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With hosts of golden daffodils, goslings around the lake and a scattering of snowdrops, the landscape at Painshill comes to life in spring. It is a wonderful time to visit to soak up the stronger sun and take in the beautiful views. Why not treat your mother this Mothering Sunday? Painshill are serving a scrumptious afternoon tea that includes entry in the landscape.
Surrey Hills International Music Festival (formerly Investec International Music Festival) is delighted to announce the programme for its 2023 season. Each spring, Surrey Hills International Music Festival (SHIMF) brings world-class musicians to perform in beautiful and unique venues across the Surrey Hills. Following 2022’s focus on Vaughan Williams and his Surrey connections, this season’s programme celebrates the wider world of international music-making, from Hollywood jazz to European chamber masterworks and contemporary British choral music.
Celebrate the start of spring with local food, drink, music, art and crafts at the first Surrey Hills Spring Festival being held at the Rural Life Living Museum in Tilford.
Taking place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March, this vibrant day out will capture the imaginations of the whole family, promising a wide range of activities, entertainment and stalls for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
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FOOD & WINE MATCHING EXPERIENCE
The Vineyard Restaurant provides the perfect location to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the wine estate. With a rare opportunity to taste the wines produced from grapes within reaching distance.
Until 15 March
SPARKLING AFTERNOON TEA
Traditional afternoon tea served in the Vineyard Restaurant offering sweeping views across the estate served with a flight of Sparkling wines. Includes tea and coffee.
Fridays and weekends
CHEESE & WINE MAKING EXPERIENCE
Norbury Blue cheese made locally in the Surrey Hills. You will learn about the cheese making process and return to Denbies for lunch. Denbies WSET wine expert will host your afternoon on wine styles, wine, and cheese pairing.
23 March
All at Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Surrey RH5 6AA
HOUSEPLANT TAKEOVER –DEEP SEA DIVE
Find yourself in a colourful reef below the surface of the sea, where familiar houseplants mix with other weird and wonderful plants from the Wisley Glasshouse collections, colonising undersea rocks, shipwrecks and treasure chests.
RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
SURREY HILLS SPRING FESTIVAL 2023
A weekend festival celebrating the onset of spring, bringing together the very best of Surrey’s food, drink, art and crafts. A fun-filled event that promises to be a delight for all the senses, the festival will make the most of the open-air museum setting whilst showcasing over 60 artisans from across Surrey, who will share their knowledge, skills and crafts. With a wide range of free activities and demonstrations led by artisans, including textiles and mixed media, woodwork, glass, blacksmithing and weaving. Rural Life Centre, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey GU10 2DL
EASTER EGG HUNT AT MORDEN HALL PARK
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Morden Hall Park on our Easter trail. Make your way along the trail and take part in fun-filled games and activities that will get your heart racing and your brains whirring.
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5JD
BONSAI SHOW
Explore beautiful spring bonsai displays and competition classes and join daily talks on how to care for your bonsai at home. 10am - 5pm. Free with normal garden admission.
RHS Garden Wisley Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
COVERWOOD LAKES - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS
14 acre landscaped garden in stunning position high in the Surrey Hills with four lakes and bog garden. Extensive rhododendrons, azaleas and fine trees. 3½ acre lakeside arboretum. Marked trail through the 180 acre working farm with Hereford cows and calves, sheep and horses, extensive views of the surrounding hills. Coverwood Lakes, Ewhurst, Surrey GU6 7NT
ART TALKS: FRIDA KAHLO
Melanie will look closely at a selection of these self portraits and discuss how Kahlo explored various themes including gender, identity and class. The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 4AA
ALBURY PARK - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS
14 acre pleasure grounds laid out in 1670s by John Evelyn for Henry Howard, later 6th Duke of Norfolk. ¼m of terraces, fine collection of trees, lake and river.
Albury Park, Albury, Surrey GU5 9BH
SURREY HISTORY CENTRE OPEN DAY
Discover Surrey’s rich and diverse heritage at Surrey History Centre’s free open day to celebrate our 75th anniversary! From maps to photographs, letters and archaeological finds, there will be a whole array of Surrey gems from our fascinating collection on show, as well as talks, behind the scenes tours, ask the experts and free family activities.
Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking GU21 6ND
ORCHID SHOW
The perfect weekend for all keen gardeners and plant collectors. Meet specialist growers, buy quality plants and hear from orchid experts from across the country.
RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
FROM TIME II TIME
This exhibition showcases the numerous clocks, watches and timepieces housed at Chertsey Museum, many of which were also manufactured within the Borough of Runnymede.
Chertsey Museum, The Cedars, 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8AT
Mayfair unveils spectacular secret garden party in celebration of the King’s Coronation. 6-7 May 2023
London’s iconic Mayfair will be celebrating in style from giant screenings of the Coronation events to immersive experiences across food, drink and entertainment, hosting a party like no other in Grosvenor Square from 6-7 May.
Honouring Mayfair’s incredibly strong links to the Royal Family, London’s iconic neighbourhood will mark the Coronation of King Charles III with a first of its kind, secret garden party right in the heart of London – a celebratory event transforming Grosvenor Square into an enchanting urban garden wonderland with world class entertainment and dining.
From the co-inventor of Coronation Chicken, legendary floral designer Constance Spry, having owned a shop on South Audley Street to Mayfair being home to various Royal Warrant holders such as Purdeys and H.R. Higgins, to the late Queen Elizabeth herself being born in the neighbourhood, it is only fitting that Mayfair will be heralding the King’s Coronation in style. The neighbourhood’s celebratory party will be nothing short of an experience fit for royalty offering a fanciful aesthetic of a beloved garden soiree drawing inspiration from Alice in Wonderland
while celebrating new age opulence across food, shopping and celebration.
Rejoicing in the first Coronation in almost 70 years, this once in a lifetime party will indulge the senses with an assortment of special experiences including Coronation themed cocktails and modern twists on famous Coronation dishes to sample.
The square will also be displaying cinema sized screens and seating throughout, offering an unforgettable location to watch the Coronation ceremony and Windsor concert across both the Saturday and Sunday of the Coronation weekend. The Mayfair Secret Garden Party will kick off Mayfair’s spring and summer of celebrations.
To find out more about the event and Mayfair’s summer offerings, visit mayfairldn.com or follow on Instagram @mayfair_ldn #LetsMayfair
These are the core values Lagoon Pools adhere to on every construction, design, and maintenance project they undertake.
Lagoon Pools specialise in constructing and maintaining bespoke swimming pools and do so with these values at the forefront of each project. Every pool they construct is built for the future, without abandoning appearance. With designs blending the contemporary with the traditional, each project is unique from the last. Simplicity and expert finishings have been their unbeatable combination for over 40 years.
Based in Surrey, Lagoon Pools are a family run business that is committed to providing a premier service on both private and commercial projects, operating across the South East, including London, Berkshire and Hampshire.
Lagoon Pools provide a full-scale service that begins from your initial consultation through the construction and landscaping phases and the ongoing maintenance of your pool. They offer services that involve regular pool vacuuming as well as cover and mosaic cleaning.
Their expertise is not just in the design and construction of stunning yet reliable swimming pools but also in the servicing of the water itself. The team are also on hand to address areas such as PH levels, chlorine levels, salt filters as well as UV systems.
Lagoon Pools have service and maintenance contracts for an extensive list of clients in and around Surrey and the Greater London area. If you wish to discuss the maintenance of your pool in more detail, they are happy to arrange a visit from one of our servicing engineers at no cost.
If you are looking to add a new swimming pool feature to your home or business in Surrey, London or other areas in the South East, please call them today on 01932569569 to speak to a member of the team. They are happy to advise and help in any way they can.
Their mission is to enhance the outdoor living spaces of their customers by using contemporary design techniques, economical construction systems and a wide range of finishes to ensure the long-term reliability and success of every project.
An outdoor swimming pool is sometimes the final element needed in your garden to make a house a home. Working both as an area to entertain as well as relax, the addition of an expertly crafted swimming pool to your garden can go some distance to adding a certain character of both luxury and tranquillity.
Their storied history of building outdoor swimming pools allows them to design and build a feature that not only compliments your garden but also greatly enhances the landscaping. They pride themselves on their core values of reliability and professionalism, with pools expertly built to last.
Lagoon Pools have worked in developing contemporary yet classic outdoor swimming pools for forty years and strive to deliver to the highest standards on every project.
With hosts of golden daffodils, goslings around the lake and a scattering of snowdrops, the landscape at Painshill comes to life in spring. It is a wonderful time to visit to soak up the stronger sun and take in the beautiful views.
Why not treat your mother this Mothering Sunday? Painshill are serving a scrumptious afternoon tea that includes entry in the landscape. Indulge in scones, sandwiches and sweet treats before heading out to discover the incredible charm of the 18th century garden. Toast your mum with a glass of Painshill’s very own sparkling wine and delight her with a wonderful day out.
Over Easter Painshill have an egg-straordinary trail for families. Children can discover a number of dragon statues while walking an easy route around the lake. Match all the dragons to huge eggs and see if you can spot the dragon egg that’s missing. It’s magical, outdoor fun for families of all ages. You can also make your Easter visit even more special with their Easter Afternoon Tea. Enjoy dragon-themed treats and chocolate before, or after, heading out around the trail.
Painshill’s education team are busy all year around with exciting ways for children to enjoy the landscape. The Painshill Forest School runs sessions every week for parents and their toddlers. Pre-school children, and an accompanying adult, can enjoy sensory play, animal spotting and storytelling, as they learn about their environment in a way that will install a love of nature forever. Some Easter special sessions are available to book on their website now, running Wednesday, April 5 and Wednesday April, 12.
In school holidays, older children (between 8 -12 years) can join Painshill for Wild Day Camps. These jam-packed days full of adventure include activities like bush craft, den building, campfire cooking and wildlife spotting. The Easter holiday camps are running on days between Monday, April 3 and Friday April, 14 and there are still some places left. Head to painshill.co.uk for more information or to book any of the events.
“Painshill’s education team are busy all year around with exciting ways for children to enjoy the landscape”
2 – 13 May 2023
Surrey Hills International Music Festival (formerly Investec International Music Festival) is delighted to announce the programme for its 2023 season.
Each spring, Surrey Hills International Music Festival (SHIMF) brings world-class musicians to perform in beautiful and unique venues across the Surrey Hills. Following 2022’s focus on Vaughan Williams and his Surrey connections, this season’s programme celebrates the wider world of international music-making, from Hollywood jazz to European chamber masterworks and contemporary British choral music.
• World-renowned choral ensemble Tenebrae return to the Festival to perform sacred works by J S Bach and Sir James MacMillan in the glorious Georgian splendour of Holy Trinity Church in Guildford.
• The Julian Bliss Quintet brings Hollywood jazz to the spectacular setting of RHS Garden Wisley’s Hilltop Building, in a programme celebrating some of the greatest tunes to have been used in film from the 1930s to the present day.
• The great Canadian-born cellist Gary Hoffman – ‘one of the music world’s best-kept secrets’* makes a welcome return to perform Mendelssohn, Nin, Brahms and Cassadó alongside SHIMF Artistic Director Wu Qian at The Menuhin Hall.
• The award-winning Sitkovetsky Trio (of which SHIMF Artistic Director and pianist Wu Qian is a founder member) performs chamber
SHIMF’s on-going commitment to supporting young artists continues with two Lunchtime Young Artist Concerts: the first at West Horsley Place featuring the current holders of The Musicians’ Company’s New Elizabethan Award – guitar & soprano/double bass duo Gus McQuade & Eleanor Grant, and guitarist Sasha Savaloni – and the second at St James’ Church in the pictureperfect village of Shere, featuring gifted young students of The Yehudi Menuhin School.
The Sitkovetsky Trio also welcomes two Yehudi Menuhin School students to perform alongside them in Dvorak’s second Piano Quintet as part of 13 May’s Festival Finale programme.
Located in the beautiful Surrey Hills AONB, the Festival invites its audience not only to enjoy the highest calibre of music-making in some
stunning concert venues, but also to enjoy the wider benefits of the local natural landscape with Pilgrims’ Guided Walks in the countryside around West Horsley Place and Shere.
Festival Chairman Julia Pearson comments: “We are delighted to present this new season under the Festival’s founding title, Surrey Hills International Music Festival, celebrating the deep connection we have always had with this beautiful and culturally vibrant area. The Surrey Hills are at the heart of our identity both as an organisation and as a musical community, and we hope that our worldclass 2023 programme will draw music-lovers from far and wide to come and explore this very special place.”
Artistic Director & Festival Co-Founder Wu Qian comments: “I am thrilled we have such a varied programme for 2023, and as always, we have chosen some very special venues especially to suit the music being performed. What better place to hear Elizabethan airs and dances than West Horsley Place where Elizabeth I herself once stayed – and the stunning RHS Hilltop, at the heart of glorious RHS Garden Wisley, is the perfect location for a glamorous evening of Hollywoodinfused jazz! For me personally, it’s always a joy to return to The Yehudi Menuhin School where I studied from the age of 13, as The Menuhin Hall has a wonderfully intimate atmosphere for both performers and audience alike – and there couldn’t be a more beautiful acoustic for Tenebrae’s exquisite choral singing than the airy, serene Holy Trinity Church on Guildford’s historic High Street.”
(*Ariane Todes)
Tickets are now on sale to the general public at tickets.shimf.co.uk.
“I am thrilled we have such a varied programme for 2023”
Enjoy the perfect art filled day out this spring as London’s Affordable Art Fair returns to the beautiful Battersea Park until 12 March.
9 – 12 March, Battersea Park
Evolution London, SW11 4NJ
Tickets from £10 - £27
Thursday 9 March, 11am – 5pm, Late View* 5 – 9pm
Friday 10 March, 11am – 5pm, Art
After Dark Late* 5 – 9pm
Saturday 11 March, 11am – 6pm
Sunday 12 March, 11am – 6pm Weekend Family Hour 11am – 12pm
Private View: Wednesday 8 March, 5 – 9pm*
*Late events are 18+ only
Last entry: 8.30pm on weekdays; 5.30pm on weekends.
For more information and to book tickets visit affordableartfair.com
Affordable Art Fair is home to over 100 exhibiting galleries all under one roof, bringing together an unparalleled selection of emerging and established contemporary artists from across the UK and around the world. Immerse yourself in 1,000s of pieces in all styles and genres, from original painting and sculpture to printmaking and photography – there’s a host of brand-new art waiting to be discovered.
Find your perfect piece from a hand-picked selection of galleries showcasing thousands of original contemporary artworks, to suit every
budget, priced between £50 and £7,500. With the Fair’s preview coinciding with International Women’s Day (8 March), look out for an exciting exhibition of work by female identifying artists from the Affordable Art Fair community exploring unique and powerful stories. Other highlights include a large-scale mural which will be created live across the week of the Fair by Margate based artist David Shillinglaw, and curated edits of the best art under £500.
Soak in all the fun of the fair after hours at the Art After Dark Late (Friday 10 March) or bring the whole family for an inspiring day out on the weekend. There are delightful bars and eateries to help keep you refreshed and refueled, including delicious gin from the Silent Pool Distillery – the fair’s official Spirit Partner.
Whether you’re an art afficionado, looking to buy your first piece, or freshen up your home this spring, Affordable Art Fair is the perfect destination to fall in love with art.
equipment out that could be used to gain entry to your home. It is also important to be aware of the latest trends in criminal activity, such as the use of social media to identify potential targets and take steps to protect against these threats.
In recent years, the importance of residential security in London and the home counties has become ever more important, particularly for high-net-worth individuals who are concerned about protecting their families and assets. With the ever-increasing crime rates and a vast increase in targeted, often violent highvalue burglaries and street robberies, it is crucial for homeowners to take proactive steps to enhance their personal and property security.
One of the most effective ways to improve home security is to make your property less appealing to criminals by investing in technical and physical security, such as CCTV, alarms, and lighting. Also, fences, gates, windows, and doors. A 24/7 security guard presence or residential security team is advised should your profile, status, threat and risk require such measures. This is an essential requirement for high-profile business leaders, celebrities, political and royal stock.
In addition to these often-expensive solutions, there are several simple steps that everyone can take to enhance their security. These include making sure you lock doors and gates, close windows when you go out, keep your car keys out of site, and don’t leave ladders or garden
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Ultimately, the key to effective home security is a combination of technological solutions, physical measures, and manned guarding. By taking proactive steps to protect their homes and assets, homeowners can help to ensure the safety and security of their families and possessions for the peace of mind that comes with good security awareness and measures.
“One of the most effective ways to improve home security is to make your property less appealing to criminals”
The greatest flower show on earth returns to Royal Hospital Chelsea with stunning garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and exclusive shopping. The world’s most prestigious flower show is more than a century old, but RHS Chelsea still delivers new ideas in horticulture. It is the pinnacle of garden design.
RHS has revealed the garden line-up for 2023 from the best garden designers gathering to showcase cutting-edge design and ideas with inspiration, colour and innovation. Expect to be dazzled!
The Savills Garden - designed by Mark Gregory, built by Landform Consultants Ltd. The Savills Garden evokes the experience of stepping into the intimate walled garden of a country hotel. The combination of beautiful ornamental and edible planting provides a tranquil retreat and a source of the very best in flavours and nutrition. - cooking for the Chelsea Pensioners in a working kitchen, set amongst edible planting for a true ‘from plotto-plate’ experience.
Horatio’s Garden - designed by Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg, built by Ryan Alexander Associates. A place of sanctuary and hope, embracing the mission of Horatio’s Garden charity to create and nurture beautiful, accessible gardens in NHS spinal injuries centres. Designed to be an immersive, restorative haven, the garden is the antithesis of a clinical hospital environment and strongly influenced by the ways of seeing and experiencing for patients, either from a bed or from a wheelchair. Horatio’s Garden is the first
garden on Main Avenue specifically designed to be wheelchair-accessible. Samaritans’ Listening Garden - designed by Darren Hawkes, built by Landform Consultants. Inspired by stories of people who found the courage to reach out to Samaritans in their darkest times. Sculptural seats positioned throughout the garden remind us that taking time to talk can change our perspective on the world. A sculpture of a female figure by Andrew Litton, called Listening, sits in a quiet corner, waiting to hear the thoughts of those who pass through. Designer Darren Hawkes is currently training to become a listening volunteer, the garden is a special opportunity to celebrate the charity’s 70 years of supporting people.
The Fauna & Flora Garden - designed by Jilayne Rickards, built by Living Landscapes. The garden maps the journey of an ecotourist on a gorilla trek, tracing a rough track through a succession of lush and changing landscapes. The garden aims to demonstrate the critical importance of protecting nature and how this can be best achieved by putting people and collaboration at the heart of conservation efforts.
be dazzled!”
“RHS has revealed the garden line-up for 2023 from the best garden designers gathering to showcase cutting-edge design and ideas with inspiration, colour and innovation. Expect toThe Savills Garden.
The Boodles British Craft Garden - designed by Thomas Hoblyn, built by The Landscape Consultants. The garden celebrates British craft makers by using their skills. Features such as the arbour created by Cox London, which serves as the destination within the garden and the floating pool by water sculptor Bamber Wallis, which mimics raindrops dancing across the surface. Inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites’ stylised depiction of woodlands, the garden is filled with plants selected for their perfected forms.
The RSPCA Garden - designed by Martyn Wilson, built by Landscape Associates. Featuring a contemporary structure akin to a wildlife observation hide, enabling views out into the space. A rill, framed from recycled plastic, flows through the garden, creating movement and sound. It cascades into a pool, providing a spot for quiet contemplation, as well as a source of water for wildlife. The whole space is enclosed by hedging and a canopy of native trees and shrubs, essential for birds and wildlife. the garden hopes to inspire visitors to mark the RSPCA’s 200th birthday by creating outdoor spaces for all creatures to share.
Hamptons Mediterranean Garden - designed by Filippo Dester, built by Garden Club London. A contemporary outdoor living space redolent with the look, feel and smell of sunny Mediterranean landscapes; a tranquil place where the warm textures of the architecture merge into nature. An
outdoor kitchen is the garden’s focus with a shady alfresco dining space to relax, enjoy cooking and entertain friends and family.
An oasis of colour and scents with some of the world’s finest growers and nurseries exhibiting impressive displays and offering expert advice. Nothing compares to being surrounded by the colour and fragrance in the Pavilion - a truly unique experience. A paradise for every gardener!
The Discovery Zone is home to educational exhibits promoting the latest discoveries in horticultural science. Visitors can explore inspiring displays, many of which champion the benefits of gardening and it can combat climate change or improve mental wellbeing.
For more details and to book tickets for RHS Chelsea Flower Show, visit rhs.org.uk/chelsea
Enjoy exclusive boutique shopping - from garden buildings and seating to jewellery, textiles, arts and crafts, there’s something to tempt everyone. All around the showground, you’ll find a host of exhibitors, both new and established, selling their innovative and desirable horticultural-themed products. Expect to be wowed with a mouth-watering array of food and drink available including glamorous restaurants including Spring Garden at Chelsea, The Ranelagh Restaurant, The Drawing Room and Champagne & Seafood Restaurant. Plus there are plenty of cafes, food courts and picnic areas perfect for a quick bite to eat, including glutenfree, vegetarian and vegan options.
A great opportunity to enjoy everything that the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has to offer with the experience continuing into the night at Ranelagh Gardens, with a magical evening of music, great food, live talks and demonstrations.
Great Fosters has every reason to celebrate the new year. Just before Christmas the AA awarded the hotel its coveted five star rating. Rated and awarded by the AA’s professional inspectors Great Fosters is one of only 30 five star hotels in England outside London to hold this accolade. Ian Heath, Operations Director commented: ‘We’re thrilled that Great Fosters has been awarded five stars by The AA. This is the culmination of four years of investment in both the property and the team. Major refurbishments have taken place at the hotel since we purchased Great Fosters in 2018 and I am thrilled for Prem Kumar and his team that their passion, dedication and determination to offer our guests the highest standards of hospitality have been rewarded with this rating. It is the best start to 2023 that we could have wished for!’
Great Fosters is steeped in royal history and if you haven’t yet visited it’s the perfect place in which to retreat from Winter. Turn into the drive to see a magnificent Tudor building complete with chimney pots and tower and enter through a traditional wicket door to a warm welcome and a roaring log fire.
The estate has plenty to offer with a new menu that includes some enticing vegan dishes too if you are partaking in Veganuary. We are looking forward to trying the wood fried beetroots with vegan burrata, toasted seeds and pickled walnut. Head Chef Michael Mealey has recently returned to Great Fosters and his new a la carte menu, focussing on good quality local ingredients used creatively, launches this month. The Estate Grill also offers a very good value midweek lunch & supper menu at £29.50 for two courses or £33.50 for three. Or why not book into the newly launched Tudor Pass which now has Alex Payne at the helm? The Tudor Pass offers a superb tasting menu (£120 per person) at lunchtime and in the evening from Wednesday to Saturday; the restaurant is intimate with only seven tables and you’ll find many of the dishes presented at your table by Alex and his team, thus bringing the kitchen into the restaurant (but without the usual noise!).
Afternoon tea at Great Fosters has been a longstanding tradition and with warming log fires a plenty you can enjoy scrumptious sandwiches, light as air scones and dainty patisserie in the cosiest of surroundings.
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“Great Fosters is steeped in royal history and if you haven’t yet visited it’s the perfect place in which to retreat from Winter”
Celebrate the start of spring with local food, drink, music, art and crafts at the first Surrey Hills Spring Festival being held at the Rural Life Living Museum in Tilford.
Taking place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March, this vibrant day out will capture the imaginations of the whole family, promising a wide range of activities, entertainment and stalls for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
Experience fun activities that celebrate the season and showcase the heritage and beauty of the Surrey Hills. Be captivated by Surrey children’s authors reading stories in the beautiful wooden Eashing
Chapel, enjoy traditional country crafts such as charcoal making, wheelwrighting or corn dolly making, listen to live music, watch art demonstrations and plant spring seeds, take a steam train ride and see vintage vehicles… there’s something for everyone at the Surrey Hills Spring Festival!
The event will bring together talented Surreybased artisans and traditional craftsfolk who will share their skills, knowledge and passion to inspire visitors. Indulge in delicious food and drink from Surrey Hills’ producers and browse intriguing stalls from local creative makers. In addition, explore the museum’s historic buildings and learn about traditional countryside living through the centuries.
Organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises, the community interest company that works to promote and support the Surrey Hills and the businesses that call the region home – many of which have been awarded the Surrey Hills Trademark, a mark of local quality, sustainability and provenance – in partnership with the Rural Life Living Museum, the Surrey Hills Spring Festival is the first of its kind and is a fun-filled event not to miss.
“We are thrilled to be launching the Surrey Hills Spring Festival for the first time,” said Wendy Varcoe, Executive Director of Surrey Hills Enterprises. “This is an exciting opportunity to showcase the best of Surrey Hills Trademark food, drink, art and crafts.”
Ed Fagan, General Manager for the Old Kiln Museum Trust, added, “This event gives us an opportunity to share the history, culture and expertise of the museum to a wider audience and promote it as a great venue for family events. We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors and showing them all that the Rural Life Living Museum has to offer.”
Tickets are priced at £10 in advance or £12.50 on the gate, with free entry for children under 16. Tickets include entry to the Rural Life Living Museum. Visit: surreyhills.org/event/surrey-hillsspring-festival-2023.
Easter is coming, and so are the Easter Eggs! Which one will you choose this year? We went along to visit Chris Bachmann at his multi award winning Weybridge Patisserie in the search of the perfect egg. We asked him, “What makes a Bachmanns Egg so special?”
“All our Easter Eggs and Bunnies are handmade with love on the premises. There are a few reasons why I think that our Easter products are the best in the UK. First, we use one of the finest couvertures in the world, sourced from a small manufacturer in Switzerland. It not only eats well on its own, but marries perfectly with other flavours. Not only is the chocolate perfectly tempered and therefore beautifully shiny, but unlike factory made products, the chocolate is poured into the moulds, allowed to set, and then another molten layer of chocolate is added. When this layer sets, it creates a tension or fault line between the layers, which improves the “snap” of the chocolate when eaten. Last, we also hand sculpt our eggs, adding a final exterior textured layer, and by adding chocolate flowers and hand made buttons, each egg becomes an individual work of chocolate art. It is the repeated lamination that makes the eggs break up delicately before melting in the mouth, and that is what truly sets them apart. However, this takes a lot of skill, and we have a great team here under Wayne Harris our head Chef, and our choclatier Dan Ellis.
Filled with either our legendary fresh cream truffles, or packed and encrusted with Crunchy Almond Rochers (baton almonds, macerated in cointreau, toasted with icing sugar over a hot flame, and mixed with melted chocolate and cocoa butter) our Eggs make an exquisite and unique gift for that special someone. We only make and stock our eggs for the three weeks between Mothers Day and Easter- that way we can pack them so that the products are super fresh and tasting their best- you know they haven’t been sitting around on a shelf in a warehouse for months and months.
“In fact, a couple of Easters ago, one lucky lady opened her Bachmanns egg to find a diamond and platinum engagement nestling inside. Bachmanns were asked to pack the ring in its box into a truffle filled 800g dark chocolate egg so the suitor could propose in style on Easter day.
“I must admit, I was quite relieved to get the ring and the egg back to the owner- it was a gorgeous piece of jewellery and I imagine it was extremely expensive. It was quite a compliment that we were trusted to look after it. I am delighted to say that we got a thank you letter from him and his new fiancé the week later”
31 March – 2 April 2023, Sandown Park, Esher
Don’t miss out on the Baby & Toddler Show when it returns to Sandown Park in Surrey - the ultimate location for new and expectant parents in London and the South East, bringing together everything you need to give your baby the best start.
From all the big-name brands to local companies and services, free baby first aid workshops from the Royal Life Saving Society and expert advice talks from MAM and Organix, with many more to be announced, the Baby & Toddler Show is the one-stop shopping destination for new and expectant parents!
Kerrison Exhibitions run the UK’s leading consumer exhibition series serving the pregnancy, baby, and toddler market in key locations across the UK.
At The Baby & Toddler Show you can see over 150 brands, take home complimentary goodies, get hands-on demonstrations, meet the brand experts and ask them your important questions in person and so much more - all under one roof.
As Show Director Clare Barker explains, “The Baby and Toddler Show is the perfect way to shop both efficiently and cost-effectively. Our
brands allow you to stretch that baby budget even further with unbeatable, show-exclusive deals on all the baby essentials. Plus, we offer a best price guarantee on all the leading brands including iCandy, Nuna, Maxi Cosi, Joolz, Cosatto, OBaby, Mee-Go, Cybex, Snüz, BabyBjörn, Egg and many more. Customers also hugely benefit from all the expert advice on hand from our exhibitors – it’s great to witness the collaboration between excited parents and industry professionals, who offer advice on every step of the pregnancy journey.”
The Baby and Toddler Show is proud to be sponsored by Pura – a brand with sustainability at the core of its ethos. Founded in 2020, Pura is one of the first carbon-neutral baby care brands, combining high-quality, eco-friendly credentials with a more affordable price point. Their 100% plastic-free, biodegradable baby wipes, which also come in a Water UK certified Fine to Flush version, and eco-friendly nappies have taken the parenting world by storm. Families can get their hands on a free Pura goody bag when they visit the show!
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BCafé culture comes to Claridge’s for the first time, on Brook’s Mews sandwich which takes two days to make.
ringing café culture to Claridge’s for the very first time, the legendary Mayfair hotel has opened the doors to Claridge’s ArtSpace Café, with its own dedicated entrance on Brook’s Mews bedecked with awning and flag.
Open daily with a focus on breakfast and lunch, the Café offers a vibrant menu with crêpes as a signature, alongside tortillas, toasties, mega madeleines and, naturally, Claridge’s cakes galore. Designed by renowned British architectural designer John Pawson, the Café features a patisserie counter, marble communal table, and entry down to Claridge’s ArtSpace – a vast gallery which rotates exhibitions, free for all to view. At the ArtSpace Café, everything is designed for takeaway fallowing Claridge’s to be eaten alfresco or ‘al desko’ for the very first time.
Freshly made in front of guests all day, Daily Café life starts with pastries galore, fresh from the Claridge’s bakery. Lunch heroes include roasted brie and wild mushroom on toast, croissant sandwiches and the Claridge’s croque madame. Equally, the Café’s chef team have pored over the perfect veggie Reuban – a
Artisan coffee is by independent Cornwallborn Origin Coffee, chai lattes are spiked with turmeric and blocks of chocolate emblazoned with the Claridge’s crest, dunked into hot milk, make the Café’s signature hot chocolate. With juices, smoothies and kombuchas aplenty, champagne – a tipple poured from dawn until dusk at Claridge’s – is also on the menu, served in takeaway coffee cups, café style. Both the Café and the gallery space continue Claridge’s longtime commitment to the arts and further cement its positon at the centre of the thriving Mayfair art community. The ArtSpace Café is a creative hub within the hotel, with exhibitions rotating in the gallery space and the Café hosting art moments in its own right. The Café opening coincides with New Frontiers: Movements in Contemporary Art, a thoughtprovoking exhibition presented by Ben Brown Fine Arts, celebrating the unique visions and powerful messages of great contemporary artists including Gavin Turk, Miquel Barceló, Vik Muniz, Candida Höfer, José Parlá and Ron Arad.
Claridge’s ArtSpace Cafe is open and located on Brook’s Mews, W1, Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm.
Large cakes can be ordered by calling 0207 409 6424, with 48 hours notice. For more details, please visit claridges.co.uk
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is the world’s premier destination for design and decoration and in May 2023, during London Craft Week, it will proudly be the home of Artefact, the Contemporary Craft Fair.
Now in its third year, Artefact will bring the joy of the hand-crafted and highly collectible to an international audience of designers, architects, collectors and craft-curious enthusiasts. Celebrating and championing the highest levels of creativity, it will be an opportunity to meet leading gallerists from the vibrant craft arena and view outstanding work from established and emerging makers and artists. World-leading galleries such as Cavaliero Finn, Jaggedart, Katie Jones Gallery, Madeinbritaly and Vessel Gallery will showcase their latest offerings.
With interior design placing ever greater value on craft, Artefact is a must-visit for international design professionals sourcing unique objects for prestigious residential and commercial projects, as well as curators and collectors seeking highly individual pieces for museums, public institutions and private collections.
At a time when contemporary craft has never been more sought after, Artefact will be the place to connect
with remarkable design talent and experience the energy and excitement that their work generates. The diversity and techniques on display will attest to the relevance of collectible craft today and give an international platform to showcase imagination and skill.
Throughout the week, there will be an accompanying programme of gallery tours and talks with renowned names.
If you would like to know more, and find out how you can show at Artefact, along with worldleading galleries such as Cavaliero Finn, Jaggedart, Katie Jones Gallery, Madeinbritaly and Vessel Gallery, please take a look at their exhibitors’ guide online.
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Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is the world’s premier destination for design and decoration excellence. Home to 120 showrooms and over 600 of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands, it is the largest of its kind in Europe. More than a resource, it is a thriving platform, both creatively and commercially, for an exceptionally dynamic industry. Nowhere else will you find such a high concentration of design’s biggest names shaping luxury interiors today – all at one address.
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”
Spring this year will see plenty of royal events with King Charles III’s longawaited coronation and an additional bank holiday to mark the event- and at PoB Hotels, they know how to mark a special occasion. Think quintessentially British afternoon teas, celebratory dinners, and sumptuous stays, all to mark this once-in-a-lifetime occasion (and to make the most of that extra day off).
Several PoB Hotels are imbued with intriguing Royal links and historic connections, and to celebrate and spotlight these, PoB Hotels has launched the Coronation Concierge to guide guests in booking their perfect Coronation celebratory stay this spring.
Indulge in royal treatment at The Goring, Bovey Castle, Fingal, The Relais Henley and Cromlix, to name but a few. The Coronation Concierge is on call to assist with packages and authentic experiences available not only for the coronation weekend but the whole of spring 2023. Possibly the best time to take a break and avoid the busy summer, spring brings warmth to the air, flowers in bloom, and longer brighter days.
Cromlix’s ‘Stay fit for a King’, for example, includes luxurious overnight accommodation, and a tour of Scone Palace to explore its royal connections as the crowning place of Scottish Kings. The experience is topped off with a Royal Gin Fizz and a decadent three-course dinner.
What better way to celebrate the most British of
occasions than with afternoon tea? Bovey Castle’s chef has created the ‘Coronation at the Castle’ afternoon tea as a treat for guests. Walk off your indulgence with a Royal Tour of the castle estate, pause to admire the landscape, and enjoy a game of croquet.
The Coronation Concierge awaits. These offerings, and many more, will be at your fingertips with a simple call to PoB Hotels’ Coronation Concierge. Launching on 1st March, they’re all about pairing each guest with a spring getaway experience that’s extraordinary and unique for them. Whatever you choose, an inspirational journey awaits you. Call 0330 236 2944
“Several PoB Hotels are imbued with intriguing Royal links and historic connections, and to celebrate and spotlight these, PoB Hotels has launched the Coronation Concierge to guide guests in booking their perfect Coronation celebratory stay this spring”
The Collection is a carefully curated portfolio of extraordinary places to stay, handpicked for their inspiring design, luxury facilities and unrivalled locations.
From grand Georgian farmhouses set in acres of private grounds and contemporary coastal houses with the beach at their feet, to ancient thatched cottages hidden in the forest, every property in The Collection has been personally visited and hand picked. They’ve unearthed luxury homes with wood-fired pizza ovens, cinema rooms and swimming pools for celebrations, get-togethers and unforgettable family holidays, and tranquil lakes, orchards and hot tubs for honeymoons and romantic escapes.
Escape to Cornwall’s magical wide open beaches, scramble through sand dunes for a
morning swim or surf, or wander the well-worn coastal paths watching fishermen land lobster for supper that evening. Slow down on a holiday in Devon exploring hidden sandy coves or losing a day amongst the gorse and heather of Dartmoor, making new friends in old moorland pubs or cracking open fresh Devon crabs on a harbour wall. Forage for fossils, eat like kings and get out on the water along the Dorset Coast, or turn off your phone and get away from it all in one of their luxury homestays hidden amongst the trees of the majestic New Forest.
The team behind The Collection offer invaluable local knowledge. Having visited every property in person, their in-depth knowledge extends to a detailed understanding of the space, accessibility and luxury facilities on offer, enabling them to match you to the perfect property. From secret spots for wild swimming to the nearest pubs and best places to eat, the team’s first-hand recommendations and insider tips promise an experience that’s so much more than just a holiday.
For further information visit thecollectiononline.co.uk
“From grand Georgian farmhouses set in acres of private grounds and contemporary coastal houses with the beach at their feet, to ancient thatched cottages hidden in the forest”
– Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best –
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We love a classic French toile de Jouy, so we have stuck with the ‘pastoral romantic’ genre for this print, although the colourway is far from typical! The slight hint of black mixed through these delicate pastel shades makes this print eminently wearable and provides the perfect undertone for pairing up the perfect outfit. This gown is perfect as a luxurious house coat or for layering as a chic accessory to your favourite outfit. onehundredstars.co.uk
Our original indigo hand-dyed bandanas are proudly made in Japan. The pattern is created by a technique called Bassen (discharge) where a silk screen is placed over the dyed fabric resulting in destined areas losing their colour, creating very thin patterns and revealing the intricate designs. mindtheg.com
If you’re looking for a simple, easy to wear dress, Mabel is just the thing! She’s a classic pinafore and looks great worn as is or layered over your favourite spring knitwear. And lets not forget her classic Palava deep pockets. palava.co
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Stunning earrings from the V&A. All Joli pieces are handmade in California, with the aim of emphasising the beauty of original, vintage materials with a history of their own. Three delicate balls of amazonite are topped by a glass bead, mounted in brass. vam.ac.uk/shop
“The slight hint of black mixed through these delicate pastel shades makes this print eminently wearable”
How we perceive ourselves is critical to our confidence and sense of security, especially if we are working on self-improvement and self-esteem. Indeed, one way to accomplish this is to improve what we see on the physical side of ourselves. This is not for the sake of vanity or listening to what others have to say about us. This is about our personal journey to better ourselves. And, because our hair is our crowning glory, what we do with it will undoubtedly play a role in our journey to greater self-acceptance and overall mental health.
At Academy, precision cutting, sophisticated styling, luxurious colour, and great customer service is the norm. Our highly motivated, passionate, and experienced professionals take pride in creating classic and trend led looks, and in delivering outstanding hair and beauty treatments day in day out. “Family Hairdressing, Individual Style,” is the mantra of owners, Franco Capozzi and Salv Mulé, both of whom are that’s unique and individual to everyone. Now’s the ideal time to book in with our talented team across our five friendly salons.
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By Prudence Wade
Three of Ukraine’s most prominent designers have shown their latest collections on the final day of London Fashion Week (LFW).
Kseniaschnaider, Paskal and Frolov made their LFW debut at the Old Selfridges Hotel, as Ukrainian Fashion Week has been cancelled due to the war.
At the beginning of the show, a voice on the speakers said: “These collections are and will continue to be a piece of history, symbolic of the resilience and courage of Ukraine and its people.”
On each seat was a description of each designer’s collection, a Ukrainian flag and a QR code for UNITED24 – the official fundraising platform of Ukraine.
Kseniaschnaider – founded by husband and wife team Ksenia and Anton Schnaider – opened the show. The brand is known for its use of denim and commitment to sustainability. The show notes said the collection was “designed during the war and produced under raid sirens in Ukraine”. Despite the circumstances, it was infused “with an air of hope and positivity”.
Denim ran throughout the collection, in edgy pairs of jeans and cut-offs. There were also plenty of sporty elements, including a tailored tracksuit and Adidas trainers. It was given a distinctly Ukrainian feel with the addition of traditional patchworking techniques and models with braids in their hair. Dead stock ties were used throughout the collection, patchworked into blazers and skirts.
According to the show notes, this was a symbol of Ukrainian men no longer needing ties – instead only wearing military uniforms.
Next came Paskal, by designer Julie Paskal, whose collection, called Out of Cocoon, had everything themed around butterflies.
Models wore dresses and skirts in pastel pinks and blues, almost completely covered in delicate, laser-cut butterflies.
It seemed to take inspiration from 90s fashion, with crop tops, slip dresses and visible thong detailing on some outfits.
Frolov closed the show, helmed by designer Ivan Frolov. Frolov has become a celebrity favourite, most recently worn by Beyonce during her first performance in five years at the opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai. She donned a see-through pink minidress with silver detailing from the brand. For the autumn/winter collection, the show notes said Frolov was inspired by “reflections of the current events in Ukraine, and the value of Ukrainian cultural heritage”. This collection had the most options for the red carpet, from white tulle gowns with corset detailing to pink power suits. A heart motif ran throughout the outfits, which is described as “the everlasting element of the brand”.
Swarovski crystals embellished many of the outfits, and knitwear featured the Ukrainian fertility symbol, an ear of grain.
The show ended with Ksenia Schnaider, Julie Paskal and Ivan Frolov walking the runway holding the Ukrainian flag with the UNITED24 logo.
After the show, Ukrainian Kate Kadeniuk, who works in PR for Kseniaschnaider, told the PA news agency: “It’s a dream to present our country, our culture, our view of living in the real world in London.”
Kadeniuk wants the show to highlight “our technique, our Ukrainian hand, what we put in our designs”.
This includes the patchwork used by Kseniaschnaider and the corset detailing in the Frolov collection.
“Frolov has become a celebrity favourite, most recently worn by Beyonce during her first performance in five years at the opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai”
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Julien Macdonald returned to the London Fashion Week schedule after a three-year hiatus with a celebrity-packed show.
Amanda Holden and her 17-year-old lookalike daughter Lexi were on the front row as the collaboration with Mexican designer Gabriela Gonzalez was unveiled.
Gemma Collins, Despacito singer Luis Fonsi, Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara, and presenter Ashley Roberts, were among the other celebrities in attendance.
While supermodels Winnie Harlow, Leomie Anderson and Cindy Bruna walked the runway.
The Julien X Gabriela AW23 show was held at the ornate Freemasons’ Hall, central London – the ideal backdrop for a typically glitzy collection.
British model Anderson opened the show in a black sequinned bodysuit with cut out details and exaggerated shoulders – to Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ hit Unholy.
Gothic glamour featured heavily in a collection full of the Welsh designer’s signatures.
It included bodycon silhouettes, bejewelled minidresses, metallic gowns, mesh catsuits and masses of sequins.
There were several draped minidresses reminiscent of the silver one that Macdonald famously created for Paris Hilton’s 21st birthday party.
The London Fashion Week veteran is a go-to designer for red carpets, and his ultra-glamorous dresses have recently been worn by Gisele Bundchen and Bella Hadid.
The 51-year-old has also dressed music icons like Beyonce, Kylie Minogue and Jennifer Lopez. The show was soundtracked by a series of club bangers, including Beyonce’s Break My Soul and the TikTok-famous White Lotus theme tune, Renaissance. Bruna’s strutting in a white feathered minidresses elicited cheers from the audience, as did Harlow’s appearance in a black bodysuit and flowing cape with feather collar.
Harlow closed the show, taking a final turn to Chaka Khan’s I’m Every Woman. Macdonald and Gonzalez joined the trio of top models to take a bow as silver confetti rained down –marking a triumphant return to the London catwalks.
By Katie Wright.“The 51-year-old has also dressed music icons like Beyonce, Kylie Minogue and Jennifer Lopez”
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 fivestar 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.
Claridge’s Spa is open to both hotel and outside guests, MondaySunday 8am-9pm. 90 minute treatments include access to the pool. To book treatments please call 0207 409 6565. claridges.co.uk/spa
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The Kensington Wing is the dedicated private maternity unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, providing women and birthing people with around-the-clock clinical care, comfortable en-suite private rooms and hospitality services.
Located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital – part of one of the UK’s top rated hospital Trusts – your baby’s and your safety and wellbeing are reassuringly supported at all times. The Kensington Wing is immediately located next to the hospital’s outstanding and newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a consultant anaesthetist remains on site at all times 24/7, dedicated to the needs of our patients.
To ensure the safety of women, birthing people and birth partners, The Kensington Wing has important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. Your individual room and en-suite facilities are a haven, and the catering and hospitality team ensures your stay is relaxing as well as safe. On the Kensington Wing the consultant obstetricians, midwives, nurses and maternity support workers provide care as a team and are delighted to offer both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity packages.
If you would like to talk to one of the team, call 020 3315 8616, email chelwest.kensington@nhs.net or visit thekensingtonwing.co.uk
The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries and the 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 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.
The Kensington Wing enquiry team are always happy to support with these arrangements and answer any questions.
Severe period pain? Pain during sex? Pain when you poo? If these symptoms sound familiar to you then you may have a condition called endometriosis.
On average, a diagnosis takes around 7.5 years from the onset of symptoms, so it’s important for women to understand what endometriosis is and how it might affect them. In this article, expert gynaecologists from King Edward VII’s Hospital in Marylebone explain the condition and potential treatment options.
Endometriosis is a condition that causes tissue from the lining of the womb to migrate to other areas of the pelvic cavity such as the fallopian tubes and ovaries. It can also migrate further to the outside of the bowel and bladder.
This tissue then behaves in the same way as it would inside the womb – it builds up and then breaks down and bleeds. When this tissue bleeds
in the womb, it leaves the body in the form of a period. When it bleeds in other areas of the pelvic cavity, it builds up, forming cysts, scar tissue and inflammation.
Endometriosis affects different women in different ways. Some may have severe endometriosis but not experience any symptoms, whilst other women may only have minimal endometriosis but experience severe symptoms.
The most common presenting symptoms are:
• Severe period pain
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Painful bowel movements
Other symptoms of endometriosis include:
• Pelvic pain
• Ovulation pain
• Back, loin & leg pain
“Some may have severe endometriosis but not experience any symptoms, whilst other women may only have minimal endometriosis but experience severe symptoms”
• Pain on passing urine
• Blood in the urine
• Bleeding from the back passage
• IBS symptoms
• Pain and difficulty during a smear test
• Fatigue
• Low mood
• Difficulty getting pregnant
Endometriosis does not cause heavy periods. However many women with endometriosis have a condition called adenomyosis.
Some women may experience many, or all, of these symptoms, whilst others may experience a small number of them.
If you have any of the symptoms above and you think you may have endometriosis, it’s important to speak to your GP who can begin the process of you getting a diagnosis.
It will help to write down your symptoms and when you get them (in relation to the time of your period) so that you can discuss them properly with your GP. Your GP will ask you some questions about your symptoms and your periods. They may also feel around your abdomen and may perform an internal vaginal examination.
Your specialist may arrange either an internal ultrasound scan or an MRI in the first instance, to help make a diagnosis based on your symptoms and examination findings. Depending on the results (as all surgery as some risks associated with it) the specialist could recommend that you have a surgical procedure called a laparoscopy.
A laparoscopy is the only way to get a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis. Your specialist will be looking for scar tissue and lesions caused by endometriosis within your pelvic cavity.
Although the scarring caused by endometriosis can be surgically removed, there is no cure for the condition, only management. Even after surgery, the condition can still cause symptoms such as painful periods and further scarring may eventually build up. However, optimised surgery combined with appropriate ongoing medical management should help limit the effects of any ongoing symptoms.
Depending on the severity of your symptoms,
there are a few different treatments for managing the symptoms of endometriosis to help improve your quality of life.
Whether or not you’ve had surgery to help you deal with your endometriosis, pain relief can be helpful, especially around the time of your period. This can mean taking non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen from your pharmacy or a drug called mefenamic acid.
Using heat pads or a hot water bottle on your abdomen can also help to relieve pain, along with paracetamol. You may also benefit from hormone manipulation through the oral contraceptive pill, the minipill or a Mirena device..
Some women may be recommended a hysterectomy in conjunction with excising the endometriosis, particularly if you have associated adenomyosis or very severe endometriosis.
The important thing is to know you are not alone in your journey and to reach out to medical professionals if you are in pain.
The King Edward VII’s Hospital Gynaecology Department is a leader in gynaecology. They specialise in diagnosis and treatment and offer one-to-one support from our Clinical Nurse Specialist.
For more information, contact: Mon- Fri 0203 930 1392 or visit kingedwardvii.co.uk
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CBT Mindfulness Advantage: our Mindfulness programme looks at the importance of changing how you think – understanding your “why” is one of your keys to change but knowing your “how to change” is another. With Tracey as your FREE Mentor resource, she will help you not only to “find your key” but will also help you “unlock the door” to successful weight loss and weight maintenance.
Easter is fast approaching and you might be surprised to hear that more calories are consumed over the Easter period than any other time of the year –including Christmas!
With Summer holidays on the horizon, now is a great time for long term positive change. And the great news is you can still enjoy chocolate over the Easter period whilst losing weight, by choosing some of our fully nutritious, delicious guilt-free chocolate products as a part of your plan!
LighterLife has spent over 30 years developing a nutritionally complete Very Low Calorie Diet for fast weight loss, combined with a unique mindfulness approach, which goes beyond what you put in your mouth and explores how your thinking affects your eating behaviour – providing you with the tools for losing weight and keeping it off.
Tracey Rawson, a qualified NLP Master Business Practitioner, is your local LighterLife Mentor. Tracey has first hand experience of successfully losing weight on the plan and is passionate about helping people to achieve their goals. She runs a free weekly Zoom meeting, where a CBT Mindfulness topic is explored and discussed, as well as supporting clients via the telephone and WhatsApp groups.
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“If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got” (Albert Einstein). Choose to do something different – contact Tracey now for a free, no obligation consultation and make this your year for permanent, positive change!
Telephone: 07786 268802 or email tracey.rawson@lighterlifementor.com
“Tracey has first hand experience of successfully losing weight on the plan and is passionate about helping people to achieve their goals”
It is over five years since the CrownWood MediSpa started welcoming clients to the extensive range of life-changing treatments they offer. Situated in Crown Row, Crown Wood, Bracknell, the clinic boasts a beautiful, luxurious MediSpa suite.
One of their most popular treatments are HydraFacials, a medical grade facial treatment considered the Ultimate In Skin Health For Life. It’s the only treatment that combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection simultaneously, for healthy, clear and revitalised skin. Regularly used by celebrities and people in the public eye including the Duchess of Sussex, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet and Eva Mendes, HydraFacials provide more youthful looking skin and make you feel great about your appearance. HydraFacial treatment can address many skin concerns and is commonly used to improve fine lines & wrinkles, elasticity & firmness, even tone & vibrancy, skin texture, brown spots, congested & oily skin, smile lines, enlarged pores and mild and medium types of acne.
So why choose a HydraFacial at CrownWood MediSpa? With their extensive skin and facial rejuvenation experience and competitive prices, women and men of all skin types are warmly welcomed for treatment that achieves instant, stunning and long-lasting results. With the clinic boasting the highest 5* Google rating, clients can be confident that they’ll be well looked after and can save up to £310 with multi-session discounts too! You can be confident of being in the safest of hands at CrownWood, who are proud to offer the services of their highly experienced MediSpa therapist, Alice Hau.
CrownWood MediSpa also offers Profhilo, a multi-award winning injectable skin treatment that remodels skin for a more youthful appearance. It contains one of the highest concentrations of stabilised hyaluronic acid (HA) on the market and
is highly effective at improving the appearance of ageing skin that is losing its elasticity and firmness. With their highly skilled and experienced Aesthetic Doctor, Dr Victoria Jaminson, to hand, clients get improved skin tone, hydration and firmness in just 10 minutes! It is suitable for your face, neck, decollette, arms and hands.
If you are not sure which treatments are most appropriate for you, it is always best to book an initial FREE 30 minute Skin Analysis Consultation with a qualified therapist. CrownWood MediSpa offers a wide selection of facial rejuvenation therapies, including the superb ClearLift treatment, winner of the Best Anti-Ageing Treatment at the My Face My Body Awards, professional peels and deluxe facials to revitalise your skin for a more youthful look. Also very popular are stunning facial aesthetics with medical doctors to include wrinkle reduction and filler treatments that help to turn back time and provide natural looking skin rejuvenation.
Due to their popularity, clients are invited to book their sessions in advance to avoid disappointment. As well as looking and feeling fantastic, you’ll even be able to take advantage of 0% finance (subject to status).
To reserve a treatment or discuss your options, people are invited to call Lisa Bonello, the Patient Care Co-Ordinator, on 01344 300 417 or 07765 333 768 or email her at pc@crownwooddental.co.uk. There’s also a wealth of information on all treatments at crownwoodmedispa.co.uk
Our Menopause and PMS specialists offer individualised holistic treatment and support for the perimenopause, post menopause, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and PMDD for women of all ages.
• Facial Rejuvenation Therapies - with NeoStrata & Obaji professional peels and deluxe facials
• Expert Laser Skin treatments - for acne, scarring, skin tightening, rosacea, thread veins, sun damage, age spots, tattoo & hair removal
• Stunning Facial Aesthetics with medical doctors - with wrinkle reduction, fillers, Profhilo treatment or Aptos thread lift
• Dermatology with a medical doctor - for fungal infection removal, skin cancer screening, hair loss diagnosis, eczema, warts, skin growths and acne
To book an appointment, call Lisa Bonello, our Patient Care Co-Ordinator on 01344 300 417 or 07765 333 768.
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r Sina Salimi, founder and owner of estetica clinics in Surrey and Berkshire leads his skilled team of professionals, all dedicated to offering the highest levels of dexterous care, as a hugely respected expert in the science and art of facial aesthetics and dentistry. With credentials and qualifications spanning over 20 years he performs a plethora of specialist treatments that rejuvenate, correct and enhance natural beauty.
As one of the most preeminent practitioners in his field, Dr Salimi approaches each of his patients as an individual picture. During every compulsory consultation he mentally configures a treatment plan in order to help each patient authentically celebrate their own individuality through enhancement and bespoke procedures.
His method begins by dividing the face into 3 zones, Upper, Middle and Lower, demarcated by their distinctly differentiating muscular movements, anatomy and dermic layers which in turn are attributed with very different ageing characteristics and decline.
Here the forehead is the superior region and where repetitive muscular movement coupled with photo ageing causes both horizontal and vertical wrinkles. This also brings with it the loss of fat pads creating concavity and temporal hollowness. Dr Salimi case-specifically fine tunes the neuromodulators he injects such as Botox (TM) and Azzalure (TM)
in order to prevent further, unwanted changes and he restores skin laxity and loss of fat pads with dermal fillers of varying volumes and density. He stresses “ these filler treatments require vast and extensive clinical experience, expertise and insurmountable anatomical knowledge because any treatment in the temporal and forehead regions carries the most risk. Therefore it is imperative to choose a reputable clinic and clinician before investing in any of these procedure types”
The eyes are also part of the Upper section and again, for its huge amount of repetitive muscular movement, anti wrinkle injections and fillers are the most common and popular procedures best at rectifying and preventing the orbital socket decline, but only if carried out correctly.
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“Here the forehead is the superior region and where repetitive muscular movement coupled with photo ageing causes both horizontal and vertical wrinkles.”
The process of photo ageing in the mid face (comprising the under eyes, cheeks and nose) involves changes in the superficial dermal layer, increase in laxity, fat pad loss, fat pad migration (leading to pre jowls and jowls), and cranial transition and transform- cranial and facial bone being the most important factors as this is the scaffold for the facial landmarks.
Every patient varies in anatomy, lifestyle and age and it is crucial that each one is viewed as an individual via a multi faceted approach and with combination treatments in mind specifically produced for the mid face areas. One size does by no means fit all - again where experience, credentials, medical expertise and knowledge are essential. These treatments (always tailored) include filler, anti wrinkle injections, collagen stimulants and finally the most groundbreaking to date - Endolift - a skin tightening, specialist laser. All need to be carried out with absolute precision and via the correct sub dermal layer.
This area contains the lips, chin, jaw and neck and is possibly the most challenging of areas to treat due to lack of any below structure, fat migration, fat loss and skin laxity increase. As we age we lose facial volume, but we can also develop undesirable changes in particular contours of the facial construct which include not only loss of fat but also increase in fat deposits in certain areas. Without a full facelift these areas have always been extremely challenging to rejuvenate or eliminate. Until now. At estetica clinics in Surrey and Berkshire Dr Salimi treats patients with ground breaking technology by way of minimally invasive medical laser known as Endolift. With his specific skill set he contours jawline, restores skin elasticity by boosting collagen, and dissolves fat in the Mid and Lower face and neck. The results are immediate, long term and with no down time. Additionally the results last for up to 4 years and keep improving for the first few months straight after the procedure. A single procedure.
What is Endolift?
Endolift is a minimally invasive, medical grade, laser treatment which stimulates both deep and superficial layers of the skin to tighten and retract providing lift in the lower face and neck, dissolve fat and stimulate new collagen formation.
Is Endolift painful?
No, we provide a mild, local anaesthetic
When do I start seeing results?
In a word, immediately. Right away you will see a vast improvement in sagging skin, jowls and crepe neck. These will keep in improving for the next 6 months.
How long does it take?
The whole process, including prep, takes about 2 hours.
How long do the results last?
It can vary, in general 2-3 Years .
Is Endolift like threads?
No, it is absolutely nothing like threads, we leave nothing behind, no deposits, no products, nothing. Endolift is a laser that works on the facial construct, eliminating fat and skin laxity all whilst stimulating collagen production.
How many sessions do I need? Just one.
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• Crepe neck
• Skin laxity
• Sagging neck
• Jowls TREATMENT: ENDOLIFT
• Immediate and visible reduction in problem areas
• Additional rejuvenation progresses over the next few months
John, who is 69 years of age, cares for his wife Mandy, 61, in their own home whilst she is receiving end-of-life care support from Crossroads Care Surrey.
Whilst our care support worker was attending to Mandy, I asked John to tell me about Mandy’s diagnosis, and how Crossroads Care Surrey supports both Mandy and himself through the most difficult and challenging times anyone must face.
In 2016, Mandy was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at just 54 years of age. It wasn’t long after, that John had to retire to look after Mandy full-time. John has been based at home with Mandy ever since and is determined to keep her at home until the end of her life if he can.
Before Crossroads Care Surrey entered their lives John was struggling to do the simple everyday things that we all take for granted. He expressed feelings of being trapped and restricted by Mandy’s condition.
Crossroads Care Surrey began supporting John and Mandy in January 2020. Initially, at this point, Mandy was still mobile but had lost her speech. The support he was then receiving enabled him to do limited part-time work mainly from home, something his friends saw made a noticeable difference to his personal well-being. John’s
hobbies are music and football, and by having support to look after Mandy, he has been able to see his beloved Brighton & Hove Albion FC play.
Of the support, he is receiving John said “Having the same two carers from Crossroads Care Surrey all the way through is so vital, not just for Mandy but for me and my family as well. Because they are familiar to Mandy and she recognises them she is willing to accept their help and support”.
Whilst I chat with John, Jacqui, one of the two Crossroads Care Surrey carer support workers that visit, is feeding Mandy who is now bedridden. Feeding can take as long as an hour. During her visit, Jacqui washes Mandy and reads to her from her favourite books. Between them, the two carer support workers visit four days a week for a period of 3.5 hours each day.
When I asked John to describe the main benefits of the End-of-Life service Crossroads Care Surrey provides, he replied “One-to-one attention for Mandy and the security and trust between us all”.
If you would like additional support on a selffunded basis, please do reach out to us. We are here for those who care.
Contact 01372 677840 or email enquiries@crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk
“Having the same two carers from Crossroads Care Surrey all the way through is so vital, not just for Mandy but for me and my family”
Care in the Comfort of your Home. We provide high quality, fully trained, DBS checked staff who are compassionate, professional, caring, and warm. We are specialist in providing care in and across Surrey, providing care for the elderly and young adults with diverse needs.
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The exciting new bathroom design studio, a concept of its Director and Curator, Michael Short, whose experience in the bathroom industry spans more than 28 years.
The Water Gallery specialises in high end, quality water fittings for kitchens and bathrooms, showcasing them in an art gallery-style/specifiers showroom, located next to Waitrose on the high street.
It showcases collections by some of the world’s most talented and innovative bathroom designers. Brand names associated with The Water Gallery include AXOR, Samuel Heath, Alape, Vola, Fantini, Volevatch, GRAFF, Swadling Brassware, Dornbracht, Lefroy Brooks, Hansgrohe, Quooker , Perrin & Rowe, Radomonte, Nicolazzi , The Sterlingham Co, Barber Wilsons,to name a few.
The Water Gallery is an independent familyowned business. With sales consultants who are highly knowledgeable and happy to offer an expert and professional service. With a client base including architects, interior designers, plumbers, builders and retail customers.
They are also a Heyland and Whittle stockist, who are an award-winning Luxury Soap and Home Fragrance Company originally from Surrey, now based in Sussex, England.
It is recommended that you visit the showroom to experience the unique setting and to enjoy a demonstration from the staff on some of the products in the showroom.
Opening hours are 10am until 4pm on weekdays. Weekends and after-hours appointments are also available just contact the shop to arrange an appointment.
101 High Street, Esher, The Water Gallery
M: 07980 318896 M: 07732 217696
T: 020 8224 3021
E: info@thewatergallery.co.uk
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“The Water Gallery is an independent family-owned business. With sales consultants who are highly knowledgeable and happy to offer an expert and professional service”
Liven up your kitchen with a practical storage solution that is sure to make a statement in your kitchen. This striking canister features a design inspired by exotic Homeware trends combining a cheetah print with a block of golden yellow colour. wayfair.co.uk
Developed to provide an on-trend industrial aesthetic to a contemporary kitchen design, The Pureline Frame is a unique modular concept by Novy. By combining customisable metal shelving that includes attractive lighting options with an ultra-quiet built-in recirculation hood, the result is a stunning yet highly functional framework that will be the focus point of any room. novy.co.uk
Classic Shaker In-Frame kitchens snuggly sit a solid wood door within a robust frame, gracefully hand painted on a woodgrain finish. British craftsmanship at its very best that represents beautiful quality kitchens. mereway.co.uk
The Trend Interiors Profile collection features true handleless cabinets and drawers, which help to create sophisticated, smooth lines in a contemporary setting. trendinteriors.co.uk
Mark a key moment in history with this King Charles III commemorative plate. Archive pattern details blend with illustrations synonymous with the monarch in Spode’s iconic cobalt blue to create a magnificent piece perfect for celebrating. portmeirion.co.uk
This stunning hand-carved bowl from Loaf. loaf.com
Showrooms: 80-82 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8DL Tel: 01932 856850 | whw.co.uk
Anew arrival to the Swadling Brassware family provides a contemporary twist on classic shower fittings.
Living Copper adds an intriguing extra option alongside more established favourite finishes, such as chrome and brass. Putting copper in the spotlight – instead of its usual role as concealed pipework – the new collection delivers a truly different dimension in colour and tone. Its opulent pinkish hue is at once eye-catching yet understated, transforming the look and feel of any bathroom space.
Living Copper adds instant warmth to a bathroom and works beautifully in both contemporary and traditional bathroom designs. It complements warm pastels and offers a wonderful contrast to cool, light marble surfaces and looks particularly striking against a dark tiled backdrop.
As the name suggests, Living Copper has a living quality that changes and evolves over time, contributing to its unique appearance. The uncoated copper will oxidize into a finish
known as a patina, which protects the metal from corrosion. Each piece of Living Copper reacts uniquely to its environment, ageing gracefully and developing its own character and variations in tone over time.
Living Copper adds instant warmth to a bathroom and works beautifully in both contemporary and traditional bathroom designs. It complements warm pastels and offers a wonderful contrast to cool, light marble surfaces and looks particularly striking against a dark tiled backdrop.As the name suggests, Living Copper has a living quality that changes and evolves over time, contributing to its unique appearance. The uncoated copper will oxidize into a finish known as a patina, which protects the metal from corrosion. Each piece of Living Copper reacts uniquely to its environment, ageing gracefully and developing its own character and variations in tone over time. To find out more visit swadlingbrassware.co.uk.
We supply high quality German, Italian and traditional handmade English bespoke kitchens at family-friendly prices.
Our 2023 range offers all the modern developments in kitchen design, including reduced plinth heights and the TIP-ON touch opening system, together with specialised utility room furniture providing a myriad of clever storage solutions.
Much of our business comes via word-of-mouth recommendations from happy clients. We’re proud of our reputation and our customer service is second to none, for which we were awarded the Best of Houzz Client Satisfaction Award.
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Abathroom can be so much more than just a room for hygiene. You can create tranquil areas of relaxation and Cranleigh Bathroom Studios can help your ideas come to life.
With their experience in the industry they can create relaxing areas that will take away all of your worries and woes with ease. As well as giving you those relaxing moments, you can have a fresh bathroom for mornings to get you ready for the whole day ahead. Whatever you have dreamed of can be brought to your home in quick time with matching tiles, furniture and accessories in tow.
As well as full bathroom suites they can install shower enclosures that are effective and attractive. A wide range of shower enclosures include floor to ceiling glass screens and smaller effective screens depending on your needs. The shower enclosures they supply complete your bathroom and can keep water where it is supposed to be at all times.
If high quality tiles in a wide variety of colours, pattern and style is what you are looking for then you in the right place. With a wide range of superb tiles to choose from you can truly personalise your bathroom or build complete bespoke sets to suit your needs and taste.
At the showroom they have various tiles to explore, including mosaic, ceramic and pebble tiles for both flooring solutions and walls. They
understand that a bathroom is often a place for relaxing but also needs an element of freshness at the same time. To accomplish this tranquil atmosphere they work with you to build your dream bathroom from top to bottom so that you can really sit back and relax.
246 High Street, Cranleigh GU6 8RL 01483 272727 cranleighbathroomstudios.co.uk
As well as giving you those relaxing moments, you can have a fresh bathroom for mornings to get you ready for the whole day aheadBryn the Showroom dog - never forgotten Patrick the Showroom dog
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Your surroundings and what you do with them are a vital part of living. You can tell a lot about a person by how they shape their home. The colours they choose, the patterns they layer, and what lines their walls.
The best rooms in a home are simply always the ones in which everyone feels relaxed and nothing is too precious.
Here at Miscellanea we pride ourselves on understanding our clients goals, so whether considering a new kitchen, bathroom or a full home design service, please contact us to arrange a consultation.
www.miscellanea.co.uk showroom@miscellanea.co.uk 01428 714014
Tuesday – Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm
Crossways, Churt, Nr Farnham Surrey GU10 2JA
Industrial style decor is a popular choice for both commercial and domestic spaces. Taking inspiration from warehouses, factories, and other industrial structures, the look uses stripped back architecture including the use of bare bricks, metals, and recycled materials.
When it comes to designing an industrial style space, Peppermill Interiors has a wide range of furniture to ensure that you’ll get that industiral style look spot-on.
Industrial style decor is all about mixing the modern with the old for effortless style. Adding upcycled furniture is a great way to achieve this and will provide a quirky centre point for your space.
Peppermill’s Lister 3HP Engine Table has an unusual, stationary engine base, wooden top and even a hole to chill wine bottles. Placed in a quirky, industrial-inspired bar or restaurant, this unique bar table is bound to make a statement.
You’ll find that we have a huge selection of one-of-a-kind tables on our website including our Galvanised Water Tank Tables. Made from old water tanks and high-quality wooden table top, these poseur height tables are another great way to entertain guests.
Furniture with metal accents are well suited industrial style interiors. Handmade in the UK, our Copper Bar Stools feature copper pipework legs and a solid oak seat, perfect for rejuvenating any bar or restaurant space. Industrial in every way, these stools will bring a quirky look to your interior whilst keeping practicality in mind.
Similarly, our Cambridge Industrial Design Bar Stools have a tubular steel frame that has a clear, powder-coated finish, so that you can still see the industrial construction underneath. With options
for a machined oak or leather seat, the Cambridge has all you need to create an industrial haven.
With a thick, solid timber top and industrial style base, the Detroit Cast Iron Dining Table is ideal for kitchens as well as bars and restaurants. Peppermill Interiors have an enitre range of Detroit furniture for every industrial taste. See below how our Detroit Dining Table perfectly pairs up with the Detroit Cast Iron Dining Bench for the ultimate industrial dining experience.
Based on original 1950s school chairs, the Chelsea Plus Stacking Stools features steam-bent, shaped back support and wooden seats. The metal frames have a hard-wearing, UV-stabilised, epoxy powdercoated finish. These stackable bar stools are a great seating option for industrial, loft style living and are suitable for both domestic and commercial use. Peppermill Interiors house a huge range of vintage products as well as industrial style furniture for cafes, bars,restaurants and homes. If you are looking for some inspiration for your space, why not contact the friendly Peppermill team for advice on how you can style your home or business? peppermillinteriors.com
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We create high quality, sustainable beeswax candles that make a difference in the world. By using organic beeswax sourced by beekeepers, we are supporting local apiaries an urban pollination. bzzwax.co.uk
Creators of made-to-measure wallpaper murals, Wallsauce.com has put together five beautiful designs that will give you a tranquil home that doesn’t compromise on colour. Trending lilac, lavender, and violet hues are the perfect balance to guide any room through the upcoming seasons. This selection of purple wallpaper murals features delicate florals to swooping cranes – designs for country homes to maximalists. All wallpaper murals at Wallsauce.com are available in a range of materials, including peel-and-stick wallpaper – great for rented homes!
For more lilac, lavender, and violet wallpapers, head to Wallsauce.com.
Characterised by clean lines, muted colours, natural materials and a quiet elegance, an understated style. Featuring abstract shapes softened by tufting and chunky weaves.
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New from Melody Maison is The Elle Stone Range. A modern collection of furniture with a stylish and practical design. Comprising of a chest of drawers and a bedside design, furniture sets are available in this collection. A stone, pale taupe coloured finish, a gold frame and gold handles. melodymaison.co.uk
Florence & Lavender was born in 2019 when Katie-Louise combined her passion for the British countryside & farming to create unique artwork which could be personalised. KatieLouise started the business from her kitchen table with £50 and a whole load of determination.
Florence & Lavender has grown over the years with a faithful customer base who love her contemporary yet traditional style of watercolour paintings.
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As technology advances, screens dominate and robots seem like a very imminent possibility, our homes are turning their backs on perfectly precision-made modern designer furniture and back to the simplest and most honest of decoration – the irregular and imperfect.
Contemporary furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories have taken a distinct turn for the uneven, a sidestep from the ‘bring the outdoors in’ trend that has ruled over contemporary home design for the past few years. Geometrically precise these forms are not, instead it’s as if they’ve been drawn by the human hand of nature itself. Expect wobbles, variations, and a distinct lack of straight lines.
Subtly backing up the green colouring, natural materials, and plant patterns currently filling our homes come unbalanced organic shapes, forms that could have evolved out in the garden, woodland or sky, or sea. They have a feel of the stumbled upon rather than the industrial, and if manufacture is alluded to at all, the pieces undoubtedly nod to the individually hand-crafted.
There’s no thought of factories. Every piece gives the impression of a one-off, imbued with love and charming inconsistencies.
This all stems from the natural, of course – the smooth, rounded edges, the bucolic influences, the almost accidental forms. But this modern decorating trend is a nature-inspired design that just so happens to be in your home like it’s been growing there for years overlooked or has been recently discovered behind a wall. Welcome to the completely non-obvious, the almost unseen, the would-have-been-there-anyway-even-if-you-hadn’tnoticed-me school of interiors.
designs that don’t stay within the lines.Arrival Table Lamp by Artemide Mexique High Table and Stool by Cassina
It’s not about being noticed. It’s about the feeling. These asymmetric forms soothe the mind, as unthreatening as a plant, rock or pool of water with their shapes that speak of fresh air and freedom. These are shapes that seem formed by time rather than an intentional hand. The eye breezes over them, gently bumping across those smooth curves, while the mind draws them in and exhales them, the lack of angles, corners and straight edges signalling that it’s time to relax. One irregular piece of furniture tones down a room, calming its angles and pacifying it, while a larger collection creates a spa, away-for-the-weekend feel, forming a space that’s dedicated to tranquillity, health and peace.
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It’s an exciting time at Fired Earth. As well as the launch of the new Cobham showroom in Holly Parade, this year also marks the brand’s 40th anniversary.
Fired Earth began selling terracotta (or ‘fired earth’) from a farmhouse in Oxfordshire in 1984, when such tiles were rarely seen in British homes. The company has continued to blaze a trail in the world of interiors ever since, becoming renowned for its beautiful tile collections, as well as for its paints and bathrooms.
Knowledgeable showroom staff are always delighted to talk customers through the best options for their homes, whether it’s a quick room update with a fresh coat of paint or a major renovation.
Fired Earth has an ever-evolving selection of products for every style of home and for a wide range of budgets, and there’s a host of inspiration to be found in-store.
Tile collections include everything from handdecorated wall tiles and gleaming glass mosaics to timeless stone flooring, superbly engineered wood, and exceptionally robust porcelain tiles that can cope with whatever life throws at – or drops on – them.
Bathroom collections include everything from luxurious freestanding baths and showers to
basins, taps and cabinetry in an inspiring array of styles and finishes. Whether your dream bathroom comprises a wet room-style shower with minimalist, pared-back accessories or a show-stopping copper bath set against a backdrop of jewel-like metallic mosaics, Fired Earth has everything you need.
The perfect paint can really tie a scheme together. Fired Earth’s curated collection ranges from versatile, hardworking neutrals through to harmonious pastels and bold accent colours. Whether you live in a compact town house, a centuries-old cottage or a city apartment, there are options for every interior. Six stunning new shades have recently been added to the collection, including Taos House – a timeless burnt orange that would make a warm and welcoming choice for hallways – and Silver Needle – a soothing and sophisticated soft umber that you’ll want to use from room to room.
With so much to choose from it can be helpful to call on expert advice when planning a project. Fired Earth offers bathroom design, and virtual styling services to provide all the expertise you need to help you create your dream interiors. Please ask in-store for details.
Fired Earth, 3 Holly Parade, High Street, Tel: 01932 867 639 firedearth.com
Saint and Noire have been appointed to project manage, design, and procure another luxurious villa; working closely and collaboratively with the client to create a minimal and striking family home, for work, leisure, and pure relaxation in an exquisite coastal marina of the Cayman Islands.
Inspired by the Bauhaus* avant-garde of the 20th century modernism, influential - from the iconic Mies Van Der Rohe classic armchairs, low lounge chairs and stripped soft furnishings to contemporary spotlighting, the design concept offers a truly compelling futuristic residential abode.
Industrial textures of wood, steel, metal and marble with clean lines, paintings, sculptures, elevate the muted grey, black, brown, and white accent colour palette - whilst a pop of colourful sheers and chrome trimmings, contrasts elegantly well with geometric shapes and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke elements from an exquisite piano and pool table - which transcends into a dining table and staple furniture from master craft makers Knoll and Minotti, wonderfully reflect the luxury innovative living vision, desired by the client.
Abundant natural light with endless large open windows, floods the open floor space, bringing warmth and clarity. Wooden panels divide the living, dining, and kitchen area with a spacious ebb & flow.
The bedroom designs are the epitome of lightweight comfort - luxurious textiles for the throws and pillows and a concealed walk-in wardrobes. The bathroom with its industrial walk-in shower, fitted with sparkly glass doors and
surrounded by concrete cast walls - is a modern classic sanctuary.
Saint and Noire - Luxury boutique interior design house based in London & Hertfordshire, founded by Interior Designer Lenka Marsh. Saint & Noire’s clients include luxury residential, commercial and developer projects. Lenka started her design career as a kitchen designer for the prestigious kitchen design brand - her unique designs have adorned the homes of A-List footballers and since she started her company she has gone global - with projects in the Cayman Islands, Lake Como and Monaco, to find out more visit saintandnoire.com.
(*Bauhaus was an influential art and design movement which originated in 1919 in Germany, changing face of modernity forever.)
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The Modern British kitchen collection is designed and manufactured in England. Their entire range is handmade from premium quality hardwoods, grown in Britain, and their designs include previously unseen (and unique to them) storage solutions.
Not surprising then that this company has achieved a Patent Award for its designs!
Designed by award-winning Architects, their range of kitchen styles are ’different by concept’ and offer truly unique details. Working closely with their clients and their advisors, ‘bespoke design’ can be taken to a new level creating furniture of distinction and individuality.
The collection includes the highly individual O’45 Kitchen that provides unique storage solutions by creating unique geometric solutions. The frame is available in a choice of hardwoods including an English Woodlands series. Their signature door and drawer frontals are available in either natural hardwood or a painted finish to a colour of your choice. Through clever design drawers are elevated to the status of ‘work centre’, making food preparation less of a stress and more pleasurable.
The Classic collection is the Modern British take on an in-frame ‘Modern Shaker’ style kitchen. It has the same uncompromising attention to detail and commitment to premium grade natural materials. They provide the same wide range of choices on wood types, colours and materials. At only 52mm, the cabinetry has the smallest plinth on the market, leaving more space inside for storage.
The Horizon collection combines contemporary
handle less design and sleek lines with handcrafted construction, again in sustainably sourced hardwoods of the highest quality. The modernity of the design is softened by the inclusion of hardwood details that introduce a beautiful touch of nature to the design.
Modern British has recognised the desire to extend the kitchen’s influence across the home. They have designed a collection of loose furniture pieces to complement the kitchen including dining tables and chairs, media centres, display cabinets, console tables, credenzas and a host of other accessories to complement your interior design. This extends to bedroom furniture with the same uncompromising commitment to quality design and construction.
New London Showroom now open at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. modern-british.com
“The collection includes the highly individual O’45 Kitchen that provides unique storage solutions by creating unique geometric solutions”
Woodpecker is a family-run business with a heritage in the timber industry that goes back three generations.
Founded nearly 50 years ago by Bruce Ker, a skilled craftsman who loved teaching people how to work with wood, the Woodpecker tradition is continued today by his son Nelson and grandson Darwyn.
Since the very beginning, Woodpecker have been passionate about designing and sourcing the finest wooden floors.
Their dedication starts in the forest.
Woodpecker only use responsibly sourced wood with full FSC® or PEFC certifications, selecting the trees before they are felled and paying close attention to how they are sawn, stacked and dried.
As interest soars in ‘wabi sabi style’ – an interior trend celebrating the aesthetic appeal of imperfections – wood floor experts Woodpecker Flooring are embracing natural beauty in all its unfiltered forms.
Woodpecker Flooring’s Berkeley Century Pine is a majestic collection that brings a wealth of character through its thick, traditionally oiled boards. Each board has been hand-worked and boasts undulating ridges and grooves, as well as knots, scrapes and age-blackened bevels and nail holes. It is these imperfections that give Berkeley Century Pine its distinctive finish.
Darwyn Ker, Managing Director of Woodpecker Flooring, said: “The appetite for more natural, slightly imperfect finishes is growing. Homes are very much a reflection of real life and not everything is perfect all of the time. Berkeley Century Pine reflects this in a truly authentic way. These are beautifully imperfect floors with a story to tell.”
Berkeley Century Pine is part Woodpecker Flooring’s Legacy Floor Range; all these boards offer something extra special, from careful handfinishing to extraordinary textures and character.
Consumer interest in wabi sabi style is rising according to research from Pinterest Trends.
Berkeley Century Pine Engineered Wood Flooring is available now from woodpeckerflooring.co.uk priced at £123 per m2
The dry wood is then kilned twice for maximum stability before being machined. Centuries-old hand-finishing techniques - such as lacquering, oiling and antiquing the wood - further enhance its natural beauty.
It’s fair to say, nobody knows or cares more about wood than Woodpecker.
Headquartered in Caerphilly, Woodpecker currently offer over 100 flooring options in real wood, engineered wood and wood design which retail online and at nationwide stockists. For more information:
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“Each board has been hand-worked and boasts undulating ridges and grooves, as well as knots, scrapes and age-blackened bevels and nail holes. It is these imperfections that give Berkeley Century Pine its distinctive finish”
Sustainable interiors are not another home design trend, but a different mindset - pivoting our lifestyles in such a positive way. It’s the choices we make now that will go towards a better Earth for years to come.
As we step towards a more environmentally friendly future, our decisions around furniture buying are an important factor to consider. In a world where conscious living will be the norm, it’s vital for brands to offer more consciously made products for their customers.
The Eco Edit furniture is made from more conscious yet still high-quality materials that will last. Having sustainable furniture in your home is hugely beneficial in the long run. Good quality furniture offers a longer lifespan which benefits the environment by not adding to landfill.
Cult is committed to offering more sustainably
conscious furniture, accessible to everyone. It starts with fabrics and textiles. A number of Cult’s Best selling styles are now available in recycled velvet such as the Sylvia, Harriet and Nova ranges. Made from 100% recycled PET yarns of the highest quality, you can shop for furniture with the environment in mind.
The science bit; Many woods are long lasting and eco-friendly including mango wood, which is quicker to grow than many other woods. Solid woods like oak, beech and ash are highly durable meaning they’re going to last a long time in your home. Other similar materials such as rattan, cane and cord have an extremely sustainable process. Rattan is dried out in the sun and 100% biodegradable. The Lambert Accent chair features both sustainable rattan and a plush recycled velvet seat. Sustainably-conscious furniture is here to stay. cultfurniture.com
“The Eco Edit furniture is made from more conscious yet still highquality materials that will last”
picturesque garden to Alberts Coffee Bar. This addition has made it the perfect place to unwind and recharge after a day of exploring the shop. Enjoy a delightful cup of locally-roasted Surrey Hills Coffee and indulge in a scrumptious slice of cake while relishing the serene atmosphere of the rustic garden.Whether you’re in search of a unique accent piece or a complete home makeover, Vintage Frog is the ideal place to source your interior inspiration. With a constantly changing inventory, each visit promises a new and exciting experience.
For those unable to visit the shop in person, Vintage Frog also boasts an extensive online store on their website, where all items are available for purchase. Additionally, keep up to date with their latest collections and design inspiration by following them on Instagram (@vintagefrogsurrey).
Nestled in the charming village of Gomshall in the Surrey Hills, Vintage Frog is a true treasure trove of antique and home interior finds. Since opening its doors in 2019, this unique shop has quickly become a go-to destination for those in search of one-of-a-kind pieces and eclectic design inspiration.
Owned and curated by Elliot Small, who has 18 years of experience in the antique trade, Vintage Frog boasts a constantly evolving sales area that showcases an extensive range of furniture, ceramics, lighting, and decor. With an eye for the eclectic, Small expertly blends the old with the new, resulting in a harmonious and inspiring shopping experience.
In addition to their extensive collection of antiques and decor, Vintage Frog also stocks an impressive range of high-quality furniture paints, including popular brands such as Fusion, Dixie Belle, Dab Paints, and Annabell Duke. With these premium paint options, customers can easily breathe new life into their vintage finds and create unique, personalised pieces to enhance their home interiors.
Furthermore, Vintage Frog has enhanced their shopping experience by opening up their
Vintage Frog truly offers a rare and unique shopping experience, with its oneof-a-kind finds and eclectic designs, making it a must-visit destination for antique and interior enthusiasts.
To find out more, contact them at 01483 351020 or info@vintagefrog.co.uk or visit them at 56 Station Road, Gomshall, Surrey, GU5 9LB. vintagefrog.co.uk.
Are you tired of feeling cramped and confined in your home? Do you long for a space to call your own, where you can work or exercise without interruption? If so, you’re not alone. Many people today are facing the same problem of limited space in their homes, leading to feelings of stress and frustration.
1. Garden Office - Looking for a stylish and practical garden office? Look no further than a steel-framed garden office. With double glazed doors, the office is designed to let in natural light while keeping the elements out. The walls are double insulated, ensuring that you stay warm in winter and cool in summer. The steel-framed flooring provides a sturdy and reliable base for your work area. The best part? This structure doesn’t require planning permission, making it a hassle-free addition to your garden. With minimal maintenance required, and built to last with durable materials, you can enjoy a peaceful and productive workspace.
2. Garden Gym - A steel-framed garden gym is the perfect solution for those looking to get fit in the comfort of their own home. Built like the Steel Frame Garden Office, this gym is fast and easy to install, and can add value to your home.
With double insulation, it offers a peaceful and quiet space for you to focus on your workout without distractions. Plus, with no need to travel to and from a gym, you can save time and money on membership fees and transportation. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve your endurance, or simply stay active, a steel-framed garden gym is a fantastic investment for your health and well-being.
3.A Bioclimatic Pergola - A bioclimatic pergola is a versatile and practical addition to any outdoor space. With a multiple use space, it can be used for both children and adults, and can serve as a kitchen, living room, or even a guest room. The double glazed glass panel doors allow for natural light to enter while keeping out the elements. The 100% recyclable aluminium frame is not only durable and long-lasting, but also environmentally friendly.
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“The pergola is made from durable aluminium, which is rust and corrosion resistant and won’t require any painting or maintenance”
Bring a contemporary rustic mood to the home with the new Soho Reclaimed Wood furniture collection from Modish Living. Perfect for dining and living spaces wanting to add texture and warmth, this new range combines a homely charm with a nod to the industrial style to create a fresh, yet timeless collection for modern homes.
Unique and stand-out features of the range include the distressed dark-painted legs on the extending dining table and coffee table, which helps add both depth and interest to the simple and classic design of the pieces. On the sideboard, glass display cabinet and TV unit, rustic woodblock drawer fronts highlight the beauty of the reclaimed wood, whilst reeded glass cupboard doors bring an additional layer of intrigue. The final finishing touch is the cool iron hardware that contrasts stylishly with the natural finish and raw tone of the reclaimed wood.
Elevate your dining or living space with this stunning rustic sideboard. Crafted in 100% reclaimed wood, this solid wooden piece features two spacious cupboards with transparent reeded glass fronts, along with three drawers designed
with a wonderfully textured woodblock facade. Dark iron hardware finishes the sideboard, providing an abundance of essential storage and a modern rustic style.
Soho Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table
Clean lines and distressed dark-painted wooden legs of the Soho reclaimed wood coffee table contrast with the textured rustic wood that wears its natural imperfections, marks and scars with pride. Featuring a handy bottom shelf this rustic coffee table will take centre stage in modern, rustic or industrial-style spaces.
Soho Reclaimed Wood TV Unit
The beautiful reclaimed wooden TV stand features two handy cupboards with reeded glass doors, a drawer with the rustic woodblock design and a middle shelf, along with a practical cable port in the back, to provide stylish storage to hide tech and clutter.
Soho Extending Reclaimed Wood Dining Table
The Soho Extending Reclaimed Wood Dining Table is a wonderful mix of old and new. By marrying a character-rich reclaimed wood top with simple modern lines and contrasting tones, this extendable dining table is a rustic classic that will never lose its style. Available in two sizes with the extension handily concealed within the table top and operated by a simple butterfly mechanism, the Soho dining table is perfect for both small and spacious dining spaces. modishliving.co.uk
“The beautiful reclaimed wooden TV stand features two handy cupboards with reeded glass doors”
Outdoor luxury personified from
Garden rooms have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. They offer homeowners a space to escape, relax and enjoy the beauty of their outdoor surroundings, all from the comfort of their own home. Garden rooms have come a long way since the days of basic shed-like outbuildings, and now offer a high-end alternative to traditional home extensions.
St Albans based garden room builder Outdoor Modular Spaces, is at the forefront of this trend, creating beautiful and functional garden rooms that blend seamlessly into the natural environment. Their commitment to quality is evident in their choice of materials, which include high-end cladding options in Siberian Larch, Western Red Cedar, and a totally unique architectural cladding system, along with powder-coated aluminium fascia, flashing, trims, windows and doors.
Their garden rooms are designed to meet the specific needs of each customer, and are built to the highest standards. The aluminium used in the finishing of their garden rooms is not only strong and weather-resistant, but it also provides a sleek and modern aesthetic that is both attractive and
long-lasting. Their high-end cladding options offer a range of textures and colours that are not only beautiful, but are also UV-resistant, can come in a fire retardant finish and very easy to maintain.
Outdoor Modular Spaces’ expert team is dedicated to ensuring that each garden room they build is not only functional and beautiful, but also energy-efficient. They use the latest insulation and glazing technology to help keep the room warm in winter and cool in summer, reducing energy costs and making the garden room a comfortable place to be all year round.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for a high-end garden room that will enhance your outdoor space, provide a comfortable and functional living space and stand the test of time, look no further than Outdoor Modular Spaces based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. They travel throughout London and the Southeast of England, bringing their expertise and commitment to quality to homeowners everywhere.
To see some of their creations, find them on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook. Alternatively, head to their website, outdoormodularspaces.com for more information.
“Their garden rooms are designed to meet the specific needs of each customer, and are built to the highest standards”
loomed flat weave is super-durable and works well in high footfall areas such as patios.
The geometric pattern of the Andalucia Zahara Rug features faded tones of pink, grey and gold. The Andalucia range is available in six different sizes and is the perfect choice for bringing Mediterranean flair to balconies, terraces and gardens. Priced from £155.
Days are getting longer. The outdoors will soon be beckoning. It’s time to get set for Spring!
What better way to embrace the new season than Weaver Green’s collection of soft-to-the-touch weather-proof rugs? These robust floor coverings transform the outdoors into an extension of your home. Their beautifully woven designs upgrade a plain patio or drab decking into a warm and welcoming space.
Yet perhaps best of all, each rug is made from up to 5,400 recycled plastic bottles. Besides making them good for the planet, this also makes this truly unique selection of floor coverings UV stable, mould and water-resistant as well as quick drying. And if they do get a little grubby, a quick spin in the washing machine and they’re good as new!
New for 2023, Weaver Green’s Andalucia Granada Rug blends the motifs of southern Spain and northern Africa in soft pastels. The hand-
The Medina Tangier Rug takes inspiration from Moroccan rug designs, in an on-trend monochrome print. Made from up to 5,400 recycled bottles, using the toughest weaving style, this understated, neutral design would look beautiful on outdoor patios and terraces. It is available in six sizes and priced from £155.
The flagship Nomad rug range is ideal for high traffic areas both indoors and ut as it’s one of the most durable designs, thanks to the weaving style used. This beautiful collection of Persian-style patterns feature burnt reds, greens, greys, yellows and blues to bring a taste of the East into your outdoor space. Each design comes in six different sizes, starting from £195.
Made entirely from recycled plastic, all of Weaver Green’s rugs are child- and pet-friendly. Their cosy underfoot feel is as soft as wool, clawresistant and uninteresting to moths and mites.To complement the look, Weaver Green has a wideranging collection of cushions, throws and floor cushions.
To see the full collection visit weavergreen.com
The elegant Essen sofas are not only beautiful to look at, but also offer the ultimate in practicality. Constructed from modular components, allowing for ease of installation, they can be extended with additional modules and moved into multiple configurations to suit your lifestyle.
The Essen Two- and Three-Seat Sofas are available as standard or corner sofas. But for the height of luxury, the Essen Lounge Suite creates an inviting, curved seating zone for a spacious living space, seating up to nine people. The multipurpose Essen Ottoman can be used individually, to offer an extra seating option, or as an extension piece to the Essen sofas.
My Furniture’s new Lexington Pebble Grey range provides a contemporary look for bedrooms. The reeded detailing and brass legs look so chic on these soft grey painted pieces. While push catch drawer closures make for a neat finish. The 80cm high Lexington Pebble Grey Chest of Drawers has three drawers and the 60cm high Lexington Pebble Grey Bedside Table has two. To complete the look, the Lexington Pebble Grey Console Table has two slim drawers and would be perfect to use as a desk or dressing table.
Make 2023 a year of living gorgeously with three utterly stunning new concepts from My Furniture. Add a dash of effortless retro chic to the living room with the delightfully tactile Essen Cream Chenille lounge suite. Give your bedroom an understated touch of timeless design thanks to the Lexington Pebble Grey bedroom ensemble. And create a feast for the eyes in the dining room by serving up the shimmering glamour of Smoked Glass Emmeline collection.
Inspired by luxurious 1970s Californian interiors, the Essen Cream Chenille range is cool, calm and wonderfully tactile. The sprung seat and backrest, with deep foam and fibre topping, are upholstered in soft cream chenille and have a sumptuous fluted and blind-tufted finish.
There are four distinctive pieces in the new Emmeline Smoked Mirror collection from My Furniture. Choose a singular item for a standalone statement or combine two or more for extra glamour. For living areas, the eye-catching Emmeline Smoked Mirror Coffee Table and slim line Emmeline Smoked Mirror Side Table have an extravagant and glamorous appeal. They showcase a multi-faceted, toughened, smoked mirror base, bringing depth and sparkle to your room. They are completed with a toughened, smoked glass top. The tall and slim Emmeline Smoked Mirror Bar Table stands at 104cm tall and represents the ultimate in glamour for nights in with friends, while the Emmeline Smoked Mirror Dining Table will be a definite talking point, seating up to six people. my-furniture.com
Lauren Lozano Ziol and Michelle Jolas of SKIN interior design London
Limited specialise in classic, timeless interiors with a modern edge, built around each client’s idiosyncrasies and personal story. With an approach to design that starts with getting under the skin of their clients – to uncover different layers of personality, diversity and taste – Lauren and Michelle’s aim is to create environments that surround people with beautiful things they love, which inspire confidence, ambition, passion and creativity. Colours, organisation, textures and patterns all have the power to change a mood.
Their design philosophy has never been more relevant than today: “the reality is that the nature of home life in this post Covid-19 era is changing – with more time working from home, people are increasingly recognising they need to be in an environment today, that truly reflects an aspect of wellbeing,” says Lauren. Naturally, each SKIN project is bespoke and
tailored but united by the brand’s classic, yet hallmark look of pairing hand-selected vintage furniture finds and art with modern materials and styles. Whether creating interiors inspired by old world antiques, chinoiserie, French art deco or mid-century masters, they are unafraid of anachronistic pairings, so expect to find Louis XIV tables matched with Milo Baughman chairs or a Biedermeier chest with Maison Jansen into SKIN’s exciting living spaces.
“Lauren and Michelle’s aim is to create environments that surround people with beautiful things they love”
To find unique pieces for projects, Lauren and Michelle scout the world, frequenting estate sales and auction houses, exploring furniture markets and visiting their favourite shopping districts. As part of this international approach, Lauren and Michelle welcome clients to join them on their design journeys by offering one-on-one or small group shopping trips to London, Paris, New York and San Francisco. Whether it’s delving into San Francisco’s Design District or discovering fabrics in Paris’ Marché Saint-Pierre, Lauren and Michelle personalise each trip, offering expert guidance, and providing insights on the emotional impact of interiors along the way.
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SKIN not only takes on large interior design projects with private residential clients, developers, commercial and hospitality spaces, but also offers design consultancy and for smaller projects. They regularly use top world brands such as Pierre Frey, Jiun Ho, Dedar, Holly Hunt, Phillip Jeffries, House of Hackney, Timorous Beasties, Jean Paul Gaultier and many more.
