House Magazines (London editions) January 2023

Esteemed for their artistry and devotion in fine and high jewellery design, New York City based JI-WU Atelier is globally recognised as a destination for excellence in jewellery design and craftsmanship. With their distinctive flair, the thought provoking team behind JI-WU Atelier share the same vision to refine and accentuate every feature of their precious jewels to display a remarkably luxurious finish.

The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair is returning to London’s West End and the fivestar London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. Over 40 fine art and antiques dealers are starting the year in style - with this fair organised by Ingrid Nilson of The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited, which returns after the pandemic. The Fair is a traditional, high quality event, that will be held in the glamorous Westminster Ballroom and foyer.

In a ground-breaking project that has seen teams of experts excavate five floors into the London clay, to pave the way for the next 200 years of Claridge’s life, the legendary Mayfair hotel announces the opening of its first ever spa. Situated three floors down with 7,000 square feet of space, Claridge’s Spa is a haven of wellness and tranquillity featuring its first ever swimming pool, steam rooms, sauna and seven treatments rooms.

The Connaught on Carlos Place has unveiled a new hidden gem in the heart of the hotel – The Connaught Cigar Merchants. The intimate room is home to one of the finest cigar collections in London with exemplary spirits. Guests and customers can drop in and shop the collections or sit and sample the cigars with views of majestic Mount Street.

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JI-WU ATELIER: EMPOWERING LONDON WITH A BORDERLESS FINE AND HIGH JEWELLERY EPIPHANY

Esteemed for their artistry and devotion in fine and high jewellery design, New York City based JI-WU Atelier is globally recognised as a destination for excellence in jewellery design and craftsmanship.

With their distinctive flair, the thoughtprovoking team behind JI-WU Atelier share the same vision to refine and accentuate every feature of their precious jewels to display a remarkably luxurious finish. This fact is one of the paramount reasons why the masterly atelier has gained such high regard in this luxury industry among prestigious worldwide boutiques and private clients. Bringing their artistry to life, it’s apparent that architecture, motion and nature is delicately sculptured in unassuming ways alongside exhilarating coloured gems and exclusively curated diamonds. The sensational collections exclusive to the atelier evoke senses only the wearer and immediate admirers would appreciate courtesy of the meaningful touches in everything you see and feel.

SNOWSTORM

Cascading mixed cut diamonds pour over the magnificent cushion cut diamonds to the centre and notable cushion cut diamonds set within these eccentric and remarkable high jewellery drop earrings. Crafted in 18ct white gold.

Taking the realm, Jieun Yim, Founder & Creative Director of Fine Jewelry Design is the forefront consultant for all clients and leads the successful creations undertaken at the atelier. With a strong and established footing in Midtown Manhattan, Jieun is continually called upon by clients far and wide. With London being her second home, 2023 sees Jieun expand her private client appointments to her adoring new audience and clientele in London for bespoke commissions.

All designs featured here are POA and available for bespoke commission. Contact Jieun at JI-WU Atelier for further information – all enquiries welcome. www.jiwuatelier.com | Instagram @jiwuatelier | ©2023 JI-WU ATELIER

ETHEREAL RISE – EAR CLIMBERS

Caressing the lobe to the helix with a sumptuous sweep, our platinum ear climber earrings are set with graduating marquise cut diamonds. An unforgettable addition to your fine jewellery collection.

ETHEREAL RISE – RING

The gestures of your hand will be portrayed in a new light with our platinum ring stealing the attention of all. Designed as a wraparound eternity ring, marquise cut diamonds embrace the skin with subtle craftsmanship to accentuate the firework display of the diamond facets.

CARATS IN ARMOUR

Presenting the atelier’s end of year masterpiece diamond ring, Carats in Armour. The breathtaking 4.17ct round modern brilliant cut diamond is preciously shielded with custom cut diamonds and an expanse of diamonds trailing across the platinum band.

LAYERS

Presenting seamless rows of emerald cut diamond brilliance, our Layers ring featured here is set with 54 emerald cut diamonds for a prominent display of luxury style.

When you collaborate with JI-WU Atelier on a piece of bespoke jewellery, an artistic creation or an exemplary accessory, you can be assured of an innovative and utmost bespoke and luxurious experience. Enquiries and appointments available via jiwuatelier.com.

All designs featured here are POA and available for bespoke commission. Contact Jieun at JI-WU Atelier for further information – all enquiries welcome. www.jiwuatelier.com | Instagram @jiwuatelier | ©2023 JI-WU ATELIER

“London is a city like no other. The people, the surroundings, the history and the presence of life. I’m honoured to officially welcome London clientele to JI-WU Atelier and develop long-lasting relationships and exceptional jewellery.” - Jieun Yim.

THE MAYFAIR ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR

London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 January 2023

The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair is returning to London’s West End and the five-star London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. Over 40 fine art and antiques dealers are starting the year in style - with this fair organised by Ingrid Nilson of The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited, which returns after the pandemic. The Fair is a traditional, highquality event, that will be held in the glamorous Westminster Ballroom and foyer.

The fair will feature some thirty-five distinguished specialist exhibitors, drawn primarily from The British Antique Dealers’ Association and LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers.

The aim is to present a varied selection of high-quality art and antiques, giving visitors the opportunity to browse and acquire the finest period furniture, enamels and boxes, traditional and contemporary sculpture, oil paintings and watercolours, antique and modernist jewellery, English and Oriental ceramics, glass, clocks, vintage watches, 20th century design pieces and many other decorative and rare objects spanning the centuries.

The fair has a magnificent international following including interior designers, collectors and, with its central location, lures foreigners visiting London, as well as people seeking unique pieces for their interiors. January’s fair promises many different disciplines from

THE DETAILS

£10 at the door - free re-admission with programme.

Facebook: @AntiquesDealersFairLtd Instagram: @adflfairs Twitter: @ADFLfairs mayfairfair.com

Fair Opening times: Thursday 12.00–20.00

Friday 11.00–18.00 Saturday 11.00–18.00 Sunday 11.00–17.00

The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, Duke Street, London W1K 6JP

specialist

The fair has its own light refreshments available and being in a five-star hotel in London’s West End, it comes with all the trappings expected of a hotel of this calibre, complete with Gordon Ramsay restaurants Lucky Cat and the Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, as well as the cosy 1920’s cocktail bar The Luggage Room.

Visitors enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, the eclectic choice on offer and the comfortable surroundings of the five-star hotel in the heart of Mayfair.

dealers, including clocks from Antiques Roadshow expert Richard Price.

DELPHIN ENJOLRAS ‘ THE TEA PARTY’ . CAMBRIDGE FINE ART

ENGLISH REGENCY BRONZE AND ORMOLU MANTEL TIMEPIECE, RICHARD PRICE

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THE CONNAUGHT IN MAYFAIR UNVEILS NEW CIGAR MERCHANTS

The Connaught on Carlos Place has unveiled a new hidden gem in the heart of the hotel – The Connaught Cigar Merchants. The intimate room is home to one of the finest cigar collections in London with exemplary spirits. Guests and customers can drop in and shop the collections or sit and sample the cigars with views of majestic Mount Street.

Guests enter The Connaught Cigar Merchants speakeasy-style via an unassuming door in the Red Room. An Italian crafted humidor spans the length of one wall, brimming with boxes of cigars. Lajca – one of only 33 ‘Masters of Havana Cigars’ in the

world – has curated a collection of over 170 Cuban cigars spanning regular production to extremely rare and vintage varieties, showcasing Cuban tobacco craft at its very best. Highlights include the Cohiba Siglo VI Gran Reserva, one of the finest post-embargo cigars on the market, and Montecristo Sublimes – a highly sought-after, velvety-smooth smoke. Lajca and his team of Cigar Sommeliers will advise on helping to build personal collections and source bespoke requests.

A collection of extremely rare spirits has been handpicked – ranging from vintage Japanese whisky to unique rums, to

complement the cigars. A 42 year old blend of single malts has been produced to mark the opening of the Cigar Merchants, in a limited release of 200 bottles.

Seven tan leather and walnut club chairs sit in the space, each with a fold down shelf hidden in its arm to be used for resting drinks. An outstanding feature is the Swiss extraction system, which through the floor and ceiling, silently and constantly cleans the air to stop the space getting too smoky. Lalique ashtrays and glassware, French crafted lighters, a sharp, velvet-jacketed team and the sounds of JazzHop combine to complete the ambiance.

THE DETAILS

The Connaught Cigar Merchants opening times are 4pm – 1am Monday to Saturday and 2pm – 10pm on Sunday.

Guests must be 18 or over the-connaught.co.uk/restaurants-bars/ the-connaught-cigar-merchants

“Guests enter The Connaught Cigar Merchants speakeasy-style via an unassuming door in the Red Room”

Ralph Lauren, Prada and Harris Reed play a starring role on the cakewalk as

PRÊT-À-PORTEA RETURNS

TO THE BERKELEY

The Berkeley has unveiled its new Prêt-à-Portea collection – a playful and stylish selection of couture cakes inspired by designers from Dolce & Gabbana to Jean Paul Gaultier. A firm favourite with fashionistas with a sweet tooth, Prêt-à-Portea gives a contemporary twist to afternoon tea with a collection of bold catwalkinspired creations.

This season’s collection opens with Christopher Kane – a striking floral gown with black accents crafted with cheesecake, set on a vanilla crémeux and a crunchy sable biscuit. This is topped with wafer thin Opalys chocolate. Ralph Lauren’s hero coat has been created as a Black Forest gateau: Pain de Gênes sponge with a sour cherry jelly, dark chocolate supreme and vanilla Chantilly, all topped with an oversized chocolate button.

Jean Paul Gaultier’s denim couture gown has been reimagined in Cassis bavarois with a blackcurrant filling, set on a feuilletine base and finished with chocolate shards. Meanwhile, Prada’s camel coat will feature on the cakewalk made from chocolate biscuit, with intricate royal icing including pink statement fur sleeves.

Dolce & Gabbana’s fun fur coat and hat combo is immortalised as chequered light sponge in four, bold colours, wrapped in a rainbow of marzipan and wtopped with a meringue hat. Self Portrait’s bow handbag combines Victoria sponge and orange marmalade, glazed in white icing and encased with Ivoire chocolate. The trademark golden bow is the final flourish.

Finally, the Prêt-à-Portea pastry team have created a showstopper of a cake – designed to share – paying homage to a Harris Reed ensemble. Yogurt and honey mousse with

Smith apple compote is set on a caramel

sponge cake. This is finished with a huge sugar bow and a white chocolate, statement headpiece. This season of Prêt-à-Portea is served from 1pm - 5.30pm every day, priced from £75 per person. To make a reservation visit the-berkeley.co.uk/ restaurants-bars/afternoon-tea

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“Jean Paul Gaultier’s denim couture gown has been reimagined in Cassis bavarois with a blackcurrant filling”

BUSHY PARK

At over 1000 acres, Bushy Park lies just north of Hampton Court Palace, Bushy is famed for its mix of waterways, gardens, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer. Visit the Upper Lodge Water Gardens, a historic gem hidden away in the north of the park. See if you can spot some of the arresting birdlife, from kingfishers to kestrels. And enjoy a walk in the peaceful Woodland Gardens after fuelling up at the Pheasantry Café.

LONDON’S BEST

A FESTIVE WALK WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS COULDN’T BE MORE PERFECT TO EXPERIENCE THE SPIRIT OF WINTER IN THE CAPITAL. FROM SPRAWLING TREKS ACROSS THE CITY’S PARKS AND NATURE RESERVES, TO INNER-CITY URBAN TRAILS, HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE BEST WALKS TO ENJOY IN LONDON.

REGENT’S PARK AND PRIMROSE HILL

The Regent’s Park (including Primrose Hill) covers 197 hectares, The park consists of formal gardens, shrubberies, sports pitches, rough grassland, a large lake, small enclosed wood and a canal with embankments. Regents Park also houses various structures and organisations both public and private, including the iconic ZSL London Zoo. Primrose Hill has a character all of its own, at the summit of this grassy hill are stunning panoramic views from 63 metres above sea level from six different viewpoints.

HAMPSTEAD HEATH

Stretching from Hampstead across to Highgate, a roam across beautiful Hampstead Heath takes you to the countryside. It has provided inspiration for countless films, books and poems. with its 320-hectare wood and 18 ponds - three of which are reserved for wild swimming if you can brave the elements! Climb up Parliament Hill, stop to admire the spectacular views and continue towards the stunning Kenwood House, renowned for its impressive landscaped gardens.

HIGHGATE CEMETERY

Although it may seem a little macabre, Highgate Cemetery is one of England’s greatest treasures and one of the most peaceful, idyllic walks in the city. Notable writers, musicians, philosophers including George Eliot, Karl Marx, Jean Simmons, George Michael and Malcolm McLaren… and some rather well-off unknown individuals are laid to rest here. It has incredible architecture, mausoleums, and individual graves amongst an eerie gothic setting. A guided tour is well worth the cost, giving insight and knowledge of its fascinating history.

WINTER WALKS

RICHMOND PARK

One of London’s most breathtaking landscapes and among the best places to enjoy wildlife. The 1,012-hectare space is made up of woodland, grassland and ponds attracting hedgehogs and bats hibernating in winter. But the park is best known for its 630 wild red and fallow deer – so have your camera ready if you want to catch their misty breath on a frosty day. Discover the Isabella Plantation woodland gardens, refuel at Pembroke Lodge tea rooms and enjoy distant views of St Paul’s Cathedral from King Henry’s Mound.

GREENWICH PARK

On a crisp winter’s day, there are few better places to be than at the top of Greenwich Park. The 74-hectare space is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it overlooks the National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Naval College, with the River Thames and Canary Wharf in the distance. Greenwich Park is an amazing mix of 17th century landscape, stunning gardens and a rich history that dates back to Roman times and a small herd of Fallow and Red deer, harking back to its royal hunting past. There’s also a children’s playground where kids can run around and exhaust themselves.

HOLLAND PARK

Located in one of the most desirable areas in London. amble around its formal gardens, loop the woodland in the north of the park then follow the path into Kyoto Garden, a Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a waterfall and carpfilled pond. Look out for herring gull and black-headed gull in winter and squirrels and free-roaming peacocks all year round. The park also has an orangery, tennis courts and a cricket pitch.

HYDE PARK

Once the hunting ground for Henry VIII, this large royal park is best known for its famous Speakers’ Corner and Serpentine Lake, home to waterfowl and oarsmen. The Lido only opens for the summer, but the Swimming Club is open all year round so brave folk can swim in frigid waters, sometimes as cold as 4C. For over 150 years, the most dedicated have been getting up early on Christmas morning and swimming in the freezing lake! Hyde Park is also home to the hugely popular Winter Wonderland, open until January 2022.

THERE ARE MANY MORE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES TO DISCOVER IN LONDON, ALL BRINGING A BIT OF COUNTRYSIDE INTO THE CAPITAL.

“Once the hunting ground for Henry VIII, this large royal park is best known for its famous Speakers’ Corner and Serpentine Lake”

WIMBLEDON AND PUTNEY COMMONS

1,140 acres of countryside amidst the urban surroundings of Wimbledon, Putney and Kingston-upon-Thames. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation, the Commons provide an important home for wildlife With woodland, scrubland, heathland and mown recreation areas – and nine ponds. They are the home to a wide variety of bird, animal and plant life. Being an unfenced Common, the whole area is open to the public 24 hours a day throughout the year for visitors to explore, relax and unwind. You will also see avid horse riders from the nearby Wimbledon Village Stables.

BATTERSEA PARK

With its gardens and sculptures offering the chance to escape through botanics and brief history lessons to far-flung destinations around the world, Battersea Park is one of the prettiest and most varied green spaces to walk in London. The Grade II-listed, 200-acre park boasts a spot of inner-city tranquillity - the Old English Garden: a walled hideaway in which a lily-covered pond and vibrant foliage is tended to by a Chelsea Flower Show gold medal-winner. Battersea Park also holds a children’s zoo, a boating lake, and a playground.

RICHER EDUCATION

About Richer Education

Richer Education is an educational enrichment company founded in 2014. Richer Education aims to inspire children in real-life challenges and encourages children to put theory into practice, in a fun and engaging manner, with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) subjects.

Richer Education is a leading company in STEAM education. They have solid expertise in education. Therefore, they have the knowledge, understanding and experience to ensure children enjoy, learn and are inspired during their weekend classes and holiday camps.

What is STEAM Education?

STEAM is the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics acronym. Richer Education advocates the integration of STEAM subjects and the development of skills such as problemsolving, teamwork and resilience. Richer Education goes beyond the traditional school approach and constantly encourages children to discover and understand the links between subjects and their application in the real world.

Richer Education aims to deliver a comprehensive approach to STEAM education by going beyond the school curriculum, providing activities that children would not usually experience at schools while at the same

time instilling in children new skills for life.

Richer Education promotes the enjoyment of learning to expand children’s worldviews and enhance children’s knowledge.

About Richer Education’s tutors

THE DETAILS

Richer Education’s tutors and mentors are specialists in the subjects they teach. They employ a range of tutors and mentors from primary and secondary school teachers, PhD and EdD students, academic doctors and post-doctoral researchers. Richer Education’s tutors and mentors are trained to communicate and explain concepts in a child-friendly manner according to children’s age and knowledge level. Their teaching staff are committed to providing the best possible learning experience for children of all ages.

Visit richereducation.co.uk for full details of their classes and upcoming holiday camps. Alternatively, please contact their team on + 4420 7871 0481 or WhatsApp: +44 7535 225 432.

Richer Education’s classes and camps

Richer Education offers a variety of face-to-face and virtual holiday camps and weekend classes throughout the year.

Find your personal performing arts pathway at Queen Ethelburga’s

additional exams – some of which are recognised by by UCAS. They also gain access to an ADA only weekend workshop with an external provider and have the opportunity to go on an ADA theatre trip each year.

It has been proven that an accessible arts education and training can boost a student’s self-confidence, language and communications skills. Justine Langford, Creative Director of the King’s Theatre at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE), located near York in North Yorkshire, explains the enhanced opportunities for performing arts students at this excellent rated school (ISI 2019).

They are incredibly lucky at QE, in that central to their Performing Arts provision is their 310 seat on-site professional theatre – The King’s Theatre. Not only does this amazing facility enable them to produce numerous large-scale productions each year in line with industry standards, it allows them to host professional touring theatre, comedy or lectures for our QE Community and the local public.

As part of the Performing Arts options at QE offers, students can join the Academy of Dramatic Arts (ADA) programme. ADA is a recognised Performing Arts pathway for students wanting to develop their performance skills further, offers training for students wanting to perform and also supports those wanting to develop skills in Backstage Crew.

Students from QE’s middle school King’s Magna, and all the way through to key stage 5, can access the Academy. The ADA programme is structured with different levels of training as students’ progress through QE, with specific pathways options in key stage 5 including acting, musical theatre, actor musician and dance.

ADA students also have the opportunity to take

THE DETAILS

To find out more about studying at QE and how they can support your child to achieve their performing aspirations, visit qe.org or contact their friendly admissions team to book a private tour on admissions@qe.org

Staff in the Performing Arts team at QE are all trained in industry and offer solid industry links to recognised schools and practitioners. Many past Performing Arts students have gone on to study at acclaimed drama schools such as the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, the New York Film Academy, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and the American Academy of Dramatic Art (AADA), and in doing so have become incredible role models for their younger students.

THE DEER OF RICHMOND PARK

Richmond Park was originally a deerhunting park, and still has 300 red deer and 350 fallow deer. When Charles I moved his court to Richmond Palace (no longer standing) to avoid the plague in London, in 1625, he turned his manor into a deer park with herds of fallow and red deer. The park was enclosed with an 8 mile long brick wall in 1637. Most of the wall that still encloses Richmond park is the original. The Royal deer have been maintained in Richmond ever since.

The deer have played a major role in the Park’s history and have shaped the landscape too. Their special grassland habitat depends on grazing and the parkland trees have a distinctive ‘browse line’ as the deer eat all the leaves and twigs growing below about 1.5 metres. Deer grazing also prevents tree seedlings from growing, keeping the grassland open. For young trees to survive they need to be protected against damage from deer antlers for some 50 years.

During the autumn the deer ‘rut’ (breeding season) takes place. The red stags and fallow bucks compete for females (known as hinds and does respectively). At this time, the large males roar, bark and clash antlers in a spectacular way in an attempt to fight off rivals and to attract as many females as possible. The young are born mainly in June, and are hidden by their mothers amongst the bracken and long grass. Females and their young are very vulnerable and sensitive to disturbance at this time Herds of red and fallow deer roam freely within much of the park. The herds are culled in November to keep numbers manageable and the park population healthy.

The British Deer Society and the Deer Initiative of England and Wales, who are regarded as the main welfare organizations dealing with the welfare and management of deer nationally, recognise that parkland deer numbers must be managed and that removal of some of the deer is necessary each year to keep populations at acceptable levels.

The keeping of deer in enclosed English parkland has a long heritage. Although many ancient parks were originally maintained for hunting purposes, in recent times it is recognised that the deer herds of the Royal Parks in London are an integral part of the parks’ ecosystem, as well as being a valuable amenity and educational feature. These parkland deer are wild animals, which are not regularly shepherded or handled; they are left to breed normally and to establish normal social behaviour.

All deer parks have a maximum capacity of deer numbers, which must not be exceeded to avoid problems of disease and damage to the natural environment (the complex ecosystems for which Richmond Park is notified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, National Nature Reserve and a European Special Area of

Conservation, being of particular importance). The deer are wild animals, so never try to touch or feed them.

Always keep a respectful distance, especially if you have a dog. As well as deer, a range of other mammals lives in the park, though they may not be as obvious. These include Fox, Rabbit, Shrew, Mice and Vole. Unfortunately the Brown Hare, which was once common in the Park, has vanished as a consequence of increased disturbance.

The Park’s diverse landscape, abundant insects and plentiful tree roost sites are good habitat for bats. There are recent records of at least nine species including all 3 species of Pipistrelle, Noctule, Serotine, Brown Long-eared and Daubenton’s bats. bAs well as deer, a range of other mammals lives in the park, though they may not be as obvious. These include Fox, Rabbit, Shrew, Mice and Vole.

Unfortunately the Brown Hare, which was once common in the Park, has vanished as a consequence of increased disturbance. The Park’s diverse landscape, abundant insects and plentiful tree roost sites are good habitat for bats. Th ere are recent records of at least nine species including all 3 species of Pipistrelle, Noctule, Serotine, Brown Long-eared and Daubenton’s bats. royalparks.org.uk

the large males roar, bark and clash antlers in a spectacular way in an attempt to fight off rivals and to attract as many females as possible”

Phil Beer at Blackheath Halls

Phil Beer is the multiinstrumental half of the west country’s award-winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands. With a professional career of over 36 years, Phil has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances, which are an eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies, together with his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries.

Phil sets out to share some of his most-loved songs –all are songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style. Interjected with musings and amusings thrown in for good measure, it is a treat of past and current favourites from one of the most popular ambassadors for acoustic roots music. Dazzling, charming, disarming and exceptionally talented, multiinstrumentalist Phil Beer’s flawless musicianship and rich vocals will leave you wide-eyed and wanting more.

THE DETAILS

Saturday 4 February, 8pm

Tickets: £20 Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, London SE3 9RQ Box Office 020 8463 0100 blackheathhalls.com

MARYLEBONE VILLAGE

arylebone Village is located in the heart of central London. It is a true urban village, where culture and businesses thrive, and the community blossoms.

Despite being just minutes from Oxford Street, Marylebone Village sits within an oasis of relative tranquillity. Marylebone Village boasts a diverse and impressive collection of retailers, galleries, bars, pubs and restaurants all set within a grid of Georgian streets. The celebrated area offers an experience for everyone, from a solo shopping trip to a family day out in an atmospheric and engaging environment.

The retail and leisure offering within Marylebone Village is concentrated in and around Marylebone High Street. It includes Marylebone High Street, Moxon Street, Marylebone Lane, New Cavendish Street, Devonshire Street, Paddington Street, Blandford Street and George Street. Moxon Street is renowned as a destination for food lovers while Marylebone Lane is defined by its independent shops and one-off concept stores.

Marylebone Summer Festival

The culture festival will include an open-air cinema, dog show, alfresco bars, live music performances, as well as family friendly activities. The event is organised and funded by The Howard De Walden Estate in partnership with Greenhouse Sports, a local Marylebone charity whose goal is to change young lives through sport. The Marylebone Village Summer festival will showcase the best of the Village’s shopping and dining. From fashion, beauty and wellbeing to food and drink, the brands in Marylebone Village will offer an exciting array of in-store activations, exclusive discounts, special menus and extended opening hours.

The Marylebone Hotel

The Marylebone enjoys a spectacular location in the heart of Marylebone village, one of London’s trendiest neighbourhoods, and sits within a short walk from bustle of Oxford Street, the iconic stores of Bond Street and Mayfair and Harley Street. The vibrant charm of Marylebone village is mirrored in the style and ambience of

The Marylebone. This charming tone starts in the hotel’s chic lobby and Cocktail Bar, characterised by their inviting nooks and crannies. Then, there is ever-popular 108 Brasserie and Bar, set on the cobbles of Marylebone Lane and a lively forum for locals and guests alike.

Stylishly designed guest rooms and suites, including our acclaimed rooftop terrace suites, epitomise modern comfort. Meanwhile, guests may enjoy complimentary access to the exclusive and on-site Third Space Health Club - with gym and 18m pool.

Renowned for its contemporary and understated luxury, The Marylebone is an ideal base for those wishing to sample the delights of Marylebone Village. It offers guests 257 bedrooms and suites, including the London Suites with private terraces and views across the capital, state-of-the-art meeting rooms, and access to health and leisure club the Third Space, with an 18 metre pool, and a spa offering an extensive range of treatments. 108 Brasserie serves modern British cuisine and 108 Salon is an inviting new space to dine, drink and lounge in.

Kastur Jewels

Kastur Jewels has an emphasis on antique & heritage inspired jewellery, spanning the 15th – 19th centuries, the Mughal –Edwardian Periods, with a hint of contemporary classic for the modern woman. Timeless, luxurious, fashionable & affordable. Explore the unique range of earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets.

Fishers

A neighbourhood restaurant and cafe with a classic Viennese menu. Warmly evocative of Vienna in the early years of the twentieth century, Fishcers is an all day dining destination. A place to relax on your own at any time of day over a paper, cake and coffee; to relax with friends over lunch or dinner; to meet over breakfast or for an early evening aperitif. The menu includes an extensive

“With a rich British heritage and over thirtyfive years of expertise, Rococo Chocolates bring tastes and experiences to our customers for the first time”

choice of Austrian specialities. They serve a delicious brunch menu between 11:30 and 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays with a selection of British classics.

Rococo Chocolates

With a rich British heritage and over thirty-five years of expertise, Rococo Chocolates bring tastes and experiences to our customers for the first time, and believe in setting trends, not following them. They use only the finest ingredients and the care and attention to detail that we put into every single one of our chocolates is evident from their exquisite taste

Fursac

This contemporary French menswear label was founded in Paris in 1973 and offers studied French clothing where formal tailoring and casual pieces elegantly co-exist.

Luca Faloni

Luca Faloni fuses exceptional Italian craftsmanship and style, with quality fabrics to create durable menswear. The brand travels across all regions of Italy to select the most experienced artisans, who have refined their craft over generations, and to source materials from the most prestigious Italian producers. Pass by Luca Faloni’s store on

Marylebone High Street to discover their elegant designs, which are perfect for both casual and formal occasions.

108 Brasserie

108’s globally inspired menu takes diners on a journey to discover the freshest and most delicious options the season has to offer. Enjoy Three courses and a bottle of house wine.

David Mellor

David Mellor Design operates on the simple principle that well-designed equipment can improve your life. The company was set up by David Mellor, Royal Designer for Industry. Mellor was a key figure in British design with a international reputation as designer, manufacturer and shopkeeper. Born in Sheffield and originally trained as a silversmith, he always specialised in metalwork and is particularly famous for his cutlery which won numerous design awards and which is in many international collections.

The Italians

The Italians are a small community of people passionate about fine Italian produce and top quality wines. You will be visiting their first ever wine bar in Marylebone Village. They work closely with their suppliers to make sure they always offer customers the best produce Italy has to offer. They organise regular tastings and staff training sessions with their producers and take time to visit them in Italy to really learn about them, their ethos and their produce.

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“Luca Faloni fuses exceptional Italian craftsmanship and style, with quality fabrics to create durable menswear”

ASCOT RACECOURSE

Enjoy 26 racedays throughout the year

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”

years of Porsche 1948-2023

The first vehicle to bear the Porsche name was registered on June 8, 1948: It was the 356 “No.1” Roadster. This is the day on which the Porsche brand was born. And purchased by a woman called Jolanda Tschudi, of Switzerland .

The Type 356 turned Ferry Porsche’s dream of a sports car into a reality. “His vision at that time embodied all of the values that still define the brand to this day”, said Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. “Tradition is a commitment. Without our tradition and without our core values, we would not be where we are today”, explained Blume. “We have the solid technological expertise, creative employees and unique team spirit. We have what it takes to ensure that the Porsche brand continues to fascinate.”

The successor model to the 356, the Porsche 911 designed by Ferry Porsche’s son Ferdinand Alexander, finally gave the company its breakthrough as one of the leading manufacturers of sports cars in the world, both from a technical and a design perspective.

The Porsche 911, presented to the global public for the first time in 1963, has now been built over a million times. “Although the 911 has been consistently developed in the intervening decades and enhanced many times over with new, innovative technologies, no other vehicle has managed to retain its original essence in the same way as the 911”, says Blume. “As the centrepiece of the brand, the 911

has become the sports car of dreams, winning the collective heart of enthusiasts all over the world.”

In 1966 presented as the ‘Safety Cabriolet’, the Porsche 911 Targa was launched. And the following year the Porsche 911 R was built for use in motorsport. Weighing 800 kg, it had a 6-cylinder, naturally-aspirated and horizontally-opposed engine producing 154 kW (210 PS), making it incredibly fast.

In 1972 The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 was launched as the

“In the beginning I looked around and could not find quite the car I dreamed of. So I decided to build it myself.”

– Ferry Porsche

THE 1948 356 NO 1 ROADSTER, FERDINAND AND FERRY PORSCHE WITH EXTERIOR DESIGNER ERWIN KOMENDA

1967 PORSCHE 911R

RIGHT: THE FIRST PORSCHE 911 IN 1963

and 57 seconds to be precise - shaving 14 seconds off the previous record.

2017 was definitely a year to celebrate: the one-millionth 911 rolled off the production line - a style icon and the unmistakeable face and heart of the Porsche brand.

Fast. Puristic. Emotive. For the past 75 years, the Porsche brand has been synonymous with sports car construction at the very highest level. porsche.com

sporty leading model of the 911 range. And in 1975 at the height of the oil crisis, Porsche presented the first 911 Turbo – the world’s first production sports car with exhaust turbocharger and pressure regulator. And in 1977 conceived as the successor to the 911, the Porsche 928 broke new ground in terms of technology and design. It was powered by a light-metal alloy V8 engine.

The one millionth Porsche rolled off the assembly line on 15th July 1996. And to leave the 20th century in style the 911 series was rounded off with an exceptional sporty version, the 911 GT3.

Celebrating the new millennium, Porsche displayed its high-performance Carrera GT sports car at the Louvre in Paris and in 2002, presented its third car line: the sporty, off-road Cayenne SUV. Series production of the Carrera GT commenced in 2003 and by 2006, 1,270 units of the fast (up to 330 km/h) high-performance sports car had been built.

At the Geneva Motor Show 2010, Porsche presented the 918 Spyder high-performance hybrid as a concept study for the 21st century sports car. The Boxster Spyder was a radical return to the origins of the roadster: two seats, enhanced performance, no room for incidentals. Marking 2013, the 918 Spyder set a Nürburgring lap record: the first road-approved car to complete a lap in under 7 minutes - 6 minutes

CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF PORSCHE, THE 911 SPEEDSTER CONCEPT

1972 PORSCHE CARRERA RS

THE ONE MILLIONTH 911 SOLD IN 2017

PORSCHE CAYMAN R

“To achieve our goal of breaking the world speed record for series production cars, we had to optimise the aerodynamics”

Weddings FOCUS ON…

A GUIDE TO FINDING THE PERFECT LUXURY WEDDING DESTINATION

Asuccessful life is not measured by the milestones achieved, but by the memories created.

An important milestone in everyone’s life is their wedding day. This day marks not just the spiritual union of two souls, but also the coming together of family and friends. It is a celebration of happy endings and new beginnings.

The uncertainty of the past couple of years has led to deep introspection, and to the realisation of how important family and close friendships are. For these are the bonds that stand by you unwaveringly in times of strife. Weddings, of late, have become intimate and more personal. A small group of guests, who mean the world to the couple, at a beautiful holiday destination is fast becoming the norm. From star-lit royal venues to tropical beach settings, couples are venturing out of their comfort zone to make their special day one for the books. If you’re in the midst of planning for your special day or wish to one day plan your own bespoke wedding, here are some popular social-media-worthy destinations that are sure to be a hit with your loved ones.

Give your wedding the royal touch in Udaipur, Rajasthan

This city is the perfect setting for a luxurious fairytale wedding. Manifest a special day like the kings and queens of yore in a candlelit lakeside property like the Leela Palace and The Oberoi Udaivilas or the majestic Taj Lake Palace, which is surrounded by water. What’s more, your guests can also enjoy and learn about Udaipur’s rich history and culture and shop from many of its vibrant markets.

Get married like a movie star in Lake Como, Italy

This glamorous destination, made popular by Hollywood superstar George Clooney—who also owns a home there—is increasingly becoming a favourite venue for the rich and famous. There are several luxury properties to choose from that overlook the lake such as 500-year-old Villa Balbiano or Villa Erba, which was built in the 19th century. You can host all your functions and provide accommodation for all your guests at these magnificent properties.

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Dive into married life in sunny Mauritius

There is nothing more romantic than a sunset wedding by the beach in Mauritius. The crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches provide the perfect backdrop for your dream wedding. Adventurous couples can also consider exchanging vows on a catamaran cruise or even underwater in a submarine! For those who want to keep their special day very intimate, consider booking one of the many private islands just off the coast of Mauritius.

Exchange vows amidst Kenya’s exotic wilderness

Get hitched amidst grazing wildlife and dancing Maasai warriors. Kenya’s safari weddings marry luxury with the raw, untamed experience of living in the wild. You will have more than 40 national parks and game reserves to choose from for your destination wedding. If a safari wedding is not on your bucket list, Kenya also boasts of pristine white beaches in Mombasa that offer world-class luxury hotels and cuisine—all the elements needed to plan the perfect beach wedding.

If you are considering any of these dream destinations for your special day, wedding planners Bespoke Weddings Abroad will do all the work for you. From venue selection, coordination with suppliers, local transportation, catering and decoration, to gifts, guest assistance, sightseeing packages, legalities and paperwork, Bespoke Weddings Abroad takes care of it all thanks to its team of professional wedding planners. This means you can just sit back and relax, and enjoy an occasion that is guaranteed to be memorable for all those who grace it with their presence.

For further information or to speak to one of our wedding consultants please contact us.

Tel: +44 7956 492226 E-mail: enquiries@ bespokeweddingsabroad.com

Weddings

THE WOW FACTOR

Our wedding smoke bombs allow you to create amazing wedding photography. Add a pop of smoke to make your special day just that little bit more magical. Use this white smoke bomb in combination with our other smoke bombs to create truly majestic memories. Easy to use - simply hold away from face and firmly pull the ring pull! gingerray.co.uk

PEACEFUL SLEEP

A beautiful wedding gift. Using all-natural fibres of 100% British wool or cashmere guard hair, encased in organic cotton and made in Yorkshire. The Soft and Slim pillow comes with a discrete zip giving flexibility to add or remove wool as needed. avainnes.com

PUT A RING ON IT

We love this porcelain Indian silk douppion cushion decorated with a 1920’s white Jacquard with embroidery and trapunto in gold French ribbon. The lining is in white silk with matching zip at the back. nataliawillmott.co.uk

AROUND THE WORLD

This wedding guest book alternative is sure to put a smile on your guests faces, have them sign a message as you set off on this new adventure. The globe can be placed on a table for guests to sign then used as a fab keepsake decoration for years to come. gingerray.co.uk

FANCY FLORALS

Celebrate and thank your Elevate your wedding hairstyle with this stunning dried flower hair accessory, comprised of gorgeous pink flowers and grasses. Expertly arranged by our talented team at The Norfolk Flower Room, these florals are carefully selected to create gorgeous individual pieces for your big day. lisaangel.co.uk

For all those ladies who need more definition in their eyebrows. Microblading is a semi-permanent form of cosmetic tattooing, that looks soft and subtle. But unlike traditional tattoos, which use a tattoo gun, microblading uses a blade-shaped tool with a row of tiny, barely visible needles to create hair-like strokes along your brows while depositing pigment into your skin. The result? Realistic-looking brow hairs that don’t wash off for a year or more. Over time, the pigment on your brows will also lighten a shade or two from its original colour. Microblading can be great for those with thin, sparse brows to get some definition and fullness. To arrange your permanent make up appointment or your consultation, please call Skarlet 07745 886439

Instagram: @microbladingbrowsartstudio

Weddings at Dulwich Picture Gallery

weddings, private parties, and corporate events.

An extensive list of approved suppliers can provide everything from catering to floristry, lighting to entertainment.

Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world’s first purpose-built public gallery and home to one of the finest collections of Old Master paintings in the world.

Within easy reach of central London, the Gallery offers an exclusive setting for entertaining and can host a variety of events. The iconic Soane Gallery, contemporary event spaces, art studio, café and idyllic gardens make it the perfect venue for unique

The Gallery can accommodate between 10 to 150 guests, with prices starting from just £400.

As a registered charity, all money generated through venue hire goes towards the conservation and care of Dulwich Picture Gallery, its collection, and its leading exhibition and learning programmes.

Contact the Events Team on 020 8299 8713 or email events@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk to discuss your requirements.

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Based in the stunning Isle of Purbeck, Ben is a stylised photographer who loves to create cinematic photographs that feel natural and candid in the moment, and due to his friendly, affable nature you are sure to feel completely at ease throughout your day.

With experience shooting weddings both easy-going and grand, events ranging from Wembley Stadium to local parties, and commercial projects for clients such as Whittards of Chelsea, YUYU Bottle & Dorset Areas of Natural Beauty. Loving what he does as a photographer and a filmmaker since 2018, his passion and knowledge for photography and creating beautiful imagery really come to fruition in his images. For Ben, it is so important that you enjoy your special day to the fullest, so he takes a more relaxed approach and will be snapping candid photos of guests half the time without you knowing he is even there. When the time comes, he can take the reins and be creative so that the photos you receive can be cherished for a lifetime. Thanks to his shooting and editing style, he is perfect for relaxed couples looking for elegant imagery of their special day. To contact Ben, find his website at www.framesbyben.co.uk, or send him an email at framesbyben@gmail.com

WEDDING-READY WITH DR RACHEL TUNNEY

If you have recently become engaged, then congratulations! Planning a wedding is a very exciting time, and your first thoughts probably go to choosing a venue and dress or picking your hairstylist and make-up artist. But have you thought about preparing your skin for the big day?

Whether you have specific concerns like dryness, dull or rough skin, breakouts or lines and wrinkles, or you just want your make-up to sit well on the skin and ensure that the wedding glow lasts all day, then the wedding skincare service that Dr Rachel Tunney offers may be just what you need.

The Wedding Skincare Package is a bespoke service which starts with an in-depth consultation. Dr Rachel wants to get to know your skin concerns as well as your lifestyle and budget. A skin analysis and a mini facial allow a closer look at your skin and how it behaves with some of the advanced products used in the clinic, which helps her tailor her suggestions.

Many brides-to-be take advantage of the wonderful HydraFacial treatments which can be done on the face as well as the back or chest, great if your dress has a plunging neckline or open back. Chemical peels and other aesthetic treatments can also be included in your package should you want them and if you are suitable. Personalised skincare routines are chosen for you to complement your in-clinic treatments.

After your appointment, you will receive a consultation report with details of all the treatments and skincare products that have been discussed with you. All packages are tailored to your needs, and no two are alike! Dr Rachel also offers monthly payment plans so that happy, healthy skin doesn’t have to break the bank.

If you don’t have a wedding date in the diary yet, don’t worry. You can start your skincare package as early as you like, in fact, the longer you have to make changes the better!

Dr Rachel has treated many brides as well as bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride and grooms who all want to feel happy and confident in their skin on the big day.

WEDDINGS AT THE RNLI COLLEGE

At the RNLI we believe in excellence in everything we do, from saving lives to delighting brides. For a truly unique wedding why not experience our beautiful and contemporary waterfront setting. We are licensed for both marriage ceremonies and civil partnerships and offer a choice of attractive rooms including the Harbour View and Waterfront suites with stunning views over the bay. A wedding celebration at the college will make your special day even more memorable.

WATERFRONT SUITE

THE DETAILS

We love... that every £1 spent at RNLI College goes towards helping save lives at sea.

Contact: 01202 662 261 rnli.org/rnli-college

RNLI College, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ

A delightful ground floor room with direct access to the sea terrace right by the water’s edge; great for post-vow drinks. With RNLI lifeboats moored on the pontoons on Holes Bay it’s the perfect backdrop for standout photos. The suite can accommodate up to 200 ceremony guests, 150 for the wedding breakfast and an extra 50 for the evening do. It can also be specially tailored for smaller parties to provide a more intimate setting.

HARBOUR VIEW SUITE

A beautiful light and airy room located on the second floor the Harbour View Suite is

a very special room with grand sweeping views of Holes Bay in Poole Harbour. Doors open onto your own private balcony where you can soak up the atmosphere and watch the boats go sailing past. This suite can accommodate up to 60 guests for your ceremony, wedding breakfast, or evening reception making it perfect for smaller intimate weddings.

DINING IN STYLE

Your wedding breakfast will be prepared to the highest standards by our resident chefs. We offer fine contemporary dining, drinks on arrival, a choice of menus, and attentive and friendly waiting staff. Your own dedicated wedding coordinator will assist in getting all those important details right.

And if you want to linger longer, the venue has 60 harbour-view double bedrooms available for guest accommodation plus there’s a complimentary wedding night stay for the bride and groom with the full wedding package. Find out more about the full range of options and features that makes the RNLI College the perfect choice for your special day.

We appreciate that each couple will want different things for their special day. So whether you want a small and intimate ceremony or a larger event, we’re here to help you organise your perfect day.

SARAH JANE BRIDAL

selection of accessories for those finishing touches which are hand made locally. So from the moment you find your dress right up to your big day we’re here every step of the way.

Sarah Jane Bridal is a beautifully elegant bridal boutique situated in the heart of Poole, Dorset. Together with a warm and friendly welcome you will enjoy the boutique exclusively by appointment. At SJB we love to listen to our brides’ ideas, firmly placing them at the centre of everything we do and we pride ourselves on creating a personalised and most importantly a fun experience for every bride.

Our refreshing and inclusive dress collections are exclusive to the area, designed from around the world and carefully hand-selected for their individuality and beauty in sizes 8-26. Our range includes timeless classics and ultra-feminine, modern designs through to gorgeous head pieces and elegant veils. Our prestigious award-winning designers include Sophia Tolli, Allure Romance, Eddie K, Ellis Bridal and Fox Bridal as well as bridesmaid and special occasion dresses from The Only Way.

To add to the experience at SJB we work closely with our extremely talented in-house seamstress to help create the perfect fit for our brides. We also offer a beautiful

“As the owner and founder of Sarah Jane Bridal it’s incredibly important to me that every brideto-be who visits my boutique feels super special and enjoys her experience. I’ve created a little bridal haven where the magic happens and it really does. I will never get tired of that special moment when our brides know that they’ve found “the one”. Often there are cheers, some happy tears and always lots of smiles.. it’s truly wonderful!”.

At Sarah Jane Bridal we feel it’s an absolute honour to be part of this exciting journey and we love to make wedding dress dreams come true. We look forward to welcoming you to the SJB family!

THE DETAILS

To make your appointment please visit our website sarahjanebridal.com

Or follow us on our socials Instagram: Sarah_Jane_bridal Facebook: Sarahjanebridalboutique Telephone: 01202 735070 104 -106 Ashley Road Poole, Dorset BH14 9BN

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CHAUFFEURED VINTAGE VW CAMPERVAN WEDDING TRANSPORT & SELFIEBOOTH

Say “I do” in Sandbanks

Ruby, our Vintage VW Campervan is available to chauffeur wedding couples on their dream Wedding Day in and around Sandbanks, Dorset.

Stunning, 43-year old, vintage Ruby makes quite an entrance wherever she goes: driving through the gates of a secluded private residence or in beautiful hotel grounds, or simply attracting admiring glances at the beach with spectacular sea views.

Ruby arrives dressed up in her wedding garland, ribbon & bows ready to transport you to your chosen wedding venue. Once the wedding ceremony is concluded, Ruby is then on hand to pose for photos before whisking you to your reception, stopping en route for additional photos at the beach, harbour or local scenic viewing point - just ask your chauffeur for advice on your route - we know all the best photo spots!

Grab a Prop, Grab a Seat, Grab a Selfie

It’s not just the wedding couple that get to enjoy Ruby! At the reception, she will “Pop her Top” and transform into a SelfieBooth for the newly weds and their guests to enjoy. Ruby’s chauffeur will then be on hand to look after the guests whilst they Grab a Prop, Grab a Seat and Grab a Selfie with her. Everyone is welcome to have their photo taken as they stand and pose alongside or inside her.

Ruby’s SelfieBooth props can either be wedding related or tailored to the wedding couples personalised theme.

Ruby - Keeping it local Ruby is lovingly maintained by a team of local Craftsmen, Mechanics and Body Shop technicians who specialise in Vintage Volkswagens and are all based in Dorset.

In fact it’s the very same team that restored Ruby back in 2009 when she was sprayed Lipstick Red and renamed Ruby.

Ruby’s Lipstick Red bodywork is perfectly suited to Weddings as Red (Fire) symbolises luck, joy, and happiness. It also represents celebration, vitality, and fertility.

THE DETAILS

Ruby is available 7 days a week covering Sandbanks, Dorset & beyond...

Kiss, kiss...

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WEDDINGIDEALFORYOUR FUNCTIONS

PREMIUM CONTAINER BAR HIRE

Poseidon Bars is home to one of the UK’s premium container bar hire companies with a simple mission, to offer the best designed and high quality built shipping container bars for our customers. We hire fully stocked and staffed bars (also dry hire if required) delivering them to your chosen location ready for you to stock (or we stock) with whatever products you want to serve your customers giving you the ultimate flexibility.

They include taps to serve beer and lager and come fully equipped with fridges.

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ROMANTIC FLORALS

WE SPEAK TO ALANA WATTS, OWNER AND FLORAL DESIGNER OF PETAL AND WILD. THE COMPANY SPECIALISES IN WILD, PRETTY AND ROMANTIC WEDDING FLORAL DESIGN COVERING, LONDON, ESSEX AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Tell me a bit about yourself and your company.

I’ve always been creative and loved the outdoors. As a child I’d spend hours outside in the garden helping my parents prune the roses and plant tulip bulbs. I trained at Italia Conti Academy of theatrical arts and performed in West End shows as a singer/dancer for a number of years. I was frequently sent the most beautiful bouquets during the run from a florist stand outside the theatre on Seven Dials. Once I left the theatre world I struggled to find something that gave me the same passion. By chance a leaflet was popped through my door advertising a floristry course at my local university which caught my attention. I enrolled and am delighted to say it reignited my creative fire and reminded me how much I love working with natural materials. It was totally fate looking out for me and I’ve never looked back. I created Petal and Wild flowers to appeal to the bride who wants something completely unique and elegant on their wedding day. My style is romantic and natural, like flowers just picked from a country garden. I enjoy working with a loose brief so I can really be creative and design something stunning and enchanting for the big day.

Where do you get inspiration from?

I get inspiration from so many sources, including the natural beauty of the English countryside. Pinterest and Instagram are great online tools too as they give you access to amazing floral designs from around the world.

What is your favourite part of being a wedding florist?

I love the early morning trips to Covent Garden Flower market shopping for my blooms and the excitement to see what’s new in and what is in season. I also love seeing the bride’s reaction to her flowers on the wedding morning. It’s such a wonderful feeling after months of planning to know you’ve been a part of making someone’s special day look beautiful.

What plans do you have in the future?

More weddings and more beautiful flowers! I’ve got some gorgeous weddings booked for next year at amazing venues, it’s a privilege and I’m very grateful to work with such lovely brides. petalandwild.co.uk; 07976 881505

TOP TIPS

Let your florist know your budget from the very start. It’s much easier to advise on designs and flowers to achieve the look you are after if we have this information. If you love expensive flowers such as peonies, ask your florist to use them in your bouquet and find a more economical substitute for the table flowers if your budget will not stretch.

Ask your florist to choose flowers that are in season, it doesn’t mean they are necessarily cheaper but means they are better quality and at their best. It will also help to encompass the time year you have chosen to get married in.

Choose a few larger arrangements, rather than lots of smaller vases or jars if you really want to make an impact on your wedding day. Pedestal arrangements and pew ends can be re-used from the ceremony and repositioned in the reception area afterwards to help make the most of your flowers. SUPPLIERS:

LUXURY TRAVEL

Heading away to explore the rest of the world

B AWAY CRUISING

Baway are renowned as an established cruise tour operator. They use their extensive experience to deliver exceptional value, combining quality hotels and tours with exciting cruise itineraries without compromising on the standards you would expect. All cruise holidays are fully bonded under the CAA ATOL scheme to give you peace of mind.

What’s next on your travel list? Sometimes, it’s the famous attractions, delicious food, or stunning hotels that draw us to a certain destination and is the focus of the exciting trips curated by B away

This Rio Carnival and Caribbean package offered exclusively by B away seems to tick off a lot.

Fly to Rio to enjoy three nights on the world-famous Copacabana beach during the Rio Carnival (tickets included).

Next stay for two nights at the iconic Belmond Hotel da Cataratas in prime position to one of the planet’s greatest natural wonders, Iguazu Falls. While all other visitors enter via tour buses between the hours of 9am and 5pm, you can walk from the lobby to the falls in under 30 seconds. It honestly feels like you’ve got the world’s

biggest water feature in your own back garden, especially at dawn and dusk.

Next you fly back to Rio to join the ultraluxurious Silver Moon built by Silversea for an all-inclusive twelve-night cruise to Barbados. Building on the phenomenal success of Silver Muse, Silver Moon mirrors her sister ship and establishes a new era of cruising. With a capacity to accommodate 596 passengers, Silver Moon maintains the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation which are the hallmarks of the Silversea experience.

Upon arrival in Barbados, you will then enjoy a relaxing three-night stay at the five-star O2 Beach Club & Spa. Unwind in unadulterated luxury with stunning rooms, gourmet dining, serene spa experiences, exhilarating land and water adventures and inspiring daily activities that redefine the meaning of ‘luxury allinclusive.’ Flights and transfers are included for full peace of mind.

THE DETAILS

This unique experience starts at £6,590 per person

Visit bawaycruising.co.uk for more details or contact one of their dedicated cruise specialists 0208 248 2355

DESTINATIONS: THE HOLIDAY & TRAVEL SHOW

DISCOVER A WORLD OF ADVENTURE AS THE UK’S LEADING TRAVEL EVENT RETURNS

OLYMPIA LONDON, 2ND - 5TH FEBRUARY 2023

Now in its 28th year, the UK’s longest running travel show, Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show, in association with The Times & The Sunday Times is returning to Olympia London, this February.

Travel is back and Destinations is the place to be for muchneeded travel inspiration! It plays host to more than 300 leading travel companies, including the top travel operators as well as specialist, independent travel brands. Plus, over 70 tourist boards from around the world will be represented.

The Essential Event for Travel Inspiration

With a diverse range of tour operators, tourist boards, hoteliers and airlines, visitors can explore and research unlimited travel ideas for their next holiday. There will be old favourites as well as new brands to discover.

These include: Flight Centre, Explore, Cosmos, Viking Cruises, APT, G Adventure, Audley Travel, Intrepid Travel, Trailfinders, Aurora Expeditions and Authentic India Tours, Classic Collection Holidays, Explora Cruises, Wellness & Safari, Ponant and Polar Routes to name a few.

Expert Advice

From activity to adventure holidays, safaris to sight-seeing, family holidays to solo expeditions, honeymoons to babymoons and cultured city breaks to cruises, visitors can expect one-to-ones with travel experts who can help tailor-make their next

dream holiday to anywhere in the world. Local tour guides from around the world touch down at Olympia specially to talk to visitors and provide inspiring in-depth knowledge of destinations

THE DETAILS

Booking your next escape has never been easier.

Visitors can take advantage of exclusive show-only offers, discounts and upgrades. They’ll have their tastebuds tantalised with global flavours in the daily cookery demonstrations and learn how to take perfect holiday photos at the Travel Photography Masterclasses. Visitors can also hear from the leading voices in the industry, as they take to the stage to tell their tales of travel, and impart valuable travel advice, in a line-up of expert talks, interviews and panel discussions.

]For more on Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show and ticket information, visit: Olympia London: destinationsshow.com/ london/welcome

5* Plas Dinas Country House, the former home of the remarkable Lord Snowdon offers ten individually styled bedrooms, beautiful grounds, award-winning Gunroom Restaurant, and attention to detail that rivals the best.

The house has been lovingly restored by owners Daniel and Annie Perks during recent lockdowns, each room designed to represent a role or person within the Armstrong-Jones family. It was awarded The Good Hotel Guides 2023 Editor’s Choice Historic Award and stole the show at the North Wales Tourism Awards taking home Go Food and Drink Award and Best Hotel 2022.

The Gunroom Restaurant, headed up by Daniel ap Geraint creates a monthly changing menu using only the freshest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Distinct choices of starter, main and dessert are interspersed with delicious hidden courses creating a unique dining experience that balances sumptuous indulgence with individual variety. The Gunroom Restaurant was recently added to the Michelin Guide and is certainly a restaurant

PLAS DINAS COUNTRY HOUSE

to add to the list to visit. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink and canapés in either the beautiful Drawing Room or intimate Gunroom Bar, which features a selection of trendy Cocktails and delectable Gins as well as other spirits and wines.

Plas Dinas Country House also serves a delightful Afternoon Tea that is available daily in various settings throughout the house, with a choice of unique loose tea blends, delicious homemade cakes and dainty savouries.

An enviable location between the Menai Straits and Snowdonia, Plas Dinas is a short drive from some of the country’s best views, beaches and attractions from Zip World to Caernarfon Castle and the epic climb of Snowdon. The 15 acres of gardens are tucked away offering the perfect balance of privacy and luxury whilst being surrounded by amazing adventures and breath-taking scenery.

The country house isn’t the only accommodation that they offer, they also offer unique dog friendly self-catering holiday cottages, located in the heart of Gwynedd. With 3 beautiful holiday lets, perfectly positioned to explore the adventure lands that surround, the heart of the Adventure capital of Britain & Europe. You can find out more on their website plasdinas.co.uk.

5* Plas Dinas Country House, the former home of the remarkable Lord Snowdon offers ten individually styled bedrooms, beautiful grounds, award-winning Gunroom Restaurant, and attention to detail that rivals the best. It is filled to the brim with beautiful royal memorabilia, including the exquisite HRH Princess Margaret Junior Suite.

The house has been lovingly restored by owners Daniel and Annie Perks during recent lockdowns, each room designed to represent a role or person within the Armstrong-Jones family. It was recently awarded a 5* gold award by the AA along with 2 rosettes and The Editors Choice for Historic by the Good Hotel Guide.

The Gunroom Restaurant, headed up by Daniel ap Geraint creates a monthly changing menu using only the freshest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Distinct choices of starter, main and dessert are interspersed with delicious hidden courses creating a unique dining experience that balances sumptuous indulgence with individual variety. The Gunroom Restaurant was recently added to the Michelin Guide and is certainly a restaurant to add to the list to visit.

An enviable location between the Menai Straits and Snowdonia, Plas Dinas is a short drive from some of the country’s best views, beaches and attractions from Zip World to Caernarfon Castle and the epic climb of Snowdon. The country house isn’t the only accommodation that they offer, they also offer unique dog friendly self-catering holiday cottages, located in the heart of Gwynedd. With 3 beautiful holiday lets, perfectly positioned to explore the adventure lands that surround, the heart of the Adventure capital of Britain & Europe.

You can find out more on their website www.plasdinas.co.uk.

ZAMBIA WITH SUNGANI

Zambia is a premium safari destination that should be on everyone’s travel bucket list in 2023! Family owned and operated, Sungani Lodge and its smaller sister camp Kulandila are the idyllic luxury safari retreat. Located in the remote and pristine far south of the South Luangwa National Park, this is one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world and remains evocative of safaris of old.

The properties design and décor are carefully curated. Tented accommodation is sensational and maxed out with air-con, ceiling fans, private plunge pools and outdoor bathing areas. There is a well-equipped, airconditioned gym at Sungani Lodge.

Gourmet cuisine that is locally sourced and inspired by African flavours is on offer. Dining options are relaxed and unfussy allowing guests total flexibility during their stay. The signature bush brunch is an experience to anticipate, and each day ends

with a toast to another unforgettable African Sunset. Guests can indulge in their love of nature and wildlife on exclusive bush walks, game drives and boat cruises all lead by highly experienced and passionate guides. Head out into the wild to have exceptional wildlife encounters with elephants, hippos, leopards, lions, wild dogs, birdlife and much more.

Exclusive access to this area is a privilege that far outweighs the more conventional concept of luxury. Expect a feeling of blissful ease as you board the inclusive bush flight over the Luangwa River and land at Sungani’s private airstrip. sungani.com

Instagram: @sunganilodge

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PAPER PLANE TRAVEL

Paper Plane Travel is an independent travel agency creating worldwide, tailor-made itineraries for couples, solo travellers, families and groups.

FIVE HOTELS TO VISIT THIS YEAR

Deplar Farm, Iceland

Maslina Resort, Croatia

Sitting in an idyllic spot on Hvar’s coast, Maslina offers everything from watersports & trekking to wine tasting, cultural tours and stellar spa treatments.

This luxury stay in the Troll Peninsula is magical in both the winter & summer seasons and tags perfectly with a stay in Reykjavik.

Son Net, Mallorca

As sister to one of the best hotels in Spain (Finca Cortesin), this is an exciting opening for the island in Spring 2022.

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Cap Karoso, Indonesia

Opening in February 2022 and just an hour’s flight from Bali, Cap Karoso on Sumba offers a unique Indonesian island experience.

Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal

High on a hilltop in this Portuguese wine region, spend your days sampling wines, cruising along the river and getting pampered in the Six Senses spa.

THE DETAILS

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BESPOKE LUXURY VACATION RENTALS IN GREECE

Travelling with family, a large group of friends or looking for the perfect romantic location to relax and unwind? The Greek Villas are more than luxury villas in Greece, they offer the full Greek vacation experience. Personalized bespoke packages with additional VIP concierge in Greece to meet all your high expectations and requirements.

Discover more than 500+ Luxury Villas in Greece offering privacy, independence, elegance, breath taking views over 34 destinations. Offering you the chance to experience the best vacation you can image.

From its deep green trees to its rockin’ bars and restaurants, the island of Skiathos invites you to share its distinctive and spirited vibe. Perfect for those who demand high standards, it has long been a premier destination for cosmopolitan travellers, particularly those on yachts and sailboats cruising the Mediterranean. At its lively marina, boats of all kinds – many available for private charter – are docked side by side.

There are so many terrific beaches around Skiathos. With beach bars, waterfront tavernas, umbrellas, sunbeds and

Watersports, Skiathos’ beaches have your maximum comfort and enjoyment as their primary design feature!

Holidays mean adventure and exploration and, so, the sea caves of Skiathos await! Pounta, Fonissa and Altanous are all waiting to be discovered.

The Greek Villas portfolio, offer the best most exquisite luxury villas on Skiathos island to suit all budgets with local staffing support, exceptional local knowledge, a network of quality local suppliers and tailor-made itineraries.

They take care of every little detail for an unforgettable holiday experience. Bespoke villas in more than 34 destinations in Greece. Authentic holiday experience, exceptional local knowledge.

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FASHION & BEAUTY

Looking and feeling your best

CLARIDGE’S UNVEILS FIRST SPA IN ITS HISTORY

In a ground-breaking project that has seen teams of experts excavate five floors into the London clay, to pave the way for the next 200 years of Claridge’s life, the legendary Mayfair hotel announces the opening of its first ever spa.

Situated three floors down with 7,000 square feet of space, Claridge’s Spa is a haven of wellness and tranquillity featuring its first ever swimming pool, steam rooms, sauna and seven treatments rooms. The space is an epicentre of wellness, showcasing healing rituals, a knowledge of restorative body work and the latest bioinnovation to amplify emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. The service is signature five-star Claridge’s, with touches of the iconic timeless glamour synonymous with the hotel. Claridge’s Spa offers both a best-in-class list of resident brands including Josh Wood, Augustinus Bader and FaceGym, and an ever-evolving roster of visiting wellness masters, featuring nail artist Harriet Westmoreland and acupuncturist Ross J. Barr, ensuring guests are expertly treated, head to toe.

Guests cross the iconic monochrome lobby and embark on a journey to a sensorial space of calm serenity, with sounds of flowing water, a visual play of light and shadow, and energy-cleansing music. Escaping the bustle of the capital, spa guests can feel time moving at a slower pace and experience a sense of replenishing restoration. The heated swimming pool is central to the spa, framed by a striking, multi-vaulted ceiling and stone columns. Cabanas set back from the water offer privacy to relax and unwind. In addition to private consultation spaces, the treatment rooms are oak panelled and ensuite, where each treatment is personalised to the individual, inspired by the ancient concept of omakase (‘leaving another to decide what is best’).

The piece de resistance is Josh Wood at Claridge’s – a dedicated hair and beauty space within the spa, where celebrated British hair colour expert Josh Wood brings his hand-picked dream team of A-list stylists to the hotel. This collaboration sees his first home in Mayfair, and a 21st century reimagination of what haircare looks like in hotels.

THE DETAILS

Claridge’s Spa is open to both hotel and outside guests, Monday-Sunday 8am-9pm. 90 minute treatments include access to the pool. To book treatments please call 0207 409 6565. claridges.co.uk/spa

HARBOUR HOSPITAL, POOLE

MR. JEREMY SOUTHGATE MB BS FRCS (ORTH) - CONSULTANT

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON AT HARBOUR HOSPITAL, POOLE

Mr. Southgate was educated at Christ’s Hospital School in Horsham and trained in Medicine at The London Hospital Medical College in East London. He qualified in 1986. After junior hospital doctor posts at The London Hospital and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore, he joined the Wessex regional orthopaedic training programme in Southampton.

At the end of his senior registrar training he was appointed to a Fellowship in Sydney Hospital and St Luke’s Hospital Hand Unit in Australia for a year. In 1998 he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to The Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

He treats all aspects of hand surgery including wrist and elbow conditions. He has written several papers and presented research at international scientific meetings including the British Society for Surgery of the Hand, The Australian Hand Society and at the International Federation for Surgical Societies of the Hand.

He is strongly committed to teaching to all medical personnel and regularly lectures on surgical training programmes both in hand surgery and anatomy. He is a member of the British Medical Association, the British Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

You don’t need health insurance to access treatment with Mr. Southgate. At Harbour Hospital, we offer:

• Fast access to Consultants

• All-inclusive bespoke packages

• Flexible 0% finance options

• Treatment dates to suit you

Did you know you can also self-refer and pay for your own private physiotherapy ?

Specialist services include:

• Hand therapy

• Sports injuries

• Shockwave therapy

• Lymphoedema management

• Strains and sprains

• Back and neck pain

• Brace and support fitting

• Musculoskeletal problems

For more information, call our Physiotherapy department on 01202 244 219.

THE DETAILS

For more information, call our Patient Liaison Officer Suzanne on 01202 688 380 or visit circlehealthgroup.co.uk/harbour.

WELL-PERSON ASSESSMENTS AT THE CLINIC@78

How is your general health? Do you ever wonder if your health is as good as it could be...

Whether you want a general health check-up or have concerns about a specific area of your health, such as your heart or diabetes, the clinic@78 offers a range of bespoke private health checks.

What is included:

First you will have an initial assessment with our nursing team who will discuss your medical history including any relevant family history. They will check your

• Blood pressure

• Heart Rate

• Respiratory Rate

• Oxygen Levels

And then they will calculate your body mass index (BMI).

Next, you will have:

• A urinalysis and an ECG.

A urinalysis is a test of your urine, and can be used to detect a number of problems, including: urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes. An ECG is a simple test that can be used to check your heart rhythm and electrical activity.

Our nursing team will also take a blood sample to be sent for comprehensive analysis.

Finally In your personalised GP consultation, you will have:

• A full physical examination

• Testicular/prostate or breast examination

PRIVATE GP SERVICES

We offer convenient GP appointments for adults & children, in the heart of Westbourne, Bournemouth. Alongside routine appointments, our GP services include a range of screenings and bespoke health checks, vaccinations, and minor operations.

WE OFFER

An unhurried service to ensure you receive the best care possible, with appointments starting at 20 minutes duration.

Swift onward referral to our in-house multidisciplinary specialists, where necessary.

• A calculation of your cardiovascular Q-Risk

• Discussion of any treatment to be started or lifestyle changes needed

• Prescription or onward specialist consultant referral if needed

• A written copy of full report detailing the outcome of the assessment

A wide range of in-house range of diagnostic tests available including ultrasound scans.

Trouble-free prescriptions from our affiliated pharmacy – Arrowedge Chemist.

A wide range of appointment times including same day where possible.

Consultations from £90 To book call 01202 767000 info@clinic78.co.uk

Come in and see our team at the clinic@78 for your comprehensive Well-Person assessment. Prices from £450

To book call 01202 767000 | clinic78.co.uk

INTRODUCING PURDEY’S SHOOTING & LIFESTYLE COLLECTION

To set the scene: imagine a relaxed day on a beautiful country estate, with guests arriving from town. There’s an air of shoots gone by, but we’re very much in the present moment. Spirits are high, conversation is flowing, and the company is, of course, excellent.

This season celebrates Purdey classics.

Several of the tweeds in the collection utilise the natural palette of the Shetland herd, undyed for minimal intervention from sheep to finished piece. Woven in Scotland, with wool that’s certified sustainable and ethically sourced, Purdey cuts the tweed into various top coat and field coat styles, each subtly sophisticated.

Highlights include:

The Men’s Tweed Field Coat leads the charge, cut in a rich cashmere blend, tonally reflecting the surrounding fields. Large reinforced cartridge pockets feature retainer straps for ease of access, while hand-warming pockets are lined with micro-fleece. It’s weather-proof yet luxurious – with a technical lining and adjustable storm cuffs. The subtle olive and navy houndstooth check ensures it will take you seamlessly from town to countryside.

The Women’s Loden Field Coat evokes the deep blue stillness of Highland lakes. Crafted in wool and alpaca, with a weather-proof lining, it’s an all-round outdoor essential.

The Men’s Window Pane Gilet, a fine example of Loden fabric, created in Austria. There, skilled craftspeople source the highest quality merino wool, for a refined look. The corresponding Women’s Loden Shooting Vest sports a pale, window pane check, woven into the forest green backdrop. Best layered over a lightweight cashmere knit.

The Cable Knit Sweaters reflect the landscape, too. Supremely comfortable in a relaxed fit, with deeply ribbed collar and cuffs, the new slate and khaki colourways match moody winter skies. Combining superfine lambswool and cashmere, these elegant layering pieces are made near the borders of Scotland in Hawick, the home of Scottish knitwear, where traditional techniques are honoured and stitching is finished by

ABOUT PURDEY

Their legacy began in 1814 when James Purdey opened the doors of his eponymous business on Princes Street (now Gerrard Street). James’s only son, James the Younger, was the next generation to take over the helm, who in turn passed onto his own sons, James (III) and Athol, when they joined the business in 1877 — creating James Purdey & Sons. Almost every subsequent generation of Purdey has been involved in the continued success of the business, including the award of being a prestigious Royal Warrant Holder.

Today, a seventh-generation Purdey still sits on the board of directors. With over 200 years behind them, they are proud to build on the foundation of tradition and excellence that he created.

Purdey’s Shooting Collection is available to purchase from 57-58 South Audley Street London W1K 2ED and online purdey.com

hand. Purdey’s signature cable and trellis motif, knitted in cashmere for a luxurious expression, nods to the heritage engravings of our gunmaking. The Women’s Cashmere Cable Knit Vest in pale aqua or soft sand sees a pattern realised in artisanal cable stitches, drawing inspiration from nature.

The Men’s Mayfair Jacket takes an archival feathered herringbone tweed, cut into a singlebreasted style. If you believe mismatching tweed is sacrilege, team with the waistcoat and trousers, all cut from the same cloth.

The Women’s Highgrove Cape in Oxnam tweed – a fawn base over-checked in soft blue –brings a touch of extravagance. Inspired by our archives, where Purdey men would also wear capes to weather the elements, it’s now exclusive to womenswear.

The Women’s Craigowan Waxed Cotton Trench Coat also looks to our history, specifically the traditional stockman style worn for sporting pursuits. You’ll see reference in the caped shoulder detail, while the full length makes for a statement silhouette, with side-seam zips for extra striding capacity.

We encourage you to explore the full collection – here’s to a Winter season spent in the great outdoors.

The Kensington Wing

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 ensuite 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.

The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries and the

concerns throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay.

The consultant-led care package allows you the choice of one of their experienced consultant obstetricians to personally guide you through your pregnancy and birth. Your consultant provides continuity and individualised expertise throughout your journey. They build a relationship with you and your partner through the antenatal period to give you confidence to birth safely with them in line with your birth preferences. They continue to support you through the postnatal period, including your 6 week postnatal check. All consultants are available to meet you and your birth partner without any obligation.

opportunity to discuss midwife-led care in more detail. These ‘meet the midwife’ sessions are always a relaxed and special time to talk and discover more without any obligation. For those women and birthing people who are appropriate for midwife-led care, the team provide full support throughout your pregnancy and the midwifery team are available 24 hours seven days a week for advice or

THE DETAILS

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

The Kensington Wing enquiry team are always happy to support with these arrangements and answer any questions.

KATE’S MOST GOOGLED FASHION MOMENTS OF 2022

From Alexander McQueen coat dresses to yellow Eighties-inspired outfits, these are the royal looks we’ve been searching for this year.

By Prudence Wade

With royal tours and plenty of engagements in the diary, the Princess of Wales had a busy 2022 – and her wardrobe was more than up to the challenge.

From colourful outfits and vintage-inspired looks to sombre black mourning outfits, Kate’s fashion has been characteristically polished throughout the year.

But which outfits piqued our interest the most? There were particular days of the year we turned to Google to find out more about what Kate was wearing. These are the top days – and corresponding outfits –we were looking up Kate’s fashion.

FOR THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL

For the sombre occasion of the Queen’s funeral in September, Kate wore a black Alexander McQueen coat dress with a wide-brimmed hat and veil. Pearls are traditionally worn by the royals in mourning, and Kate accessorised her look with the late Queen’s Japanese pearl choker necklace – which she also wore to Prince Philip’s funeral the previous year.

FOR JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

Kate wheeled out a series of enviable outfits for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, and the outfit that had people rushing to Google was the pastel yellow Emilia Wickstead outfit, worn to a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral. The elegant midi dress featured wrap detailing underneath the bust and was teamed with a matching hat by Philip Treacy and the Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings – which were given to the late Queen as a wedding present by the Hakim of Bahrain in 1947.

AT A SERVICE FOR THE QUEEN

Ahead of the Queen’s funeral, Kate attended a service for the late monarch in Westminster Hall. She kept her outfit simple – a black Catherine Walker coat dress, worn with a pearl and diamond brooch.

AT THE PLATINUM JUBILEE PAGEANT

Kate continued her run of colourful Jubilee outfits for the pageant, choosing a raspberry Stella McCartney to watch the show. The cut of the dress was quite demure – with long puff sleeves, a high neck and midi length, but the bright colour made it feel a lot more fun. While fans went wild for her outfit, she was almost outshone by fouryear-old Prince Louis – who struggled to sit still during the two-hour pageant.

AT A CHARITY POLO MATCH

Proving a midi dress

is always her go-to, the day after the pageant Kate stepped out in a white version to watch the Prince of Wales play in a charity polo match. She turned to one of her favourite designers, Emilia Wickstead, for the occasion, and looked elegant in the simple white dress with black piping.

LEAVING THE BAHAMAS

Kate switched up her style for the royal tour around the Caribbean in March – while she packed some fail-safe midi dresses and suits for the trip, she was also a bit more experimental with vintage finds and unusual colours. The most searched-for outfit from the trip was the yellow Alessandra Rich dress she wore leaving The Bahamas. With puff sleeves, peplum detailing and a bow on the front, the vibe was distinctly Eighties-inspired – and quite different to the silhouettes we’re used to seeing Kate in. While most of Kate’s outfits tend to sell out immediately, this one is still available to buy – and has been reduced from £1,690 to £1,014 on Net-A-Porter.

AT CARDIFF CASTLE

We can only imagine how many coat dresses Kate has in her wardrobe – this was one of the most popular of the year, a red version by Eponine London (which she first wore back in 2021). Kate donned the outfit for a Jubilee visit to Cardiff Castle – and as red is the colour of Wales, we can’t imagine her choice was an accident.

AT WIMBLEDON

As a patron of the All England Club, Kate is a familiar face at Wimbledon – and this year she took Prince George to the Royal Box for the first time, to watch the men’s singles final between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios. Kate kept things light and summery in a navy blue polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich, with the cut reminiscent of the yellow dress she wore by the same designer in The Bahamas.

RENOVA CLINIC

Renova recently launched its flagship clinic in Canford Cliffs to offer easy access to a vast range of services that are delivered by clinical specialists - gynaecologists, plastic surgeons and a highly qualified aesthetic team. Specialising in women’s health, menopause and facial and body aesthetics including Liposuction and Thread Lifting and NAD+ Infusion Therapy. Renova offers class leading and clinically proven non-invasive and surgical solutions for all aesthetic and dermatological concerns.

Renova are pleased to bring together all of these specialisms on Tuesday, 17th January at The Italian Villa, Compton Acres to present on their clinical expertise and answer any questions. Speakers will include the UK’s leading Urology Gynaecologist, Mr Ash Monga, presenting on Women’s health and the Menopause. The evening will start at 6:45pm and go on until 9:30pm where drinks and canapés will be provided.

THE DETAILS

To book your place on this event a donation of £7.50 for Lewis Manning Hospice Care is required. For more information and to secure your booking head to our website: renovaclinic.co.uk or scan our QR code on the page opposite.

QUEEN OF PUNK DAME VIVIENNE WESTWOOD’S FASHION LEGACY

THE LATE GREAT DESIGNER CHAMPIONED PUNK FASHION AND WAS COMMITTED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.

BY PRUDENCE WADE.

Few individuals disrupted fashion quite like Dame Vivienne Westwood, who has died aged 81.

Known for her counterculture aesthetic and commitment to the environment, fashion wouldn’t be where it is today without Westwood carving her unique path.

She continued working until the end of her life, with the announcement on her Instagram page reading: “Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better. She led an amazing life. Her innovation and impact over the last 60 years has been immense and will continue into the future.”

Tributes have already started pouring in from the world of fashion, music and beyond, with Chrissie Hynde – lead singer of the Pretenders – tweeting: “Vivienne is gone and

the world is already a less interesting place.” Westwood certainly made the world a more interesting place throughout her career – these are some of the major ways she broke boundaries…

SHE BROUGHT A PUNK AESTHETIC TO HIGH FASHION

With her provocative and boundary-pushing designs, Westwood helped set the fashion tone for the punk movement in the 1970s.

She opened a shop with her then-partner Malcolm McLaren on the King’s Road in 1971 – later called SEX – which was frequented by some of the biggest names in punk – including the Sex Pistols, who McLaren managed.

During this time, Westwood’s designs set the tone for punk fashion – think ripped T-shirts, lots of safety pin embellishments and tartan accents. Westwood often used anti-establishment iconography in her clothes –particularly subverting traditional images of the monarchy.

In 1998 she told The Independent: “I was a punk before it got its name. I had that hairstyle and purple lipstick. Girls stopped me in the street and said, ‘Look at the state of that’.”

SHE MADE THE ENVIRONMENT A CENTRAL FOCUS

The climate crisis might be top of the agenda now, with brands like Stella McCartney using eco-friendly materials and emphasising the need for sustainability in fashion.

But when Westwood started talking about sustainability way back in Eighties, she was seen as something of an outlier. She used traditional tailoring from Savile Row and put great importance on how garments were made – considering the supply chain long before many other major players did.

Her work was always political, and she made her explicit focus the environment in the Noughties. In 2012, Westwood appeared on the catwalk during London Fashion Week in a T-shirt saying ‘climate revolution’, and in 2015 she drove a tank near former prime minister David Cameron’s home to protest fracking.

Some have struggled with Westwood’s message to ‘buy less’, while she still produced multiple new collections a year. However, this was something she was conscious of, with the Vivienne Westwood website reading: “We know there is a contradiction between our activism and the industry we are part of. Fashion creates products which are too often disposable, and which – through their creation, distribution and eventual disposal – can have a disproportionately negative impact on our planet, its wildlife and people.

“We know this and we know we must do better. We have been adapting the way we make our clothes and accessories over the last few years to reflect the growing urgency to change how the industry operates but, in this time of climate crisis, we must go further.”

Westwood continued to post on her blog (climaterevolution.co.uk) up until her death – in November she praised the young activists who threw soup on Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers painting, writing: “Young people are desperate. They’re wearing a T-shirt that says: Just Stop Oil. They’re doing something.”

SHE CHAMPIONED ANDROGYNY IN FASHION

Over the past few years, androgyny has become big business in fashion – championed by the likes of Brad Pitt, who wore a skirt on the red carpet in August.

This arguably wouldn’t have happened without Westwood. From the beginning of her career, she’s pushed the boundaries of gender in fashion, putting men in skirts and women in sharp tailoring.

One clip that’s been going viral on social

media since Westwood’s

shows an extremely awkward TV interview when she was introducing her autumn/winter 1988-89 collection, called Time Machine. Westwood had male models wearing pearls, and the interviewer asked – to the giggles of the audience – “Tell me about the twinset and pearls for men, has it caught on? I have not seen a lot of men wearing twinsets and pearls.”

Westwood replied: “You might see your bank manager in five years wearing that” – proving she was far ahead of her time. The audience may have been laughing at Westwood’s designs at the time, but her prediction eventually came true – a string of pearls is current fashion icon Harry Styles’ signature look.

SHE CONSTANTLY SUBVERTED EXPECTATIONS

Westwood’s fashion was meant to challenge and subvert expectations. She first introduced corsetry into her designs in the 1970s, and it remained her signature style in the decades that followed.

With corsets, Westwood was one of the first designers to experiment with the ‘underwear as outerwear’ trend (one that is still in fashion today), and she used them to make a strong statement for female empowerment and liberation –challenging their original meaning of restriction.

As American designer Marc Jacobs said in his tribute to Westwood: “You did it first. Always. Incredible style with brilliant and meaningful substance.”

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“We have been adapting the way we make our clothes and accessories over the last few years to reflect the growing urgency to change how the industry operates”

FLORIS LONDON MULBERRY FIG EAU DE PARFUM

cardamom supported from the heart with fragrant green tones of vetiver and cypress. Amyris, cedarwood and sandalwood emphasise the overall woody character that permeates through the perfume. Combined with hints of fruit within the fragrance which are reminiscent of the Park’s beautiful cherry blossom trees in bloom, the blend complements the deeper, slightly spicier notes of rich, green vetiver and warm, smooth woods which round off the scent and add good balance.

Aquick promenade away from our Jermyn Street shop lies St James’s, one of London’s oldest Royal Parks, surrounded by some of the country’s most famous landmarks and lush greenery. Creamy sweet and bitter green aromas encompass the shoreline of the blissful lake towered by an abundance of fig trees, immense in scale with elongated deciduous leaves flaunting their architectural foliage, believed to be the largest in Britain. The impressive fig trees that border the peaceful lake have a particularly remarkable, lingering scent and it was this uplifting aroma and tranquil haven that provided the inspiration for Mulberry Fig, the latest adorned scent that now enters the brand’s Private Collection of exquisite perfumes.

Mulberry Fig Eau de Parfum is a scent that evokes a floral amber fragrance combining the soft powdery character of orris with hints of fruit and spice. The perfume opens with a sparkle of fig and

THE DETAILS

Mulberry Fig Eau de Parfum 100ml | RRP £180 10ml | RRP £30

As British Family Perfumers Since 1730, Floris has stood in the heart of Jermyn Street for nearly 300 years and are proud to be the standard bearers of perfumery expertise in London. Channelling their own unique inherent style and character, their rooted British artisanal standards compose refined fragrances for the many. If you have ever paid their Jermyn Street boutique a visit and been welcomed by the light, comforting and homely aroma that draws you in, you will know all about the particular magic of the famous store. The original dark mahogany cabinets adorn the walls, carrying their entire collection of fragrances and a veritable treasure trove of what 290 years of perfume history looks like.

Launching 19th January 2023, and available now to pre-order online at florislondon.com

HOME & GARDEN

A collection of the finest house and garden companies

IMAGE: HUCKLEBERRY CREATES A UNIQUE KITCHEN FOR HOUSE OF HACKNEY

Interiors

FEEL THE WARMTH

Made for those who want to experience the delights of being totally wrapped in linen, our Warm Clay bedtime bundle, in a vintage-inspired dusky pink, is made from super soft 100% stonewashed European flax. Our Bedtime Bundles consist of a duvet cover, a sheet and a pair of pillowcases. Opt for a consistent Warm Clay colour-scheme or contrast with our classically crisp White linen sheets, with the option to add on extras if desired. Linen keeps you cosy and warm in the winter, cool in the summer and is highly breathable. pigletinbed.com

STYLISH STORAGE

This compact multi drawer unit provides the perfect perch for your TV. Our wood and metal drawer unit features two different vintage style cast iron handles on rich coloured solid mango wood drawers and paired with a modern grey body.

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TIMELESS STYLE

Timeless and effortlessly stylish, Olive & Barr truly celebrates the glory of British craftsmanship with shaker kitchen cabinetry handcrafted by skilled artisans right here in the UK. oliveandbarr.com

GREEN GIANT

We simply love this striking, giant ceramic vase vital grasswith a grass green glaze. 40cm height x 26cm diameter. curatedliving.co.uk

MADE WITH LOVE

These hand stitched silk embroideries show simple designs of flowers, with a pair of pink butterflies fluttering above, or an intricately stitched design with pink and mauve peony flowers They are finely worked and are typical of the delicate needlework used to decorate traditional Chinese costumes. They come mounted and framed as shown. shimu.co.uk

An ode to curves

Tout in favour of the round. In the home, curves are calming, they imply comfort, softness and safety – no objects threatening to bash shins or cause dents here.

PLAY TIME

Now roundness has really kicked off, the newest designer pieces showcasing exaggerated, extravagant, expressive curves that go over-the-top with size, scale or configuration. While in more traditional shapes this may be too imposing or impactful for indoors, without angles the new forms are childlike and friendly – often with a dash of the cheeky or whimsical.

AU NATUREL

These designs also hint at the organic, many of the shapes appearing gently smoothed over time, or obviously sculpted by human hands. While perfect circles, discs and spheres still play a part in the contemporary interior, they’re supported by forms that are imperfect, tying in with our ongoing love affair with nature and bringing the outdoor in to create an inherently relaxing mood.

PRODUCT PICKS

Round and round Is it a piece of art, or something practical? The Stami daybed by

Milanese designers Studiopepe for Gallotti & Radice is all about curves, its straight lines almost invisible. A tale of two halves, its lower frame – if it can really be called that – is composed of impossibly delicate slices of black stained ash, which seem to loop and grow around the cushions above, flawlessly providing levelled support while making its own visual impression. The upholstered upper section is so sleek it looks naturally formed, the oval and cylindrical leather cushions impossibly smooth like something made in the digital world rather than reality. Stami daybed by Gallotti & Radice, £7,880

Supersized

Made up of just two substantial segments, the seat of Lema’s Claire armchair by Norm Architects nods strongly to nature, combining

STAMI DAYBED BY GALLOTTI & RADICE, £7,880

Denver Dattero

epic upholstered forms with a slick, minimal frame. The two cushion sections are rounded like a pair of pebbles eroded by time and slowly drawn together, their exaggerated size and quiet-yet-monumental curves at once indulgent and humble, emanating warmth and serenity. Claire armchair by Lema, £3,100

Perfect imperfection

Combining the organic with geometric precision, the Maxim Argile dining table by Pio and Tito Toso for Cattelan Italia melds a perfectly rounded, touch-me-smooth table top with a trio of alluring concave legs. Expertly crafted from liquid cement which is poured into a mould in the same way a sculpture is produced, when solidified the material has a gentle, tactile finish. The simple, oversized shapes imbue the design with a natural feel, its base akin to mysteriously enlarged petals or leaves creating a subtle yet striking statement.

Maxim Argile dining table by Cattelan Italia, £5980

Charismatic contours

Making an impression with its wing-like double backrest, finding strict linearity on the Aldora Sofa by Cristina Celestino for Moooi is like playing a long game of hide and seek. Its impressive backrest inspired by the arcing lines of Calla Lilies and prompting visions of pretty flying insects, the flowing flamboyant form is both somewhere to get comfortable on as well as an upholstered sculpture, bestowing joy and character on the room with its presence alone.

Aldora Sofa by Moooi, £3650 chaplins.co.uk

ABOVE AND BELOW: ALDORA SOFA BY MOOOI, £3650

THIS IMAGE AND TOP RIGHT: CLAIRE ARMCHAIR BY LEMA, £3,100

“Lema’s Claire armchair by Norm Architects nods strongly to nature, combining epic upholstered forms with a slick, minimal frame”

Architectural Bronze Casements

Architectural Bronze Casements design and hand make a unique and stylish range of bronze products including windows, doors, screens and secondary glazing; and we are the preferred choice for many leading architects and specialists within the design and build sector and have been involved in many award-winning prestigious projects around the world.

Our Bronze windows and doors are used widely in refurbishment and are also specified for some incredible new builds. Most widely used are our internal and external screens that can be cleverly designed to fit in the most unusual of rooms, creating a striking feature as well as letting light into internal spaces.

Bronze has been used for shower screens, decorative display

The Luxury of real bronze. Stylish bespoke hand-made bronze windows, doors, screens and secondary glazing

For those looking for a luxury product which will transform the look of a home, Architectural Bronze is an extremely versatile and beautiful metal and our products have a unique richness and depth of colour that is striking for both traditional and contemporary architecture, and for use either internally or externally.

Real Bronze is a prized material and offers an exciting alternative to aluminium and steel products readily available. Its patina is available in two finishes - Classic Mid Bronze showing off a rich lustre, and Dark Bronze lending it’s depth of colour to a clean contemporary look.

Architectural bronze will define the quality of a renovation or new build by virtue of its fine detail and stunning appearance. It has to be seen and compared to appreciate the difference.

cabinets and fine wine display cases. Architectural Bronze are also the only company to provide secondary double glazing, which has massive benefits in improving thermal efficiency, soundproofing and security for city dwellings.

THE DETAILS

To explore the beauty of bronze, visit The Building Centre in London or call 01476 249 494 for a brochure or samples or a visit to our factory and offices to discuss your project. bronzecasements.com illustrates the diversity of projects undertaken.

“Our Bronze windows and doors are used widely in refurbishment and are also specified for some incredible new builds”

Tucked away at the entrance to the mystical Cornish Castle of Trematon sits a small lodge house – ‘Quercus Lodge’ – an unassuming octagonal building painted in a dusky cream. Nothing on the outside suggests what you will find within: a riot of pattern and colour, layered fabrics and wallpapers that draw you into a fantasy world of flowers and foliage. Here, the kitchen feels pared back by comparison to the other rooms, with its Huckleberry freestanding kitchen furniture uniquely customised for House of Hackney.

Beginning the latest project in the renovation of their home the Castle of Trematon, owners of House of Hackney Frieda Gormley and and Javvy M Royle approached Huckleberry to design and make a kitchen for the castle’s lodge house. Huckleberry’s Matt and Claire Podesta met Frieda and Javvy and quickly bonded over their shared ethos of sustainability and love of British-made design. And so the plan for the Quercus Lodge kitchen was born.

Huckleberry’s freestanding kitchen furniture is designed

Huckleberry creates a unique kitchen for House of Hackney

primarily as stand-alone pieces which emanate balance and proportion, but at the same time incorporate appliances, sinks and taps. It is made to look as though it could have been in the house for years, if not decades, completely comfortable in its surroundings. The family of furniture includes islands, dressers, base cabinets incorporating sinks, hobs and dishwashers, tall cupboards, plate racks and tables.

Creating kitchen furniture for this project was exciting especially incorporating the new range of House of Hackney paint and tiles. Huckleberry’s Scullery Bench has been given a House of Hackney twist including a decorative frieze, which is also used on the cooker hood, and finished off with hand turned oak acorn finials.

“Inspired by Georgian cabinetry and Arts and Crafts values, Huckleberry were the perfect people to create the kitchen for the Quercus Lodge,” says Frieda Gormley. “With sustainability at the heart of the brand, their distinctive, enduring design, quality British craftsmanship and responsibly sourced wood ensure each piece is made to last a lifetime; and the results are truly beautiful.”

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SHORT-TERM HOME RENTAL, MADE EASY…

As you look ahead to 2023, the possibilities of memorable destinations, undisturbed relaxation and breathtaking views await. Do you ever find yourself wondering, as you turn your key in the door of your home to lock it, ready to leave for the airport, that perhaps your home could have paid for the whole trip, if you just rented it out to guests? It’s too much hassle, you tell yourself as you close the car door. Yet, with Veeve’s fully managed service, designed for lived-in private homes, hosting guests doesn’t need to take over your holiday. Their dedicated team will do all the hard work involved with short-term rental for you — from housekeeping to checking-in guests, receiving bookings to managing your property. Which means all you have to do is let them know the dates you will be travelling in order to earn an average of £1,500 per week from your London home.

Operating in popular pockets of London including Kensington, Islington, Westminster, Clapham and many more, their tailored service means that everything is taken care of on your behalf, so your home can work for you. Once you sign up as a Veeve host, a professional photoshoot is carried out, so the property can be listed on Veeve.com, as well as a vast network of booking portals such as Booking.com, ensuring global marketing of your home to affluent travellers. Veeve covers every aspect of the guest journey, from providing hotel-style linens, towels and toiletries for your guests, organising keys and check-ins, to housekeeping and property management. What’s more, all Veeve hosts have their own personal Account Manager, who is just a message or phone call away and can take care of everything for you.

“Once you sign up as a Veeve host, a professional photoshoot is carried out, so the property can be listed on Veeve.com, as well as a vast network of booking portals such as Booking.com”

HEAR FROM THE HOSTS: THE VEEVE EXPERIENCE

Clare // Maida Vale

“I let my home through Veeve for the first time recently. I was understandably nervous but Veeve made this a really easy process, all concerned were so professional and accessible. From my first meeting, to my first guest I felt fully supported and my flat was let consistently when available and was returned to me in immaculate condition.”

Serena // Notting Hill

“As I live abroad for a considerable part of the year it is incredible that my beautiful flat can earn money rather than lay dormant. All of which is beautifully managed by the Veeve team. An email simply pops into my in tray with the latest booking, whilst I do not have to worry about a thing as Veeve provide their own toiletries, sheets, and even a very nice handy man when needed. What’s not to love!”

Nick // Balham

“We’ve been delighted with Veeve’s proactivity – advising us on availability, promoting our property, and generally making the booking process effortless on our side. They’ve also done a great job managing our guests and helping resolve the minor difficulties that inevitably arise from time to time.”

MY LIFE MY ART

My art is my way of expressing myself. To find enlightenment with a creative piece of art that whispers soft and pleasing surrealism is something that I hold close to my life’s passion. Art has no shape, no real static movement. It’s flexible and molten which embodies the essence of creativity. You might think that it’s a strange way to describe my life’s work but it’s that my very true conscience talking. It’s my best shot at describing the way I approach my projects as a lighting designer.

My personal take on art is expressing why we are here. I’m driven by my passion to create objects that can reflect an obvious pleasurable presence. It’s not an easy task when you try to control it as a lighting designer, but given the tools of experience and understanding, expression starts to become fluid and flowing. It’s a

matter of conveying that message so that it’s observed from that same viewpoint, without too much verbal convincing. My hope is that you understand my approach encompassed with what intrigues me and how my train of thought develops. Suffice is to say, I love my work as I’m getting to know myself.

My pieces are specifically designed to work with your exact requirements – a work of art that will not lose its beauty. To preserve the uniqueness and artistic value of the chandeliers and luxury lighting, I do not use ready-made or off-the- shelf components, all parts are designed specifically for you. As a high end lighting designer I place great importance on the visual appeal of everything I design and create. I take care not to show the inner armature of the chandelier. All inner lighting is designed to light up as a 360-degree spread, unlike the offerings of many of my competitors. I take exceptional care to ensure the correct flow of light, without hot-spots by employing up to five times as many lamps than many of my competitors. In short, Rocco Borghese signature of distinction and name is synonymous with quality and elegance. We are the only glass lighting feature specialist with the ability to create a lifetime investment as individual as you.

Rocco Borghese

A more energy-efficient period home with secondary glazing

sensitive and adaptable solution that can make a real difference.

Storm Windows is a secondary glazing company who specialize creating bespoke secondary glazing for heritage, older and listed buildings that dramatically improve energy efficiency without compromising the aesthetics of the building.

Secondary glazing can also help to reduce the impact of outside noise. By adding an internal layer in the form of secondary glazing to a primary window, noise from traffic, building works or noisy neighbours will be radically reduced.

Improving the quality of life for the UK’s most famous pensioners

The Royal Chelsea Hospital is home to the UK’s most famous retirees, the Chelsea Pensioners.

Anyone who owns a period property will understand the challenges that it can present when it comes to energy efficiency. UK housing stock contains much older properties that have been in almost continual use for centuries. While this adds to the overall attractiveness of the built environment, it does mean that we need to think creatively to find solutions to modern challenges.

How do you improve the energy efficiency of an older property without damaging its aesthetic appeal?

Secondary glazing is a perfect solution for listed properties.

If you live in a period property you will understand that many of the techniques often applied to non-listed properties are out of the question. Modern double glazing, which is often used in non-listed properties to reduce the energy loss from windows, cannot be used. However, there is an alternative. Secondary glazing is a

Their residence is a centuries-old, listed building that presented considerable challenges when it comes to energy efficiency. Storm were called in to fit bespoke secondary glazing to the resident bedrooms which has made the rooms warmer, quieter and more comfortable for the residents while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of this old building.

Secondary glazing is a practical and attractive solution if you want to make your period property more energy efficient. Storm Windows are heritage property specialists and have extensive experience in enhancing historic buildings whilst maintaining their aesthetic appeal.

THE DETAILS

To find out more about their unique approach and the benefits it can deliver, call 01384 636365 or email sales@stormwindows.co.uk

Elena Dobrovolskaya Art

Elena Dobrovolskaya is a New York based award-winning artist working in Contemporary Realism style primarily in oil and pastel. Her vibrant and colorful figurative paintings were exhibited broadly in the US and Europe, including ArtExpo New York, Florence Biennale and Salon Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.

Elena’s first Solo portrait exhibition”Look into my eyes” took place in March 2021 at the Artifact gallery in Manhattan, NY.

You can find her works on Artsy or place a portrait commission via www.elenadobrovolskaya.com Instagram @ladyvictoria2007

We have sparked the curiosity of those who know or make contact with our products. They often want to know our secret or magic formula. In fact, there is no secret! It has been a life of more than 40 years solely and exclusively in contact with cork, this little wonder of nature, still unknown to so many. At a certain time, this close involvement is so extraordinary that we no longer know if cork is part of us, or if we are the ones who belong to it. The answer is simple… Cork, is a matter of love!

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