Those practicing Origami usually tend to create paper animals or flowers. But the

Japanese art of paper folding can also be used to make stylish wall decor, as our DIY expert shows.

In 1908, Melitta Bentz was looking for a way to brew coffee without ending up with a cup full of coffee grounds. She put some blotting paper in a pot, punched a hole in the bottom and the rest is coffee-drinking history.

From the outside, the Chavannes' house looks quite traditional. Inside, however, the creative couple have constructed a unique home: colourful and almost magically decorated, yet functional at the same time.

Within Europe, Scandinavia and Italy are most often credited for innovative design. But a number of design classics have been created in Germany, among them the Wassily club chair and the Wagenfeld lamp.

The Italian Malatheatre group called is re-creating famous works by baroque painter Caravaggio live on stage. In the nearly forgotten tradition of Tableaux Vivants, they freeze their movements in pre-rehearsed poses.

The 15 museums of the Dresden State Art Collections make up one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious museum networks in the world. Now, they’ve received a European Cultural Brand Award.

Christmas is creeping up on us fast. What will the decorations look like this time? The store windows in London's famous Oxford Street are already sparkling and glittering.

Mountain lovers can now travel from Zermatt to Klein Matterhorn in a hyper-modern cable car. The "Matterhorn Glacier Ride" in Switzerland is the world's highest cableway, and a feat of construction.

At the Camara Boierului restaurant in Sibiu, stuffed cabbage with polenta is a particular favorite. Head chef Ioan Aron learned his craft in France and Germany, but he'll never forget this recipe from his grandmother.

Swiss architect Boris Egli has designed a home for himself and his family near Zurich. It features 58 glass panels. Although no room is larger than 15 square meters, the house still seems open and roomy.