons is always a good excuse to change the look of your home.

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2 mins  |
October - November 2017
Second Best
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Second Best

Looking for a sustainable way to clothe your kids? Mum-of two SARAH GARNER, founder of Retykle, has the solution.

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2 mins  |
October - November 2017
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Style For Life

When it comes to outdoor furniture and accessories, you need to choose wisely if you want products that will stand up to the city’s harsh climate.

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2 mins  |
October - November 2017
Transforming Homes
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Transforming Homes

Moving countries can be big, complicated and stressful, and while many of us are only moving temporarily, that doesn’t mean that we should have to “make do” with a living space we don’t absolutely love.

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4 mins  |
October - November 2017
Rated PG
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Rated PG

Another instalment in our regular parenting column by advisor, writer and mother of three, ORLA BREEZE.

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3 mins  |
February - March 2018
ADHD And Relationships
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ADHD And Relationships

DR QURATULAIN ZAIDI of MindNLife discusses strategies for couples whose relationship is affected by ADHD.

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4 mins  |
February - March 2018
Beyond The Sea
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Beyond The Sea

Life’s a beach for ELICE PARK and her family in their Repulse Bay retreat.

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4 mins  |
February 2017 - March 2017
At Home With …Penny Seymour
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At Home With …Penny Seymour

We sit down with the British expat in her Sheung Wan apartment to discuss everything from cooking in castles to celebrity antics at parties.

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9 mins  |
February 2017 - March 2017
Mother Knows Best!
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Mother Knows Best!

Mother Parenting as an expat brings a whole new set of challenges to what is already a fairly challenging time. To give a little insight into the ins and outs of parenting in Hong Kong, we asked long-term expat and mum, AMELIA WILLIAMS, to answer some reader questions.

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4 mins  |
February 2017 - March 2017
Off The Radar Spots In Indonesia
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Off The Radar Spots In Indonesia

We asked the Flight Centre team to list five of Indonesias best under-the-radar spots for travellers with some serious wanderlust.

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2 mins  |
October - November 2018
Two Rooms Of Treasures
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Two Rooms Of Treasures

Discovering Swedish design and Scandi style in a pair of retail spaces and a small but eclectically furnished fl at in Sheung Wan.

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7 mins  |
August - September 2016
No Looking Back!
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No Looking Back!

Neurosurgery specialist DR CLARENCE LEUNG is Clinical Director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital –Stubbs Road. We spoke with him about sore backs and recent improvements in treatment.

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2 mins  |
December - January 2018
Organic Eats
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Organic Eats

If you feel it’s time to make the switch and go organic, here’s one company that can help.

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1 min  |
December - January 2018
CNY Gateways
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CNY Gateways

The team from Jacada Travel presents an A-list of destinations for maximising the Chinese New Year holiday and starting the Year of the Dog in style.

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4 mins  |
December - January 2018
Top 10 Destinations For 2018
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Top 10 Destinations For 2018

We asked the team from Flight Centre to uncover those under-the-radar spots that will make this coming year your best travelled one yet.

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3 mins  |
December - January 2018
Relocation Rescue
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Relocation Rescue

Relocating can be stressful, but there’s plenty of support available when you know where to look.

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2 mins  |
December - January 2018
Rated PG
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Rated PG

Another instalment in our regular parenting column, by advisor, writer and mother of three, ORLA BREEZE.

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2 mins  |
December - January 2018
Parenting As An Expat
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Parenting As An Expat

A new book looks at the challenges of raising kids in a foreign country.

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4 mins  |
June - July 2018
Getting Off On The Right Foot
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Getting Off On The Right Foot

Creating a love of learning in its young students is one of the key goals of this international school in Sai Kung.

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2 mins  |
June - July 2018
On The Water
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On The Water

An A-Z of Aquatic Adventures in HK

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5 mins  |
October - November 2017
Warm & Welcoming
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Warm & Welcoming

A mid-20th-century house with expansive views and space to party dishes up the ideal southside family home for pomegranate kitchen founder maria bizri and her family.

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4 mins  |
April-May 2017
Small Price To Pay
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Small Price To Pay

Watching the news from home, it’s easy to feel helpless in the face of global crises. But, as we discovered when we sat down with scott neeson recently, one person can make a big difference – you just have to know where to start.

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3 mins  |
April-May 2017
Sleep Tight
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Sleep Tight

There’s more to sleeping poorly than just bags under our eyes; we’re constantly being told in the media and elsewhere that getting eight hours is crucial for our wellbeing. ROCHELLE LE PINE, from bedroom furniture and accessories store Okooko, gives us some facts about this important pastime, and suggests some solutions to doing it well.

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2 mins  |
December 2016 - January 2017
Snuggle Time
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Snuggle Time

There’s nothing better than snuggling up with a nice comfy blanket. When mum of three JENNIE PETERSON discovered there was a lack of good quality, soft blankets on the market for children, she decided to make a change. So she created her luxury brand, Henry and Brothers.

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2 mins  |
December 2016 - January 2017
Full of Hope and Heart
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Full of Hope and Heart

The Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation (HKAHF) raises funds and awareness for a number of different causes. We went to find out more about two of the inspirational figures behind the Men of Hope campaign who are helping to shine a spotlight on children fighting congenital heart disease.

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2 mins  |
December 2016 - January 2017
In Search of the Everyday
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In Search of the Everyday

CAROLINE ROY, author of the blog hongkonqueror.com, runs her eye over the typically disruptive schedule of expat life in Hong Kong.

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4 mins  |
December 2016 - January 2017
Style At Any Size
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Style At Any Size

Don’t be daunted by decorating a small space!

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2 mins  |
April - May 2018
3 Macdonnell Road
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3 Macdonnell Road

Five reasons we’ve got our eye on this brand new development in Mid-Levels.

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2 mins  |
April - May 2018
A Forecast Of Fun
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A Forecast Of Fun

There’s no need to worry about keeping the kids occupied during the mid-year break with these holiday camps and summer programmes.

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3 mins  |
April - May 2018