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Plus: New ways to enjoy Sauternes and this year’s unlikeliest Hollywood hit [View this email online]( [Banner]( The Blend is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site/mails, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Here’s why you can trust us](. [The Blend]( THE GOOD LIFE – REMIXED If someone forwarded you this newsletter, [sign up here]( to receive it in your inbox every week. Contact us at [theblend@futurenet.com]( [Home in Costa Rica]( ARCHITECTURE A LUSH GREEN GETAWAY IN COSTA RICA How architecture has been blended with landscape design to create a verdant Central American retreat that encourages wildlife [READ MORE]( [Sponsor image]( A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR Porsche launches a dynamic new digital showcase that brings to life its brand purpose, Driven By Dreams. This exciting new installation by Lusion uses cutting-edge imagery to connect dreams with reality [READ MORE]( EDITOR’S PICKCool hunting the good stuff [Random Access Memories]( NOT SO DAFT PUNK The 10th-anniversary remix of one of the greatest albums [READ MORE]( [Campfire in-ear headphones]( EAR THIS Are these the world’s most eye-catching headphones? [READ MORE]( [Review of Le Bristol]( THE CAT’S WHISKERS Why Le Bristol in Paris is the place to enjoy decadent luxury [READ MORE]( [Leica watches]( SNAPSHOT OF TIME German camera company Leica’s first venture into watchmaking [READ MORE]( [Best small lights]( INTERIORS WHY LESS IS MORE WHEN BUYING LIGHTS The bright new lighting trend is the tiny table lamp. Here are 12 of the most stylish designs available right now [READ MORE]( [Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe]( TRAVEL AFRICA’S FORGOTTEN PARADISE The remote twin-island nation of São Tomé and Principe is one of the last unspoilt natural wonderlands left in the world [READ MORE]( [New Matador range]( FASHION EVERYTHING AN ADVENTURE TRAVELLER NEEDS Travel-gear brand Matador has updated its award-winning range of backpacks combining user-friendly simplicity and performance [READ MORE]( [Sauternes mixology]( FOOD AND DRINK NEW WAYS TO ENJOY SAUTERNES As consumer interest in the world’s most famous sweet wine wanes, producers are coming up with daring ideas to keep it relevant [READ MORE]( [Banner]( THE ROUND-UPPalate-pleasing stories about New York City’s tastiest treats and why the venerable slow cooker is enjoying a new lease of life [World's best cakes]( RETAIL SWEET DREAMS The treats in store at NYC’s most inspirational pastry shop [READ MORE]( [Best slow cooker]( FOOD AND DRINK SLOWLY DOES IT This year’s must-have kitchen appliance is an old favourite [READ MORE]( AND FINALLY... [The story behind Cocaine Bear]( ENTERTAINMENT IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY Having been slated by critics, Cocaine Bear is this year’s most unexpected Hollywood hit. Here’s the true-ish story that inspired this bizarre tale [READ MORE]( [Banner]( To ensure THE BLEND hits your inbox regularly, please follow these steps for a seamless, direct-to-inbox experience: If you use Gmail, move THE BLEND’s e-mails to your primary inbox. If you use Apple Mail, add us to your V.I.P. list. And if you use Outlook, add us to your favourites. [Future Logo] © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. This email is intended for {EMAIL} To unsubscribe from The Blend or update your email preferences, please [click here](. [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions](