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Dreaming of >> INDUSTRIAL WOOD & METAL DRINKS TROLLEY Stock up on your favourite tipples as we start to wind down for the cooler months. An industrial-style drinks trolley is the perfect addition to your dining room this autumn. Fill it with glorious gins, house plants and flickering candles, and you’re all set for a seasonal dinner party at home. £375. coxandcox.co.uk

THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE As the nights draw in, light a candle in a cosy corner of your home and curl up with this truly calming book. It settles the mind, feeds the soul and reminds us that we’re never alone. A beautifully illustrated story exploring universal messages of love, friendship, hope and compassion. Read a passage before you drift off, pick it up first thing on a morning, or check in for a bit of downtime between jobs. A glorious book that brings people together. waterstones.com COQUET COTTAGES Dreaming of a cosy winter staycation? Let our friends at Coquet Cottages be your guide. Think fireside lounging in some of Northumberland’s finest coast and country cottages. Whether it’s a weekend break just a stone’s throw from the beach at Bamburgh, or a coastal gem at Craster, there’s something for everyone when it comes to a close-to-home luxe break.

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Following >> CHARLOTTE EVE WANDERS Because we love to shout about our beautiful region too. Charlotte is a local photographer who travels up and down the country for work, but finds bundles of beauty in the place she calls home, North Yorkshire. Get lost in her aesthetic feed - taking us from creative workshops and bloomin’ beautiful floristry, to cool new businesses, beachy scenes, far-flung destinations and more. instagram.com/charlotteevewanders

Living by >> ALBERT EINSTEIN “Life is like riding a bicycle, in order to keep your balance you must keep moving.”

Pampering with >> OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB A book club for today’s world - and a window to other worlds. Join US TV favourite, Oprah Winfrey, as she chats to some of the most incredible authors producing some seriously inspiring content. Each episode features a book handpicked by Oprah, along with an interview about the issues that it brings to light. appletv.com

OTO FOR SELFRIDGES PROJECT EARTH - 800MG CBD NIGHT FACE MASK, 50ML OTO’s luxurious CBD night face mask has a high concentration of CBD and vitamins A, C, D and E to rejuvenate and hydrate your skin while you sleep. Perfect for that at home spa feel, the night mask helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and damage caused by pollutants and stress. £109.

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Listening to >> selfridges.com Take some time out to sit down with a cuppa and follow a short, guided meditation with Yoga & A Brew. Modern science has proven that practicing meditation can transform how the brain responds to life. Pause, relax and breathe as the seasons change and we fall into autumn. Make yourself a brew and relax into this new podcast. yogaandabrew.co.uk/podcast Kitchen inspo >> A HEARTY AUTUMNAL RECIPE BY CLARENCE COURT Autumnal Baked Eggs [Serves 4] A great way to use up leftovers and warm the cockles as we wind down into winter. Serve with bread and mop up the juices.

Ingredients 4 Clarence Court Burford Browns eggs 4 fennel sausages 400g mixed pre-roasted root vegetables (squash, potatoes, carrots, parsnips) Pinch of chilli flakes 150g mixed mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 300g pre-cooked mixed greens (Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cavolo nero, tenderstem broccoli) 1 pack pre-cooked puy lentils YOGA & A BREW PODCAST

Method Preheat the oven to 200°C. Start by squeezing the sausage meat out of the skins and roll into even sized meatballs. Place the meatballs into a roasting tray and pop them in the oven to cook for 5 minutes. Remove the tray and add the roasted vegetables, chilli flakes, mushrooms and garlic. Mix in the greens and lentils and cook for a further 5 minutes. Toss everything well and make 4 dents in the tray. Crack the eggs in the holes and cover the tray with foil, return to the oven and cook for around 5 minutes or until the eggs have set. Serve with chopped parsley and left-over gravy or whole grain mustard. clarencecourt.co.uk

Perfect scent >> BOTTEGA VENETA ILLUSIONE FOR HER EAU DE PARFUM This autumn, we’re switching our sweet, floral fragrances for warm, woody scents - and there’s no better way to do it than Bottega Veneta’s new Illusione For Her Eau de Parfum. Think notes of bergamot, blackcurrant, orange blossom, green fig and olive wood, with a light, hazy bottle to match the mood. nordstorm.com

Eye for design

Whether it’s with flowers, prints, a vase or a luxe lampshade, this Chinese Oyster Grey Sideboard by Decoralist is the perfect piece of furniture for seasonal styling, as created and photographed by Swoon Worthy. £549.

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Time to go the whole hog at the Impeccable Pig…

It’s almost two years since The Impeccable Pig opened its doors, a luxurious restaurant with unique rooms which not only transformed a former derelict pub but also put a new spotlight on Sedgefield

The Pig has become a destination in its own right, offering great food with the added attraction of being able to stay in one of ten unique rooms. And what rooms they are – all cleverly having some kind of porcine reference. Think The Piggly Wiggly, Le Cochon D’Or, Babe and The Pigsty and you get the idea. And once you’re in the rooms they certainly don’t disappoint – free standing copper baths, opulent decorations and if you decide to go The Whole Hog (literally) you can enjoy the largest suite, complete with a four seater hot tub and a private garden with its own sauna. Guaranteed to make anyone happy as a pig in….. well you get the idea. Like the rest of the world of hospitality, the venue had to close up during lockdown but it is now back with a vengeance and welcoming guests who are looking for a unique and memorable experience. With a boost in “staycations” because of the uncertainty in travelling abroad, The Impeccable Pig – which was already hugely popular pre lockdown – has see a massive amount of interest in its rooms since it reopened its doors. But even those who haven’t been lucky enough to bag themselves an overnight stay can still take advantage of the dining experience. Mindful of social distancing, the Pig has put in place a whole range of measures to keep guests safe without compromising the enjoyment of dining at the restaurant. Nothing raises the spirits like good food and that’s exactly what The Impeccable Pig has to offer. This is comfort food elevated to a new level, with a mouth watering selection of steaks cooked on a Josper grill, pan fried halibut and mussels, beer battered cod and chips, surf and turf and beetroot burgers to name but a few of the dishes. An aptly named Piglets menu keeps the children happy, with a range of pizza specials which take the humble favourite to a whole new level. There are classics such as Margheritas and Quattro Formaggi alongside unique offerings including a Braised Pork Cheek pizza with Parma ham and chorizo or the ultimate – a Philly cheesesteak with pimentos, beef butter glazed shallots, red chilis and two different cheeses. Since day one The Impeccable Pig has set up to offer an extensive wine list and its stuck to that promise. It has an incredible 170 different wines, which includes Most Impeccable- a selection from well known and much-loved producers – and Curious Creatures, a collection of unusual grape varieties which are likely to less well known. The restaurant also a large choice of spirits, including 20 different gins and ten tonics, more than 25 whiskeys and a selection of local, real ales. General Manager Pierre Bertolotti said that it was fantastic to be open for business again. “We are delighted to be welcoming guests back and have been thrilled at the response we’ve had,” he said. “It’s been an incredible two years and we are just glad that can once again let people have the full Impeccable Pig experience.”

It has an incredible 170 different wines, which includes Most Impeccable- a selection from well known and much-loved producers – and Curious Creatures, a collection of unusual grape varieties which are likely to less well known.