The politics of love — this summer's rom-com must-read
Forget Emma and Dexter, move over Marianne and Connell — the summer of 2025 belongs to Coralie and Adam. They are the protagonists of Jessica Stanley's Consider Yourself Kissed, a sparkily enjoyable romantic comedy that, like One Day and Normal People, leaves you feeling bereft at the final page.
The couple meet when Coralie, a 29-year-old Australian newly living in London, rescues Adam's four-year-old daughter, Zora, from the pond in Victoria Park, east London, which she plops into while admiring the ducks. Coralie is a copywriter and aspiring novelist, funny and bookish. Adam is 37, divorced, a political journalist, and, in his own words (a red flag, this), looks 'like a young Colin Firth'. Over a decade, we follow them as they fall
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Tatler Asia
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- Tatler Asia
Mother's Day 2025: Mother's home through the eyes of architects' children
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Today, the house belongs to the Historic Houses Trust and serves as a museum, a vibrant testament to modern design and a son's love made architectural. Charles Gwathmey's Gwathmey House and Studio Above Gwathmey Residence and Studio by Charles Gwathmey (photo: @haus_oft/Instagram) Raised in a family steeped in the arts, Charles Gwathmey embarked on his first architectural project in 1965 with heartfelt dedication to his parents. Taking cues from Le Corbusier, he crafted a modernist retreat in Amagansett, New York, defined by its geometric clarity, sculptural forms, modestly sized windows and a masterful use of natural light. Far more than just a holiday home, the house became a deeply personal statement—a quiet yet confident declaration of Gwathmey's emerging architectural voice. Completed in 1967, the project quickly gained attention and cemented his presence on New York's design scene. 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Irish Daily Star
26-04-2025
- Irish Daily Star
'I worked on Netflix's biggest show and had to cut emotional scenes fans will never see'
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Times
25-04-2025
- Times
The politics of love — this summer's rom-com must-read
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