The Summer Issue - Hot Brands Cool Places August 2012

HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES FASHION CULTURE LIFESTYLE

AUGUST 2012

The Summer Issue

EDITOR’S LETTER Welcome to our Summer Living Issue, full of ideas of how to enjoy the summer, now it is finally here!

We are very lucky to have some adorable children’s brands listed in our Directory and in this issue we have interviews with some of their very creative founders: Sarah Colfer, Founder of Little Bevan, Janne Ford, Founder of My Heart and Home and Louise Thomas Co-Founder of Little Lucy Willow.

(More to follow in subsequent issues) This month we also interview Stéphane Reynaud, the very talented author of Stéphane Reynaud’s Barbecue - 150 recipes for everything grilled, seared and baked.

If you were inspired this summer by the achievements of our sporting athletes, we have a special feature, Believe to Achieve, designed to help you achieve your ambitions, sporting, or otherwise.

We also have our usual Beauty Round-up full of gorgeous ideas to take you from summer into autumn.

We have new discoveries every week in our Directory and regular newsletters.

Do take the time to drop by!

Until the next time……. www.hotbrandscoolplaces.com Picture Credits Front and back cover image courtesy of Melin Tregwynt www.melintregwynt.co.uk Images throughout the magazine supplied by the various companies, or publishers featured.

Please Note All information about products and services are supplied to us by the individual organizations, or agencies acting on their behalf. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, it may be subject to change. Please check with individual organizations for the latest information about all events, products, or news items. Inclusion in this magazine does not imply endorsement by Hot Brands Cool Places. Hot Brands Cool Places does not accept responsibility for the content of any external site.

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BOVEY CASTLE Bovey Castle is a five-star hotel set within a 275-acre private estate with its own championship golf course, offering guests the unpretentious grandeur and sumptuous dĂŠcor of true English luxury on Dartmoor National Park www.boveycastle.com

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Hot Brands Cool Places spoke with Sarah Colfer, Founder of Little Bevan for an exlusive interview Did you grow up always wanting to be designer?

Quietly independent, I knew that I wanted to develop my own business – but wasn’t sure quite what it would be. I came to designing children’s clothes simply as I felt I was answering a niche need. I’ve always made things, since a child, making toys, altering my mother’s cool 60’s dresses for my sister and I to wear, making colourful waistcoats and party dresses as a student. I named the business Little Bevan after my mother, who had encouraged me to be creative.

For many young people you may seem to have a dream job, what advice would you give to those who want to follow a career in fashion design?

Be true to yourself, but also keep an eye on the commercial. As you develop your design idea, listen to what customers may need. Build up a good variety of work experience – you can pick up all sorts of tips for the future, but also make valuable contacts in the industry.

Where do you get your inspiration for your collections?

The Little Bevan style is fresh, romantic and elegant and inspired by English vintage clothes.

As a child I pored over illustrations by Kate Greenaway and the classic pictures of ‘Alice in Wonderland’. I love the swagger of the fashions from the Restoration period, up to the romantic luxury of the 18th century – as in paintings by Gainsborough and Lely. But I also love the tailored wit of the 1950’s!

What advice do you have for parents about choosing special occasion clothes?

If you feel good inside a dress, you’ll look your best too – and this applies to all ages! Most children love dressing up – even the tiniest rise to the occasion! I had three 2 year olds following me round the cloisters and up the aisle on my wedding day. It’s so important that children and teenagers feel comfortable and so can then be free to be themselves (on best behaviour!). The best accolade is when they are so delighted with their ‘look’ that they just won’t take off their special outfit – I know one tiny boy who slept in his velvet pageboy suit for a month after!

How would you like the Little Bevan brand to develop?

We have steadily built a reputation for producing enchanting and exquisite clothes, and established a unique position as a London couturier for children. I have now added a collection for teens and adults, called Bella Bevan, of cute cocktail dresses which complement the children’s clothes perfectly. I hope that we can continue to offer our special service for all ages as one of the most fun aspects of planning a very special occasion; and I’d like to take this little piece of London around the globe!

If you could go on holiday anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

I have a real attachment to the Far East – I was born in Malaysia and have family based in Hong Kong – maybe that’s why I have a love of coloured silks. So, my ideal holiday would be to take my husband and little daughter on an adventure to explore the colourful and ancient cultures of Cambodia and Laos. http://www.littlebevan.co.uk/

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ELLA JAMES LIVING Welcome to ‘Ella James Living’ . Our aim in putting this range together was to find simple yet stylish products which are beautiful to look at and useful in a modern home! We love the quality and timeless appeal of traditional toys , home accessories and children’s clothing and we have tried to reflect this in our collections. www.ellajamesliving.co.uk

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SWEETPEA Sweetpea is a baby and childrenswear shop inspired by kids, fashion and design. The tried and tested collections are gorgeous enough for a party and practical enough for the park.

Their summer sale has already started so enjoy up to 50% off! www.shopatsweetpea.com

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Hot Brands Cool Places spoke with Janne Ford, Founder of My Heart and Home for an exlusive interview.

How did your previous experience help you in creating My Heart and Home?

I trained as a textile and clothing designer and have designed children’s and teen ranges for a number of high street brands.That background combined with having three children of my own gives me a good grounding for choosing the product range I put together for ‘My Heart and Home’.

How did you make the transition from selling at weekend fairs to running a successful online business?

Selling at fairs was an opportunity to start my business with very low overheads and find out about my target market, what my customers like and for them to meet me. I’m a big fan of building up a local customer base and supporting other local businesses too. When you sell at fairs though the one thing everyone asks is “Are you online?” and so investing in a website was the next inevitable step to take. I still sell at fairs as I love the buzz of the sale, having the customer contact and of course it’s a great way of building up a loyal customer base. People buy from people and hopefully by meeting and chatting with me they’ll remember to pop back and take a look at my site.

How do you know that a product is right for My Heart and Home?

My range has a very distinctive look. Quintessentially English if you like. The range has a certain charm that harks back to a time of childhood innocence and freedom, something that tends to be lost or at least muddled in these post internet days. I try and choose items that fit this image and that are generally unavailable on the high street. I tend to go with my own instincts when buying and if I get excited by something I know my customers will too. It doesn’t always work, but you don’t know till you try!

What advice do you have for parents about choosing nightwear?

When I choose the nightwear for my range or my own children, comfort is the number one consideration. All our pyjamas are 100% soft cotton and have been designed with comfort and wear in mind. However, practical sleepwear is available in all the high street stores and so my nightwear has to be about something different. Pretty detailing, unusual prints, traditional styling combined with overall comfort are what I’m looking for when selecting the nightwear. Bedtime should be fun and whimsical too. Little boys want to wear aeroplane pyjamas to bed and little girls do like to float about in fairy nightdresses. If it appeals to children and parents alike, it’s a winning combination at bedtime.

Do you and your family have a favourite bedtime story?

It has to be the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton. I read it as a child and my husband has read the series to our three children. In terms of a family favourite, this is a classic that stands the test of time.

What is your favourite form of relaxation?

Walking our black labrador Brigg on the common whatever the weather! It really does clear my head after the school run and before the start of my working day. http://www.myheartandhome.co.uk/ 9

BLUE & WHITE LOCATIONS Blue & White Locations aims to create and showcase the most comprehensive collection of luxury properties available to rent from around the world. We help you find the chicest luxury ski chalets and villas for your holiday by bringing them together under one roof and presenting them in style on our website: www.blueandwhitelocations.com

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DOROTHY & THEODORE Dorothy & Theodore offers beautiful, stylish and practical products for parent and child. Whilst children may rule the roost – they can at least do so in style! You’ll also find some unique, truly special gifts - perfect for the moment, and for a lifetime of wonderful memories. www.dorothyandtheodore.com

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Hot Brands Cool Places spoke with Louise Thomas Co-Founder of Little Lucy Willow for an exlusive interview.

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What inspired you to start Little Lucy Willow?

A design for a children’s bed (our infamous: http://www.littlelucywillow.co.uk/Martha-Butterfly-Bed-Product-618.html) that led us to discover a lack of design led, quality furniture that was reasonably priced.

What advice would you give to parents looking to combine imagination with practicality when planning a bedroom?

We like to think that we offer inspiration for an imaginative children’s bedroom. Being a manufacturer means we can also make anything to fit so you aren’t so restricted by access or awkward spaces. We are happy to discuss things with our customers and often come up with ways round to achieve the desired end goal. One bit of advice I would offer though is map out the dimensions of the furniture on the floor by using perhaps a newspaper as this will help to guide you with what space you have once everything is in place.

How do you see the Little Lucy Willow brand developing?

Onwards and upwards! We are experiencing an exciting time as we now have our own dedicated factory based here in England and we are designing a whole host of furniture ranges that will mean we become the one stop shop for purchasing children’s furniture.

As the summer holidays are still with us how do you combine work with family life?

This is always a tricky one however we just seem to manage. Most of our business is online and the phones tend to be quieter at weekends plus our showroom is closed on a Monday so we cram everything in then. The rest of the time is a balance between mum and the mother in law!

As an adult what makes a perfect bedroom design for you?

Uncluttered, comfortable and cosy. Soft lighting is a must.

If you could go on holiday anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

Maldives. Before family and business we didn’t appreciate it....we most definitely would now!! http://www.littlelucywillow.co.uk/

FOUND HOMESTORE Found is very excited about its 2012 outdoor collection having sourced some unusual & fun pieces of outside furniture & some stylish accessories with a touch of seaside chic & they work equally as well indoors if the weather lets us down... http://www.foundhomestore.co.uk/collections/outdoor

SQUIRREL DESIGN TREE HOUSES Squirrel Design Tree Houses are leading specialists in designing and building bespoke tree houses and garden retreats. Creations range from adventurous children’s treehouses, imaginative tree house living and entertaining spaces, to inspiring hideaways, all carefully set in their natural environment. www.squirreldesign.co.uk

OLIVIER BABY & KIDS Olivier Baby & Kids designs are inspired by old-fashioned knitwear but have a modern twist which makes them practical and fun for children to wear. The two sisters from London have reworked some of their favourite items made for them by their grandmother and mother when they were children. The beautiful collection is all made from 100% Scottish cashmere is created both in the U.K. and Bulgaria. The handknitted pieces are made by a community of women in Bulgaria, who knit the pieces from their own homes, each one is individually made and as such is a one off to be treasured and looked after and then handed on to the next person to enjoy. Each order comes complete with retro sweeties and balloons. http://www.olivierbaby.com

THE GIFT ATELIER The Gift Atelier has selected its favourite summer products, including stylish seasonal accessories from Vivienne Westwood, Tom Ford, Johnstons of Elgin and Drakes of London.

Whether you are looking for some style for a formal event, holiday glamour or indulgent relaxation, our summer selection has something for everyone! http://www.giftatelier.com/summer-style.html

Believe to achieve!

It’s been an amazing summer of achievement and we have been presented with so many inspirational images of individual success.

We have also seen heartbreaking images of athletes who despite all their training and commitment didn’t quite achieve the goal they had set themselves; and yet others who may have missed out previously overcoming defeat and achieving success this time.

For many of us our ambitions may seem small compared to competing in front of a global audience and yet we can learn many lessons from the achievements of athletes.

1. Whatever your ambition have it very clearly identified. Devote time to it, enjoy exploring it, make it special, create an ambition board, paper or digital and write down what you want to achieve.

Believe that it is possible.

2. Research it fully, look for role models, identify who else has achieved it and how did they do it.

Many people who achieve their ambitions were inspired by others.

3. Identify coaches, mentors, people with experience who will support you.

4. Keep exploring your idea, or concept, refining it, modifying it making sure that your ambition is still as strong. Being brave enough to recognise that you may have changed your mind and don’t have the commitment to follow it through, but keep looking for something else that does inspire you.

5. Start small, identify the baby steps that you can take to get started, often ambitions fail because we set the initial bar too high.

6. Avoid negative people! While it is important to really explore all the pros and cons of an idea and to have a sounding board, find positive uplifting people to do this with.

7. Develop a time-line and project plan that is realistic and achievable. This can be applied to everything from clearing out your clutter, writing your first novel, achieving a new job role to achieving a sporting target. Try and use time more productively, this is often when athletes score highly, they use time when others may still be sleeping, watching television/ using social media.

Keep a time diary and see how you use your time.

8. If you need financial support, prepare a sensible plan for sponsors, partners, or financial bodies, be creative, look beyond the obvious, again seek advice.

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9. Get Started and keep going! One of the major reasons why we do not achieve as much as we are capable of is apathy, we may start with enthusiasm and then run out of energy, or we may lack the belief or motivation to actually get started.

In both cases the key is that you really want to do it, that the ambition, or desire excites you, that it gives you a fizz of excitement when you think about it, or do it.

10. Most importantly visualise success, transport yourself to the future and rehearse over and over again achieving that new job role, creating a new and welcoming home, or see yourself crossing the finishing line! Smile and enjoy the moment!

To help you we have gathered together a collection of books from the practical to the magical, but all inspiring!

Business Model You: A One-Page Method For Reinventing Your Career Timothy Clark, Alexander Osterwalder, Yves Pigneur Synopsis: A one-page tool to reinvent yourself and your career The global bestseller Business Model Generation introduced a unique visual way to summarize and creatively brainstorm any business or product idea on a single sheet of paper.

Business Model You uses the same powerful one-page tool to teach readers how to draw “personal business models,” which reveal new ways their skills can be adapted to the changing needs of the marketplace to reveal new, more satisfying, career and life possibilities http://eu.wiley.com Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict This book shows readers how to take business model thinking and apply it to themselves. It shows how to value your skills and understand what you want to achieve. It also helps you create a vision for change and create a model and vision for the future.

Business Model You, is a very different approach to reinventing your career, we love the layout, style and casestudy format of this book and if you are looking for a creative and innovative way to review your life and career here is an excellent place to start. Highly Recommended!

InGenius: A Crash Course on Creativity by Tina Seelig Synopsis:Is the ability to creatively tackle problems innate or can it be learned? Like most human traits, both answers are correct. Some people are inherently more innovative than others. But, just like maths, or writing, everyone can improve with practice. Tina Seelig, PhD teaches creativity every day in her courses on innovation at Stanford School of Engineering. After 10 years of experience, she knows that not only can creativity be taught, but that there are a clear set of tools, skills and approaches that can unlock anyone’s creative potential.Great ideas are needed to solve all the problems we face and to enrich our lives. Whether it is in the conference room, classroom or kitchen, new ideas open up a world of wonderful possibilities.

With the tools presented in this remarkable book, we will learn how to pull out all stops to take on the challenges, big and small, that come our way, and to see that every word, every idea, and every moment provides an opportunity for creativity that will enhance our lives. http://www.hayhouse.co.uk/ Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict InGenius is filled with concepts, tools, techniques and stories that reveal ways you can increase your own creativity, and the creativity of others. In the first half of the book she focuses on what you can do for yourself to increase your own creativity and in the second half how you can help change the local and cultural environment to increase the creativity quotient of your community.

We loved the all round approach of this book, it’s very accessible, and really makes you think differently. Highly Recommended!

The Prosperous Heart: Creating a Life of ‘Enough’ by Julia Cameron with Emma Lively Synopsis: In The Prosperous Heart, the author of the international bestseller The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron, presents a twelve-week programme for using practical financial tools in partnership with your creative heart and soul - to guide you to prosperity in all areas of your life. According to Cameron, true prosperity has very little to do with the amount of money you have in the bank, and everything to do with the ability to understand your own (and other’s) true worth and value. http://www.hayhouse.co.uk/ Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict We loved The Artist’s Way, and in The Prosperous Heart Julia Cameron adopts a similar approach to help you identify which parts of your life are truly valuable and how to apply a sensible approach to your finances. She also examines how creativity can help your success and how to take a more inspired approach to life. Highly Recommended!

The Magic - Rhonda Byrne In The Magic a great mystery from a sacred text is revealed, and with this knowledge Rhonda Byrne takes the reader on a lifechanging journey for 28 days. Step by step, day-by-day, secret teachings, revelations, and scientific law are brought together to form 28 simple practices that open the reader’s eyes to a new world, and lead them to a dream life. http://www.amazon.co.uk/ Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict If you have read or seen The Secret, or The Power, you may be familiar with the style and approach of Rhonda Byrne, but in The Magic Rhonda applies a step-by-step 28 day programme based on the laws of attraction and showing gratitude.

What we love about this book is it encourages you to start and finish each day with positive thoughts, to be grateful for people and things we often take for granted and apply this to every aspect of your life from money, health, relationships, career and much more. Uplifting and inspiring! Highly Recommended!

GIC THE VILLA COLLECTION GIC The Villa Collection offers a range of stylish villas across a number of the beautiful Greek islands, dotted through the Ionian and Aegean seas – perfect for those who are looking for a stunning place to stay while discovering the real Greek island lifestyle. www.gicthevillacollection.com/

MOSAIC AND STONE Mosaic & Stone, a family company, has developed and produced over the last 20 years a beautiful and high quality range of tables completed in ceramic mosaic or stone. ‘Our customers are amazed at the choice, tables are tailor-made to specification. Working together on the design process makes each table unique and much treasured.’ Tables are suitable for internal and external use, chairs and accessories to compliment. www.mosaicandstone.co.uk

IDYLL HOME At Idyll Home we have always been excited about finding beautiful and interesting furnishings for our home but rarely find the shops that sell those things! Whether it be beautiful hand block printed cushions from India, recycled furniture or Hamman soaps, it is always a thrill to find a new and unique product. www.idyllhome.co.uk

MARLBOROUGH WORLD Marlborough World are makers of fine leather products. Over the last 30 years we have been supplying some of England’s most exclusive and celebrated stores, brands and families. All our products are hand crafted by our team of skilled people using techniques passed down through generations of leather working. Our new summer collection includes Weekend, Tote and Cartridge bags that marry traditional designs with modern styling. www.MarlboroughWorld.com

Hot Brands Cool Places spoke with Stéphane Reynaud author of Stéphane Reynaud’s Barbecue - 150 recipes for everything grilled, seared and baked for an exlusive interview.

When did you first find your passion for cooking?

When I think back, all the important moments of my childhood happened around the dinner table.

It’s a place where everyone can talk and share their emotions. Dinner time reflects a lot of what is happening in day-today life. From a very young age I wanted to experience this everyday so that’s why I became a chef!

What have you enjoyed most in your career?

For me every day is enjoyable because it’s new and different. I’m always working with new products, new recipes, new customers.

It’s always a pleasure to meet new people.

They are one of the highlights of my job.

What is the secret of a successful barbecue?

There are many different tricks but at the core of a successful barbecue is good quality meat, good weather, good friends, and good wine!

Your books always have a very personal feel. When you are writing a cookery book, where do you find your inspiration?

I find inspiration in my restaurant and in the cooking I do every day. I love writing cookbooks and am inspirited by my love of sharing recipes with others. The day writing becomes a job rather than a joy I think I will lose inspiration.

You have written about many different types of food, if you could choose a perfect meal, what would be on the menu?

I have written about all sorts of dishes but they all share the theme that they are for every day cooking and can be made in a home kitchen. I love traditional recipes that you can take with you throughout your life.

As it is the holiday season, do you have a favourite holiday escape?

I like to stay in my village in France at this time of the year. Locals say the summer lasts from August 10 to 15 (yes, it is often cold!), so I love those days where you can eat out for lunch and dinner. By the end of the warm weather my wine cellar is always empty!

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Barbecue - 150 Recipes for the Barbecue by Stéphane Reynaud Synopsis: From the best-selling French author of Ripailles, Rôtis and Stéphane Reynaud’s 365 Good Reasons to Sit Down to Eat comes this celebration of all things grilled, seared and baked – Stéphane Reynaud’s Barbecue.

With over 140 recipes irresistible recipes including tender cutlets, succulent roasts and ribs, as well as a selection of accompaniments, from minted grilled vegetables to a decadent baked camembert, there’s a recipe for every barbecue get-together.

Written in his well-known eccentric style, Stéphane never fails to entertain, and his passion for barbecuing is highly contagious. http://www.amazon.co.uk/ Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict We have been waiting for some sunshine to include our review of this book! Like Stéphane’s other books, Barbecue is full of delicious food, written with humour, (we love his Ode to the Barbeque!) and with easy to follow recipes.

This book is an absolute delight, stunningly produced, and is a celebration of barbecue food that you actually would want to eat!!

Highly Recommended!

Go into Autumn Looking Gorgeous with our Beauty Round-up!

Clinique NEW High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara NEW High Impact Extreme Mascara, a does-it-all mascara. Creates ultra-thick and extreme volumised lashes through a new formula and unique brush, allowing precise application. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. Opthalmologist Tested.

Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm Eight New Shades These multi-tasking, moisturising and irresistibly colourful lip crayons have scribbled their way into the hearts of devoted fans everywhere and now Clinique introduces eight NEW vibrant shades of CHUBBY STICK MOISTURIZING LIP COLOUR BALM packaged in the same playful, crayon-like barrels.

The eight NEW chubbified shades feature convenient on-the-go application, stay-true colour and buildable coverage ranging in shades from orange and pink to fuchsia and violet. Have a little colour or a lot with the latest shades of Clinique’s CHUBBY STICK MOISTURIZING LIP COLOUR BALM. Available at Clinique counters nationwide For stockist details, telephone 0870 034 2566 to buy online, visit www.clinique.co.uk Estée Lauder This Fall Estée Lauder and Tom Pecheux dare you to play in a world of bold, luminous and impactful colour with new Pure Color Vivid Shine – the latest wave of shades that dazzle eyes, lips and nails with sparkling shine and chromatic colour. This modern spectrum of colour features new finishes and textures. Eyes are heightened with hyper metallics that accentuate and entice, lips come alive with amplified, vivid colour in lustrous shades that offer unprecedented shine, and nails sparkle with alluring chromatic hues to complete the look. Whether it’s to create a striking and dramatic or soft and luminous effect, Pure Color Vivid Shine is a collection of bold shades for women and makeup artists who want to indulge their love of colour.

Pure Color Gelee Powder Eyeshadows bring colour to life in two weightless, incredibly smooth finishes: Limited-Edition Vivid Shine Finish: In the collection there are 6 Vivid Shine shadows that feature a unique blend of specially treated glow and metallic pearl duo complex. This luminous finish catches and reflects light, creating the purest levels of multidimensional colour illumination for unforgettable eyes that glow!

Cyber Metallic Finish: These 10 shimmering Cyber Metallic shades transform eyes to a hyper-metallic, futuristic look.

Lips are further enhanced with Pure Color Vivid Shine Lipstick through exceptional benefits that include: Pure Color Nail Lacquer provides nails with rich, maximum colour and coverage with long term retention, and bendable coating that stretches with the nail for long-term durability. The result is nails with exceptional colour and brilliant glossy shine in a range of stylish shades.

NEW Pure Color Vivid Shine 2012 will be available from August 2012, Estée Lauder counters nationwide and online at www.esteelauder.co.uk Stockist Information: +44(0)870 034 2566 or www.esteelauder.co.uk An Evolution of Beauty: Evelyn Rose® Velvety caresses of silken petals. The distinctive scent of a perfect rose in full bloom. Welcome the reinvention of a timeless classic, Evelyn Rose® by Crabtree & Evelyn.

Delicately re-engineered, the luxury of the original scent has been infused with crisp airiness. Retaining the sophisticated allure which made Evelyn Rose an immediate classic, the updated fragrance is a softer, fresher reflection of the rose created for Crabtree & Evelyn

by David Austin two decades ago.

An evolved interpretation of Crabtree & Evelyn’s signature scent.

This distinctly different scent with new charm blends an old world collection of English roses with the exclusive Evelyn Rose. Developed by a renowned French perfumer, the fragrance infuses delicate nuances of velvety petals, fresh accords of juicy citrus and subtle amber notes to add warmth and sensuality. Wear it as you would your most alluring and favourite garment.

Stockist Enquiries: www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk | 0800 111 4406 Freshskin by Elemis Skin Clear Purifying Face Wash Skin clear combines a powerful combination of active ingredients and active fragrances from the highest quality essential oils to rebalance, regenerate and renew oily, problem and blemish prone skin.

A balancing facial wash to detox and purify the skin. With antiseptic properties, this wash promotes healthy cell growth to repair damaged tissue. White Willow Bark provides gentle exfoliation whilst Cedarwood and Cucumber soothe the skin. Experience an extreme clean. www.timetospa.co.uk/

MELIN TREGWYNT Melin Tregwynt celebrates its centenary this year. Traditional textiles designed for today’s market and woven in Wales, can now be found in smart hotels and design led-stores worldwide.

In the last 5 years, sales and production have more than doubled. www.melintregwynt.co.uk