The greatest flower show on earth returns to Royal Hospital Chelsea with stunning garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and exclusive shopping. The world’s most prestigious flower show is more than a century old, but RHS Chelsea still delivers new ideas in horticulture. It is the pinnacle of garden design. RHS has revealed the garden line-up for 2023 from the best garden designers gathering to showcase cutting-edge design and ideas with inspiration, colour and innovation. Expect to be dazzled!
The UK’s favourite indoor food festival, supported by ITV, is back and as previously, takes place at the same time as The Ideal Home Show – so your tickets to the Ideal Home Show gives you free access!
This festival is perfect for food lovers, and promises to showcase the best in modern cuisine, mixology and independent produce, all under one roof. With a feast of interactive features for the ultimate foodie experience, visitors will be able to eat, drink and shop their way through a fantastic range of different areas, all bursting with ideas and inspiration for the ultimate taste experience.
London’s iconic Mayfair will be celebrating in style from giant screenings of the Coronation events to immersive experiences across food, drink and entertainment, hosting a party like no other in Grosvenor Square from 6-7 May.
Honouring Mayfair’s incredibly strong links to the Royal Family, London’s iconic neighbourhood will mark the Coronation of King Charles III with a first of its kind, secret garden party right in the heart of London – a celebratory event transforming Grosvenor Square into an enchanting urban garden wonderland with world class entertainment and dining.
Chelsea in Bloom, the world-class floral art show and London’s largest and most prestigious free flower festival is returning this spring with the theme ‘Flowers on Film’. The streets of Chelsea will be transformed with floral creations adorning the frontages of more businesses, shops and restaurants than ever before, taking inspiration from characters and storylines that have graced the big screen, famed cinematic awards and the neighbourhood’s silver screen heritage.
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12 APRIL
THE VERY BEST OF BILLY OCEAN
Billy Ocean has spent more of his life onstage than anywhere else. Billy returns to his natural environment with a string of headline shows throughout the UK, with a set hand-packed with greatest hits and crowd favourites.
Billy Ocean is Britain’s biggest black recording star, with worldwide record sales of over thirty million and six top ten singles on both sides of the Atlantic. He also holds a Grammy award for best male R&B Vocal Performance, the Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement, and in 2020 was awarded an MBE for services to music. plus support Anthonia Edwards Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southendon-Sea, Essex. SS0 7RA
19 MARCH
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THE BOOTLEG BEATLES: FROM LOVE ME DO TO LET IT BE
The world’s Premier Beatle band returns to take you on a whistle-stop journey through the most vibrant revolutionary and divisive decade of all - the Swinging Sixties. Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RA
12 APRIL
HAL CRUTTENDEN: IT’S BEST YOU HEAR IT FROM ME
After 21 years and 224 days Hal’s back being single. But it’s all going to be fine. Instead of getting the therapy he clearly needs, he’s made a cracking show about it. He’s lost enough weight to almost get his wedding ring off and, while he may be flying solo, he’s far from alone; he’s got his grown-up daughters, his dogs and his divorce lawyer. The fickle finger of fate has turned Hal’s life upside down but he’s sticking a finger right back at it.
Palace Theatre Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9LA
14 APRIL
RAY BRADSHAW: DEAF COM 1
A BSL & English language stand-up show all about recent fatherhood, teaching sign language and a disastrous trip to Bahrain! Following his groundbreaking 2018 show, Deaf Comedy Fam, Ray Bradshaw’s new stand-up show, Deaf Com 1, covers his recent fatherhood, teaching his young son sign language and a disastrous trip to Bahrain!
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend On Sea, SS0 7RA
23 APRIL
ULTING WICK - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS
Listed black barns provide backdrop for vibrant and exuberant planting in 8 acres. Thousands of snowdrops, tulips, flowing innovative spring planting, herbaceous borders, pond, mature weeping willows, kitchen garden, dramatic late summer beds with zingy, tender, exotic plant combinations. Ulting Wick, Maldon, Essex CM9 6QX
18 MARCH THE FLOOD
Based on real-life events, this world première production of an extraordinarily tender and timely play is about calling a place home – and what that really means. Based on real-life events, this world première production of an extraordinarily tender and timely play is about calling? a place home – and what that really means.
Queen’s Theatre Billet Lane Essex RM11 1QT
RUSSELL HOWARD
Russell Howard, “one of the world’s top comedians” (Sunday Times) is back for a brand new live tour of the UK in 2023. As we reel from one global crisis to the next, join Russell, ‘the uplifting Comedy King’, as he puts the world to rights in his own uniquely hilarious way.
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend On Sea, SS0 7RA
18 MARCH
PEAR TREES - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS
Pear Trees is a south facing garden nearly ½ acre with open views across farmland to Rowney Woods. Front garden has mixed fruit trees underplanted with spring bulbs. Rear garden features mature oak tree and many other trees. A garden allotment boasts a wide range of soft fruit and seasonal vegetables. Pear Trees, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 2XA
1 APRIL
BABATUNDE ALÉSHÉ - BABAHOOD
Join the multi award winning star of Celebrity Googlebox as he talks family and fatherhood in this highly anticipated debut tour. Babatunde is one of the fastest rising stars in British Comedy. A powerhouse performer, his stand up presents a hilariously fresh perspective, oozing charisma whilst showcasing impeccable stagecraft and comic timing.
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS0 7RA
ROCK FOR HEROES
The Movies of the 80s, a never-ending whirlwind of classic movies and timeless soundtracks! And to add to this, all done in the way only Rock for Heroes can do it. We invite you to come dressed up as your favourite 80s character, we invite you to sing along, we want you to dance, and we know you’ll laugh!
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE
26 MARCH
JAYDE ADAMS - MEN, I CAN SAVE YOU
Change is always hard and what better person to lead the men, selflessly by the hand into the new world than TV’s Jayde Adams. Multi award winning comedian and actress, Jayde Adams’ critically acclaimed special was released on Amazon Prime to worldwide applause, was longlisted for an Emmy and has amassed over 156 million views.
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend On Sea, SS0 7RA
1 BRIDGE BARN - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS
A small garden full of a wide variety of rare and common plants under the canopy of the catalpa bignonioides and a metal sculpture designed by Mark Lacey. Colour and scents abound.
1 Bridge Barn, Dunmow, Essex CM6 1SG
BEELEIGH ABBEY GARDENS - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS
3 acres of secluded gardens in rural historic setting. Mature trees surround variety of planting and water features, woodland walks under planted with bulbs leading to tidal river, cottage garden, kitchen garden, orchard, wildflower meadow, rose garden, wisteria walk, magnolia trees, lawn with 85yd long herbaceous border. Beeleigh Abbey Gardens, Maldon, Essex CM9 6LL
The greatest flower show on earth returns to Royal Hospital Chelsea with stunning garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and exclusive shopping. The world’s most prestigious flower show is more than a century old, but RHS Chelsea still delivers new ideas in horticulture. It is the pinnacle of garden design.
RHS has revealed the garden line-up for 2023 from the best garden designers gathering to showcase cutting-edge design and ideas with inspiration, colour and innovation. Expect to be dazzled!
The Savills Garden - designed by Mark Gregory, built by Landform Consultants Ltd. The Savills Garden evokes the experience of stepping into the intimate walled garden of a country hotel. The combination of beautiful ornamental and edible planting provides a tranquil retreat and a source of the very best in flavours and nutrition. - cooking for the Chelsea Pensioners in a working kitchen, set amongst edible planting for a true ‘from plotto-plate’ experience.
Horatio’s Garden - designed by Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg, built by Ryan Alexander Associates. A place of sanctuary and hope, embracing the mission of Horatio’s Garden charity to create and nurture beautiful, accessible gardens in NHS spinal injuries centres. Designed to be an immersive, restorative haven, the garden is the antithesis of a clinical hospital environment and strongly influenced by the ways of seeing and experiencing for patients, either from a bed or from a wheelchair. Horatio’s Garden is the first
garden on Main Avenue specifically designed to be wheelchair-accessible. Samaritans’ Listening Garden -designed by Darren Hawkes, built by Landform Consultants. Inspired by stories of people who found the courage to reach out to Samaritans in their darkest times. Sculptural seats positioned throughout the garden remind us that taking time to talk can change our perspective on the world. A sculpture of a female figure by Andrew Litton, called Listening, sits in a quiet corner, waiting to hear the thoughts of those who pass through. Designer Darren Hawkes is currently training to become a listening volunteer, the garden is a special opportunity to celebrate the charity’s 70 years of supporting people.
The Fauna & Flora Garden - designed by Jilayne Rickards, built by Living Landscapes. The garden maps the journey of an ecotourist on a gorilla trek, tracing a rough track through a succession of lush and changing landscapes. The garden aims to demonstrate the critical importance of protecting nature and how this can be best achieved by putting people and collaboration at the heart of conservation efforts.
“RHS has revealed the garden line-up for 2023 from the best garden designers gathering to showcase cutting-edge design and ideas with inspiration, colour and innovation. Expect to be dazzled!”
The Boodles British Craft Garden - designed by Thomas Hoblyn, built by The Landscape Consultants. The garden celebrates British craft makers by using their skills. Features such as the arbour created by Cox London, which serves as the destination within the garden and the floating pool by water sculptor Bamber Wallis, which mimics raindrops dancing across the surface. Inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites’ stylised depiction of woodlands, the garden is filled with plants selected for their perfected forms.
The RSPCA Garden - designed by Martyn Wilson, built by Landscape Associates. Featuring a contemporary structure akin to a wildlife observation hide, enabling views out into the space. A rill, framed from recycled plastic, flows through the garden, creating movement and sound. It cascades into a pool, providing a spot for quiet contemplation, as well as a source of water for wildlife. The whole space is enclosed by hedging and a canopy of native trees and shrubs, essential for birds and wildlife. the garden hopes to inspire visitors to mark the RSPCA’s 200th birthday by creating outdoor spaces for all creatures to share.
Hamptons Mediterranean Garden - designed by Filippo Dester, built by Garden Club London. A contemporary outdoor living space redolent with the look, feel and smell of sunny Mediterranean landscapes; a tranquil place where the warm textures of the architecture merge into nature. An
outdoor kitchen is the garden’s focus with a shady alfresco dining space to relax, enjoy cooking and entertain friends and family.
An oasis of colour and scents with some of the world’s finest growers and nurseries exhibiting impressive displays and offering expert advice. Nothing compares to being surrounded by the colour and fragrance in the Pavilion - a truly unique experience. A paradise for every gardener!
The Discovery Zone is home to educational exhibits promoting the latest discoveries in horticultural science. Visitors can explore inspiring displays, many of which champion the benefits of gardening and it can combat climate change or improve mental wellbeing.
For more details and to book tickets for RHS Chelsea Flower Show, visit rhs.org.uk/chelsea
Enjoy exclusive boutique shopping - from garden buildings and seating to jewellery, textiles, arts and crafts, there’s something to tempt everyone. All around the showground, you’ll find a host of exhibitors, both new and established, selling their innovative and desirable horticultural-themed products. Expect to be wowed with a mouth-watering array of food and drink available including glamorous restaurants including Spring Garden at Chelsea, The Ranelagh Restaurant, The Drawing Room and Champagne & Seafood Restaurant. Plus there are plenty of cafes, food courts and picnic areas perfect for a quick bite to eat, including glutenfree, vegetarian and vegan options.
A great opportunity to enjoy everything that the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has to offer with the experience continuing into the night at Ranelagh Gardens, with a magical evening of music, great food, live talks and demonstrations.
From 17th March - 2nd April 2023, Olympia London
The UK’s favourite indoor food festival, supported by ITV, is back and as previously, takes place at the same time as The Ideal Home Show – so your tickets to the Ideal Home Show gives you free access!
This festival is perfect for food lovers, and promises to showcase the best in modern cuisine, mixology and independent produce, all under one roof. With a feast of interactive features for the ultimate foodie experience, visitors will be able to eat, drink and shop their way through a fantastic range of different areas, all bursting with ideas and inspiration for the ultimate taste experience.
The best chefs and food and wine experts in the country including Rosemary Shrager, Atul Kochhar and John Torode will be displaying their talent at Eat & Drink Festival, with an array of live demos that highlight their culinary skills. They will also share their favourite tips and tricks to help you become a master in the kitchen at home. Olly Smith will also be on hand for those that need advice on the perfect wine to go with the perfect meal.
Visitors will also be able to fill their shopping bags to the brim with the very best fresh produce from hundreds of vendors, find their favourite new wines, beers, and spirits, and indulge in artisan produce.
THIS YEAR, HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Eat & Drink Stage – budding cooks can watch renowned chefs from up and down the UK bring their famous dishes to life, whilst sharing those all-important culinary tips to help you become a pro in the kitchen.
The Great Eat - the street food hub of the show, where guests can sample the most exciting street food offerings, featuring flavours from around the world.
The Artisan Producers Market – a hand-selected range of stalls boasting an incredible selection of chutney, pickles, breads and patisserie favourites.
The Eat & Drink Festival is also co-located with the Ideal Home Show - visitors who have a ticket to Eat & Drink Festival can also visit Ideal Home Show for free!
Tickets are available to buy now via eatanddrink.seetickets.com
Mayfair unveils spectacular secret garden party in celebration of the King’s Coronation. 6-7 May 2023
London’s iconic Mayfair will be celebrating in style from giant screenings of the Coronation events to immersive experiences across food, drink and entertainment, hosting a party like no other in Grosvenor Square from 6-7 May.
Honouring Mayfair’s incredibly strong links to the Royal Family, London’s iconic neighbourhood will mark the Coronation of King Charles III with a first of its kind, secret garden party right in the heart of London – a celebratory event transforming Grosvenor Square into an enchanting urban garden wonderland with world class entertainment and dining.
From the co-inventor of Coronation Chicken, legendary floral designer Constance Spry, having owned a shop on South Audley Street to Mayfair being home to various Royal Warrant holders such as Purdeys and H.R. Higgins, to the late Queen Elizabeth herself being born in the neighbourhood, it is only fitting that Mayfair will be heralding the King’s Coronation in style. The neighbourhood’s celebratory party will be nothing short of an experience fit for royalty offering a fanciful aesthetic of a beloved garden soiree drawing inspiration from Alice in Wonderland
while celebrating new age opulence across food, shopping and celebration.
Rejoicing in the first Coronation in almost 70 years, this once in a lifetime party will indulge the senses with an assortment of special experiences including Coronation themed cocktails and modern twists on famous Coronation dishes to sample.
The square will also be displaying cinema sized screens and seating throughout, offering an unforgettable location to watch the Coronation ceremony and Windsor concert across both the Saturday and Sunday of the Coronation weekend. The Mayfair Secret Garden Party will kick off Mayfair’s spring and summer of celebrations.
To find out more about the event and Mayfair’s summer offerings, visit mayfairldn.com or follow on Instagram @mayfair_ldn #LetsMayfair
London’s largest free flower festival blooms for 2023 with the theme ‘Flowers on Film’ 22nd – 28th May 2023
Chelsea in Bloom, the world-class floral art show and London’s largest and most prestigious free flower festival is returning this spring with the theme ‘Flowers on Film’. The streets of Chelsea will be transformed with floral creations adorning the frontages of more businesses, shops and restaurants than ever before, taking inspiration from characters and storylines that have graced the big screen, famed cinematic awards and the neighbourhood’s silver screen heritage.
Chelsea in Bloom is produced by Cadogan, in association with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), extending the Chelsea Flower Show out into the local area. Large-scale central installations will spring up around the neighbourhood, nodding to this year’s theme, Flowers on Film, including a life-sized Oscar’s statue and interactive red carpet on Pavilion Road and a cinematic celebration on Sloane Square (alongside the Information Point, where the previously sell-out complimentary rickshaw rides and walking tours can be booked), both by designers All for Love London.
Further installations will be found along the King’s Road, on Dovehouse Green and at Royal Avenue, as well as a number at Duke of York Square and along Sloane Street.
In 2022, nearly 100 shops, hotels and restaurants competed for the covered awards with floral masterpieces. Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit Awards will be awarded to participants by RHS judges alongside a celebrating lifestyle judge, in addition to the top awards for ‘Best Floral Display’, ‘Highly Commended’ and ‘Innovation Award’, with winners announced on Tuesday, 23rd May 2023.
Voting for ‘People’s Champion’ is decided by the public and online voting will open on Monday 22nd and close at midnight on Thursday 26th –please vote for your favourite!
Further information on displays and details on the event will be available closer to the time, via chelseainbloom.co.uk
Hashtag: #ChelseaInBloom
Nearest tube stations: Sloane Square, Knightsbridge and Victoria
Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, Ascot Racecourse remains a pillar of British sporting and social culture. Welcoming almost 600,000 guests each year, Ascot’s stature, reputation and famed celebration of occasion is admired the world over.
As one of the largest and most prestigious racecourses in the world, Ascot has been hosting some of the finest racing events, including Royal Ascot, for more than 300 years.
With 26 annual racedays and several other events throughout the year, Ascot has something for everyone to enjoy that encapsulates the thrill of horse racing, the pleasure of a day spent at a memorable venue and the many experiences to be had whilst there, from the Michelin star chefs providing exquisite Fine Dining to the live music and entertainment across the lawns.
Revered across the globe, Royal Ascot attracts the finest horses to compete for over £9,500,000 total prize money. Synonymous with sartorial elegance, magnificent millinery, exquisite cuisine and unforgettable celebration, it is an event that must be seen to be believed.
Situated at the height of the British summer social season, from Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th June 2023, Royal Ascot is the perfect occasion to enjoy with friends, family and loved ones. The thunder of hooves, the roar of the crowd, the delicious refreshments and the outlandish outfits
combine to create an unforgettable experience to be shared and remembered with your nearest and dearest.
Outside of Royal Ascot, the racecourse’s flagship summer occasion, other racedays include the Peroni Nastro Azzurro May Racing Weekend, QIPCO King George Diamond Weekend, QIPCO British Champions Day, the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup and Concert, to name just a few.
Additionally, four dedicated family days, complete with free entertainment for little ones and teens through to grown-ups, take place at Ascot each year. From roaming entertainment to fairground rides, face painting, fireworks, and seasonal delights – there’s an occasion at Ascot to suit every preference, for all ages, throughout both the Flat and National Hunt seasons. Find out more at ascot.com
“Situated at the height of the British summer social season, from Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th June 2023, Royal Ascot is the perfect occasion to enjoy with friends, family and loved ones”
In addition to this, Ideal Home Show brings together full-scale show homes and fresh ideas that will inspire everything from architectural designs to magnificent garden glow-ups. The Show is also illustrating over 600 of the best interior brands, offering visitors something for every room of the home.
The Show is offering even more ideas on how to create an interior paradise, with access to hundreds of free talks and demonstrations on the Interiors Stage from celebrity guests and expert guidance on topics such as, how to make a house a home. Plus, the four interactive Good Homes Room sets will showcase the latest in-home furnishings, storage solutions, colours, trends and technology, providing inspiration for all home renovations, no matter the size!
Ideal Home Show, supported by ITV, is back this spring! With over 600 brands, the show promises to deliver the biggest innovations in homeware, interior design inspiration and all the essentials needed to create your dream homes and gardens this year.
This year, the Show features a number of new, brilliant additions, including the greatly anticipated, Spring Clean area. Launched in response to the growing popularity of cleanfluencers, Ideal Home Show will host some of the most recognisable rising stars on the dedicated Spring Clean stage. Offering Show goers, the chance to receive expert advice and tips on cleaning and de-cluttering live. In addition to this, the new area will host innovative brands, highlighting new products including kitchen gadgets, wardrobe solutions and storage systems as well as touching on moneysaving advice.
In line with current affairs, this year’s Show leans into money-saving themes throughout. From advice and guidance from Martin Lewis to how the future of the home will respond to moneysaving demands, this remains a key focus across all content and at-show activations.
Phil SpencerVisitors will be able to spot a plethora of famous faces from their TV screens, who will all be sharing their top tips, with confirmed guests including: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Martin Lewis, Phil Spencer, David Domoney, Lisa Faulkner, John Torode, Rosemary Shrager and Olly Smith.
There will also be an opportunity to be spoiled in the Pamper Lounge and the chance to sit back with a glass of bubbles in the Champagne Bar. Tickets are available to buy now via: idealhomeshow.co.uk
BCafé culture comes to Claridge’s for the first time, on Brook’s Mews sandwich which takes two days to make.
ringing café culture to Claridge’s for the very first time, the legendary Mayfair hotel has opened the doors to Claridge’s ArtSpace Café, with its own dedicated entrance on Brook’s Mews bedecked with awning and flag.
Open daily with a focus on breakfast and lunch, the Café offers a vibrant menu with crêpes as a signature, alongside tortillas, toasties, mega madeleines and, naturally, Claridge’s cakes galore. Designed by renowned British architectural designer John Pawson, the Café features a patisserie counter, marble communal table, and entry down to Claridge’s ArtSpace – a vast gallery which rotates exhibitions, free for all to view. At the ArtSpace Café, everything is designed for takeaway fallowing Claridge’s to be eaten alfresco or ‘al desko’ for the very first time.
Freshly made in front of guests all day, Daily Café life starts with pastries galore, fresh from the Claridge’s bakery. Lunch heroes include roasted brie and wild mushroom on toast, croissant sandwiches and the Claridge’s croque madame. Equally, the Café’s chef team have pored over the perfect veggie Reuban – a
Artisan coffee is by independent Cornwallborn Origin Coffee, chai lattes are spiked with turmeric and blocks of chocolate emblazoned with the Claridge’s crest, dunked into hot milk, make the Café’s signature hot chocolate. With juices, smoothies and kombuchas aplenty, champagne – a tipple poured from dawn until dusk at Claridge’s – is also on the menu, served in takeaway coffee cups, café style.
Both the Café and the gallery space continue Claridge’s longtime commitment to the arts and further cement its positon at the centre of the thriving Mayfair art community. The ArtSpace Café is a creative hub within the hotel, with exhibitions rotating in the gallery space and the Café hosting art moments in its own right. The Café opening coincides with New Frontiers: Movements in Contemporary Art, a thoughtprovoking exhibition presented by Ben Brown Fine Arts, celebrating the unique visions and powerful messages of great contemporary artists including Gavin Turk, Miquel Barceló, Vik Muniz, Candida Höfer, José Parlá and Ron Arad.
Claridge’s ArtSpace Cafe is open and located on Brook’s Mews, W1, Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm.
Large cakes can be ordered by calling 0207 409 6424, with 48 hours notice. For more details, please visit claridges.co.uk
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One of the most effective ways to improve home security is to make your property less appealing to criminals by investing in technical and physical security, such as CCTV, alarms, and lighting. Also, fences, gates, windows, and doors. A 24/7 security guard presence or residential security team is advised should your profile, status, threat and risk require such measures. This is an essential requirement for high-profile business leaders, celebrities, political and royal stock.
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The Kensington Wing is the dedicated private maternity unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, providing women and birthing people with around-the-clock clinical care, comfortable en-suite private rooms and hospitality services.
Located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital – part of one of the UK’s top rated hospital Trusts – your baby’s and your safety and wellbeing are reassuringly supported at all times. The Kensington Wing is immediately located next to the hospital’s outstanding and newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a consultant anaesthetist remains on site at all times 24/7, dedicated to the needs of our patients.
To ensure the safety of women, birthing people and birth partners, The Kensington Wing has important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. Your individual room and en-suite facilities are a haven, and the catering and hospitality team ensures your stay is relaxing as well as safe. On the Kensington Wing the consultant obstetricians, midwives, nurses and maternity support workers provide care as a team and are delighted to offer both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity packages.
If you would like to talk to one of the team, call 020 3315 8616, email chelwest.kensington@nhs.net or visit thekensingtonwing.co.uk
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With engagement season in full swing and wedding season on the way, bridal fashion is a hot topic right now, with thousands of brides-to-be saying yes to their dream dress as they prepare to tie the knot.
Or they might be choosing a suit – tailoring is just one of the non-traditional bridalwear trends that style experts predict will be on the rise this year…
The perfect embellishment for walking down the aisle, expect to see oversized bows adorning the back of wedding gowns or ‘second look’ evening dresses. “For me, bows are very fun to play with. I’ve recently seen brides looking for less minimal and more elaborate designs,” says fashion designer Nadine Merabi (nadinemerabi.com). “Bows are a perfect addition to make a gown more feminine and playful, yet still glamorous.”
“Whether they’re walking down the aisle or dancing the night away at the after party, the Little White Dress offers a playful yet timeless elegance which doesn’t falter when it comes to practicality and perfection,” says Heather McReynolds, vice
president and general merchandise manager for bridal, dresses and accessories at David’s Bridal (davidsbridal.com). “As our customers are looking to be more sustainable where they can, shorter dresses also offer a more versatile option which can be reworn over many years, tying sentiment into different events.” From midi-length full
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skirts to vintage-style sheaths and flapper dresses, shorter lengths can still be glitzy and elegant. “I’ve seen a lot of girls getting married in mini dresses, putting a modern spin on a more vintage look,” says Merabi. “Many brides are also opting for a second dress for the reception – the shorter hemline trend is perfect for dancing all night with friends and family.”
“We are seeing a return to more classic styles of bridalwear, such as cathedral length veils, full skirts and timeless silhouettes,” says couture bridalwear designer Phillipa Lepley (phillipalepley. com). With the rise in couples wanting outdoor ceremonies, there will also be more top layers and removal sleeves for functionality.” While Nineties minimalism may be ruling the catwalks, Eighties maximalism is making waves in the bridalwear world. “This is a trend we’ve seen waltz back time and time again, which we’ll gleefully welcome back every year,” says McReynolds. “This for our brides who are set to make jaws drop and eyes well up as they strut the gloomy winter season away in their spring wedding.”
From Bianca Jagger’s iconic 1971 wedding suit to Emily Ratajkowski’s mustard two-piece, a tailored piece is the way to go for the bride who likes to do things differently. “For me, a wedding suit means a celebration of the fact that every bride is different, and proof that a power suit can be as stunning as a wedding dress,” says Merabi. She loves the “sophisticated coolness” and versatility of bridal tailoring: “It has also been amazing to see the many different styles that can come out of a suit.”
“Strictly white wedding dresses are not for everyone, and we have started to see brides swaying away from
this tradition,” says Lepley. “We will see a rise in brides selecting more colourful dresses, particularly elegant, soft shades of pink and coloured floral embroidery in soft tulle overlays that look equally stunning and sophisticated down the aisle.” Going one step further, brides like Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn are making a case for the ultimate non-traditional bridal colour.
“We’re seeing that black wedding dresses aren’t just for the alternative bride anymore, with this trend continuing to dominate on social media,” says McReynolds. “Brides are experimenting with their wedding day looks more than ever before, with showstopping black dresses and vivid pops of
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“The slight hint of black mixed through these delicate pastel shades makes this print eminently wearable”
Julien Macdonald returned to the London Fashion Week schedule after a three-year hiatus with a celebrity-packed show.
Amanda Holden and her 17-year-old lookalike daughter Lexi were on the front row as the collaboration with Mexican designer Gabriela Gonzalez was unveiled.
Gemma Collins, Despacito singer Luis Fonsi, Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara, and presenter Ashley Roberts, were among the other celebrities in attendance.
While supermodels Winnie Harlow, Leomie Anderson and Cindy Bruna walked the runway.
The Julien X Gabriela AW23 show was held at the ornate Freemasons’ Hall, central London – the ideal backdrop for a typically glitzy collection.
British model Anderson opened the show in a black sequinned bodysuit with cut out details and exaggerated shoulders – to Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ hit Unholy.
Gothic glamour featured heavily in a collection full of the Welsh designer’s signatures.
It included bodycon silhouettes, bejewelled minidresses, metallic gowns, mesh catsuits and masses of sequins.
There were several draped minidresses reminiscent of the silver one that Macdonald famously created for Paris Hilton’s 21st birthday party.
The London Fashion Week veteran is a go-to designer for red carpets, and his ultra-glamorous dresses have recently been worn by Gisele Bundchen and Bella Hadid.
The 51-year-old has also dressed music icons like Beyonce, Kylie Minogue and Jennifer Lopez. The show was soundtracked by a series of club bangers, including Beyonce’s Break My Soul and the TikTok-famous White Lotus theme tune, Renaissance. Bruna’s strutting in a white feathered minidresses elicited cheers from the audience, as did Harlow’s appearance in a black bodysuit and flowing cape with feather collar.
Harlow closed the show, taking a final turn to Chaka Khan’s I’m Every Woman. Macdonald and Gonzalez joined the trio of top models to take a bow as silver confetti rained down –marking a triumphant return to the London catwalks.
By Katie Wright.“The 51-year-old has also dressed music icons like Beyonce, Kylie Minogue and Jennifer Lopez”
British Ghanaian Winifred Mills-Amui founded her namesake label out of necessity. She wanted clothes that fit – a desire shared by so many globally. earrings.
Handmade, each collection is designed to fit, flatter and accentuate strong silhouettes - covering the size range from XXS to 5XL The collection offers a curated edit of styles for women who want to confidently celebrate their femininity.
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British Ghanaian Winifred Mills-Amui founded her namesake label out of necessity. She wanted clothes that fit – a desire shared by so many globally.
Handmade, each collection is designed to fit, flatter and accentuate strong silhouettes - covering the size range from XXS to 5XL The collection offers a curated edit of styles for women who want to confidently celebrate their femininity.
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As we begin the transition from autumn/winter to spring/summer, it’s time to start thinking about how we’ll be accessorising our outfits when sunnier days arrive – and that includes selecting the perfect nail polish shade.
How can you make sure your talons are on trend for SS23? Here, nail techs make their predictions for the colours and designs that will be adorning the most fashionable fingertips this season…
“Milk is the new nude,” says Sam Kendrew, head of education for Mii Cosmetics (miicosmetics. com). “A classic and clean take on the nude nail, milky-toned shades are always effortlessly chic and sophisticated on any skin tone – these hues dominated the catwalk during New York Fashion Week.” Charlotte Knight, nail technician and founder of Ciaté London (ciatelondon.com), agrees: “We’re seeing very natural and milky colours become popular. I like a cool, creamy shade for a natural manicure.”
The classic French manicure (pink base with white tips) has made a major comeback in recent years,
but now the trend is evolving.
“We’re seeing Gen Z lean towards a more ‘out there’ tip which features decals, bright colours and often different textures – such as chrome,” says Knight.
“Use tape to section off your tip and paint on your desired colour, or get some practice in drawing your tip freehand with either the varnish brush or a small detailer brush.
“Alternatively, you can opt for a nail sticker to get you this look – simply seal with a clear coat after applying in your desired area, to ensure it lasts.”
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Resort (spaseekers.com), suggests swapping white tips for bright red. “A coloured tip is a great way to revive your look, just as the sun starts to make its appearance again,” she says. “Start by prepping and filing the nails, before pampering the cuticles ready for polishing. To make this a seamless application, I always take French tip tape for the top half of the nails.”
Feeling artistic? You could try your hand at a painted pastel look. “The pastel swirl design is going to be a big one for the multicoloured fanatics this spring,” says Trembath. “By combining delicate brush techniques with a selection of pastel colours, topped with a glossy top coat, you have a simple spring design that packs a punch.”
“From neon to baby, we will see the colour pink everywhere,” says Kendrew. “Viva Magenta is Pantone’s colour of the year, and with the Barbie film coming out this year, Barbie-esque manicures will be a permanent look.” From palest blush to brightest fuchsia, and neatly filed nails to long acrylics, you can personalise your pink this spring.
When it comes to nail art, cute and kitsch is the way to go – whether you’re doing it yourself or
commissioning your nail tech. “Complete with UV gel cured diamantes, cherry nail art is very in vogue,” says Trembath, who recommends starting with two coats of dusty rose gel polish. “Use a brush tool and a dotting tool to create cherries. For an extra bit of glamour, add on statement gems before curing and securing the finished look.” You’ll also need a dotting tool to recreate her daisy nail art: “This blooming design uses a classic French manicure format by replacing the classic white tips with yellow-centred dots and white petals, giving a delicate yet intricate look to your hands.”
Bring the dopamine dressing trend to your nails with a saturated sunset hue. “Coral is an old favourite we often see on the spring/ summer catwalks, a universal mood-boosting hue guaranteed to brighten the darkest of days,” says Kendrew. “The perfect mixture of pink and orange, it’s a hugely flattering tone that looks particularly stunning when paired with tiffany blue and white.”
Ariana DeBose, Alison Hammond and Lashana Lynch were among the celebrities inspired by sparkles. By Prudence Wade
Celebrities were keen to have a bit of fun on the red carpet, with sparkling metallic looks taking over.
Whether it was subtle sparkles or allout glam, everyone from Viola Davis to Alison Hammond got in on the trend.
Davis wore a custom look by Stella McCartney: a striking purple gown with a cape attached.
On first look, Matilda actor Lashana Lynch’s dove grey outfit by Fendi –with a high neck and long sleeves –seemed quite subdued.
But she added glamour with a sparkling Bulgari serpent necklace dangling down her back and silver jewels studded on her face.
West Side Story’s Ariana DeBose had a muted take on sparkles, in a subtly bejewelled nude outfit by Fendi. It was almost entirely sheer, except for a skincoloured bodysuit underneath.
Nominated for the EE Rising Star Award, Sheila Atim channelled futuristic fashion in her Bafta look.
The silver column dress by Prada had jewelled detailing, and was accessorised with a layered diamond necklace, diamond drop earrings and a lilac buzzcut.
Alison Hammond was hosting the Bafta Studio – an access-all-areas experience – and got glammed up in black sparkles for the event.
Taking on red carpet presenting duties, Vick Hope wore a body fitting KYHA Studios gown in glittering cobalt blue.
Few designers have raided the King’s garden to make their latest fashion collection, but that’s exactly what Vin + Omi have done.
The design duo – who are based in the Cotswolds – met Charles four years ago and immediately bonded over their shared passion for sustainability.
The King invited Vin + Omi to his Highgrove estate, giving them the opportunity to sift through waste from the garden and see what materials they might be able to make from it.
Omi told the PA news agency: “He’s in a society that’s very different from ours and we have very different views, but we have one common interest.
The experimental duo debuted their latest collection ahead of London Fashion Week.
“He’s been very supportive, he really allowed us to take time to study the environment in Highgrove.”
This resulted in a new type of material made from nettles, and the collaboration has continued – with Charles staying in touch with the designers, often sending them packages – like a box of cotton from the Queen Mother’s Scottish estate, The Castle of Mey, to see what they could do with it.
“He’s very happy for us to take anything that is going to waste that he doesn’t use,” Vin said.
“He’s pretty good because he uses most things, he recycles most things – it’s very impressive. It’s not just an act, a lot of people say ‘Oh, I’ll recycle that’ – he does it. He really does. And he does it with a sense of humour as well.
“We run our business with a sense of humour, and he’s got a sense of humour. We resonate with his humour and his eco principles and philosophy.”
Omi added: “We don’t live in that world, so when I say he knows a lot – it’s not me being impressed by the status.
“I’m impressed by his knowledge around the environment and what he does.”
Despite their different backgrounds, Vin said:
“It shows it’s got nothing to do with who you are, it’s about saving the planet, it’s about sustainability.
“We’re polar opposites, [but] in many ways [it] doesn’t matter. It’s about doing things for the right reason.”
For their latest fashion show in London, the designers debuted a new fabric from Charles’ estate.
“It’s a cellulose-based fibre that we’ve used into yarns,” Vin explained.
“So we’ve used his willow saplings that we’ve cut down – that they cut down every year anyway…
“It’s a wood material, it made a wood dress in effect. And we’re also using nettle material as well, in a completely different way.”
Omi described their approach as “punk”, and this is reflected in their anti-London Fashion Week (LFW) attitude.
Despite putting on a fashion show the day before LFW starts, the brand is not on the official schedule.
“Joining London Fashion Week – in terms of showing there with lots of people that are only driven by commerciality, and having to produce a lot of stuff that goes to waste – just didn’t make sense to us,” Vin said.
“So we’ve distanced ourselves from that machine and we do our own thing. We’re here to show ideas, show different ways of working.”
The duo’s brand launched in 2001, and they are concerned about younger designers getting stuck in the cycle – particularly as Vin said the BFC require brands to have six stockists in order to
show on the schedule.
“It’s difficult if you’re young and you’re starting out, and you’ve got to actually fund all of that – you’ve got to fund all those garments to sit in shops, that often don’t sell – they sit there, it’s waste material.”
A spokeswoman from the British Fashion Council (BFC), said in response to this:
“Promoting young designers is an essential component of the BFC’s work.”
Vin said there is a wider mental health crisis among young designers.
He knows of creatives who are “now 40 million in debt, 30 million in debt – what does that do to their mental state? We watch companies and designers get very close to the edge, because the pressure’s enormous.
“You can’t sustain a business in that way, where it’s getting millions and millions poured in, and you have to churn it [collections] out four or five times a year. You’ve only got one brain, it’s very difficult to keep that going.”
“It’s very difficult to support a system that mentally forces people into damaging themselves, or damages the planet in certain ways.”
Vin said a better approach toward the environment will come through education.
“If you can adjust the mental state of the general public into buying a few things, then the fashion industry has got no choice but to scale down and stop being so greedy.”
Omi wants to see an end to greenwashing –the practice of making consumers believe your brand is more environmentally friendly than it might be – because “when you put yourself out there and say, I’m 100% sustainable, the reality is that’s impossible, because the entire system in which we live runs on really mixed sustainable and unsustainable ways of living”.
And sustainable fashion doesn’t have to be joyless.
Vin said: “It sounds all gloom, but you can have beautiful things in your wardrobe, you can have fun things in your wardrobe – just don’t buy so many, just put thought into where they’ve come from.”
“The duo’s brand launched in 2001, and they are concerned about younger designers getting stuck in the cycle”
Once you know your son or daughter is getting married a wedding is just the excuse you need for dressing up.
Bride aside all eyes will be on the Mums. Cream has been trading in Royston for 47 years and is predominantly a special occasion store. The extensive stock on two floors is colour co-ordinated for ease of selection. Everything is available from outfits (sizes 6-28) to shoes, bags, hats, fascinators and lingerie.
Brands stocked include Condici, Ispirato, Veni Infantino and Couture Club. Less formalwear from Frank Lyman, Alison, Glitz and Lewis Henry is also ideal for a day at the races, wedding abroad or guests and cruising.
Mothers usually purchase their outfits four to six months when everything gels and you have that wow factor. It is usual for the mothers to co-ordinate with the wedding party. Many brides have a colour scheme and it is a good idea to either blend or contrast with this. It is very important to be comfortable with what you are wearing. A
shift dress with a jacket is always a popular choice because the jacket can be taken off later. Elegant and slightly understated always works and a hat should complement the outfit.
Whilst the outfit must be perfect for the occasion it is important to have the correct lingerie underneath which can alter the whole look of a garment. Cream has a well stocked lingerie department which can be tried on with the outfit. A free alteration service is available on all full priced outfits bought in store, a fitting being carried out one month before the event. Shoes and bags are made in Spain in different heel heights and beautiful leathers. These are made to order if not available in stock.
The Sale shop, Occasions for less, located opposite Cream in Roysia House offers mother of the bride and groom outfits, shoes, bags and hats from previous seasons at fantastic prices. There is also a half price section at Cream of Royston. See the bottom of the pages on Condici and Ispirato on creamfashions.com.
Why not visit Cream of Royston these is something for every occasion and budget. To book an appointment call Cream of Royston at 01763 244073 - email info@creamfashions.com or
Occasions for less at 01763 247166 - email info@occasionsforless.co.uk or call Sue’s mobile on 07813 086331.
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As a young yet highly experienced firm, Blackberry Build is built on a foundation of outstanding artistry, unparalleled design skills and an ongoing commitment to premium quality.
At a very young age I wondered what my purpose in this life was. I worked various jobs, which I would start with excitement, but as soon as I had mastered them, I would start seeking a new challenge. I craved constant learning and growth and wanted to push myself forward. I could not agree more with the quotes – ‘Never tolerate average’ or ‘Impossible is a state of mind’. I started my career in the construction industry 22 years ago, right at the bottom, as a bricklayer’s labourer and worked my way up. Within five years, I was put in charge of a small crew. The following 12 years took a lot of hard work, courage and effort and were very challenging but successful. From a site supervisor, I became a project director picking up a BA (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering, NVQ Level 7 in Construction Management, Membership of a Chartered Institute of Building and other qualifications.
My main and most enjoyable projects were marketing suites and show apartments for such industry giants as St George and Berkeley Homes.
As these projects were the developer’s flagships and showpieces for the quality of design and workmanship, they had to be completed to an immaculate level, and that is what I enjoyed most! After doing this for almost seven years, I had a huge hunger for a new challenge. I had tons of experience, knowledge, determination, and a massive will to create something unique. This is where Blackberry Build was born. It went through the stages and evolved into a unique project delivery company like no other. Now I’m glad to say that I’m thrilled with what I do as my ‘work’. It’s crazy; I like it so much I don’t even call it a ‘job’. I just enjoy it too much.”
Richie says, “Blackberry Build implements everything I have learned
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over the past 22 years in the industry and mostly the knowledge gained working with absolute industry leaders in the prime locations in London. Our company’s blueprint is based on military precision in programming and delivering projects, exceptional finish quality and the best possible customer experience. Not a single project takes off without an accurate programme of works. To lead Blackberry Build projects from the initial client meeting to the perfect completion and professional clean, we have a team of highly skilled, trained and experienced industry professionals – our project managers.
Every task on Blackberry Build projects is carried out by a master of the trade, seeking the highest possible outcome, and average is just not something we would tolerate. At Blackberry Build we execute the best customer experience possible, where our clients have complete peace of mind, full reports, confirmed dates, certification and guarantees. We
Blackberry Build is a place where a client comes with an idea and leaves with a perfect house, which they will enjoy for many years to come. Most of the projects completed by Blackberry Build are getting valued well above the market value, due to the supreme quality achieved and the architectural solutions implemented. Our unique approach and customer experience is constantly praised among our clients.
Whether you plan to build a new home from scratch or renovate an existing property, the skills, experience, and knowledge of the Blackberry Build team allow you to transform your vision into a reality. We recognise that every project is unique, as is every client, which means that we spend time understanding your requirements, budget, and timeframes, in order to tailor our expertise to the demands of your individual project. From here, we can then piece together a detailed plan of action, which will be overseen at every stage by skilled project managers. This ensures that all works, regardless of their scale or complexity, are delivered on time and to the highest standards.
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Fitted furniture specialist, Neatsmith, has been designing, manufacturing and installing bespoke wardrobes since 2005. With almost two decades of experience and their designs in thousands of homes, Neatsmith have invaluable expertise and advice to share about what to consider when choosing made-to-measure wardrobes for your home.
Deciding if you would like to create a cosy or a light and bright space, will help narrow down the door style and internal finish options.
If you would like the space to feel warm and welcoming, consider a fabric finish that adds texture and softness to your design. Neatsmith’s newly launched Belgravia style is a beautiful option with fabric panels laid within a lacquered frame bordered by a recessed brass trim.
If you would like to keep things light and airy, including mirror and glass finishes with their light reflecting properties is a great choice. These materials work well with both hinged and sliding doors and come in a wide range of designs to enable you to choose the best one for your room. Last autumn, Neatsmith’s most popular design, their Bronze Reflex Glass with Lux frame, was joined by Natural Reflex Glass with Champagne frame as a new colour option and it instantly became a client favourite.
There are many clever ways to maximise space with your design. Space can often be best utilised by adding double clothes rails to make room for twice the number of jumpers, shirts, and t-shirts and including drawers inside the wardrobe can avoid the need for a separate chest of drawers. Creating a corner wardrobe is also a great way of utilising every inch of floor space and they lend themselves to storing bulky items such as suitcases which would otherwise need to be stored out of easy reach in a loft space.
Truly beautiful wardrobe design is all in the details and with many options to choose from, Neatsmith can recommend the accessories and finishing touches you will use the most. They include recessed LEDs that highlight each section of your wardrobe and can be paired with glass-topped drawers to showcase all your favourite accessories. Shoe shelves are also a musthave to keep your shoes organised, ensuring that they can all be viewed at a glance, making selection clear and a joy.
For further assistance and to start creating your perfect bespoke wardrobe, contact the team at Neatsmith today.
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Discover designs that don’t stay within the lines.
As technology advances, screens dominate and robots seem like a very imminent possibility, our homes are turning their backs on perfectly precision-made modern designer furniture and back to the simplest and most honest of decoration – the irregular and imperfect.
Contemporary furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories have taken a distinct turn for the uneven, a sidestep from the ‘bring the outdoors in’ trend that has ruled over contemporary home design for the past few years. Geometrically precise these forms are not, instead it’s as if they’ve been drawn by the human hand of nature itself. Expect wobbles, variations, and a distinct lack of straight lines.
Subtly backing up the green colouring, natural materials, and plant patterns currently filling our homes come unbalanced organic shapes, forms that could have evolved out in the garden, woodland or sky, or sea. They have a feel of the stumbled upon rather than the industrial, and if manufacture is alluded to at all, the pieces undoubtedly nod to the individually hand-crafted.
There’s no thought of factories. Every piece gives the impression of a one-off, imbued with love and charming inconsistencies.
This all stems from the natural, of course – the smooth, rounded edges, the bucolic influences, the almost accidental forms. But this modern decorating trend is a nature-inspired design that just so happens to be in your home like it’s been growing there for years overlooked or has been recently discovered behind a wall. Welcome to the completely non-obvious, the almost unseen, the would-have-been-there-anyway-even-if-you-hadn’tnoticed-me school of interiors.
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It’s not about being noticed. It’s about the feeling. These asymmetric forms soothe the mind, as unthreatening as a plant, rock or pool of water with their shapes that speak of fresh air and freedom. These are shapes that seem formed by time rather than an intentional hand. The eye breezes over them, gently bumping across those smooth curves, while the mind draws them in and exhales them, the lack of angles, corners and straight edges signalling that it’s time to relax. One irregular piece of furniture tones down a room, calming its angles and pacifying it, while a larger collection creates a spa, away-for-the-weekend feel, forming a space that’s dedicated to tranquillity, health and peace.
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Creators of made-to-measure wallpaper murals, Wallsauce.com has put together five beautiful designs that will give you a tranquil home that doesn’t compromise on colour. Trending lilac, lavender, and violet hues are the perfect balance to guide any room through the upcoming seasons. This selection of purple wallpaper murals features delicate florals to swooping cranes – designs for country homes to maximalists. All wallpaper murals at Wallsauce.com are available in a range of materials, including peel-and-stick wallpaper – great for rented homes!
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New from Melody Maison is The Elle Stone Range. A modern collection of furniture with a stylish and practical design. Comprising of a chest of drawers and a bedside design, furniture sets are available in this collection. A stone, pale taupe coloured finish, a gold frame and gold handles. melodymaison.co.uk
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So, you’ve decided on an indoor swimming pool, however, there are still many decisions to be made along the way. Attention to detail and precise planning are crucial when designing a successful swimming pool and pool house. Luckily, Origin have the answers to all your questions and will be there from concept to completion to give you the pool you’ve been waiting for.
Are you interested in a stand-alone indoor pool house or a pool house extension to your home?
This is the biggest decision you’ll need to make when it comes to your indoor swimming pool as placement and location play a crucial role in the success of a project. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options. You’ll need to think about the main use for the swimming pool, do you want a place to escape away from the home or do you want it attached to your home? Will it play a big part in your daily routine? Do you have a budget you’re working towards?
For a stand-alone pool house, one that is freestanding and complies with the permitted development design criteria, it’s likely you won’t need planning permission. However, a pool house extension to your home will need planning permission. Origin has a wealth of experience in gaining planning approval for indoor pools and they also manage the whole process for you so, no need to panic!
No, Origin does it all. They provide initial design sketches and budgetary proposals free of charge in their feasibility studies. Architects are extremely well-versed in domestic construction details, but unfortunately, an indoor pool is very different. An architect can provide an outline design for an indoor pool but this may be an unnecessary expense as many don’t have the knowledge or insurance needed to take that design further.
The most popular size for an indoor pool is between 8m to 12m as the bigger the pool, the bigger the cost. For avid swimmers, there are some excellent counter current swim devices available making the size of the pool less important. Buying a pool cover is one of the bigger investments you’ll make throughout the process but they’re worth it as an important part of the pool design. They retain heat, reduce running costs and provide a level of safety, making them a necessity rather than an option. When adding different features to your indoor swimming pool, it’s important to remember your original motivation. Did you want to create a place of relaxation?
Your own fitness centre? A social hub for friends and family?
Why Origin?
It’s simple, Origin does it all. Building pools is a specialised field, it’s unlike any other building project and requires a holistic approach with all the key elements working together from the beginning. Origin has all the design and engineering expertise necessary and manages the whole building process for you, from initial concept, planning and design
to completion and beyond, eliminating the need for you to employ separate companies. Access to a pool right on your doorstep means it’s easy to swim every day in the privacy of your own home, either to maintain a healthy lifestyle or simply as a space to relax. Origin has been building award-winning swimming pools for over 40 years and in that time has successfully completed thousands of pools and pool houses to a wide range of specifications. Whether you’re looking for indoor or outdoor, wellness or fun, Origin has experienced it all and is available to help you create your home pool managing every stage from start to finish, giving you the confidence and freedom to enjoy finally swimming in your own home.
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Hand selected by Naturewall’s Interior Designer, CorkWall ensures you can take your walls from bland to grand with ease! This natural and sustainable material is the perfect way to introduce texture, depth and drama to interiors.
Each design has been individually named with inspiration taken from its Portuguese origin, with six styles to choose from, Naturewall have ensured there’s a design to suit every space.
As Naturewall’s CorkWall tiles are a natural product, no two pieces are the same, making it simple to create a truly bespoke design in homes and commercial spaces.
Cork is becoming an increasing popular wall covering due to its natural material and sustainable sourcing. As well as its design, CorkWall naturally provides insulation and acoustic properties.
Installation is quick and easy, simply apply spray
grab adhesive to the back of the panels and secure to existing plain walls for an elevated finish. naturewall.com
Bright, birdsong-filled mornings; sundappled afternoons; and evenings that stretch out beautifully—spring is a wonderful time of year.
It’s only natural, then, that we should want to celebrate it and capture some spring with a new look around the home.
With more than 70 years of experience designing and producing furniture, BoConcept have plenty of tips and tricks when it comes to home design. Here they share some tips on making the inside and outside of your house look its best once spring arrives.
How do I decorate my living room for Spring?
The living room often sets the tone for your whole home, so if you want to invite spring in, there’s no better place to do it.
Giving pride of place to spring flowers like dahlias and hydrangeas—in a stylish vase—will definitely bring the outdoors inside.
If you introduce some brilliantly white furniture, not only will you make the most of the spring light, but those flowers will provide a stunning splash of colour by contrast.
And carefully chosen statement furniture
can do the same. For instance, you might pair a whitewashed bookcase with a soft green or slate blue armchair. What could be better than sitting back with a book on a spring evening? Whatever additions you make to the living room, white and blue are refreshing colours for the spring. They bring to mind the sea and all things nautical, instinctively relaxing us.
How do I decorate my bedroom for Spring?
The sun floods in through your window early in the morning—and, as it sets, the sun leaves a show-stopping blend of hues in the evening. Spring certainly shows bedrooms in their best morning light.
To match nature’s mood outside, you need to make changes inside. It’s time for light colours and materials. Think linen cushions and rounded, carefree forms that verge on the bohemian— nothing too sharp. Of course, rattan furniture is a classic spring look, while lighter, distressed woods also conjure images of spring getaways.
Aside from aesthetics, however, there are practical issues to consider. First and foremost is comfort. Higher temperatures mean that you’ll want lighter, more breathable fabrics and
“To match nature’s mood outside, you need to make changes inside”
throws on your bed, which extends to the sheets underneath. You won’t be needing those thick, knitted blankets and rugs until the heating goes back on in autumn.
Yet you might want to go the opposite way for your curtains: sunlight flooding in at dawn isn’t always great for a good night’s rest. If you’re a light sleeper (no pun intended), blackout curtains are a must. Don’t worry, they’re not all burgundy or grey; you can find them in all kinds of lighter tones.
The flowers are blooming, the weather is fresh, and you can hear wildlife all around—spring really is your garden’s time to come alive.
There are countless excuses to enjoy your garden during the spring. Perhaps you’re having friends over for the first barbecue? You could be indulging in a leisurely weekend breakfast. Or maybe you’re simply taking advantage of the weather to work from home in an outdoor lounge.
And if you can give your outdoor space a sizzling springtime makeover, you might never want to go back indoors. Here’s how to freshen up your garden after winter.
Outdoor furniture serves a whole range of purposes. It might even have to double up as dining furniture and a place to work. After all, many people now find themselves working at the kitchen table, so why not do the same outside?
Whatever you need garden furniture for, lightcoloured dining chairs, tables, and loungers suit spring vibes better. And white looks especially
good in contrast against the deep greens of garden plants, shrubs, and trees.
Don’t worry if your favourite outdoor furniture is a darker shade, though—simply swap it all back around once the cascading leaves of autumn arrive.
• Choose some fresh accessories
If you’re lucky enough to have a large outdoor space, there’s no end to the ways you can bring a springy feel to your garden. One of the most fun ways is with the addition of a beach hutstyle shed, which will be just as practical as it is Instagrammable.
If you’re thinking a little smaller than that, some understated garden lighting can really make a difference, while a firepit will add a rustic feel and keep those long spring nights going—anyone for marshmallows? Or, for a more immediate transformation, how about a new side table and a few well-positioned plant pots?
The coming of spring provides us with a welcome opportunity to change up our decor. Outside, it’s mainly about making the space as comfortable as possible—while sprinkling those whites and light shades about, if you can—so that you’ll be outdoors and taking advantage of the spring as much as possible.
Inside, too, lighter hues are the way to go: for furniture, textiles, and any other additions you might make. And if you’re looking for some further advice, BoConcept St Albans’ free interior design service can guide you on the best ways to turn your home into a place where spring lives.
Address: BoConcept St Albans, 1 London Road, St Albans AL1 1LA
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“The flowers are blooming, the weather is fresh, and you can hear wildlife all around—spring really is your garden’s time to come alive”
Sustainable interiors are not another home design trend, but a different mindset - pivoting our lifestyles in such a positive way. It’s the choices we make now that will go towards a better Earth for years to come.
As we step towards a more environmentally friendly future, our decisions around furniture buying are an important factor to consider. In a world where conscious living will be the norm, it’s vital for brands to offer more consciously made products for their customers.
The Eco Edit furniture is made from more conscious yet still high-quality materials that will last. Having sustainable furniture in your home is hugely beneficial in the long run. Good quality furniture offers a longer lifespan which benefits the environment by not adding to landfill.
Cult is committed to offering more sustainably
conscious furniture, accessible to everyone. It starts with fabrics and textiles. A number of Cult’s Best selling styles are now available in recycled velvet such as the Sylvia, Harriet and Nova ranges. Made from 100% recycled PET yarns of the highest quality, you can shop for furniture with the environment in mind.
The science bit; Many woods are long lasting and eco-friendly including mango wood, which is quicker to grow than many other woods. Solid woods like oak, beech and ash are highly durable meaning they’re going to last a long time in your home. Other similar materials such as rattan, cane and cord have an extremely sustainable process. Rattan is dried out in the sun and 100% biodegradable. The Lambert Accent chair features both sustainable rattan and a plush recycled velvet seat. Sustainably-conscious furniture is here to stay. cultfurniture.com
“The Eco Edit furniture is made from more conscious yet still high-quality materials that will last”
Looking for a kitchen design that is stylish and practical? These kitchen designs could be the perfect fit.
Darker tones for your interior design is undeniably chic and oozes drama but can also be quite calming. We spoke to leading kitchen design company Urban Myth on why they believe a dramatic scheme should have a place on your list of top kitchen colour ideas.
“You can really make a dramatic kitchen your own” says Peter Hill, Head of Sales for Urban Myth “it can be either contemporary or traditional or even a mix of both depending on how you finish the design, and there are many ways to incorporate this style into your design at a level you feel comfortable with.”
A statement worktop will create an impact in any style of kitchen. For example, choosing a finish with a Black marble effect is timeless and can be paired with many other colours for your kitchen cabinets, walls or floors. If you want your worktop to be the focal point then embrace the art of darkness when planning your next kitchen renovation.
A mix of dark tones and textures is an emerging trend that is set to be a showstopper over the coming year. It is a bold look but when done well the result is stunning. Layering black cupboards, walls and worktop for a sultry look that is full of sophistication. Adding gold or glass elements to your design will add warmth and light to your space.
If metal accents don’t suit your kitchen and you prefer natural finishes, A dark colour scheme looks striking next to wooden cabinetry and accessories. Adding a beautiful textural element to the design and an instant warm welcoming effect.
Black is a neutral shade and coordinates with almost any colour, but if you want to keep your design dark and sophisticated then layering with grey could be the right choice for you.
Not ready to go with all dark kitchen cabinetry then a monochrome style could fit the bill. There are many finishes available where you can incorporate black into your scheme such as black hardware or taps and sinks. You could also have shelving with black frames contrasting brilliantly with white cabinet doors for an elegant nod to this growing trend.
So, if you are renovating this year playing with a palette of darker tones doesn’t have to be scary and the innovative designers at Urban Myth are ready to help you create a look you’ll love, simply make an appointment to view the Urban Myth showroom by calling 0208 531 3413 or visit www.urbanmyth.net for more inspiration.
“A dramatic scheme should have a place on your list of top kitchen colour ideas”
Industrial style decor is a popular choice for both commercial and domestic spaces. Taking inspiration from warehouses, factories, and other industrial structures, the look uses stripped back architecture including the use of bare bricks, metals, and recycled materials.
When it comes to designing an industrial style space, Peppermill Interiors has a wide range of furniture to ensure that you’ll get that industiral style look spot-on.
Industrial style decor is all about mixing the modern with the old for effortless style. Adding upcycled furniture is a great way to achieve this and will provide a quirky centre point for your space.
Peppermill’s Lister 3HP Engine Table has an unusual, stationary engine base, wooden top and even a hole to chill wine bottles. Placed in a quirky, industrial-inspired bar or restaurant, this unique bar table is bound to make a statement.
You’ll find that we have a huge selection of one-of-a-kind tables on our website including our Galvanised Water Tank Tables. Made from old water tanks and high-quality wooden table top, these poseur height tables are another great way to entertain guests.
Furniture with metal accents are well suited industrial style interiors. Handmade in the UK, our Copper Bar Stools feature copper pipework legs and a solid oak seat, perfect for rejuvenating any bar or restaurant space. Industrial in every way, these stools will bring a quirky look to your interior whilst keeping practicality in mind.
Similarly, our Cambridge Industrial Design Bar Stools have a tubular steel frame that has a clear, powder-coated finish, so that you can still see the industrial construction underneath. With options
for a machined oak or leather seat, the Cambridge has all you need to create an industrial haven.
With a thick, solid timber top and industrial style base, the Detroit Cast Iron Dining Table is ideal for kitchens as well as bars and restaurants. Peppermill Interiors have an enitre range of Detroit furniture for every industrial taste. See below how our Detroit Dining Table perfectly pairs up with the Detroit Cast Iron Dining Bench for the ultimate industrial dining experience.
Based on original 1950s school chairs, the Chelsea Plus Stacking Stools features steam-bent, shaped back support and wooden seats. The metal frames have a hard-wearing, UV-stabilised, epoxy powdercoated finish. These stackable bar stools are a great seating option for industrial, loft style living and are suitable for both domestic and commercial use.
Peppermill Interiors house a huge range of vintage products as well as industrial style furniture for cafes, bars,restaurants and homes. If you are looking for some inspiration for your space, why not contact the friendly Peppermill team for advice on how you can style your home or business? peppermillinteriors.com
Woodpecker is a family-run business with a heritage in the timber industry that goes back three generations.
Founded nearly 50 years ago by Bruce Ker, a skilled craftsman who loved teaching people how to work with wood, the Woodpecker tradition is continued today by his son Nelson and grandson Darwyn.
Since the very beginning, Woodpecker have been passionate about designing and sourcing the finest wooden floors.
Their dedication starts in the forest.
Woodpecker only use responsibly sourced wood with full FSC® or PEFC certifications, selecting the trees before they are felled and paying close attention to how they are sawn, stacked and dried.
As interest soars in ‘wabi sabi style’ – an interior trend celebrating the aesthetic appeal of imperfections – wood floor experts Woodpecker Flooring are embracing natural beauty in all its unfiltered forms.
Woodpecker Flooring’s Berkeley Century Pine is a majestic collection that brings a wealth of character through its thick, traditionally oiled boards. Each board has been hand-worked and boasts undulating ridges and grooves, as well as knots, scrapes and age-blackened bevels and nail holes. It is these imperfections that give Berkeley Century Pine its distinctive finish.
Darwyn Ker, Managing Director of Woodpecker Flooring, said: “The appetite for more natural, slightly imperfect finishes is growing. Homes are very much a reflection of real life and not everything is perfect all of the time. Berkeley Century Pine reflects this in a truly authentic way. These are beautifully imperfect floors with a story to tell.”
Berkeley Century Pine is part Woodpecker Flooring’s Legacy Floor Range; all these boards offer something extra special, from careful handfinishing to extraordinary textures and character.
Consumer interest in wabi sabi style is rising according to research from Pinterest Trends.
Berkeley Century Pine Engineered Wood Flooring is available now from woodpeckerflooring.co.uk priced at £123 per m2
The dry wood is then kilned twice for maximum stability before being machined. Centuries-old hand-finishing techniques - such as lacquering, oiling and antiquing the wood - further enhance its natural beauty.
It’s fair to say, nobody knows or cares more about wood than Woodpecker.
Headquartered in Caerphilly, Woodpecker currently offer over 100 flooring options in real wood, engineered wood and wood design which retail online and at nationwide stockists. For more information:
woodpeckerflooring.co.uk
“Each board has been hand-worked and boasts undulating ridges and grooves, as well as knots, scrapes and age-blackened bevels and nail holes. It is these imperfections that give Berkeley Century Pine its distinctive finish”
While monochrome has been around for a while, the most upto-date monochrome trend uses added texture to really elevate the space. My Furniture has incorporated textures such as wicker, stained and marbled finishes and tactile fabrics into its newly launched black and white pieces for dining and living areas, as well as the bedroom. These elements, and additional design features like fluting, add more depth, taking monochrome to a whole new level.
For monochrome dining, the generously sized Rocco Black Dining Table comfortably seats six people. Made from solid oak and oak veneer, it is stained black and lacquered, making it a robust piece of furniture that will stand the test of time. In contrast, the elegant Loretta Dining Table has a striking white silhouette with its marble-effect, toughened glass tabletop. It also
seats up to six people.
To complement the monochrome dining look, Black Alveare Dining Chairs in Chalk look simply fabulous alongside a black or white table. The distinctive laser-cut hexagonal detailing in matt black sits beautifully against the cushioned backdrop of cool chalk velvet. Matching Black Alveare Counters Stools look super stylish with a white or black counter or kitchen island.
If you’d love to embrace monochrome in your bedroom, My Furniture has created the new Kingston Wicker collection, taking inspiration from luxury Caribbean hotel interiors. On-trend wicker detailing softens the look of the pieces in this range. The Kingston Wicker Bed is made from solid wood, with a durable black polyurethane
“If you’d love to embrace monochrome in your bedroom, My Furniture has created the new Kingston Wicker collection, taking inspiration from luxury Caribbean hotel interiors”
paint finish. It features a distinctive winged headboard, edged with black wicker.
The matching Kingston Wicker Chest of Drawers features six soft-close drawers allowing for generous storage. The handles add a luxurious touch with their brushed brass finish. The Kingston Wicker Dressing Table incorporates handy cable ports in the cupboards, making it practical for use as a dressing table or home office desk. Completing the collection is the Kingston Wicker Bedside Table.
For a monochrome lounge palette, the Porter
Armchair in Borg Cream takes inspiration from the interiors of 1960s California. The soft, tactile Borg fabric makes for a striking contrast against the solid ash frame, with matt black finish, and brass feet caps. For the ultimate in glamour, the Ella Loveseat in Black is sure to be a talking point. Inspired by American Art Deco, it comfortably seats two adults for a cosy movie night. To complement the Art Deco look, the Rubell Stool in Black is a handy occasional or footstool; so too is the Senio Hexagonal Stool in Black Velvet with a brass-finish hexagonal base.
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There’s more to Easter than chocolate eggs. Especially when it comes to celebrating the festive occasion within the home. It’s a time that signifies a change of season and new life. More importantly, it’s a time to be shared with family and friends. A time to come together and make memories, year, after year, after year.
Leading furniture retailer, Oak Furnitureland, has pieces for every room in the home to help you make the most of getting together with family and friends for this springtime celebration.
This dining table is not just perfect for everyday dinners, but is ideal for hosting too thanks to its handy extendable design. Style with floral bouquets and wreaths, serve up a feast fit for a king or kickoff the hunt for Easter eggs.
This freestanding larder is a great way to bring much-needed storage space into the home. From pots and pans to spices, bottles and jars, not forgetting the hot cross buns, there’s ample space to stow everything away and help organise your home.
The nifty modular element to this sofa means it can be arranged to create the shape that best fits your home. Its laid-back style makes it perfect for lounging on with family and friends at any time of the year too.
If you’re expecting guests this Easter and beyond, they’ll be guaranteed to sleep in style with this inky blue bed, made from solid oak and acacia. oakfurnitureland.co.uk
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Anew arrival to the Swadling Brassware family provides a contemporary twist on classic shower fittings.
Living Copper adds an intriguing extra option alongside more established favourite finishes, such as chrome and brass. Putting copper in the spotlight – instead of its usual role as concealed pipework – the new collection delivers a truly different dimension in colour and tone. Its opulent pinkish hue is at once eye-catching yet understated, transforming the look and feel of any bathroom space.
Living Copper adds instant warmth to a bathroom and works beautifully in both contemporary and traditional bathroom designs. It complements warm pastels and offers a wonderful contrast to cool, light marble surfaces and looks particularly striking against a dark tiled backdrop.
As the name suggests, Living Copper has a living quality that changes and evolves over time, contributing to its unique appearance. The uncoated copper will oxidize into a finish
known as a patina, which protects the metal from corrosion. Each piece of Living Copper reacts uniquely to its environment, ageing gracefully and developing its own character and variations in tone over time.
Living Copper adds instant warmth to a bathroom and works beautifully in both contemporary and traditional bathroom designs. It complements warm pastels and offers a wonderful contrast to cool, light marble surfaces and looks particularly striking against a dark tiled backdrop.As the name suggests, Living Copper has a living quality that changes and evolves over time, contributing to its unique appearance. The uncoated copper will oxidize into a finish known as a patina, which protects the metal from corrosion. Each piece of Living Copper reacts uniquely to its environment, ageing gracefully and developing its own character and variations in tone over time. To find out more visit swadlingbrassware.co.uk.
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