After putting together this one-off special issue, we know that what defines luxury is not based on cost alone. Over 370 pages, its many meanings and manifestations are recognised and celebrated.

Botanical Inks describes how to extract natural dyes, as well as providing step-by-step instructions for block printing and linen dyeing projects

We look back at the most popular articles from the last 12 months and see what you've been loving from the world of architecture, interiors and design

The Missoni family share their favourite dishes, their experiences of coming together to eat, and their unrivalled ability to host a party

Annette Smith makes artisan chocolates using high-quality ingredients and collaborates with other local makers to create new and exciting flavours

From hobby to award-winning business within a year? Nothing is out of reach for the couple behind Edinburgh’s East Coast Cured

What looks at first sight like a cook book is, on closer inspection, an ode to this family’s wonderfully simple life in Burgundy

Author of Salad Feasts: How to Assemble the Perfect Meal, and founder of 27.Elliott’s, a new Edinburgh café

Her family farm in Perthshire hosts laid-back weddings and craft workshops, produces delicious home-cooked food, and rents out gorgeous boltholes

This ready-made bothy has been designed to give artists – and everyone else – a place in which to create and dream