Worldly Goods
Great Guns
In the field, at the range, or in a collector’s cabinet, Purdey sets the standard.
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Puzzling Investments
How an entrepreneur’s beguiling jigsaw creations won a cult following.
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The Lights Fantastiques
In a tiny French village, one family creates the most beautiful chandeliers on earth.
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Wave of the Future
At $34 million, Luciano Benetton’s new yacht is not only one of the world’s most luxurious—it may also be the most eco-efficient.
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When Is a Macaron Really a Macaron?
Peripatetic food writer Charlotte Druckman decides to find that perfect Parisian confection of ground almonds, egg whites, and sugar.
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Stretching the Euro
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Just Shoot Me
From maximum megapixels to pocket-size convenience, Frank Vizard breaks down the best digital cameras for every type of photographer.
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Stirring the Pot
Taking cues from East and West, ceramist Per Weiss creates vessels with physical and spiritual heft.
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The Wild Side Of Paris
In the one-of-a-kind shop Deyrolle, the wolf dwells not only with the lamb but also with turtles and beetles, parakeets and prairie dogs, okapis...
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Madame Bijoux
Equal parts personal shopper and market expert, Patty Hambrecht knows jewelry like few others.
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