Pioneering German architect Mies van der Rohe once said “God is in the detail”, a philosophy renowned events co-ordinator, Otto de Jager, swears by. Having just returned from Paris, Otto inspired Fx with his interpretations of some of the world’s newest and most intriguing trends, and shares his tips on how to throw the perfect occasion. LEIGH HERRINGER 1. GET TO KNOW DEPTH AND DIMENSION Use a fashionable autumn colour in its harmonious tones but make a staggering sense of occasion with use of height and dimension. For a threedimensional effect, layer objects but always respect spacing. 2. WORK WITH…

“The wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human offerings. Let food be your medicine.” – Hippocrates, philosopher Foods with super powers? Apparently so. Researchers have defined a group of foods that literally pack a nutritional punch when it comes to health, longevity and disease prevention. We are told that these 10 foods are so exceptionally good for us that we should include them in our diet on a daily basis. So here’s to good health and well-being… and the tastiest ways of getting them. BLUEBERRIES Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, and can lower…