David Sykes
Alameda
Seville's parkside Alameda district is a perfect place for a second home. It boasts excellent transport links, sunshine and famous cocktail bars, plus plenty of old-world townhouse apartments at great prices.
Inside the box
For novice gardeners, a compact window box is the perfect start. From begonia blooms to cascading bacopa, it will be a colourful addition to your doorstep or window ledge, easing you in.
Inventory No. 33
On this month’s shopping list: some nifty business card holders, a Paul Smith for Stelton kitchenware collection and a pair of rockabilly worker boots.
Turin, shrewd
Guido Martinetti, one half of the duo behind Grom ice cream, shares his favourite spots in his native Turin. Around Piazza Carlo Felice, he eats, drinks and shops for pasta and wine.
Inventory No. 32
A sleek wooden locomotive and a smart Danish bike helmet are among the picks for this month’s shopping guide. We start with a look at a stunning boutique hotel in the Netherlands.
Fashion
The Seattle retailer who wants to become the US version of Beams, new classics from Universal Works, and a Q&A with Simon Spurr.
Good morning
A morning ritual we’re never willing to sacrifice. We’ve rounded up the components for a perfect start, from a tasty muesli recipe to the finest coffee makers and the best morning reads.
Inventory No. 31
From headphones to vegetable juice, here’s Monocle’s run-down of the latest essentials for every part of your life.
Fashion
Deceased vintage denim brand The Stronghold is resurrected in Los Angeles, new collections are launched by Gloverall, Yuketen and Pedro García, and we ask Lindberg's CEO about its new luxury sunglasses range.
Inventory No. 30
Nutty about design? From teak toys to matchboxes to a help manual for budding designers, we have a selection of graphically and artistically superior products to tempt your fancy.
