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GROSVENOR ROAD, RICHMOND A magnificent four bedroom, Victorian semi-detached family house located on one of the premiere roads at the heart of Richmond Hill.

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SANDY LANE, HAM, RICHMOND A spacious detached house set back in a large secluded plot with several off street parking spaces and a large mature walled garden.

The ground floor has an entrance lobby leading to an open plan kitchen breakfast room with a separate larder. There is a double aspect living room running from the front to the rear of the property and an adjoining dining room. There is also a downstairs bedroom/study with French windows and a bathroom. EPC = E

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Mamma Mia is a restaurant in the heart of Sheen that serves authentic and delicious homemade Italian cuisine paired with a delectable selection of regional wine.

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FOOD & DRINK 52 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

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10 things we’re coveting this month

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Diary dates for October

24 WEAVING STORIES

Anni Alber’s contribution to modern art

FA S H I O N 33 DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER New season sparkly pieces

34 THE SHOOT

New knits from Madeleine Thompson

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y 43 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL This month’s best beauty buys

45 SPARKS WILL FLY Bonfire hues and fiery statements

News from the industry

Asian flavours from Nanban's Tim Anderson

INTERIORS 68 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS News and views from the world of design

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Miniatures from Chisel & Mouse

T R AV E L 100 AFRICAN ADVENTURE From Mozambique to Zambia

PROPERTY 114 LIVING THE DREAM

The most luxurious London properties

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WEDGIES These painted doorstops come in all your favourite characters. Ours is Major Tom. page 91

LETTER ABSOLUTELY’S November issue highlights

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here's a lot of talk of sustainability in this issue, though it is also said that the word is overused. What does it mean for something to be sustainable? Can something be sustainable without being entirely ethical? And can we always be certain?

If sustainability is in danger of becoming a buzzword at the expense of its meaning, then we need to be more discerning. When Skandium decided to make its South Kensington base into an 'eco townhouse', they worried about overuse of the term and decided to focus specifically on longevity, on selling products designed to last for generations. They teamed up with Scandinavian furniture manufacturer Montana, all of whose furniture is created with wood from local suppliers that reforest as they harvest, and decorated the entire house in more colour than you migh expect from such eco-conscious ambitions. In this issue we admire the results while also looking at some small steps that we can take to avoid plastic. Also in these pages we look at kitchen trends, at colour and at the increasingly maximalist aesthetics that are emerging in the wake of years of sober minimalism.

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CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH A new collection based on classic designs by Anni Albers page 22

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knitte d j u ng le J.Crew has teamed up with Demylee™ to create a 25-piece capsule collection full of quirky-cool styles that are perfect for right now.

We want it all; from £59.50 jcrew.com

A BUCKET LOAD Chloe’s latest iteration of the bucket bag is a perfect example of how the brand can take a classic and turn it into something special. The drawstring design will keep your belongings safe and sound; £2,090. farfetch.com

SOLDIER ON Joseph's Pre-Fall '18 collection is splashed with military-inspired shades of green that look chic with neutrals. These Den trousers are made from buttery leather and fit flawlessly; £895. net-a-porter.com

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It’s the cool, unconventional aspect of Sacai’s collections that keep us coming back season after season.

This quirky hybrid blazer-cummilitary jacket epitomise the brand’s impeccable craftsmanship; £1,455. net-a-porter.com

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PARTY PIECES For SS19 Edeline Lee experiments with ruching and ruffles to soften tailored shapes.

The signature Flou Bubble Jacquard fabric is represented in scarlet, ivory and bottle green, perfect for the festive season. edelinelee.com

SKIN THING The Clark’s Botanicals Retinol Face Serum promises to revitalise complexion, condition, moisturise and fight free radical damage. Even better, it’s cruelty-free and vegan friendly; £89. spaceNK.com

EDITOR’S PICK

SNAP SHOT

The latest incarnation of the Leica Q camera has been crafted in partnership with iconic luggage makers, GlobeTrotter. With a 24 million pixel sensor and high-performance lens, your holiday snaps are set to get a whole lot better; £5,400.

Available in select Leica stores.

A PRETTY PENNY

RE/DONE has collaborated with G.H. Bass to update its 'Weejuns' penny loafers - an iconic shoe worn by the likes of Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. We love the leopard print Whitney pair teamed with cropped jeans; £310. net-a-porter.com

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Missoma is the jewellery brand of the moment with a range of effortlessly stylish pieces that add an edge to any outfit. The hexagons in the Rhea Malachite Studs symbolise strength, communication and harmony; £69. missoma.com

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The latest collection from the London Tea Dress Company features Rizzo, a gorgeous new midi-length shirt dress in the brand’s iconic leopard print. Perfect with boots and a chunky knit; £165. londonteadresscompany.com

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Dick Whittington From 17 November LYRIC

Join the Lyric as it celebrates the 10th anniversary year of its Hammersmith Pantomime season. This year, the curtain calls for Dick Whittington which will feature the usual mix of live music, crazy characters, awesome adventure, singing, dancing, villainous baddies and heroic goodies with a little bit of feline flavour thrown in for good measure. Lyric Square, King Street, W6; lyric.co.uk

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FOR SERVICES RENDERED 2- 10 NOV E MBE R • Q U E STO R S THEATRE

To mark one hundred years since the end of WWI, Somerset Maugham’s emotional play draws light on the lasting impact war has on one family. Sydney was blinded by a gas attack; his sister’s fiancé never came home. Collie commanded a destroyer but it hasn’t prepared him to manage a business, and war hero Howard is a tenant farmer again and drinks heavily. War has changed Britain – now the Ardsley family must face that change. questors.org.uk

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After Dark From 15 November CHISWICK HOUSE & GARD EN

This month sees the start of an After Dark light show series at Chiswick House Gardens. This perfect preChristmas adventure refuses to conform to the norm, with not a reindeer in sight. Instead, a vibrant state-of-the-art light display offers a sleek experience through the opulent gardens of the 18thcentury house. Chiswick, W4; chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk

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CHRISTMAS COMES TO KEW

Around Town

From 22 November KEW GARDEN S

For the festive months, Kew Gardens will once again transform into a magical after dark explosion of festive colour, as visitors embark on an illuminated trail inspired by the gardens themselves, for the muchanticipated Christmas at Kew 2018.

Now a firm favourite in the London festive calendar, this year’s trail will offer an utterly new experience of art, light and sound from a roster of incredible international artists.

Kew, Richmond; TW9; kew.org

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EFG JAZZ FESTIVAL 16-25 November VARIOUS LOCAT IONS

The EFG London Jazz Festival returns for a 10-day extravaganza of concerts, events and performances. Expect to see the full range of heavyweight musical talent from across the globe, with the festival’s usual mixture of jazz masters, along with cutting-edge young bands and emerging British stars. efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk

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ALL WE EVER WANTED WAS EVERY TH I N G 31 October - 24 November BUS H TH E ATRE

This Month’s Must See

Raised on Harry Potter, New Labour and the belief that one day they would be as special as their parents, Chris and Leah have a lot going for them.

But what happens when those dreams don’t become reality? Set across three decades, from 1997’s Cool Britannia to today’s Brexit Britain, this multi-award winning gig theatre mixes original live music and a bold script.

7 Uxbridge Road, W12; bushtheatre.co.uk

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ommemorating the 100th anniversary of the armistice, Lotte Moore’s A Child of War follows a young girl’s experience living in Britain during WWII. Adapted for the stage from 81-year-old local author Lotte Moore’s book, Lotte’s War, the production provides a firsthand account of a childhood facing the perils of war.

2 Bath Road, Chiswick, W4; tabardtheatre.co.uk

London Art Week returns with Salons for Winter 2018, combining special selling exhibitions and auctions with one-off events, discussions and talks that will explore 5,000 years of fine art. From ancient sculptures to Old Master drawings, it offers visitors the chance to see and buy extraordinary works with experienced dealers on hand and delighted to share their knowledge and expertise. londonartweek.co.uk

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BONFIRE NIGHT IN LONDON 5 November VARIOUS LOCAT IONS

Celebrate Bonfire Night in style at one of many spectacular London fireworks displays. These days fireworks come with dodgems, laser shows and an unbeatable musical playlist. A few to make note of are the displays at Alexandra Palace, Victoria Park and Battersea Park. Various locations

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There is nothing more festive than a glittering evening on ice.

Here’s where you can get your skates on in the city

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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

SKY LIGHT

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No ice rink round-up would be complete without Hyde Park’s gigantic tribute to festive frivolity, Winter Wonderland. This extraordinary annual gathering of winter stalls, markets, food and fun boasts the UK’s largest ice rink. Raymond Briggs’ beloved The Snowman will also be celebrated with a immersive sensory cinematic experience. Hyde Park, W2; hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

Natural History Museum 25 OCTOBER • 6 JANUARY

Glide around beneath the twinkling lights of an impressive 30ft Christmas tree and marvel at one of London’s most breathtaking buildings. The Natural History Museum provides a dramatic skate setting, especially when lit up at night.

Cromwell Road, SW7; nhmskating.com

Skylight 1 NOVEMBER • 27 JANUARY

Skylight will be transporting guests to a wintry wonderland high above the city with cosy igloos and Europe’s only rooftop ice rink. Heated après skate bars will be serving mulled wine and a delicious array of winter cocktails, while Raclette Brothers will be joining the street food team to warm skaters with bowls of molten cheesy goodness.

Pennington Street, Car Park Entrance, E1; skylightlondon.com

welcomes visitors with a 40ft Christmas tree and offers skating for all ages. Cosy up post-skate in the Fortnum & Mason Lodge and indulge in a spot of rinkside festive shopping at the Christmas Arcade. Strand, WC2R; somersethouse.org.uk

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Hampton Court Palace 23 NOVEMBER • 6 JANUARY

The historic home of Henry VIII offers one of the most scenic skate experiences this festive season. The ice rink at Hampton Court Palace will transport visitors back to 1906 where the palace community are preparing for a Christmas to remember.

Molesey, East Molesey, KT8; hrp.org.uk

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Skate at Somerset House 14 NOVEMBER • 13 JANUARY

The stately surrounds of Somerset House have once again been transformed into the ultimate winter destination for stylish skating and gourmet dining. Skate at Somerset House with Fortnum & Mason

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ate Modern is showing the UK’s first major retrospective of the work of Anni Albers (1899–1994), bringing together her most important works from major collections in the US and Europe to highlight Albers’s significance as an artist. Opening ahead of the centenary of the Bauhaus in 2019, this exhibition is a long overdue recognition of Albers’s pivotal contribution to modern art and design.

Anni Albers combined the ancient craft of hand-weaving with the language of modern art, finding within the medium many possibilities for the expression of modern life. Featuring over 350 objects including beautiful small-scale studies, large wall-hangings, jewellery made from everyday items and textiles designed for mass production, the exhibition will explore the many aspects of Albers’s practice, such as the intersection between art and craft;

hand-weaving and machine production; ancient and modern. Albers held a longstanding interest in the relationship between textiles and architecture and the show will highlight her lesser-known commissioned works in this area.

Born in Berlin at the turn of the century, Annelise Else Frieda Fleischmann became a student at the Bauhaus in 1922, where she met her husband Josef Albers and other key modernist figures like Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee. Though the Bauhaus aspired to equality between the sexes, women were still discouraged from learning certain disciplines including painting. Albers began weaving by default, but it was in textiles that she found her means of expression, dedicating herself to the medium for the majority of her

career. This exhibition explores how, here in the school’s vibrant weaving workshop, traditional hand-weaving was redefined as modern art.

With the rise of Nazism and the closure of the Bauhaus, Albers left Germany in 1933 for the USA where she taught at the experimental Black Mountain College for over 15 years. From this time on she made frequent visits to Mexico, Chile and Peru, collecting artefacts and immersing herself in an ancient culture that profoundly influenced her career. The show will examine her incredible body of woven works of art known as ‘pictorial weavings’, inspired by her many visits to Central and South America, including significant largescale pieces such as Ancient Writing 1936 and With Verticals 1946.

In the 1950s Albers moved to New Haven in Connecticut following her husband’s appointment to the Department of Design at Yale University. During this time she published the seminal texts ‘On Designing’ 1959 and ‘On Weaving’ 1965 – in which she reflects on the history of weaving as a global phenomenon, dating back thousands of years yet typically modern. In both her work and her writing, she presents a vastly expanded geography of modern art, drawing on sources from Africa, Asia and the Americas. In her later years Albers also took up printmaking, translating her ideas into two-dimensional form. Featuring a range of remarkable loans from The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation, Tate Modern’s show will include many of these groundbreaking late works, revealing her constant development as a highly original abstract artist whose enduring influence inspires new generations of artists and designers around the world.

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ontinuing to explore the ground-breaking design archives of Anni Albers in an ongoing collaboration with the Josef and Anni Albers foundation, Christopher Farr Cloth have created two new printed designs. Orchestra is drawn from a series of works with the same title, inspired by Anni’s visits to the Berlin Opera as a child in the 1920s. The shapes and colours evoke the instruments tuning up, the elegant velvet and lace dresses of the women attending the performance, and other memories. Temple is developed from a study for the Ark panels to hang in the Jewish Temple Emanu-El, Dallas in 1956. The large scale geometric pattern was created by painting stripes across a fabric, cutting them into vertical strips and changing their alignment. Orchestra and Temple are both screen printed at Farr’s artisan print house in London on to pure Belgian linen. christopherfarr.eu

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The Paradise Circus Absolutely admires this littleknown American piece at the Playground Theatre

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ames Purdy is said to be the most overlooked genius in American literature.

Despite having published more than a dozen novels and several volumes of poems, short stories and plays over a long lifetime – he died in 2009 at the age of 95 – and counting Jonathan Franzen, Dorothy Parker, Tennessee Williams and Gore Vidal among his fans, he remains little known this side of the Atlantic. The slightly obscurely located Playground Theatre in Latimer Road W10 is perhaps

therefore not such an unlikely venue for the world premiere of his 2007 plat The Paradise Circus, it also not lacking in quality and charm but still remaining less than well known.

It's an intimate set: a round stage, a string of festoon lights, a whiff of the circus but really an empty space, and from the start it's not immediately clear what to expect. This is the midwest in 1919, a turbulent time of postwar racial tension and upheaval: in the house of Arthur Rawlings (Tim Woodward), we learn that the beloved eldest son is dead and two remaining sons – Joel and Gregory

Strange and loaded relationships dominate this unsettling play

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(Sam Coulson and Joshua Ward) – are seen by their father as weak and disappointing. They spend their days tinkering obsessively with old fairground horses together; their relationship is close to the point of creepiness and these strange and loaded relationships make up the content of this unsettling play. It's a stylish production with excellent musical interludes: Darren Berry moves around with a blues violin and co-respondent shoes and the entire cast sings haunting gospel spirituals.

The damaged and overly childlike sons are sold by their father to the circus owner, which leaves him racked with remorse: he takes advice from a local witch, (Sophie Ward) whose influence is widely respected and despite the counsel of his loyal maid Minnie Cruikshank (Debra Penny) he ends up burning a terrifyingly huge sum of money to relieve his guilt. This is a peculiar and moving play, raw and visceral, in a clever and elegant production.

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Atmospheric, sinister and gripping ★★★★★ T H E PA R A D I S E C I R C U S

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Best in

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Get the most out of London’s theatre scene with our top stage picks for the month

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MUST SEE

A Pupil

True West

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31 October - 24 November

From 23 November

PARK THEATRE

In a dilapidated North London bedsit, Ye, a disgraced violinist is preparing to kill herself. The surprise arrival of Simona, an aspiring musician and wealthy heiress, throws her plans into disarray.

Together the pair embark on a series of lessons that will test the limits of friendship, music, and success.

Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, N4; parktheatre.co.uk

VAUDEVILLE THEATRE

Kit Harington and Johnny Flynn take up two of the most challenging and soughtafter roles in modern drama as True West from Pulitzer Prize-winner, Sam Shepard, makes its West End premiere.

Set in the searing heat of the Californian desert, Harington and Flynn star as the warring brothers tearing their family apart. 404 Strand, WC2R; truewestlondon.com

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I And You

Hadestown

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From 2 November

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Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams makes her stage debut in I and You as Caroline who, housebound due to illness, is confined to her room with only Facebook for company. That is until classmate Anthony bursts in – uninvited and armed with waffle fries. An unlikely friendship develops and a seemingly mundane piece of homework reveals the pair’s hopes and dreams. Eton Avenue, NW3; hampsteadtheatre.com

In the warmth of summertime, songwriter Orpheus and his muse Eurydice are living it up and falling in love. But as winter approaches, reality sets in: they can’t survive on songs alone.

Celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin have transformed Mitchell’s acclaimed concept album into a genredefying new musical. National Theatre, Lambeth, SE1; national theatre.org.uk

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Caroline, or Change ★★★★★

From 20 November PLAYHOUSE THEATRE

The five-star, Olivier award-winning musical Caroline, or Change transfers to the West End following sell-out runs at the Chichester Festival and Hampstead Theatre. A playful, funny and deeply moving tale, it follows a poorly paid maid toiling away in the basement of the Gellman household while the revolution of 1963 rumbles around her.

Northumberland Avenue, WC2N; carolineorchange.co.uk

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GREAT DANES MOSHI MOSHI MIND

Danish brand Moshi Moshi Mind has brought its collection of mindful fashion to Westbourne Grove as its first foray into the UK. Each style is carefully designed to take you from yoga class to dinner with its simple, functional yet stylish shapes and fabrics.

These are dubbed: “products for a mellow modern lifestyle.” moshimoshimind.co.uk

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JESS AND JANE

Q&A

Knit WITS

Jess Quinton and Jane Chadwick produce unique contemporary knitwear. Absolutely quizzes them I n t e r v i e w PENDLE HARTE

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uinton Chadwick are by-words for modern idiosyncratic English styling and quality British production.

Their quirky accessories are now stocked in the best boutiques and concept stores around the world. Attention to detail in their design aesthetic is not enough: they also hunt out the highest quality yarns in order to satisfy their own unique take on colour and texture. Both designers have textile, as well as fashion, backgrounds.

Jess worked for Italian fashion house Missoni after graduating from the RCA and Jane ran her own label and forecast consultancy developing Smart yarns (such as Tencel and Tactel) with the IWS and Dupont.

Q Your brand is known for its bold, graphic patterns. How did that come about ?

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designers so pattern, colour and texture, have been life long obsessions. Jess worked for Missoni after leaving the RCA and this experience taught her the importance of balancing colour in design. We have since developed a signature style at Quinton Chadwick which is a contemporary bold take on traditional patterns.

Q You have collaborated widely in the past with a variety of brands. What’s next?

A We have designed for clients diverse as Dashing Tweeds bespoke menswear and Tate Modern gallery shops. We are currently working with a big museum in the USA…

Q How did you meet ?

A We met through mutual clients when we

Q Can you describe your design aesthetic?

A Modern Heritage or Traditional Modernist, but this depends on our mood! We use timehonoured methods of manufacture in a new way, making something modern but using traditional skills.

were both working on the same projects as freelance designers in the fashion industry.

Q Your ethos is very much about British

manufacture. How do you make that work?

A We are proud to use only small family-run British factories as we want to help preserve heritage skills and the craftsmanship of the knitting and textile industry in the UK. We would never use mass production because for us provenance is everything and has become our brand USP. Where possible we hand-finish our knits here in our London studio, and we believe our customers really appreciate this attention to detail.

Q Why wool?

A We are passionate about ethical fashion

and use only natural fibres like wool which is completely biodegradable and sustainable and causes no harm to the environment. It is also waterproof because of the natural oils.

Q The new collection has interesting categories. Earth, Formica, Foliage,

Nordic. Can you tell us about them?

A We find inspiration from so many different sources. This season we looked at Nordic Knits and bold primary colours adding a contemporary twist on these traditional patterns. For Foliage we were inspired by nature – particularly botanical gardens, while Formica was inspired by 1950s kitchen equipment, signage, early plastics and melamine colours. For Earth we looked at ceramic tiles and subtle burnt earthy tones like ochre, dusky pinks and rust. quintonchadwick.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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FASHION • JEWELLERY

Daily Diamonds Dazzle daily with these exquisite diamond jewellery items

KIMBERLY MCDONALD

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18-karat gold diamond bracelet, £2,585

18-karat gold diamond earring, £200

18-karat gold diamond cuff, £7,260

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Rosalind top (ÂŁ295) stockist Mojo and MCCOY Elara pant (ÂŁ295) stockist madeleine-thompson.com

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Soft MACHINE The new seaon's knitwear is stripy and colourful with a serious retro vibe m a d e l e i n e - t h o m p s o n . co m P h o t o g ra p h e r MARIE NOORBERGEN S t y l i s t I SA B E L L E SAU BA D U

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Kamino cardigan (ÂŁ474) stockist modaoperandi.com; Kessel pant (ÂŁ320) stockist madeleine-thompson.com

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Ida top (£295); Jedha cardigan (£350); Eris pant (£295) stockist net-a-porter.com

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Left: Bianca Cardigan (£350); Kessel pant (£320); Yavin headband (£99) stockist madeleine-thompson.com Above: Dia top (£385) stockist net-a-porter.com and Harrods; Achrady Knickers (£163) stockist net-a-porter.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

HAIR TODAY

ANTHONY LABAN Anthony Laban Home is a boutique salon, a chic and stylish environment based in a courtyard offering revolutionary new techniques to achieve gorgeous hair. anthonylabanhome.com

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Consultations and treatment take place in the superb new HCA facility which has been refurbished to bring a wide variety of medical specialties to West London.

H A R L EY S T R E E T C O M E S T O C H I S W I C K After twenty-five years in Harley Street and now in Crescent Place in South Kensington, The Aesthetic Surgeons are now offering consultations and non-surgical treatments at the new HCA facility at Bond House in Chiswick High Road. Norman Waterhouse is the founding surgeon of The Aesthetic Surgeons and has twenty-five years of experience in aesthetic and cosmetic surgery.

The Aesthetic Surgeons carry out a full range of procedures including FACELIFT RHINOPLASTY AESTHETIC BREAST SURGERY

BREAST AUGMENTATION BREAST REDUCTION MASTOPEXY/BREAST LIFT

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and many others In addition anti-wrinkle injections and dermal filler treatment is provided as well as removal of a wide variety of skin lesions.

For consultations and information please contact Karen Burns at info@theaestheticsurgeons.com 020 7636 4073 OR enquiries.chiswick@hcahealthcare.co.uk

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BEAUTY

HEALTH & BEAUTY • NOTES

E X P E RT A DV I C E

NOTES

New UK launches, winter skin saviours and seasonal scents B y H E L E N B R OW N

EDITOR’S PICK

LUNCH PARTY DRUNK ELEPHANT

From Fenty Beauty to Glossier US-based beauty brands are swarming UK shelfs.

The latest launch comes from Drunk Elephant and if Instagram is to be used as a litmus test, this is one to be very excited about. Everything is high-tech and free from harmful chemicals. drunkelephant.com

WINTER SKIN SAVIOUR 3LAB

While the nights draw in and the days grow chilly, an all around multitasker becomes a skincare non-negotiable. Enter, the WW DAY SPF 40 from 3LAB. It improves fine lines, brightens, tightens and protects the skin against environmental stressors.

3LAB WW Day SPF40 £320; fortnumandmason.com

FESTIVE FRAGRANCE JURLIQUE

Infused with tangerine, a sweet botanical blend and potent natural antioxidants, Jurlique’s limited edition mist smells divine while giving the skin a brilliant boost of hydration. Just what the doctor ordered as the wintery weather creeps in.

Hydrating Mist, £24;

Foot Solutions

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Choosing the perfect shoe...

tylish shoes make us feel good, but ill-fitting footwear can lead to painful conditions like bunions, metatarsalgia, plantar fasciitis and even arthritis. Follow these top tips from Foot Solutions for shoes that are both stylish and supportive.

SIZE MAT TERS It’s not unusual for one foot to be bigger than the other. Shoes need to accommodate the larger foot and should be a thumb’s width longer than the longest toe.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Before purchasing new shoes, always walk in them on a hard surface.

FIRST IMPRE SSI ONS COUNT Shoes shouldn’t need ‘breaking in’.

If they don’t feel comfortable to start with, they’re unlikely ever to.

SHAPE UP The shape of the shoe should match the general shape of the foot.

DON’ T POINT Forcing feet into constricted, pointed shoes is asking for trouble. There should always be ‘wiggle room’.

BE FIRM Quality shoes should be firm and supportive. If you can twist the shoes at the ‘waist’, don’t buy them.

IF THE CUP FITS …

A good shoe should have a stiff heel cup that keeps the foot in a comfortable, secure position.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • TREND

CHANTECAILLE

MARC JACOBS BEAUTY

Mermaid Eye Color Hematite, £29 harrods.com

Fragrances: Sensuel, Lumiere and Tendre, £910 harrods.com

Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer - Shine a Light, £22 marcjacobsbeauty.com

MARC JACOBS BEAUTY See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow - Blitz Glitz 92, £21 marcjacobsbeauty.com

ESTEE LAUDER Crystal Lash Top Coat Mascara, £21 esteelauder.co.uk

SPARKS WILL FLY Get ready to dazzle this Bonfire Night with these fiery statement products

ZOEVA

Opulence Collection: Eyeshadow Palette, Blush Palette and Vegan Brush Set, £98 zoevacosmetics.com

LALIQUE: MON PREMIER CRISTAL BLOOMING

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN BEAUTY Loubilaque Lip Lacquer Casanovella, £65 eu.christianlouboutin.com

HUDA BEAUTY Lip Strobe - Saucey, £17 harrods.com

EDITOR’S PICK

HUDA BEAUTY Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette - Amethyst, £25 harrods.com

SMITH & CULT Nail Polish - Shattered Souls, £19 smithandcult.com

HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Bronzer Luminous Bronze Light, £45 selfridges.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • SCENT

PERFUME

Hooked on

CLASSICS Fragrances that stand the test of time B y M I C H A E L D O N OVA N

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n a modern world overly obsessed with the very latest innovation, I thought that this month, I would devote my musings to scents that have stood the test of time. There is much to recommend these fragrances; longevity is a sign of originality, quality and an ability to reflect the zeitgeist over decades. These are the Grand cru of perfumery, the vintages that define a generation and beyond, earning themselves a place in olfactory history.

'Quelques Fleurs' was created by the house of Houbigant in 1912 and was the first floral bouquet fragrance. The current incarnation is, in fact, a contemporary interpretation of the original formula as this was never published, however Perfumer Roger Dove has been doggedly faithful to the original. Akin to falling asleep in a flower garden, this is a scent that can be worn day or night with its heavenly combination of jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang, sandalwood and just a hint of vanilla.

'Tulipe Noire' by E.Coudray (one of the original French fragrance houses), was released in 1926 and became an instant hit with the flappers, most notably the legendary Josephine Baker. The emancipation of fragrance occurred at this time as women chose to express themselves in a more sexually-direct way and thus selected fragrances with darker, more sensual notes. This hedonistic hottie was recreated in 1978 and released as 'Nohiba', a spicy collation of coriander, cloves, roses, jasmine, cedar, patchouli and white musk. It will make you want to rattle your beads and Charlston 'til dawn.

Another fragrance that marked the first stirrings of girl power was 'Habanita' by Molinard. Launched in 1921, it became known as 'the most tenacious perfume in the world' and was used to scent cigarettes.

Although it is known as a tobacco fragrance it actually doesn't contain a drop, instead its exudes leather and orris root, patchouli and amber with a hint of fruit and a dash of vanilla. She is a bit of a dominatrix, housed

in a shiny black Lalique bottle.

One of the first fragrances created specifically for gentleman, 'Pour Un Homme De Caron'(1934), is smooth and utterly charming. A herbal lavender with minty undertones, I always think of Cary Grant as John Robie in 'To Catch A Thief' and his portrayal of the mondaine catburglar, driving a sports car around the Cote d'Azure with Grace Kelly. Conjured by the great Ernest Daltroff, a self-taught perfumer of vision, this is a scent for men who don't have to try too hard. Also marvellously manly is 'Farina 1709' the original eau de cologne from Cologne!

For a scent created over 300 years ago this fragrance is remarkably modern with an opening bouquet of fresh citruses underscored by faintly woody green notes. When you think that this was worn at the court of Louis XIV at Versailles it is a remarkable slice of history.

'Ma Griffe' was created in 1947 by my personal favourite perfumer of all time, Jean Carles. A green, aldehydic chypre, this is a fragrance of extraordinary sophistication released by the indomitable Madame Carven, a 5ft fashion powerhouse with exquisite taste and an eye for marketing, she once dropped hundreds of sample bottles of the fragrance over Paris on tiny striped parachutes - tres chic!

'Bal A Versailles' was created by Jean Desprez in 1963 and marketed as 'the most complex fragrance in the world', with over 320 ingredients. While many scents are a string quartet, this is a symphony. Elizabeth Taylor, at the time the most famous woman in the world, famously fell for its charms and contributed to its iconic status. Restored to its original formula in the 1990's this is an epic combination of Bergamot, lemon, mandarin, neroli Rose de Mai, lily of the valley, lilac, orris, jasmine, ylangylang Cedarwood, sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin, melilot and tolu balsam to name but a few! Classics endure for a reason, they are unique and extraordinary and are often imitated but never equalled.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • ACTIVE

FITNESS NOTES

Compiled by H E L E N B R O W N

BRAND PROFILE

S I LO U

RECIPE

WINTER WA R M E R

London

WHAT IS IT?

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ilou London was founded by former Victoria Secret’s Angel Tatiana Kovylina in 2017.

Due to her travel-heavy lifestyle as a model she valued style as much as impeccable design, comfort and quality. Silou was created with this in mind and is intended for the everyday women to tackle life, work and everything in between.

egan and packed with protein and antioxidants, this super creamy high-protein hot chocolate is the perfect winter treat.

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INGREDIENTS • 1 can coconut milk • 2 tbsp raw cacoa powder • 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder • 200 ml water • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

WHY IS IT FOR YOU?

atiana is a strong believer in the empowerment of the female form, which is why Silou was designed to fit and flatter all women and all Silou-ettes. The brand is very proud of their social consciousness and pride themselves in being both socially and environmentally responsible at all times.

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WHAT’S NEW?

his month sees the launch of Silou’s resort 2019 collection, a stylish new line designed to embody the spirit of the French Riviera. Think contrasting burnt apple and nude hues combined with Riviera classics black and white. Each piece is a perfect workout staple and ideal for travelling in style.

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METHOD

FLEXIBLE FITNESS Rachel Avery discovers the coolest classes in London with MoveGB

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By R AC H E L AV E R Y

hatever your fitness thing is, you can find a class in London. Is your soul set alight by spinning or are you a hardcore HIIT fan?

You might even be partial to a fitness class with your dog (yes, that really is a thing). However, if like us you like to try a bit of everything, MoveGB could be your keep fit saviour. It’s a clever membership that gives you access to leisure centres and fitness classes across the capital.

Meaning one day you can try boxercise and the next you can be booking in for acqua-fit, all via a speedy app.

I decided to explore what’s on around my home in west London.

Despite being horrendously inflexible, yoga is my current

obsession so I booked in for a Hot Pod Yoga session near Notting Hill. It does what it says on the tin; it’s yoga and it’s rather hot.

But the lovely teacher guided us through the moves and we all survived the class. I also tried Corner House Yoga; half cafe, half studio it’s the perfect place to check-in for a stretching session followed by a spot of brunch. Other classes on offer include bootcamp, reformer pilates, circuits, zumba and even circus skills sessions (which are amazing by the way!)

The only question is, which will you try first?

MOVEGB Use one membership to get access to 1,000s of fitness activities across London. More information at movegb.com

1 In a pan, combine the water and coconut milk until hot but not boiling.

2 Add the protein powder and stir well until all combined.

3 Add the cacoa powder and vanilla extract and stir well until all combined.

4 Serve hot and enjoy.

3 of the B E ST Chocolate protein powders HEALTHISTA Lean Vegan Diet Protein, £24.99; wholefoodsmarket.com

MISSFITS Vegan Protein Multitasker, £18; missfitsnutrition.com

HER FREE SOUL Hero Vegan Protein Blend, £24; herfreesoul.com

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Located at One Tower Bridge. Prosecco House is London’s fist prosecco-specialist bar. It stocks Prosecco DOCG, from Veneto, the home of the drink, a creation of owner Kristina Issa, bringing the excellence of Italian prosecco to London. Kristina works with small family-owned vineyards, while the bar has over 20 varieties on the menu, hand picked by Kristina herself, from wineries such as Marchiori, Rivalta, Cirotto, Tasi Bio and Andreola.

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FOOD & DRINK

CHISWICK'S BEST KEPT SECRET RESTAURANT MICHAEL NADRA Combining excellent produce with elegant service in sophisticated surroudnings, the restaurant offers an innovative dining experience in an intimate and relaxed environment. restaurant-michaelnadra.co.uk

IN ASSOCIATION WITH Restaurant

Michael Nadra

Food Notes 52 • Smoke talk with Lance Forman 58 • Recipes 56 Chiswick’s best kept secret Book your Christmas party now

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New great value Express Lunch & Early Dinner Menu A la Carte & 6 Course Tasting Menu Extensive Wine List Vegan / Vegetarian Party Bookings

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W H AT TO D R I N K

GRAPE NEWS

TASTING NOTES

London’s food news and most exciting openings this October

By FLORA THOMAS

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MONTH By b e r ry b r os . & r u d d

2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

by Au Bon Climat, California £24.95 This Pinot Noir offers bright red-fruited aromas of raspberries and red cherries, carefully balanced with a juicy ripe core and clove spice, providing the sikly, ripe tanins with additional texture.

2016 Ca'Del Magro, Custoza Superiore, Monte del Fra, Veneto, Italy £14.50 The Ca’del Magro vineyard is over 40 years old which aids the complexity of this thrilling white wine. The palate is fruity with an apple tang and notes of white flowers.

2017 De Martino, Legado Chardonnay, Limari Valley, Chile £13.95 Limarí is the only place with limestone in Chile and this comes across in this energetic Chardonnay.

De Martino’s hands- off approach comes through here with a simple aged in 14-year- old barrels.

BERRY BROS. & RUDD Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, having traded from the same shop since 1698. Today the company also has offices in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, a Wine School and an exclusive fine wine and dining venue in St James's.

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Italian Charm A CENA

A Cena is a wonderful restaurant using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Head Chef Nicola changes her menu daily to ensure top quality. Set in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment it has become the go to restaurant for locals where the specially selected Italian-only wine list compliments the food beautifully.

418 Richmond Road, TW1 2EB acena.co.uk

FOOD & DRINK• NOTES Truffle Season

T I M E TO TRUFFLE

T H E GA M E B I R D AT T H E STA F F O R D LO N D O N

The Game Bird, having launched in 2017, is renowned for executing classic British dishes with style and elegance. Their truffle chicken Kiev is no exception. Oozing with luxurious truffle butter alongside velvety pomme purée, this is comfort food at its most sophisticated. thestaffordlondon.com

O R R E RY

DREAM TEAM LE PETIT CITRON

Husband and wife restaurateurs, Lawrence and Emily Hartley, open Le Petit Citron this month. Nestled in the heart of Brook Green, this classical French Bistro will fast become a neighbourhood favourite. Head here for a lazy weekend brunch - or a boozy weeknight dinner - and don’t miss the original vintage posters lining the walls in this unfussy, informal local.

98-100 Shepherd's Bush Rd W6 7PD

Chef Patron Igor Tymchyshyn has created a bespoke five-course menu using classic French cooking and well-sourced British produce, with each savoury dish incorporating fragrant fresh truffle. Alternatively, order truffles by weight and they’ll be brought to your table and shaved onto your dish of choice. orrery-restaurant.co.uk

AFTER DARK CHISWICK HOUSE AND GARDENS

Brighten up your winter evenings with a visit to Chiswick House and Gardens, where a brand new light display is transforming the historic property and its grounds. Some of London’s best food traders, including Taco Dave, The Cheese Truck and Le Swine, will be there to serve up mouth-watering dishes.

Dukes Avenue, W4 2RP after-dark.co.uk

S E XY F I S H

This autumn Sexy Fish is serving a delicious range of dishes using the seasonal truffle. Plates include; wagyu gunkan with white miso and black truffle, beef tartare with sour plum truffle, and king crab bone marrow with truffles and shallots. sexyfish.com

PRETTY POPPY THE STAFFORD LONDON

A special Poppy Afternoon Tea, including sweet and savoury treats is on at The Ivy Cafe to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War. Don't miss the installation of 1000 poppies adorning the entrance.

MICHELIN WIN HIDE

Ollie Dabbous’s Hide has been awarded a Michelin star less than six months since opening in the heart of Mayfair. A joint venture between Dabbous and Hedonism Wines, Hide is a luxurious setting in which to savour seasonal cooking at its best - complemented by the UK’s most comprehensive wine list.

85 Picadilly, W1J 79B

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IVY CAFE RICHMOND

SEXY FISH

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The big

SMOKE

We spoke to Lance Forman of H. Forman & Son about salmon smoking and upholding family tradition

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rom an industrial corner of east London comes one of the country’s most distinguished and delicious exports. H. Forman & Son has been smoking salmon for over a century and as a family-run business, has certainly stood the test of time. It was started in 1905 by Harry Forman, a Russian Jewish immigrant from Odessa and the great grandfather of Lance Forman, the Brexit posterboy who now helms the ship. In the days when refrigeration was very basic, smoking fish was one of the trades these Jewish immigrants maintained as a method of preservation. In the early days, the salmon derived from the Baltic; certainly they didn’t realise that there was a salmon native to Britain when they first arrived here. They

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would ship the salmon over and smoke it in east London, exclusively for their own community. It was only when they ventured into Billingsgate that they saw beautiful wild salmon coming over from Scotland every summer and before long they took up smoking Scottish imports. The difference in the quality of the product was extraordinary and the Forman smoked salmon as we know it today was born. A lot of people think that it’s an ancient Scottish tradition, because it was smoked Scottish salmon that has the reputation. But this was never the case; it’s the Scottish salmon coming down to London. "It’s what we refer to today as London Cure Smoked Salmon," says Lance.

The Scots had a history of smoking fish: kippers, Arbroath smokies and haddock.

Delicious though they might be, they’ve very smokey. If you were a chef, putting on a fivecourse banquet 100 years ago, you’d never start with a kipper because you can still taste it after the chocolate pudding. It’s for this reason that even though the Scots were smoking fish, it never became a gourmet commodity. Having discovered the quality of the Scottish salmon, the king of fish, Lance’s ancestors set out with every intention of celebrating the taste of the beautiful fresh fish. The art was in concentrating the flavour of the salmon, not overpowering it with smoke.

The preserving process is very simple.

You preserve food by taking the moisture out. You fillet the salmon, you sprinkle it with salt and you leave it. 24 hours later, it weighs 10% less. Next you put it into the kiln to smoke, but before you smoke it, you air dry it, and here, you lose another 10% of the weight. “By taking all the moisture out, what you’re doing is concentrating the favour of what is remaining,” Lance explains. When the salmon has lost 20% of its moisture, it becomes quite tacky so when the smoke is released it sticks to the outside and creates a seal. The smoke protects the fish much like a vacuum pack. Now, before you eat the salmon you trim off the outer crust and reveal a beautiful salmon that has been cured. The smoke is barely there, it’s negligible. That is what smoked salmon was; that’s what became this iconic food.

It’s in the trimming off of this outer crust that the production process of H. Forman & Son varies from the packets prevalent in supermarkets today. “People have been put off by mass-produced smoked salmon,” Lance says, “When we then ask them what

“The art is in concentrating the flavour of the salmon, not overpowering it with smoke” it is about smoked salmon they don’t like, the two things we hear time and time again are they texture - they find it very slimy, and that it’s too smokey. Both of those criticisms are not characteristics of what smoked salmon used to be, or how ours is. They both have arisen from commercialisation.”

The sliminess if simple. H. Forman & Son loose 20% of the salmon’s moisture in the salting and the air-drying. They then trim off the crust, which weighs another 10%. When you’re selling fish by the kilo, if you lose 30% of your weight, you’ve lost 30% of your turnover. What supermarkets and mass-producers try to do is keep the water in. This is done by brining the fish in saltwater. When the salmon flops off the conveyor belt, needles inject the fish with salt water which pumps up the weight; a brilliant arrangement that means water can be sold at the price of salmon, but the salmon is left wet and slimy. “Some smoke houses don’t even smoke the salmon now, they spray it with a liquid smoke flavouring, like a spray tan,” Lance says, “which is great because there’s no weight loss and the smokey flavour absorbs into the flesh.

Lance and his team of 80 efficient workers are the last people producing smoked salmon in the old-fashioned way.

“We are the last surviving original salmon

smokers and in fact, for the last 10 years of so, I’ve been claiming that we are the oldest producers of Scottish smoked salmon in the world,” says Lance. Having been supplied in Selfridges for the last 100 years, Harrods, Fortnum & Mason and many of London’s most prestigious eateries, Lance’s smoked salmon has deservedly reached the culinary heights of Melton Mowbray pork pies, Prosecco, Champagne, Parma ham and Cornish pasties and is the first Londonbased food or drink company to do so. A feat not even achieved by London Dry Gin. It comes as no surprise then to see Forman salmon shipped from Hawaii to Hong Kong, the USA and Europe. But for us, to have this world-class product right on our doorstep is a triumph for Londoners. With such a steadfast method of production, we wonder if there is a pressure to remain ahead of the curve. “We are innovative, but we’ve never changed our method on our core product.

So our London cure smoked salmon will never change. But we’re very innovative in the things we do around it,” Lance tells us.

Here’s to another 100 years of this delicious heritage hero product.

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Pan-Roasted Mushrooms with Soy-Garlic Butter DIFFICULTY: I could go on and on about how not difficult this recipe is, but i don’t have mushroom Serves 4

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ushrooms. Soy sauce.

Garlic. Butter. Not much else to say really other than that if those four things don’t ring your bells then I’m not sure you and I can be friends.*

INGREDIENTS • 400-500g mushrooms – any kind will do, really, but in this recipe I like oyster best • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • pinch salt and pepper • 100g butter • 12 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed, and roughly chopped • 3 tbsp soy sauce • pinch black pepper • a few drops truffle oil (optional)

METHOD Prepare your mushrooms into bite-size pieces – for oyster, I just tear them up a bit; for button or chestnut I cut them in half; for portabella I’d cut them into eighths. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a wide frying pan and add the mushrooms. Try to cook them in a single layer so they all brown nicely, if you can (you may want to do this in batches). When the mushrooms have taken on a lovely color and tenderized, remove them from the pan, lower the heat, and add the butter and garlic. Cook the garlic gently – very gently – until it softens and caramelises. Add the soy sauce, then add the mushrooms back to the pan and stir everything together to warm through.

Finish with the black pepper and truffle oil (if using).

Japanese Beef and Potato Stew (Nikujaga) DIFFICULTY: Not at all difficult Serves 4

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his comfort food classic has the best name when translated literally: ‘meat potato.’ It’s Japan’s answer to a beef-and-potato stew, but it has a light dashi-and-soy-based broth rather than a thick gravy. It’s hearty and satisfying but not too heavy – oh, and it’s much easier to make (and spell) than a traditional beouf bourgihguinognuon (?!?!).

INGREDIENTS • 250-300g beef rump, skirt, or fillet • 2 carrots, peeled • 1 large or 2 small onions, thinly sliced • 1 leek, washed and trimmed • 2 large baking potatoes, peeled • 200g mange tout • 1 tbsp veg oil

• 500mL dashi or beef stock, or a mix of both • 50mL mirin • 50mL soy sauce • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or katsu sauce • 1 tbsp sake • 1 tbsp sugar • 4 portions cooked rice or noodles

METHOD Put the beef in the freezer for 30-45 minutes to firm up, then slice it across the grain as thinly as possible. Cut the carrots and potatoes into wedges and cut the leek into 4 pieces on the bias. Fry the onions in oil over medium heat until just starting to soften, then add all the vegetables except the mange tout. Add the dashi/stock, mirin, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sake, and sugar and bring to a high simmer, then cover with a baking paper cartouche or lid and continue to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.

Add the mange tout and cook for just another minute, then remove from heat and add he beef – since it is so thin, it will cook in the hot broth. Skim any scum off the top with a ladle or a small sieve. Serve over noodles or with rice on the side.

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I love all kinds of udon, but this may be my favourite.

Curry Udon DIFFICULTY: Supremely not difficult Serves 4

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apanese curry and udon: a comfort food power couple.

The addition of curry to hot udon doubles down on its warming, satisfying qualities – I love all kinds of udon, but this may be my favorite.

INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 large onion, thinly sliced • 1 green chilli, minced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 red pepper, diced • 60g butter • 6 tbsp plain flour • 45g Madras curry powder (you can use hot or mild, or a combination of both)

• 2 tbsp garam masala • 1.2L chicken stock, beef stock, dashi, or any combination of the three • 4 tbsp soy sauce, or more to taste • 4 tbsp ketchup or katsu sauce • salt, to taste • 1 cob sweet corn, or 150g tinned sweetcorn • 4 portions udon • 2 spring onions, finely sliced • 4 eggs, poached or soft-boiled • pinch chilli flakes (optional) 40-50g red pickled ginger (optional) 50g Cheddar cheese, grated (optional – but it’s DELICIOUS) toasted white sesame seeds

METHOD Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add the onions.

Cook until lightly browned, then add the chilli, garlic, and red pepper. Continue to cook until the garlic has softened and the peppers have taken on a little color.

Remove the veg from the pan with a

slotted spoon and reserve. Add the butter to the pan and let it melt, then whisk in the flour. Cook until the roux turns a light golden brown, stirring constantly. Add the curry powder and reduce heat to low, and cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the stock or dashi in a thin stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, and bring to the boil. Add the soy sauce and ketchup or katsu sauce and reduce to a simmer. If using, blanch the sweetcorn and cut off the kernels, or heat up the tinned sweetcorn in the microwave or saucepan.

Cook the udon according to the package’s instructions, drain, and portion into deep bowls. Pour over the curry broth and top with the sautéed onion and pepper mixture, spring onions, eggs, chilli flakes, pickled ginger, cheese, and sesame seeds.

Images extracted from JapanEasy by Tim Anderson (Hardie Grant, £20) Photography © Laura Edwards

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ABSOLUTELY spotlights…

Cooking up a Storm We look at the brand new cookery school from Symes and the Natural Cook Company

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ymes, the bespoke kitchen specialists and purveyors of fine interiors, have teamed up with the Natural Cook Company to run an exciting new cookery school south west of London. Held in a brand new bespoke cookery studio, the course offers a brilliantly diverse range of culinary topics with an enticing list of guest tutors lined up, as well as some of the usual Natural Cook Company workshops.

From pastry and pasta to sushi and edible gifts, each course

is informative, innovative and guaranteed to widen your culinary repertoire. Cooking new things can be quite daunting but the Natural Cook Company makes the whole process fun, from the relaxed setting of Symes kitchen.

Highlights scheduled over the next few months include: FRIDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY Learn to make a more delicious and economical version of your favourite takeaway with the Friday Night Takeaway course. Take your pick from the likes of Indian, Thai, Chinese and Japanese.

Informative, innovative and guaranteed to widen your repertoire

COCKTAILS & CANAPES The cocktails and canapes course will not only show you how to make quality cocktails, you’ll also get a crash-course in making complimentary canapes to go with each one.

MAN WITH A PAN These courses are tailored specifically for men either relatively new to the kitchen or wanting to gain confidence and widen their skill set.

ADULTS SOCIAL COOKERY CLUB This monthly social cooking club aims to banish the miserable ‘cooking for just one’ feeling. Here, you’ll make new friends while expanding your recipe repertoire.

COOK WITH ME This popular series of workshops encourages parents and their kids to cook together, learn new skills and most importantly, have fun.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB The after-school club is a fun hands on way to encourage a passion for cooking and to develop new tastes in food. It’s available for children over six years of age and takes place every Tuesday in term-term.

For details on these or all other courses go to thenaturalcookcompany.com or atsymeskitchen.co.uk Unit 3, Derby Dell Buildings, Bentworth Road, Alton, GU34 5RX

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Christmas made

EASY WITH LEITHS

It's two birds, one stone with Leiths' Christmas recipes and gift ideas HANDS-ON C O O K E RY C L A S S E S

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ooking Christmas dinner can be stressful - you’re feeding a lot of people, you need to get your timings right, and there’s a lot to juggle. We hear you - and that’s why we’ve come up with a simple yet comprehensive plan to help cooks delight their guests without feeling frazzled.

Our step-by-step time plan will take you from grocery list to dinner table as you cook roast turkey with a citrus and herb stuffing, honey glazed carrots, Brussels sprouts with pancetta and chestnuts, red cabbage with cranberry and pomegranate, and Leiths special roast potatoes.

These colourful dishes have been hand-picked by our teachers (the very same teachers who lead our famous Diploma in Food and Wine) as the easiest crowd pleasers. You can find the guide online now at Leiths.com/Christmas.

H O L D YO U R E V E N T AT L E I T H S Searching for a memorable Christmas party idea? Whether you plan to entertain clients, bond with colleagues or enjoy a special evening with friends and family, we offer a range of bespoke private cookery parties. Learn professional tips and tricks as you cook a gourmet seasonal menu, then sit down to enjoy your creations with wines from Louis Latour. With one teacher to every eight guests, we’ll make sure everyone has an amazing time. Visit Leiths.com/ corporate to find out more.

Brush up on your culinary skills before the hoards arrive. We run a wide range of pre-Christmas classes at our warm, friendly cookery school in west London. Try Christmas Entertaining (8th Dec), Gluten Free Christmas Baking with Adriana Rabinovich (4th Dec) or Modern Vegetarian Christmas Entertaining (10th Dec). Join guest chef Ursula Ferrigno for an Italian Christmas (11th Dec) or learn to make inventive, Asian-inspired Christmas canapés with Jennifer Joyce (14th Dec). It’s a lovely thing to do with a friend as you wind down for Christmas. You could even send your partner on How to Cook: The Perfect Christmas Dinner (1st Dec), so they cook while you put your feet up. It’s worth a try...

Perfect presents Do you have a food-loving friend or family member? The kind who loves to watch every cookery show and try every new restaurant? If so, they’ll relish a gift from Leiths.

We run more than 400 different cookery classes each year, from Peruvian street food to classic knife skills, and with a Leiths gift voucher in hand, they can choose

their favourite. We also sell professional knife sets in Carbon or Damascus steel, along with our iconic cookbooks. A Leiths cookery book is an investment for life; filled with timeless recipes and clear, practical skills guides, they sit on the shelves of many an accomplished chef.

Visit Leiths.com.

WIN! Win a cookery class at Leiths for you and a friend!

To enter, simply visit Leiths.com/Christmas and sign up to our email newsletter.

The competition closes on 31st December, and terms and conditions apply.

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ABSOLUTELY eats out…

“The garden area out back is an oasis of calm on a crisp, blue day”

Music & Munch Chiswick Fire Station comes to the rescue of hungry west Londoners

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FOOD Modern all-daydining style menu

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mergency calls outs have been replaced by effortlessly elegant decor and all-day dining at Chiswick high road’s trendiest eatery. Walking in is a pleasure; sun pours through large period windows into the grand openplan space. Giant cacti are a design staple, as are mixed materials like brick, concrete and painted wood.

The colour scheme is all soft pinks and pale greys and the resident DJ stands behind white decks; it’s all very cool. There are a few options

DECOR when it comes to seating, you can go for casual lounging on the velvet sofas, a booth, a table for two, or pull up a pew to the long communal dining table. We settle into a twoseater and I order a Bloody Mary which is fiery and delicious. My friend choses beer, of which they have a good selection.

For nibbles, we enjoy a selection of crostini: smoked mackerel pâté with capers and sun-dried tomato is fresh and perfectly balanced, whereas my friend prefers the fennel salami with truffle ricotta. The crab cakes are sweeter than they are spicy and

Minimal chic meets urban cool

PRICE Starters from £6.50 Mains from £10

VERDICT A beautifully decorated all-daydining spot

come with crème fraîche for dipping - proper comfort food. Having devoured our starters we move to sit in the sun. The garden area at the back is an oasis of calm. We’re kept warm by overhead heaters despite the crisp, cold, blue-sky day.

The large concrete island provides a central seating area and two-seaters lining the brick walls. For our main course it’s mussels for me and a rare bavette steak for my friend. The food arrives quickly and looks delicious.

It tastes so too, the béarnaise sauce has just the right amount of truffle running through it, and my generous portion of mussels come with warm sourdough - perfect for soaking up the garlic and cider sauce.

This is not ‘fine dining’ but rather solid modern dishes cooked from scratch with fresh ingredients in a sophisticated yet laid-back space. The service is faultless, and with extensive juice, coffee and cocktail menus, No197 has you covered from dawn until dusk and is well worth a visit.

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Ideas, designs and styles for your home

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HANG UPS DAR LIGHTING

Bombazine is an amazing oversized pendant with large opal white glass globes mounted on a natural brass frame hanging from a chain suspension. With an authentic mid century feel this pendant exudes style and glamour while providing a great light output £287.50, lights4living.com

CHOP CHOP RIG-TIG

Frame is a beautiful and functional cutting board with a practical tray that frames the wood. Pull out the plastic tray and use it to separate the usable from the unusable while you’re chopping and slicing. The tray also makes it easy to move food to a pan when cooking. £39.99 rig-tig.com

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COVET HOUSE

The inspiration for Normann Copenhagen's Analog magazine rack is taken from the digital world. Its holepatterned sides are inspired by the computer equipment of the 90's that had similar perforations for cooling down the electronics. Who said print was dead? £96.75 normann-copenhagen.com

Prisma rug, £POA. covethouse.eu

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BETTER BEDS BIG TABLE

CHRISTOPHER FARR Orchestra print in peach, £POA christopherfarrcloth.com

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INTERIORS • LINEN

STYLE , S U B S TA N C E , S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y Absolutely discovers Undercover Living’s bedlinen Wo r d s F LO R A T H O M A S

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inding beautiful bed linen in interesting colours can be a struggle, most highend products are only offered in plain white - cream if you’re lucky. Undercover Living comes to the rescue with interesting prints and bright colours. Inspired by her travels and a passion for graphic design and photography, founder Miriam Tyrangiel has produced a beautiful and functional collection.

What’s special about Undercover Living’s collection is its fabric - it’s half cotton, half botanical yarn, Tencel.

Having discovered its eco-friendliness and its popularity in fashion and interior design, founder Miriam realised its potential for bed linen. Tencel production doesn’t require nearly as many pesticides or as much water as that of cotton. Instead, it uses a closed-loop system where 99 percent of the water and solvents involved in its making are reused or recycled. The result is silky smooth sheets with strong environmental credentials.

The fabric is gentle on the skin because of its softness, and it supports temperature regulation meaning you won’t get too hot or too cold. Like cotton, Tencel is completely biodegradable: it’s kind to you and to the environment. The qualities don’t stop there: it’s long lasting; breathable and, albeit unglamorously, anti-bacterial (the lack

of moisture means bacteria won’t grow).

We’d hardly be talking bed linen without mentioning thread count. Undercover Living insist upon the importance of quality over quantity. Rather than upping the thread count with inferior, short staple cotton yarns, these sheets use larger cotton bulbs which produce long staple yarn. The result is a soft, crisp fabric with a thread cont of 300tc: a wonderful blend of half Tencel and half cotton.

For their inaugural collection, Undercover have produced two stylish designs which stand out for their clean lines and contrasting colours. The distinctly modern collections can be bought as sets, or mixedand-matched across the range.

The Lido collection takes inspiration from Hockney’s pool scenes: think deep blue skies, calming waters and soft landscapes. One side is a vibrant blue, the other is a soft peach.

The other is called Ponto (meaning ‘dot’ in Portuguese) and its name takes inspiration from its unique spot print. Its oversized terrazzo style pattern is made up of randomly placed monochrome specks, and, like Lido, the collection is entirely reversible, with a pared-back charcoal colour on the other side.

Undercover bed linen is designed in east London and produced in a family-run factory in the medieval town of Guimarães, Portugal, which is known globally for its expertise in home textiles.

It is available exclusively online. undercoverliving.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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MODEL VILLAGE Chisel and Mouse’s collection of architectural scuptures is loved by design-conscious people all over the world. Absolutely meets the brothers behind the business Wo r d s P E N D L E H A R T E

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hat connects Glasgow School of Art, Trellick Tower, Helsinki Central Station and Miami Beach’s Century Hotel? Apart from all being architectural icons, they are all also subjects addressed in miniature by Chisel and Mouse. Their small sculpture versions of the buildings are design pieces, perfectly to scale and made to sit on shelves as decorative talking points.

Looking at these smooth, minimal and precise models, it comes as no surprise that the duo behind Chisel and Mouse used to be software designers. In 2011, brothers Robert and Gavin Paisley were bored of developing back office systems and becoming fascinated by 3D printing.

As admirers of the classical architectural models made by Timothy Richards, they started experimenting with their own equivalents and produced a plaster model of Battersea Power Station, which still remains their best-seller. The combination of IT skills and old-fashioned craftsmanship is what led to the name Chisel and Mouse – and the precision of their scale models is a testament to their skill. The smooth plaster pieces are unpainted and minimalist, yet instantly identifiable.

Their methods have hardly changed since they began: they collect their assets, which may be drawings, architectural plans, photographs or simply images from Google Street View, and then they create a file using Sketchup, which is sent to a 3D printer. From there, a master mold is made from a prototype, and then the soft plaster can be poured. Based in a former pig farm in Sussex, they are making between 500

and 600 models a year, both brothers fitting their work lives around their families.

But it’s not just modernist icons – over half of their business is bespoke. People moving out of long-standing family homes often commission a model of their house; Jo Malone London recently commissioned a model of their office building in Gloucester Place and architects want models of buildings they’re planning. There are also 3D models where you can take the roof off and see the furniture, like dolls’ houses for adults. Devon’s beautiful Burgh Island is home to a single Art Deco hotel and they are currently fulfilling a commission for them. Cityscapes are another line, 3D maps of cities including London, Berlin and New York – and there’s a big market for American ones. Robert says: “We try and celebrate the beauty of our industrialised world by combining an artisan’s approcah with modern innovation and transformative technologies.”

New projects for the duo include a collaboration with Sir John Soane’s Museum and a collection of Hawksmoor’s London churches as well as an upcoming new model of the Art Deco RIBA headquarters in Portland Place. chiselandmouse.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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These stylish and handy blown glass coffee cups are a delight to drink from. They won't absorb any flavour, the silicone sleeve feels comfortable and the glass is strong enough to survive the bottom of your bag.

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Q: In terms of decoration what would you say is your style?

A: In an ideal world, I would live in a John Pawson inspired house, but in reality I have two children and a husband and full-on minimalism just isn’t going to work for us.

So I would say that my style is pretty pared back, but with a few feminine touches and favourite pieces thrown in. I have also just recently discovered colour again after a good few years of white and greys and I am really enjoying the drama it adds to some parts of my home.

Q: Why did you choose a Custom Fronts kitchen?

A: I did some styling work for Custom Fronts, and fell in love with their kitchens on set. The quality and finish of all of them is just beautiful. It did however make choosing the finish pretty difficult, as I wanted every new kitchen I saw (pink was a front runner for quite a long time). However, in the end we choose classic soft white with a brass handle. It also means that if we do get bored, we can easily paint over it.

With two children and a husband, fullon minimalism just isn’t going to work for us

Q: In your home, what is your favourite object?

A: Without a doubt, it is a painting of a nude given to me my Dad. I always admired her when she hung on his wall, and when he downsized with my step-mum, they very generously passed her on to me. Thanks to the wonders of social media, after years of not knowing much about her, we discovered that she is most likely taken from a copy of a well known painting. At some point, she will take pride of place on the kitchen wall.

Q: How was “a quiet style” born?

A: I used to blog about local artists, prior to the birth of my second daughter. When she was about nine months old, I felt ready to start blogging again but I didn’t want to have to rely on others for the content and more than one friend suggested I blog about myself and my life, as I have a strong sense of what I like. So that’s how it all began.

Q: Why that name?

A: It felt like a good interpretation of my style and me in general, because my style is quiet and understated as a general rule, and I think my personality is pretty much the same. I am also a fan of the “less is more” approach to most things in my life and often in my job too if I can get away with it.

Q: Tell us something surprising about you?

A: Even though I am known for having a personality that fits my the name ‘a quiet style’, when it comes to the genre of film and TV I like, it is anything but, the darker the better. But apart from that, what you see is what you get with me.

Q: Top tip for renovating a kitchen A: Storage, storage, storage. I would try and get as much in as you possibly can, having invested in a beautiful new kitchen, the last thing you want is to have to leave boxes of cereal on the side because they won’t fit anywhere. I meticulously planned the storage in our new kitchen by writing out a list of everything we keep in the kitchen and working out where it would go. I would recommend just spending a bit of time doing the same so you know that all the essentials will have a home.

CUSTOM FRONTS Custom Fronts creates beautiful handcrafted plywood kitchens. Choose from a large range of premium quality finishes and handles, and add doors, drawer fronts, cover panels, and worktops to your cabinets - whether from Ikea or another manufacturer. customfronts.co.uk

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PRETTY GREEN Green interiors are vibrant and life-affirming.

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ush, verdant, vibrant and life-affirming, green is a constant in our lives.

Intrinsically linked to the natural world, green can be energy boosting, moodenhancing and grounding. Green is the colour of new growth, of country gardens and meadow fields, deep ancient forests and vast fertile plains. We long to surround ourselves with optimistic and rejuvenating shades of fresh grass, zesty lime and decadent emerald. Yet softer shades of sage, olive or pale mint speak of sanctuary, and a sense of restored balance and well being.

Tropical greens call to mind balmy days spent relaxing in sun-dappled courtyards. In hot climates, living spaces tend to spill out into open-air rooms, patios and terraces, and these outdoor spaces are often filled with terracotta pots of glossy-leaved plants and abundant flowers, creating a sense of tranquility and closeness to nature. Fountains and water channels running along tiled floors help to abate the heat of the midday sun. The green colour family offers us the chance to reconnect with Mother Earth, bringing the outdoors into our homes. We can live in harmony with nature and use its dominant colour to breathe new life into tired spaces. Greens are wonderful blended and layered together in a single living space. Cooling, peaceful and harmonious shades of green – such as pistachio, jade, mint and seafoam – work effortlessly together on a multitude of surfaces, ranging from glossy ceramic tiles to chalky matt paintwork.

It is wonderful to fill our living spaces with real plants and to take inspiration from the shades of green of the changing seasons. Cactus colours can inspire a perfect palette of softened greyed-greens. Add a touch of springtime to your kitchen with clean and clear mints or pale leaf greens. These pretty pale greens work well for woodwork and ceramics – you can even source electrical appliances in mint and pistachio finishes.

Incorporating natural materials in the home is a simple way to soften our unnatural habitats. Undyed, unpainted and raw wood, rattan or bamboo have a wonderful warm, golden natural coloration and pleasing textures that work especially well with greens. Celebrate organic materials with exposed wooden ceiling beams, natural seagrass flooring and jute lampshades. To avoid a scheme becoming too rustic, contrast the traditional with contemporary digital zigzag patterns or highly polished table tops.

When playing with pattern and wallpaper, keep your colour palette focused and limited. Modern design and new printing technologies give us the option to bring oversized printed materials into our living spaces. Huge banana leaves or lush jungle greens create an interior that is both fun and vibrant. Use large-scale pattern and decoration on a single wall or juxtapose solid colour on a wall with monochrome artwork and pattern accents.

Pattern and graphic decoration add focus and depth to a room. Geometric pattern can lift an otherwise simple palette of colours – here, greens are successfully combined with monochrome. A simple repeat graphic pattern is bold, modern and yet somehow timeless. Pattern can also give an unexpected twist to a scheme, elevating the space and

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creating layers of visual interest. A classic black-and-white pattern never looks dated or out of place and introducing natural, soothing greens softens the overall look.

Contrasting the paintwork colours with the symmetrical, geometric pattern of the floor tiles creates a striking effect. Colour combinations need to be kept to a minimum, just two or three shades working together, to allow the pattern to take centre stage.

Pattern is no longer reserved for cushions and traditional floral motifs. Modern design solutions are just as likely to see pattern being introduced into our homes in new and energizing ways. Try mixing pattern across wall coverings and floor tiles, and play around with scale; juxtaposing different sized versions of the same design motifs is effective. Use mid-tone shades of green in the bedroom or living room. The first shoots of spring inspire clean, clear tones that

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have a zingy note. Herbaceous greens, such as spearmint and peashoot, used on either walls or furnishings will invigorate any space. These fresh, light colours create an effect that is at once uplifting and inviting.

Greens can be used to spectacular effect.

Precious tones of bright emerald and rich jade add depth and enliven any surface.

Consider how these saturated, jewel-like colours can be introduced into a room scheme. Sumptuous fabrics, such as velvets and silks, will introduce opulence but can also help to soften a space. Gloss paintwork, metallic surfaces, vintage glassware and gleaming ceramic glazes all emphasize the luxury of these shades. What is striking here is that the brightest emerald green colour, normally reserved for an accent, dominates the room.

Pinks and greens work beautifully together, creating an often surprising and refreshing colour palette. Flat-painted pale pink walls provide a perfect backdrop to gleaming green furniture, allowing it to take centre stage. Plush velvets can be reminiscent of theatre seating or lavish restaurant interiors but, used cleverly, this luxurious fabric can be brought coolly into the twenty-first century. Such a scheme isn’t simply about colours, it is also about mixing up textures to create a space with interesting layers of contrast.

Emerald green is a bold colour to use in furnishings or curtains in order to create a dramatic living area. Large rooms with high ceilings can be transformed through the adventurous use of saturated colours.

Pay little heed to the saying ‘blue and green should never be seen’ and experiment with

intense and dazzling layers of rich greens and deep inky blues.

In many cultures the colour green is synonymous with wealth, prosperity and luxury. Intensely rich greens are intrinsically linked to a sense of abundance and success. In nature the vast spectrum of the colour green in all its wonderful shades means health, growth and renewal. Let this inspire you to embrace the great many positive attributes linked to the colour green. Kingfisher, hummingbird or peacock greens have a blueish cast. Inspired by the iridescent gleam of a flash of green feather, these shades glint and shimmer in the light.

Layer them together to create a palette of decadent greens. Choose materials and finishes that reflect and play with light – a lustrous velvet, a glass-topped cabinet, a highly polished varnish or a metallic paint finish. The natural world can so often inform pattern, decoration and furnishings.

Peacock-coloured botanical themes can be enhanced with a metallic shimmer. Use gold leaf to cover a ceiling or an alcove, and position your lighting to pick out the gleaming surfaces. The darkest of greens, close to black but just one step removed, is a shade that is intense and enduring, like an evergreen forest. Using such a dark shade for a large space might seem ambitious, but actually it creates a sense of intrigue and drama. Soft lighting and the matt finish build a theme of classic style and elegance.

For balance, keep the floor and work surfaces pale and incorporate decorative touches that are orderly and simple.

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Grate Expectations - A Family run business established for over 30 years The UK’s leading suppliers of luxury gas fireplaces, wood burning stoves and bioethanol fires manufactured by DRU, Spartherm, Ebios, Dik Guerts, Gazco, Stovax and many more.

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INTERIORS • PRODUCTS DYBERG LARSON Haipot pendant light in light green, £136 limelace.co.uk

MADE Axel large tufted wool rug, £299 made.com

ATKIN & THYME Calvin armchair and Carnaby footstool in emerald green velvet, £399 and £119 atkinandthyme.co.uk

LOAF Slim Jim sofa in brushed cotton, £1245 loaf.com

AUDENZA Green velvet cusion, £37 audenza.com

GREEN SCENE

MADE Joash set of four grid tumblers, £18 made.com

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TILE GIANT V&A Racing Green wall tile tilegiant.co.uk

DOUSING AND REYNOLDS Farsley enamel light shade, £45 dousingandreynolds.com

MADE Delilah accent chair in green velvet, £399 made.com

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HURN AND HURN Karlsson wall clock in green and gold, £40 hurnandhurn.com

PENELOPE HOPE Neon green marble silk cushion, £95 penelopehope.com

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o Celebrate 2018 as an exceptional Vintage year in Champagne, thechampagneguru have teamed up with the Nr 1 Champagne Champion Richard Juhlin and awardwinning sommelier Bjornstierne Antonson for an Exclusive Prestige Champagnes and food pairing cruise on the River Thames in London.

This rare VIP event will take place on a unique Art Deco boat with a Gatsby-themed interior during a five-hour cruise trip where guests will be treated to a champagne reception and a gastronomic six-course meal where the gourmet dishes are each being paired to a prestige Champagne. The evening will end with more Champagne

from the bar and a live DJ disco session on the upper deck while floating past some of the most iconic buildings along the River Thames.

The event will be co-hosted by Richard Juhlin, who will be sharing his expertise and talking about the concept behind his latest book Champagne Hiking.In addition to this ultimate experience, guests will receive a signed copy of his latest book and a set of 6 Optimum Italesse glasses specifically designed by Richard Juhlin to be the optimal glass suited for champagne.

ichard Juhlin is incredibly gifted, born with the world's best ability to smell and taste any kind of beverage.

Champagne is his passion; he is the world's number one expert and independent critic. His unique ability and photographic sense of smell allows him to remember every Champagne he has ever tasted, this now being over 10,000.

In 2003 at the annual Spectacle du Monde in Paris, Swedish-born Richard Juhlin shocked the entire world when he and accurately stated the brand, the producer, the type of grapes and the year of 43 out of the 50 champagnes. The runner-up, a French former sommelier world champion, managed to only correctly identify four Champagnes.

Richard has written four awardwinning books about champagne and with his most recent one invented the concept of Champagne Hiking; The 100 best champagnes to drink at the top 100 Locations in the world. Why champagnes taste best at a specific time, in a specific place and how surroundings plays a big part when tasting a wine.

As the world's foremost champagne expert he was assigned to the rescue project in July 2010 of the buried treasure of 168 Champagne bottles found in a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea. Richard claims that the Baltic Sea floor proves an ideal wine cellar, with the right temperatures, total darkness and enough pressure to keep the corks in.

A bottle of Veuve Clicquot, nearly 200 years old, was part of the booty dating to between 1825 and 1830: that bottle later fetched 30,000 euros at auction.

For bookings please visit our web site thechampagneguru.com or book directly on eventbrite.co.uk (Event ref 50527854172) alternatively contact the champagneguru directly on thechampagneguru@gmail.com; tel: +44 (0)7956124806

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Inside Skandium’s eco townhouse the focus is not only on sustainability and quality but also on bold colour.

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n connection with the London Design Festival, Frame Award-winning Danish furniture company Montana transformed Skandium’s four-story townhouse in South Kensington into an ‘eco townhouse’. The entire house was populated exclusively with Scandinavian design products created with a level of ethical commitment, which could range from sustainably sourced materials to responsible manufacture or corporate responsibility initiatives. As Denmark’s oldest furniture family, Montana was invited by Skandium to implement the transformation of the location.

An ever-increasing number of people are looking to minimize environmental impact when decorating their homes, turning to sustainable technology and interior and architectural innovation. Thus, Skandium aims not just to curate a collection of responsible design, but to demonstrate that it can be a vibrant, beautiful, and liveable solution to interior design.

To that effect, Montana enlisted architect Helena Laursen, recipient of the Frame Award Milan, to design two of the floors in their signature bold, captivating colour palette, while Skagerak transformed the basement and garden using their collection of FSC-certified furniture designed by a contingent of 30 international designers and collaborators.

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All floors were finished with furniture, lighting and accessories from Skandium’s catalogue, and each piece accompanied with their individual story of sustainability. Both Montana and Skagerat believe that the word “sustainability” has become overused and is starting to lose its impact. Both interpret the idea of “consequences” as an emphasis on making quality products that last through generations.

“We have always thought that Montana will only survive if the business runs on good values, so to speak, and maintains high ethical standards. Companies are the most powerful drivers in terms of changing the world to a better place. Companies are no longer measured in terms of profit or being the world’s best. They are increasingly being measured by being best for the world.

This is our philosophy, too,” says Joakim Lassen, Montana’s CEO. “Sustainability is profitable. That is why we work according to high quality standards ensuring that our furniture will survive from generation to generation and can be moved from room to room as the home’s needs change.”

Montana only used PEFC certified wood for the furniture, making sure that new trees are planted and no children are involved in the production process anywhere in the supply chain. Since 2007, Montana has exclusively used water-based lacquer colours, which neither smell nor contain solvents.

“Skandium is populated with superlative examples of sustainable, responsible design” In London the world comes together and Montana took inspiration from the city’s multicultural nature. Some of London’s most colourful communities involve Indian and Arabic cultures and their vibrant and powerful colour universes – block colours, draped textiles and spices draws you in and creates a vibe of Marrakesh and India, activating all senses and underlining the theme of sustainability.

Charlie Perry, Managing Director of Skandium, says: “Scandinavian suppliers stand head and shoulders above the rest of the world when it comes to mitigating the environmental and even social impact of their products, and as such, Skandium is populated with superlative examples of sustainable, responsible design.” skandium.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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INTERIORS • PRODUCTS JAN CONSTANTINE Rebel Rebel stocking, £55 janconstantine.com

JAN CONSTANTINE Glam Rock cushions, £98 janconstantine.com

NICK BARCLAY

HELEN GREEN

Aladdin Sane poster, from £39 junique.com

He Was The Nazz clock, £30 artwow.co

SWISSTED Redesigned typographic Bowie poster, £50 swissted.com

NATIONAL THEATRE Bowie ornament, £16 shop.nationaltheatre.org.uk

CRACKED ACTOR David Bowie is... our new homewares inspiration

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WEDGIE Major Dave door stopper, £15 meetthewedgies.com

APRIL AND THE BEAR Lightning bolt standing mirror, £26 aprilandthebear.com

STANDARD DESIGNS Let’s Dance album as books print, £18 standarddesigns.co.uk

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David Bowie tea towel, £12 boldandnoble.com

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY APOLINA KIDS The new collectino from Apolina Kids combines delicate embroidery withdeep natural tones for a classically bohemian look.. apolina-kids.com

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Embracing an innovative, modern approach whilst keeping traditional values at its core, Kew House School takes an exciting stance on 21st century education. With state-of-the-art facilities, a broad curriculum and excellent pastoral care, Kew House is a place where you would want to be – a place of learning and discovery, laughter and friendship.

Open Days

Our state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre

November 1st/7th (9.30am/ 9.30am) November 15th/21st (7.00pm/ 9.30am) November 29th (9.30am)

Sixth Form Open Event: Monday 19th November 2018 at 7pm

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GIRL POWER OUTSIDE THE LINES

Girly without being saccharine, Outside the Lines returns with their signature ’70s-inspired style. Look out for bohemian dresses with artisanal detailing, shaggy faux-fur coats, ruffles, bows and colour-pop pom-poms galore. Designed for the free-spirited and wild at heart. outside-the-lines.co.uk

SMALL TALK Wildlife rescue, cosy sleepovers and fairy magic

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ove Brand & Co has been mission to help save wildlife through their sophisticated swim and resort wear for men and children since 2010. They donate 5% of their revenues to projects put forward to them from all corners of the globe.

Their concept is simple - Trunks for Trunks, coined by founder and designer, Oliver Tomalin. Eight years on, three stores later (two in London, one in Barbados) and with a successful online shop, they are fulfilling their goal to help to save endangered wildlife while creating and distributing beachwear in over 50 countries. Love Brand swim shorts' trunk drawstrings have tusks on the end, symbolic of their unwavering commitment to elephants. Quality, fit and attention to detail are all key to their effortless and timeless style. Their prints are elegant and imaginative, each one designed with a unique meaning or unsuspecting motif hidden beneath a spectrum of colour and fun .

SIMPLE SLEEPOVERS N I G H T OW L D U V E T S

The Night Owl printed duvets are designed for sleepovers and camping trips –easily washable and needing no separate covers they're practical and – importantly – super cosy. From £45; finebedding.co.uk

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FAIRY MAGIC

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By Charles van Sandwyk Charles van Sandwyk’s exquisitely illustrated tales have been brought together as a collection for the first time by the Folio Society – and this is a beautiful volume for all ages. £39.99;

By Oliver Jeffers A new collection of four modern classics – Lost and Found, How to Catch a Star, The Way Back Home and Up and Down– includes a captivating look at the making of each in four sketchbook sections. £25

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RAVENSCOURT PARK

preparatory school

An Independent School for Boys and Girls aged 4-11 Quality of Pupils’ Achievement and Learning - “Excellent” Quality of Teaching - “Excellent”

Quality of Extra-curricular Provision - “Excellent” Quality of Pastoral Care - “Excellent”

Quality of Links with Parents - “Excellent”

Quality of Pupils’ Personal Development – “Excellent” ‘’The curriculum is excellent for all ages and abilities, and is expertly matched to meet the needs of the range of pupils in the school.’’

Independent Schools Inspectorate Report - March 2016

Open Mornings Open Mornings

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9.15am Tuesday 13th November 2018 9.15am Thursday 17th January 2019 9.15am Tuesday 5th February 2019 9.15am Thursday 7th March 2019 9.15am Thursday 9th May 2019 9.15am Tuesday 11th June 2019

9.15am Thursday 18th January 2018 9.15am Thursday 1st February 2018 To register your attendance at one of our open mornings,

To register your attendance at one of our open mornings, please please phone 0208 846 9153 or mail secretary@rpps.co.uk phone 020 846 9153 or mail secretary@rpps.co.uk

Ravenscourt Park Prep School 16 Ravenscourt Avenue, London W6 0SL

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KEW GREEN preparatory school

An Independent School for Boys and Girls aged 4-11 Quality of Pupils’ Achievement and Learning - “Excellent” Quality of Teaching - “Excellent”

Quality of Extra-curricular Provision - “Excellent” Quality of Pastoral Care - “Excellent”

Quality of Links with Parents - “Excellent”

Quality of Pupils’ Personal Development – “Excellent” “Pupils of all ages benefit from a rich and exciting curriculum.”

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EDUCATION • FOCUS SCHOOL NOTICES FOUNDERS CLARE REID AND GORDON DAWSON

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ant to buy a llama, a new puppy or maybe a pink Cadillac?

Or maybe you’re selling an Eton tailcoat or want to rent your villa in Barbados. You can find all these things, and much more on School Notices, a successful digital marketplace. Like Radio HP and its cooler, metropolitan cousin Emily’s Group, School Notices has built an impressive online following. Taking the principle of the old-fashioned school noticeboard, it is a cuttingedge website that connects up schools, parents and alumni across the country.

“It’s a really simple concept to be honest” says Clare Reid, who founded

the business in 2014. “Most parents don’t want to advertise their kid’s musical instruments or puppies, or look for a nanny, on a dusty noticeboard in the school corridor. Nor do they want to rent out their precious holiday home to a stranger on Airbnb, which is where we come in.”

“It’s a trusted community,” she says, “you have an idea of who you are dealing with, which really matters.” The website is free to join and parents, staff and alumni can buy, sell and advertise to one another, safe in the knowledge that other users will be PLU – People Like Us as my granny used to say.

But School Notices is more than just a great free-to-post digital marketplace, it also raises money for its member schools. A sizeable 25 per cent of all advertising revenue is shared with them, providing

“Schools Notices has raised £100,000 so far for member schools”

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an alternative revenue stream with no effort required.

So far 130 UK member independent schools have signed up - with access to nearly 90,000 parents and the business is launching in Asia and Australia.

“It’s a very successful concept,” says Reid, “and there’s a real feelgood factor because we are helping schools and parents.”

And these aren’t any old parents – most independent school parents are in the top 1% of earners in the UK and “where an affluent audience goes, the businesses will follow,” says Reid. School Notices already boasts an impressive roster of advertising clients such as Boden, Bupa, Boodles, Powder Byrne, Bailey Robinson, Strutt & Parker and St James’s Place. Some are businesses run by parents – as in the case of Bailey Robinson (“a Cheam parent”, says Reid) or big corporates attracted by the audience demographic.

Reid got the idea for School Notices came when she was involved in raising money for a new art block at her childrens’ school, Cheam, near Newbury. “I sidled up to a friend – a dad on the touch line – her now partner Gordon Dawson and within a week we were in the headmaster’s study explaining our idea", she says.

"We tested it at Cheam – within the first term most parents had signed up… Last term the school had a cheque for £14k from us.” Just four years ago Reid and Dawson were running their business in a barn.

They are now a team of 14 in an office near Basingstoke. And they have raised £100,000 for member schools so far, though Reid says they won’t “break open the bubbly until we get to £500,000”. schoolnotices.co.uk A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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WORLD WONDERS ZAMBIA

The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara is the only property to enjoy private access to Victoria Falls.

Absolutely takes a trip to discover the Zambian side of one of the world's seven natural wonders.

Mozambique & Zambia 100 • UK Getaway: Artist Residence Brighton 105 • Crete 106 A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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“With Victoria Falls essentially in the back garden, it's possible to hear the thundering of the water and see its spray from the sundeck”

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ying for its place among the private island resorts of the world is Medjumbe, an Anantara property ensconced within the remote Quirimbas Archipelago off the northern coast of Mozambique. A far-cry from the typical safaristyle holidays of southern Africa, this secluded gem comprises just 12 beach villas and affords total detachment from the rest of the world.

MEDJUMBE ISLAND RESORT ZEBRA ROAMING IN THE GROUNDS OF THE ROYAL LIVINGSTONE HOTEL

THE ROYAL LIVINGSTONE SPA OVERLOOKS THE ZAMBEZI RIVER

We reach the resort via a 45-minute helicopter ride from Pemba International Airport, which follows a two-leg journey from Heathrow to Johannesburg and Johannesburg to Pemba. Yes it’s a long way to travel but the tranquility on the other side is worth it. Here, the horizon is an endless swirl of white sands and the azure blue of the Indian Ocean.

Beyond this vista, the waters surrounding Medjumbe Island offer an oceanic playground for water sports, whale watching, sunset cruises and remote island picnics, while below the waterline lives a wealth of marine life. The Quirimbas National Park is known for its coral reefs and waters inhabited by whales and dolphins. The 500m by 200m Quissanga Island is just 15 minutes from Medjumbe via boat and an ideal spot for snorkelling. A trip to this untouched island can be arranged as part of your stay on Medjumbe for a leisurely morning of swimming and splashing around amongst the fishes.

We enjoy cold beers on the beach but guests can also arrange for a private picnic and can relish in the remoteness of the island with the Sleep Under the Stars experience. This invites couples to sleep outside in a four-poster bed surrounded by lanterns beneath the bejewelled night sky.

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DELUXE ROOM AT THE ROYAL LIVINGSTONE HOTEL

Medjumbe’s restaurant, Jahazi, is a rustic yet elegant spot overlooking the ocean. It serves all manner of international cuisine, from fresh seafood and local curries to grilled meat, sushi and salads. Breakfast - comprising the usual fruit platters, eggs, breads, cereals, plus a delicious lobster benedict and jerk chicken - is also served in Jahazi. One thing to bear in mind is that menus are heavily dependant on what is delivered to Medjumbe that day. Our breakfast one morning is compromised by a disrupted delivery, although the staff do their best to work around the issue. Evening drinks are also served with a side of sea and sand at Bahari Lounge Bar. The resort’s overall aesthetic is one of laid-back beach-cool; think white-washed wooden beams, woven rugs, bright cushions and neutral tiling. Each room has the beach on its doorstep, a mini private pool, a sundeck and an outdoor shower. Each villa can accommodate two people and comes fully equipped with mini bar, VIP amenities such as fruit platter and local chocolates, and WiFi - although this is sketchy at best. But a lack of communication with the outside world only serves to make Medjumbe’s guests that little bit more relaxed. We move onto part two of our African adventure feeling carefree and rejuvenated.

T H E R OYA L L I V I N G STO N E Our second home-from-home is The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara. To get here, a quick car ride takes us from Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport to the shore of the Zambezi river where a zippy water taxi launches us upstream.

Like a scene from an Ian Fleming novel we serpentine at speed across the vast river, spotting a herd of sun-basking hippopotamus en route, before enjoying a lavish lunch on the hotel’s terrace.

Sitting quite literally on the river bank, we spend our first evening on the sundeck with cocktail in hands watching the ferocious African sun sink behind the Zambezi. This is followed by a gin masterclass in The Travellers Bar, a room that oozes Old World charm with a

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huge, polished mahogany bar, low-slung harbour wing chairs and vintage leather travel trunks tottering high upon library shelves. Finally it’s a three-course dinner in the dining room where guests can enjoy European and indigenous dishes plated up with modern sophistication.

The British Colonial-style interiors carry through to the bedrooms which come with their own butler, on-duty 24/7 to bring you fresh cookies and to wish you good morning.

From the private veranda zebra can be spotted roaming the gardens but if you venture out further into the grounds there’s every chance you’ll happen upon feeding time. One fortuatious afternoon we bumped into a wildlife whisperer of sorts who led us into a clearing to watch four giraffes and three times as many zebra eating their lunch. The Royal Livingstone is also home to monkeys; one cheeky grey chap steals half of our afternoon tea, while others can be seen messing around above the pool.

The hotel’s trump card though is the fact that it has Victoria Falls essentially in its back garden. Just 15 minutes away by foot, it's possible to hear the thundering of the water and see its spray from the sundeck.

The hotel encourages guests to come and go as they please to this spectacular site.

Sunrise is one of the most brilliant times to visit if you can drag yourself out of bed.

Undoubtedly the best way to see the falls is by microlight flight, which can be organised very easily by The Royal Livingstone. This spectacular experience offers jaw-dropping views of the falls by way of a tiny unique motor bike-cumplane that is unhindered by windows or wings. The exhilarating 15-minute ‘Flight of the Angels’ trip takes you over the falls themselves, offering views of the thundering Zambezi River and its many inhabitants (crocs, hippos, eagles and elephants) before coming back in to land. It really is a oncein-a-lifetime experience that shouldn't go a miss and comes at the end of a spectacular trip. From sunshine, white sand and sea to textbook African landcape, these Anantara properties are worlds apart but similar in the way they deliver on excellence. Backto-back the trip was exceptional but even better would be to visit individually; twice as long and twice the holiday.

T H E R OYA L L I V I N G S TO N H OT E L Nightly rates at The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara start from £465 per room on a bed and breakfast basis. anantara.com

M E DJ U M B E P R I VAT E I S L A N D Nightly rates at Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort start from £840 per room on an all inclusive basis. anantara.com

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n its stunning location, The Artist Residence provides guests with fantastic views of both the ocean and the iconic west pier. The hotel interior forms a buzzing section of the Brighton art scene. When co-founder Justin set up the hotel he advertised for artists to decorate rooms in return for board, hence the hotel’s name and the walls, floors and ceilings being covered top-to-toe in striking murals. The hotel also plays host to a locally-esteemed cocktail bar, The Fix. This means guests can tumble out of bed and down the stairs to sip cocktails alongside Brighton natives and travellers alike.

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he cosy and characterful bedrooms are nicely accessorised with artwork and rustic furniture, and come complete with all the modern comforts you'd expect from an upscale stay. A joyful discovery was that the cupboards were generously loaded with beautiful bath products and edible goodies. We enjoy the fluffy dressing gown, Nespresso coffee machine, fully-stocked bar and complimentary nibbles.

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e wondered the streets of Brighton in search of some of

the seaside town's best eateries.

Lanes, Pascere is a high-end restaurant boasting atmospheric outdoor dining and the best wine list (Brighton Best Restaurants, 2018). We stopped by for a chilled glass of Portuguese dry white and some exceptional basil, ricotta and lemon gnudi.

64 Degrees is a sleek, open-kitchen style restaurant, where eclectic small plates are made to be shared. The menu changes on a daily basis to reflect the season’s produce.

However, if available, choose the phenomenal venison carpaccio with confit yolk and walnuts and the sumptuous, salty and saucy brill, kale, caviar.

Sister to the award-winning 64 degrees, Murmur is a laid back beach bar located within The Arches on Brighton’s seafront. Visit for stylish modern interiors and cool waiters serving red wine, Poole Bay ponzo-dressed oysters, and juicy steak frites out on the terrace.

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My walk strategically winds up in time to watch the sunset.

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ana Princess is a brand new hotel situated on a sea-view slope just outside Hersonissos, 30-minute drive from the airport. It’s easy to find, just off a main road, and only a short walk to nearby shops and restaurants. We felt slightly dubious as we arrived at the hotel, at the thought of a new hotel that may be finding its way and experiencing teething problems but we needn’t have worried; everything was covered. From the moment we pulled up in the car park, to when we left, we enjoyed every moment of our stay at Nana Princess.

The hotel is a collection of black stone walls, rather monumental glass buildings, and green grass roofs, all overlooking the deep blue sea. It has a traditional village

With a private pool, gym, steam room and living area, we didn’t need to leave the suite style feel, so as you wander around it doesn’t necessarily feel like your usual hotel resort, but more like a collection of high-end apartments. On the resort, there is a private beach, two heated pools, three restaurant and a spa, so we had plenty to keep us entertained.

Nana Princess has 112 rooms and villas, all of which overlook the sea. We were lucky enough to stay in the Ambassador Wellbeing suite and it was impressive. With its own private pool, gym, steam room and living area, we didn’t need to leave the suite. What was most impressive in our suite was the smart technology; it was clear that this was an area that had been invested in. There were buttons for everything! Curtains, lights, doors, you name it. And to top it all off, bathrooms have chromotherapy lighting and LCD mirror televisions. Suddenly shower-time takes on a whole new level of entertainment, especially, if like us, you are travelling with a baby - it’s the ultimate baby sensory experience. For others travelling with a family, there are suites with multiple bedrooms and guests may also make use of the facilities at sister property Nana Beach Hotel next door, such as a kids club, three floodlit tennis courts, a scuba diving centre and open air amphitheatre. There are three restaurants on the complex, A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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and the food here is excellent. Breakfast includes lots of cold cuts (salmon, cheeses), cereals (fruit, cereals and nuts), plenty of pastries, and a hot station for omelettes.

Plus an a-la-carte menu if the buffet does not satisfy. Because we were travelling with a little one, which can make evening meal times tricky, we took full advantage of the room service, although it didn’t feel like we were in our room - waiters transform your room into a full-on dining experience with tablecloth, silverware, flowers, and even a complimentary glass of bubbles, which made evening meal times by our pool one of our favourite times of day.

It would be quite easy to spend all your time here, with your feet up by the pool, but if you do decide to venture out, Crete has lots to offer. The largest of the Greek islands, it is an enchanting hub of sleepy, traditional villages, luxury modern resorts, ancient history and sun-drenched beaches.

Heraklion, the capital and largest city in Crete, is a short drive away and worth a visit. Primarily a port city, it also has a wealth of archeology and history; the Iráklio Archaeological Museum is amazing.

Also close by is the Arkadíou Monastry or

you can jump on a boat to visit the ruined buildings of Spinalonga Island.

As our time here drew to a close, we decided to take advantage of the spa, which is is a bit of a show-stopper. As well as the usual steam room, sauna and pool there are high-tech Nuvola treatment beds, a Finnish sauna, aromatherapy showers, beautiful treatment rooms and relaxation areas – and even a solarium. The offer of treatments is vast and we indulged in their signature range which includes relaxation in the steam room, followed by a body scrub and and massage. Our therapist was excellent, skilled in her work and a perfect balance between providing useful information but allowing us to relax. Definitely worth a visit and not too pricey either.

Nana Princess is probably the most luxurious resort in Crete and I’m sure we’ll be going back. It’s high-tech smart-technology and spectacular ‘space age’ spa sit amongst a traditional stone-built property, all overlooking the sparkling mediterranean. It’s the perfect place to relax.

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NOW SHOWING NEW HOMES AT FILMWORKS Ealing’s thrilling new lifestyle quarter Filmworks features a stunning collection of art-deco inspired 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses, ideally located in the heart of Ealing. The new homes will be centred around a vibrant new piazza, home to an impressive eight-screen Picturehouse cinema and an exciting mix of bars and restaurants.

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*Prices and details correct at time of going to press. Computer generated images are indicative only.

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APARTMENTS ON HAMPSTEAD’S PRESTIGIOUS FITZJOHN’S AVENUE No. 79 is a new development of two and three bedroom apartments on Hampstead’s prestigious Fitzjohn’s Avenue. A spiral staircase leads down to the spa, where glass walls look out onto the courtyard. The spa has a sauna, steam room and hydrotherapy pool, as well as a treatment room.

Prices from £2,500,000 | Now taking reservations

Call 02039 362 975 to find out more and to register your interest Visit pegasuslife.co.uk/fitzjohns

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Visualisation of a three bedroom duplex apartment overlooking Lewis Cubitt Park.

E X P ER I EN CE TH E D UA L CO L L ECTI O N Luma, King’s Cross boasts dual-aspect living – overlook the Persian-inspired Jellicoe Gardens to the east and the serene beauty of Lewis Cubitt Park to the west.

Contemporary apartments imagined by award-winning architects Squire & Partners and interior designers Conran and Partners.

Two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses available from £1,325,000*

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For more information contact: 020 7205 4964 lumakingscross.co.uk Experience our new Virtual Show Apartment at the Residential Marketing Suite: 14-15 Stable Street London N1C 4AB *Prices correct at time of going to print.

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NEW BUILD APARTMENT 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS FULL WIDTH KITCHEN/RECEPTION 2 BATHROOMS (1 EN SUITE)

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HAMMERSMITH GROVE W6 £2,500PW / £10,833PCM UPPER MALL W6 • 4 BEDROOMS / £6,500PCM •£1,500PW WONDERFUL RECEPTION UPPER MALL W6 • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM ••£1,500PW WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME 4 BATHROOMS / £6,500PCM •• •• •• ••

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SALES SALES

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FAIRLAWN AVENUE, SPELDHURST ROAD,W4 W4

£465,000 £799,950

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A and spacious period maisonette with thethe added benefit of a private 42’ South facing landscaped situated on luxury this popular Anlight amazingly light,four wellbedroom presented triple aspect flat with added benefit of a balcony and private garden. garden Three bedrooms, bathroom, residential roadroom, on thefully borders of Bedford Park. Master bedroom ensuite bathroom, further bedrooms, Luxury shower room, 14' reception integrated kitchen, gas fired centralwith heating, share in the Three freehold, balcony and private gardenroom, with 14’ sideReception access. Ideally Fully integrated Private 42’tube Southstation facing and landscaped gardenshopping with rear access.

Located on the borders of Bedford Park offering close situated within kitchen/breakfast close proximity ofroom, Chiswick Park the extensive and restaurant facilities on Chiswick High Road. proximity to all amenities. EPC-C.

LINDENCOTTAGE, GARDENS, W4 LAMB AGNES ROAD, W3W4

£330 PER WEEK £1.600,000 £1,200,000

newly decorated lowersemi-detached ground floor garden flat with private west garden.

Largestreet. double wardrobes, reception room with AA stunning, fully extended period house ideally located on facing this quiet residential Thebedroom house haswith recently been extended on the wood floors, with shower over, fitted kitchen,room garden. flat isNeptune on onekitchen. of Chiswick's located roads, moments the ashops, ground floor tobathroom create a light and spacious kitchen/breakfast withThe bespoke Further best accommodation on ground floorfrom includes 25’3 restaurants cafés on the High Road and 5 minutes from Turnham Green station.

Thefirst property is available early September, reception room, cloakroom, utility cupboard and landscaped West facing garden.

On the floor are three double bedrooms and furnished. a family bathroom with a further double bedroom and luxury bathroom on the top floor. Agnes Road is well located for the recently opened David Lloyd health club and Askew Road’s shops, cafes and restaurants. Westfield London, Chiswick High Road and King’s Streets shops, cafes and restaurants are all easily accessible. EPC-E.

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SALES LETTINGS POINT WHARFW4 LANE, TW8 THE AVENUE,

£350 PER WEEK £2,375,000

ABeautifully charming five bedroomtwo Grade II listed family house, attributed to in thethis renowned EW Godwin anddevelopment. located in the Bedford conservation area. presented double bedroom second floor flat highly architect sought after riverside BoastingPark a stunning open plan Master with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, further bedrooms, Family bathroom, Utility/Shower hall, Reception room, kitchenbedroom reception room, a river side balcony and aFour master ensuite bedroom.

Large open plan reception room, room,Large fully entrance fitted kitchen with granite work Dining room,wardrobes Bespoke hand kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, Wine cellar, Private 38’ west facing landscaped garden with covered tops, fitted andbuilt riverside views. Underground parking Conservatory, space included. side access, Host of original features, Conveniently located for Turnham Green Tube Station and the excellent array of shops, bars, and restaurants on Chiswick High Road.

QUEENCOTTAGE, ANNESGROVE, GROVE, W4 LAMB W4 W4 ASHBOURNE

£430 PER WEEK £1.600,000 £1,545,000

A large, light and beautifully presented two double flat on this thisquiet highly desirable roadwalking in the heart of Bedford Park,and just from An immaculately presented, double fronted period familybedroom home located street within easy of Chiswick High Road theminutes River. The Turnham Greencompletely underground station.

Top floor position ensures beautiful views from and bedrooms. house has been renovated and comprises; entrance hall, double reception room,the fullreception width dinning/family room, fully fitted kitchen, south facing garden, cloakroom, utility room, master bedroom with luxury ensuite and walk in wardrobe, three further double bedrooms, family bathroom with separate shower, extensive storage throughout. The house is moments from Chiswick High Road’s shops, cafes and restaurants. Transport links include Turnham Green and Stamford Brook tube stations, local bus routes and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London. No chain. EPC-C.

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PROPERTY • PRIME FOCUS

PRIME PROPERTY Reckitt Road, Chiswick W4 Estate Agent: Whitman & Co

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unique and truly stunning period house, thoughtfully designed by award winning architects William Tozer, located in the highly sought after 'Glebe Estate' area of Chiswick, situated in the desirable strip south of the high street and north of the A4. The house has been meticulously refurbished to an incredibly high standard throughout and incorporates a number of clever design features, which

make this house stand out as one of the very best examples we've seen in the area.

Ingenuity of design and quality of finish help generate additional living space and an impressively premium feel throughout. The footprint of this house is actually larger than the average Glebe Estate house too which serves to reinforce the sense of space and room.

Accommodation comprises of a very light South facing kitchen/breakfast room with a pretty aspect to the trellised boundary wall at the rear, semi open plan

reception room with pocket folding doors giving versatility and options for a more cosy snug room, widened entrance hall, dedicated utility room with washer and dryer, convenient downstairs cloakroom, landscaped and green South facing garden, master bedroom suite with extensive built in wardrobes and luxurious ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower.

House has three further double bedrooms with extensive built in storage and a large well equipped family bathroom.

Reckitt Road is one of the quieter streets

“ Ingenuity of design and quality of finish help generate additional living space and an impressively premium feel” within the Glebe Estate, which in turn is one of the more desirable spots within the whole of Chiswick itself. Conveniently located in a quiet spot, just moments from Chiswick High Road's numerous offerings of shops, cafes and restaurants. Equally well serviced by numerous transport links, including Turnham Green Station underground station , local bus routes and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London.

Guide Price: £1,595,000 Contact Whitman & Co Chiswick Office on 020 8747 8800 / www.whitmanandco.com

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A unique home in Old Isleworth

Don’t miss the final opportunity to buy at the award-winning Fitzroy Gate – Unique chapel conversion – Three en-suite bedrooms – A wealth of retained period features – An outstanding contemporary specification – Three acres of landscaped grounds – A superb riverside location 1.5 miles from Richmond – Within easy commuting distance of London You can view a video of the apartment at www.beechcroftspecialprojects.co.uk Call 020 3918 6924 or email sales.fitzroygate@beechcroft.co.uk

Fitzroy Gate Sales and Marketing Suite 3 Augustine Chapel House Egerton Drive Old Isleworth TW7 7BP SHOW HOME OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 10AM TO 5PM

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EALING W13

ÂŁ425,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

A fantastic bright and airy first floor conversion flat close to West Ealing and Scotch Common and a stone’s throw from Drayton Green which has been beautifully updated and modernised throughout. The property offers a large double bedroom, spacious lounge with bay window, modern well-arranged fitted kitchen/diner and family bathroom. The property also benefits from double glazed double hung sash windows, gas fired central heating, new carpets and loft windows. Energy Performance Certificate D.

82 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing W5 1QX jmesales@johnmartinestates.com

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£615,000 FREEHOLD

An outstanding extended semi-detached family home located just ten minutes from Hanger Lane offering spacious living accommodation and modernised to a high specification throughout. To the ground floor is a beautifully planned and well fitted kitchen, bright and airy reception room, study, utility room and cloakroom. To the first floor are four bedrooms, the master with en suite bathroom, and a separate family shower room. Other benefits include underfloor heating, built in Electrolux vacuum system, shutter blinds in most rooms, gas fired central heating, heat exchange ventilation system and expansive rear garden. Energy Performance Certificate C.

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