The Los Angeles-based House of Léon was created to “inspire individuals to take a more thoughtful approach to self-expression within their homes” and this eye-catching ivory vase embodies that very goal. Simply dubbed the ‘Face Vase,’ the piece can fit in in various interiors—from the extremely minimalist home to the more maximalist styles—because of its subtle and inviting abstract aesthetic. The ivory vase was expertly “molded from a piece hand-made by one of House of Léon’s co-founders.” The Face Vase can hold various floral arrangements or even stay empty—the brand even goes as far to claim that it is “a…
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Nobel Peace Prize winner, Irina Scherbakova, co-founder of the Russian rights organisation, Memorial, said she see no prospect for a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine.‘The solution that there will be now is a military one in my eyes. But this diplomacy will only happen when Ukraine believes it has won this war and can set its terms. I believe only in this possibility,’ she said.The Russian historian was speaking last night in Hamburg, where she was presented with the Marion Doenhoff Prize for her years of work on human rights in her home country by German Chancellor, Olaf…
Talking about female reproductive health in India is often hushed owing to the nature of the topic. However, due to its complexity, it’s vital that women take note of the potential symptoms of issues ‘down there’. It goes beyond the physical and includes more emotional and abstract elements too, which makes it a more delicate and complex issue. According to a study, the best way to move forward with this is to apply management principles to get a medical solution. There are five steps: anticipate, get organised, establish command, ensure coordination and lastly control.Ways to keep your reproductive health in…
The World Cup begins this weekend in Qatar as football fans fix their attention on the first Middle Eastern nation to host the tournament.The tournament’s 64 matches will take place in eight different stadiums across the tiny country from November 20 to December 18. The opening game between Qatar and Ecuador in Group A will kick off at 19:00 local time in Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor City, some 35 kilometres north of the capital Doha. It has a capacity for 60,000 fans.The tiny Middle Eastern nation has unveiled a 6,000-cabin fan village in an isolated lot near its…
Despite the current gloomy economic climate, job cuts in the technology sector and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, French start-ups are optimistic about the future, a new survey shows.Almost 40 per cent of French start-up CEOs believe their revenue will at least double this year, according to the study, conducted by EY and France Digitale released on Tuesday.French tech start-ups have long been a force to be reckoned with and come up just behind the United Kingdom and Germany in terms of funding. France also has 26 unicorns, companies valued at more than €1 billion, and aims to have 100…
Pull over vanlife, hutlife is driving 2023’s travel trends.A pandemic-born urge for immersion in nature is leading many travellers to distance themselves from congested hotels in favour of rural huts and cabins.These smaller retreats tap into the aesthetic appeal of ‘vanlife’ and tiny homes – but it’s not all hobbit holes and unplugged escapes.Once the preserve of hikers and low-budget travellers, hut and cabin accommodations are being given a new lease on life to deliver comfort, convenience and even luxury amenities.When 2023 arrives, expect to find more than minimalist cabins and humble huts popping up in the great outdoors.Cabin retreats…
Good morning. This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Sign up to our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get it sent straight to your inbox every weekday morningThe UK will fall into a year-long recession in 2023 as the “stagflation” combination of rising inflation, negative growth and plummeting business investment weighs on the economy, according to Britain’s largest business group.The CBI warned that gross domestic product would fall by 0.4 per cent in 2023, a downgrade from its previous forecast of 1 per cent growth set in June. It said consumer spending would drop throughout the…
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The European Union has moved a step closer to allowing Kosovo passport holders to enter the bloc without visa requirements.Under draft laws, Kosovar citizens could soon travel to the EU without a visa for a period of stay of 90 days over a six-month period.Among western Balkan countries, only Kosovo citizens must currently apply for a permit to visit, study, or receive medical care in the EU and the Schengen area.Indeed, Kosovo remains the only country in continental Europe besides Russia and Belarus outside the EU’s visa-free regime.Activists have told Euronews that the requirements are “unjust” and “a very politicised…
When you sit too long, you end up having a lot of health problems. One of them is “Dead Butt Syndrome,” which happens when the gluteus medius, one of the three muscles of the butt, stops responding. According to ResearchGate, “dead butt syndrome” is not really a true diagnosis or condition. It is widely searched on the internet, thanks to bloggers and social media outlets.It’s true that there are times when the butts lose strength. Sedentary life or no physical activity would cause “Dead Butt Syndrome,” Dr Mickey Mehta, global leading holistic health guru and corporate life coach told Health…