Life Magazines (Essex Editions) November 2022

FROM THE EDITOR

Skate at Somerset House with Moët & Chandon, welcomes visitors this winter for an unparalleled skating experience. A beloved staple of London’s winter season, Skate transforms Somerset House’s spectacular neo-classical courtyard into a magical festive destination, complete with a picture perfect 40ft Christmas Tree featuring dazzling decorations, around which skaters and spectators can toast the glad tidings of the season. For 2022, the courtyard will feature a bigger skate space, welcoming visitors to celebrate time together on the ice.

Festive experiences for all ages will be available to enjoy on and off the ice, from rink-side deck takeovers from contemporary DJs, artists, and collectives at Skate Lates with UNIQLO, to the everpopular day-time skating lessons with Skate School.

The Berkeley has unveiled its Autumn/ Winter 2022 Prêt-àPortea collection – a playful and stylish selection of couture cakes inspired by designers from Dolce & Gabbana to Jean Paul Gaultier. A firm favourite with fashionistas with a sweet tooth, Prêt-à-Portea gives a contemporary twist to afternoon tea with a collection of bold catwalk-inspired creations.

This season’s collection opens with Christopher Kane – a striking floral gown with black accents crafted with cheesecake, set on a vanilla crémeux and a crunchy sable biscuit. This is topped with

wafer thin Opalys chocolate. Ralph Lauren’s hero coat has been created as a Black Forest gateau: Pain de Gênes sponge with a sour cherry jelly, dark chocolate supreme and vanilla Chantilly, all topped with an oversized chocolate button.

Start your celebrations in the heart of London with quintessential Monopoly fun with a Lifesized twist! Play big and compete in this immersive on-your-feet version of the world’s favourite family board game. Compete with friends and family to complete challenges, build houses, charge rent, escape jail and even control London’s waterworks as you travel around the life-sized board, earning as much money as you can by completing escape room style challenges. Game tickets start from £49 per person for an 80-minute immersive experience.

Then make your way with the Lifesized Scottie Dog, Boot or T-Rex down to their very own Top Hat Bar & Restaurant for a festive feast!

Manning Editor

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28 NOVEMBER 3 DECEMBER THE

MIRROR CRACK’D

Miss Marple returns to the stage… 1960s England and a wind of change is blowing through the land. It has even reached the sleepy village of St. Mary Mead. There’s a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful. And even stranger, a rich American film star has bought the Manor House. Jane Marple, confined to a chair after an accident, is wondering if life has passed her by. Then there is a vicious murder, and Miss Marple must unravel a web of lies, tragedy and danger.

Palace Theatre Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9LA

[EVENTS]

THE CALENDAR

12 NOVEMBER

JEKYLL & HYDE

Dr Jekyll is well respected but when he makes a momentous scientific discovery, it spins him into a double life in which inner demons threaten to take control.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT

14 OCOTBER

HOUSE OF STAND UP - TOM DEACON

Tom Deacon is one of the hottest young stand-ups on the circuit today, having already performed on The Rob Brydon Show and Dave’s One Night Stand. After winning The Chortle Student Comedian Award in 2007, Tom took part in Edinburgh Festival’s longest running group comedy show, The Comedy Zone in 2008, which previously launched the careers of Russell Howard, Harry Hill and Al Murray.

Three Wise Monkeys 60 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DN

16 19 NOVEMBER

You may think you know the story. You may think you know the play. You may think of the word MONSTER. But this production will challenge your perception of the Creature, as the ensemble tell the story from the birth of The Creature through to a tremendous climax in the Arctic Circleyou will never has seen a Frankenstein like this one!

Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT

19 NOVEMBER STARGAZING EVENING

Join us for an evening of stargazing and use astronomical equipment to view the stars, moons, and planets which light up the night sky. Learn about constellations, meteors, and more. NEAS astronomers will present talks throughout the evening and project the night sky onto an observation screen, so we can enjoy the magic of space together.

Markshall Estate Coggeshall Essex CO6 1TG

13 NOVEMBER

HOUSE OF STAND UP- STEFANO PAOLINI

Stefano Paolini is a British-Italian stand up comedian combining spot-on impressions, hilarious characters, and even beatboxing to create a uniquely entertaining show.

A familiar face on the UK comedy circuit, Stefano’s impressive mimicry of animals and musical instruments is second only to his rave stand up routines.

Three Wise Monkeys 60 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DN

26&27 NOVEMBER

Come and meet one of the premier Tudor reenactment groups at Grange Barns and Paycockes House Coggeshall, both National Trust properties. In their pavilions at the Barns the year is 1559 and the common folke are preparing for Christmas. They are joined by craft traders from the future inside the Barns, looking to make your Chrismas wishes come true.

Grange Barns, Grange Hill, Coggeshall, Essex CO6 1RE

2 DECEMBER

A CONCERT AT CHRISTMAS

Join CMVC as they celebrate music with A Concert for Christmas. Some traditional favourites with some popular Christmas songs. The concert starts at 7.30pm Trinity Methodist Church, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2XB

FRANKENSTEIN

TUDOR CHRISTMAS AND CRAFT FAYRE

21 DECEMBER

4 JANUAERY

WILDLIFE WALK AT RAINHAM MARSHES

ROB BECKETT

Rob Beckett is BACK! It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh. Host of Rob Beckett’s Undeniable (Comedy Central), BBC One’s All Together Now and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats. He is also the star of Sky’s BAFTA-nominated Rob and Romesh Vs, BBC One’s Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You?, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC Two’s Mock The Week.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend On Sea, Essex SS0 7RA

15 NOVEMBER

12 NOVEMBER AN EVENING WITH SIR GEOFF HURST

Sir Geoff comes to the Palace Theatre in 2022. Back by popular demand after 2019s successful tour. He will talk humorously about his illustrious West Ham & England career . Everyone that came in 2018 and 2019 had a great time and we have had so many requests to do it again So here we are back on the road with his great friend and agent Terry Baker once again asking the questions.

Palace Theatre Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9LA

12 NOVEMBER

MIKE LEIGH - 50 YEARS OF FILMMAKING

Palme d’Or recipient Mike Leigh will discuss his 50 years in filmmaking including his array of critically acclaimed work, his experience across five decades in the industry, and his approach to bringing stories about ordinary working class people to life on screen.

Firstsite, Colchester, Essex CO1 1JH

Join our fabulous team for a winter walk at Rainham Marshes, as we take you on a wonderful wildlife walk around the marshes. Every season sees a different suite of wildlife for you to encounter!

Rainham Marshes nature reserve, New Tank Hill Road, Purfleet, Essex RM19 1SZ

27 NOVEMBER

PRESTED HALL CHRISTMAS MARKET

We have a large selection of fantastic local businesses and crafters joining us on this date in support of our local lifesaving charity.

Cakes & Bakes, Crochet & Crafts, Handmade Cards & Decorations, Spirits & liqueurs, Artisan Jewellery, fragrances & flowers and much, much more!

Prested Hall, Prested Hall Chase, Feering, CO5 9EE

SKATE AT SOMERSET HOUSE WITH MOËT & CHANDON

16 November 2022 – 15 January 2023

Skate at Somerset House with Moët & Chandon, welcomes visitors this winter for an unparalleled skating experience

A beloved staple of London’s winter season, Skate transforms Somerset House’s spectacular neo-classical courtyard into a magical festive destination, complete with a picture perfect 40ft Christmas Tree featuring dazzling decorations, around which skaters and spectators can toast the glad tidings of the season. For 2022, the courtyard will feature a bigger skate space, welcoming visitors to celebrate time together on the ice.

Festive experiences for all ages will be available to enjoy on and off the ice, from rink-side deck takeovers from contemporary DJs, artists, and collectives at Skate Lates with UNIQLO, to the ever-popular day-time skating lessons with Skate School.

There will be special Kids Club sessions for children aged 6-10, allowing children to take their first glide on the ice in a safe, fun environment supported by skate stabilisers and experienced ice marshals. Stabilisers will also be available to children throughout all Skate sessions on a first come, first served basis.

The season will see the return of Chilled Out Skate sessions on selected weekday mornings, at a reduced capacity - designed for skaters who prefer skating in a quieter and more relaxed environment. The rink is open to wheelchair users, with two dedicated skate sessions on 27 & 30 November. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available throughout.

Those looking to unwind off the ice can do so in the style, comfort and warmth of the Skate

Lounge by Moët & Chandon. Here visitors can enjoy a classic Champagne cocktail or a Piggyback Hot Toddy with the perfect rink side view. In the courtyard, Hotel Chocolat’s Chocmobile will be serving up warming winter delights on-thego, from decadent hot chocolates to chocolate goodies. Visitors can also browse an exclusive popup store from Hotel Chocolat in the West Wing, perfect for those in search of an indulgent gift, or a treat for themselves.

For mouth-watering winter food and seasonal festive tipples look no further than Chalet Suisse by Jimmy Garcia - a cosy, magic Alpine dining experience from pop-up legend Jimmy Garcia, bringing the very best in festive indulgence from the Swiss mountains, for you to enjoy with friends, family or colleagues.

Booking in advance is highly recommended as sessions sell out quickly – a small number of walkup tickets will be available on the day. Visit somersethouse.org.uk for more information and to book tickets.

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Jamie Lau

A COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTMAS

A warm welcome. A scent of mince pies.

The roar of the fire. The pop of champagne.

The ultimate festive stay. Coworth Park.

Experience a larger-than-life Christmas

MONOPOLY LIFE-SIZED & TOP HAT RESTAURANT & BAR

Start your celebrations in the heart of London with quintessential Monopoly fun with a Lifesized twist! Play big and compete in this immersive on-your-feet version of the world’s favourite family board game. Compete with friends and family to complete challenges, build houses, charge rent, escape jail and even control London’s waterworks as you travel around the life-sized board, earning as much money as you can by completing escape room style challenges. Game tickets start from £49 per person for an 80-minute immersive experience.

Then make your way with the Lifesized Scottie Dog, Boot or T-Rex down to their very own Top Hat Bar & Restaurant for a festive feast!

The Top Hat Restaurant & Bar is lovingly inspired by the famous London Monopoly board and is open to everyone, whether you’re playing the game at Monopoly Lifesized or just want to enjoy one of their signature cocktails and delicious food.

They will be bringing a touch of festive sparkle to their menu from November, offering visitors an array of seasonal snacks and tipples. These include indulgent mains such as the ‘Brie Parking Christmas Burger’ served with all the trimmings, the all-important sides including ‘“Pass” the Pigs in Blankets’ and warming cocktails to combat the winter chill such as the delectable ‘Mulled Apple Martini’. Festive sharing menus are also available from £37.50 per guest. Festive 3 course menu starts from £37.50 per person including a mulled Prosecco Sharing feast packages for larger groups starting from £37.50 per person.

CHRISTMAS AT THE MAYFAIR BAR

Bring luxury to your festive booking with the exclusive, private Mayfair Bar, boasting a subtle, elegant Monopoly inspired space. With a maximum capacity of 24 guests it is perfect for intimate celebrations & team nights out! Starting from £20pp minimum spend for two hours, based on 24 people.

Be part of the fun, there’s always a special Monopoly welcome at The Top Hat Restaurant & Bar. For more information visit monopolylifesized. com/christmas/ Booking now open by enquiry at sales@monopolylifesized.com 213-215 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7PS

A Claridge’s Christmas

A touch of luxury with some Claridge’s festive spirit

The legendary Mayfair hotel has unveiled its collection of luxury Christmas hampers and gifts, specially sourced and created by the hotel’s long standing experts.

Claridge’s Hampers

The Claridge’s Shop has an exclusive selection of signature hampers available to pre-order now. Brimming with artisan treats, each beautifully packed hamper is perfect for passing on glad tidings and good cheer.

Claridge’s Christmas Puddings

The ultimate Christmas pudding, Created from a century old secret recipe that contains ingredients including sultanas, grated carrot, apple and generous measures of cognac and dark rum. The hotel’s skilled pastry chefs have prepared their highly sought-after limited editions to be enjoyed at home - making them the capital’s most desired culinary gift this festive season.

keepsakes inspired by the hotel’s heritage, complete with Claridge’s cocktail recipes.

Claridge’s Pyjamas

Produced by British label Derek Rose and designed exclusively for Claridge’s by Rebecca Marks of Green Wolf Studio, their limited edition pyjamas are inspired by the hotel’s timeless heritage and the design perfectly marries 1920s glamour and detailing with contemporary comfort.

Claridge’s: The Cookbook

Claridge’s: The Cocktail Book

What makes a Claridge’s cocktail?

Is it the finest ingredients, refined? The mastery of the mixology? The Cocktail Book

Bars Manager, Denis Broci, and Director of Mixology, Nathan McCarley-O’Neill, explore the classic concoctions and modern libations that have shaped Claridge’s into the celebrated setting it is today.

And for the little ones… the much-loved Claridge’s bellboy teddy bears are perfectly sized for peeping out over the tops of Christmas stockings.

Claridge’s Christmas Crackers

The iconic Claridge’s Christmas crackers return –beautifully made in England, they are filled with

Master the Foyer & Reading Room’s beloved chicken pie, mix cocktails in true Fumoir style and perfect the art of festive entertaining. The Claridge’s cookbook invites readers into the fivestar hotel’s kitchen, for the unveiling of their most treasured recipes.

Whether it’s a luxury Christmas gift for beneath the tree or a memory-making experience, each piece in this collection is wrapped up with the unmistakable style –and festive flair – of Claridge’s.

You can discover all of Claridge’s Christmas treats by visiting shop.claridges.co.uk

Building Character

“How are you feeling?” A 4-word question yet perhaps one of the hardest to answer.

If you were asked this question today, what would your answer be? If you were to ask your child this question, what would their answer be? At Avon House, this is a question that our pupils are asked on a daily basis and one that we are committed to helping our children have the emotional literacy and confidence to answer. For once we know how our pupils are feeling, we can tailor our teaching approach to create an environment that encourages working and learning for all.

We believe that a child’s character is a combination

of all the values and qualities that they possess and that by providing pupils with a range of opportunities and experiences, both within and outside of the classroom, we will then provide a platform for all of our pupils to flourish.

Whilst we are a small school, our grounds have been cleverly developed to make the most of the space with our buildings, both old and new, telling a story of over a 100 years’ of education. Conveniently located on Woodford High Road, we have recently partnered with The Woodford Wells Club, a partnership

“We believe that a child’s character is a combination of all the values and qualities that they possess”

that provides us with unique access via the school’s playground to the WWC’s extensive sporting facilities. Every pupil also receives a Junior Membership to the Woodford Wells Club included within their school fees.

At Avon House we are a family, we know our children and our parents well. We expect our Year 6 pupils to be good role models to those who are younger in the school and encourage our parents to play an active role within school life.

At grassroots in the classrooms, our children explore, create and develop into well-rounded individuals. We give our children the tools they need to develop from their first entry point whether that is in our Nursery class (3 years+ entry), Reception class (4 years+ entry) or later on in our Prep department (7 years+ entry) and ensure that each and every child is prepared for senior school.

Our staff possess a wealth of educational experience which blends well together in class teaching as well as allowing for specialisms to be used across the whole age range for all pupils to benefit. Spanish is taught from 3 years+ with Spanish and French taught in our Prep department. Music is also a key element for us with

THE DETAILS

Avon House Preparatory School

490-492 High Road, Woodford Green

We are extremely proud of our school and welcome all prospective parents to come and visit.

Private tours can be booked by emailing admissions@ahsprep.co.uk and our next Open Morning will take place on Friday 24th February 2023 (places can be booked via our website) www.avonhouseschool.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

2/3rds of the pupils in Years 1-6 currently learning at least one instrument. We have 8 visiting music teachers each week who offer private lessons, a number of school choirs, LAMDA public speaking, dance and drama opportunities.

We are a competitive school in all aspects of school life, whether competing in National Quiz Club competitions, National Maths Challenges, Independent School Art competitions both locally and across the country, sports of every discipline that appear in the primary curriculum, singing in London venues or in our own Inter House competitions. We have been National netball finalists, ISA London North champions at mixed tag rugby, finalists at science, maths and general knowledge quiz club competitions and have individuals who are competing nationally in karate and in swimming events.

We are the second Independent School in the country to receive Gold status as a UNICEF Rights Respecting School. Mirroring our school ethos, our pupils are encouraged to use the “Rights of the Child” to express not only how we should all act around others but also how we can support children in the broader community.

We appreciate that choosing a school is a hard decision with a range of mixed emotions. I always think there are similarities between buying a house and choosing a school. When you buy a house, you know from the moment you walk in that feeling of home and I think the same is true when selecting a school setting for your child. It has to feel like home.

Mrs Campbell, Head Teacher

Our fees start from £3,650 per term with 3+, 4+ entry and academic scholarship opportunities available from 7+. Our 7+ Entrance Exam for September 2023 entry will take place on Thursday 19th January 2023.

“When selecting a school setting for your child, it has to feel like home”

British Council International School Award Success for Felsted School

Felsted School, an independent boarding and day school in north Essex has recently been re-accredited with the British Council’s International School Award 2022-2025.

The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life work in today’s world.

Diane Guerrero (International Coordinator at Felsted School) and Fiona Hitchcock (International Coordinator, Felsted Prep) commented; “We are delighted to have been reaccredited with the award and look forward to celebrating and embracing Internationalism post Covid, with more travel opportunities available for pupils.”

This award is a testament to Felsted’s commitment to embedding a rich and creative range of international work, including:

• An international ethos embedded throughout the school

• A whole school approach to international work

• Collaborative curriculum-based work with a number of partner schools

• Year-round international activity

• Involvement of the wider community

THE DETAILS

Felsted School

To find out more, please visit www.felsted.org

Felsted Prep School regularly takes part in e-twinning and projects with overseas schools, as well as International days/assemblies. All Senior pupils participate in a co-curricular programme built around the RoundSquare IDEALS, and every year they hold a whole school Model United Nations with local and Round Square Schools participating.

Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council, said: ‘The school has earned this prestigious award through its inspirational international work and links with schools abroad. This is especially commendable when schools have been deeply affected by the global pandemic. The desire to build on their international work shines through and it is with utmost pride that we celebrate their achievements’.

Visit Felsted this Autumn Term to find out why many families from across the region are choosing a Felsted education for their children and discover what makes it one of the highest regarded independent boarding and day schools in the country - and around the globe.

“The school has earned this prestigious award through its inspirational international work”

Leading all-round education with pupil wellbeing at its heart. Give your child the space to grow and thrive with our variety of modern boarding and day options. Based on a safe rural campus in the Essex countryside.

Developing character, making a difference. Co-educational, ages 4-18, boarding & day, IB Diploma & A Levels.

PRÊT-À-PORTEA RETURNS FOR AUTUMN / WINTER 2022

The Berkeley has unveiled its Autumn/ Winter 2022 Prêt-à-Portea collection –a playful and stylish selection of couture cakes inspired by designers from Dolce & Gabbana to Jean Paul Gaultier. A firm favourite with fashionistas with a sweet tooth, Prêt-à-Portea gives a contemporary twist to afternoon tea with a collection of bold catwalkinspired creations.

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

Yogurt and honey mousse with Granny Smith apple compote is set on a caramel sponge cake. This is finished with a huge sugar bow and a white chocolate, statement headpiece. The Autumn/Winter season of Prêt-à-Portea is served from 1pm - 5.30pm every day, priced from £75 per person. To make a reservation visit the-berkeley.co.uk/restaurants-bars/ afternoon-tea

Jean Paul Gaultier’s denim couture gown has been reimagined in Cassis bavarois with a blackcurrant filling, set on a feuilletine base and finished with chocolate shards. Meanwhile, Prada’s camel coat will feature on the cakewalk made from chocolate biscuit, with intricate royal icing including pink statement fur sleeves. Dolce & Gabbana’s fun fur coat and hat combo is immortalised as chequered light sponge in four, bold colours, wrapped in a rainbow of marzipan and topped with a meringue hat. Self Portrait’s bow handbag combines Victoria sponge and orange marmalade, glazed in white icing and encased with Ivoire chocolate. The trademark golden bow is the final flourish.

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

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

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

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

childsplayclothing.co.uk

Left: Moschino, Baby Girls T-Shirt And Skirt Set: £171. Monnalisa, Girls Leather Bow Shoes in Gold: From £152.

Centre Left: Patachou, Girls Velvet Bow Headband in Red: £16. Mama Luma, Girls Diamanté Button Satin Dress in Green: £152. Gucci, Red Pumps: £370.

Centre: Gucci, Boys Logo Collar Polo Shirt: £175. Gucci, Boys Woven Branded Trousers: £310. Gucci, Kids Web Elasticated Belt: £155. Todds, Kids Leather Trainers in White: £220.

Centre Right: Burberry, Boys Owen Monogram Logo Shirt in Beige: £200. Burberry, Boys Monogram Motif Cotton Trousers: £150. Alexander McQueen, Unisex Leather Chelsea Boots in Black: £270.

Right: Patachou, Girls Pleated Trim Long Sleeve Dress in Green: From £83. Dolce & Gabbana, Girls Patent Leather Ballet Pumps in Black: From £235.

Baby: Burberry, Baby Multi Bear Print Romper in Navy: £150

Celebrate the festive season in luxury with this exquisite edit of designer partywear from Childsplay Clothing.

Ralph Lauren, Kids Polo Pony Backpack in Green. £65.

Patachou, Baby Girls Velvet Trim Coat in Red. £90.

The North Face, Boys Slacker Crew Sweatshirt in Green. £42.

Guess, Kids Hooded Padded Jacket in Red. £85.

Hunter, Girls Original Nebula Wellies in Gold. £60.

Kenzo, Boys Cross Logo Polo Shirt. £90.

Patachou, Girls Tartan Bow Headband in Red. £25.

Dsquared2, Baby Boys Icon Beanie Hat in Red. £756.

Ralph Lauren, Baby Boys Long Sleeve Polo Romper in Green. £65.

Molo, Girls Long Sleeve Floral Print Dress in Red. From £79.

Valentino, Girls Baati Backpack in Red. £155.

Sophia Webster, Girls Leather Celeste Butterfly Sandals in Red. £175.

MM6 Maison Margiela, Kids Leather High Top Trainers in Green. From £183.

Off White, Kids Rubber Arrow Crew Neck Sweatshirt. £240.

Moncler, Girls Wool Knitted Pom Pom Hat. £145.

Gucci, Baby Boys Web Logo All-InOne. £260.

Versace, Girls Baroque Logo T-Shirt Dress in White. From £230.

Fendi, Boys Varsity Logo T-Shirt in Green. From £240.

Burberry, Baby Boys Rickton Sweatshirt in Cream. £200.

Burberry, Girls Wool Check Poppy Coat in Cream. £1,000.

Fendi, Kids Half Zip Emblem Logo Hoodie in Green. From £385.\

Gucci, Boys Wool Horsebit Zip Bomber Jacket. £830.

£785.

Versace, Kids Barocco Pull On Trainers in Black. From £365.

Fendi, Girls Drawstring Logo Bag in Brown (H:18cm). £1,350.

Fendi, Girls Vest And Cardigan Twin Set in Red. £850.

Dsquared2, Boys Wool Knitted Zip Up Jumper in Natural. £326.

Fendi, Kids FF Logo Belt Bag in Cream. £520.

Fendi, Kids FF Logo Belt Bag in Cream. £520.

Moncler, Baby Down Padded K2 Jacket. £455.

Burberry, Kids Check Sitting Bear in

sugar

Left: MONCLER ENFANT, Boys Black Hakki Long Parka. From £580

Boys New Maya Jacket. £505.

Baby Boys Down Padded New Aubert Jacket. £300.

Girls Down Padded Body Jacket. From £425.

Boys Down Padded Laotari Jacket. From £540.

Girls Cotton Twill Trench Coat in Beige. £580.

Boys Quilted Jameson Jacket in Cream. £500.

Girls Bear Print Coat in Beige. £990.

Boys Cotton Bradley Car Coat. £275.

Girls Brittania Down Parka in Navy. £795.

Kids Crofton Down Hooded Jacket in Navy.

Kids Sherwooh Down Hooded Jacket in Red. £395.

Kids Crofton Down Hooded Jacket in Black. £525.

Boys Zip Up Hooded Shacket in Green. From £243.

Boys Down Padded Puffer Jacket in Blue. From £520.

Boys Down Padded Puffer Jacket in Green. From £588.

Boys Down Padded Crinkle Puffer Jacket in Cream. From £499.

FASHION & BEAUTY

DRESSING TABLE DREAMS

This beautiful personalised jewellery box comes in two subtle shades with a stunning foiled name across its centre in our signature script-style font. A perfect Christmas gift to store accessories in while on the move or an equally gorgeous jewellery case for on top of the dressing table. With space for rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces this personalised jewellery case is a must for any jewellery lover. bloom-boutique.co.uk

NATURAL SCENT

Beautiful solid silver and 18ct gold vermeil artisan designed pendants come with 6 lava stones and 10ml of expertly blended natural essential oil sustainably sourced from field, farm and forest. One drop of oil on the stone in the pendant will give you pleasure all day long and can last for days. perfino.co.uk

KEEP IT PERSONAL

An innovative solution for those who just can’t live without their bank cards, loyalty cards, travel cards and membership cards. This personalised leather card holder’s removable middle section has plenty of room for them all. paperhigh.com

VINTAGE BEAUTY

Do you or someone you love deserve something a little bit special, one of a kind? Here is a rare vintage large cross brooch designed by Butler & Wilson. With hanging loop so may also be worn as a pendant attached to a chain, a strand of pearls or beads. Beautifully crafted and in excellent condition. Please note this is a vintage brooch and there is only one available. annabeljames.co.uk

WINTER WARMERS

The Helena in Oat Knit is perfect for adding a touch of sparkle to your winter wardrobe. The ladies mule slipper features a chunky cable knit upper in an oat colour with sparkle detailing, and the lining is made from soft faux fur. shudaliving.com

THE BEST NEW AUTUMN

Katie Wright sniffs out the hottest new fragrance offerings.

Whether you like to douse yourself in a cloud of signature scent each morning or prefer to peruse your perfume wardrobe and decide what suits your mood, autumn is the perfect time to invest in a new fragrance.

The start of the season is when perfumeries and fashion houses bring out the big guns – major new launches vying for a place on your dressing table, plus exciting twists on bestselling juices, and limited editions you need to snap up before they disappear.

Richer than their spring/summer counterparts, these long-lasting aromas offer more bang for your buck. Just a few spritzes is all it takes to keep you sweetly scented all day long.

HERE ARE SOME MUCH HYPED SCENTS TO GET TO KNOW THIS SEASON…

MILLER HARRIS MYRICA MUSE

Inspired by an indulgent aperitif, the key ingredient in this delectable cocktail is myrica –or the bayberry plant – which is joined by juicy strawberry and tangerine, a bouquet of rose and white florals, and sandalwood to create a musky melange.

£95 for 50ml

PRADA PARADOXE EAU DE PARFUM REFILLABLE SPRAY

Co-creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons collaborated with a trio of well-known noses to concoct this pale pink ode to contradictions. A sophisticated blend of neroli, amber and musk, it dries down to a leave a wonderfully warm, powdery floral trail.

£83 for 50ml (£59 for 30ml also available), Escentual

FRAGRANCES

YSL BEAUTY LIBRE LE PARFUM

The latest addition to the Libre fragrance family, Le Parfum is a spicier, more intense take on the original eau. Adding Moroccan saffron, ginger, orange blossom and amber into the mix, plus honey and vetiver base notes, it’s an elegant, enigmatic fusion. £88 for 50ml (£62 for 30ml also available), The Perfume Shop

MOLTON BROWN ROSE DUNES EAU DE PARFUM

Rose and oud are often combined by perfumers, and with good reason. The queen of flowers and the eyewateringly expensive resin mingle beautifully in this heady juice, which also adds spicy saffron and zingy geranium into the mix. Topped with a pink marble-effect cap, the bottle is a thing of beauty too.

£120 for 100ml

PACO RABANNE

FAME EAU DE PARFUM

Not only is this the coolest perfume bottle of the season – the gold robot dressed in a signature Paco Rabanne chainmail frock – the fragrance is incredibly chic too, with lush jasmine, mango and vanilla notes giving it a sassy, tropical sweetness.

£86 for 50ml (£60 for 30ml also available), The Perfume Shop

BOY SMELLS HINOKI FANTÔME EAU DE PARFUM

After customers clamoured for a wearable version of the much-loved Hinoki Fantôme candle, Boy Smells obliged, and the result is just as intoxicating. With notes of resin, leather, tobacco and hinoki wood, it’s a smoky sensation.

£105 for 65ml, Harrods

JO MALONE ENGLISH PEAR & FREESIA COLOGNE

Arriving just in time for pear season, this fruity fragrance teams ripe King William pear and delicate freesia notes with the warmth of amber and patchouli, evoking the scent of an English orchard at the start of autumn. £110 for 100ml (£55 for 30ml also available)

The Kensington Wing

The Kensington Wing is the dedicated private maternity unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, providing women and birthing people with around-the-clock clinical care, comfortable en-suite private rooms and hospitality services.

Located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital – part of one of the UK’s top rated hospital Trusts – your baby’s and your safety and wellbeing are reassuringly supported at all times. The Kensington Wing is immediately located next to the hospital’s outstanding and newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a consultant anaesthetist remains on site at all times 24/7, dedicated to the needs of our patients.

To ensure the safety of women, birthing people and birth partners, The Kensington Wing has important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. Your individual room and en-suite facilities are a haven, and the catering and hospitality team ensures your stay is relaxing as well as safe. On the Kensington Wing the consultant obstetricians, midwives, nurses and maternity support workers provide care as a team and are delighted to offer both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity packages.

THE DETAILS

If you would like to talk to one of the team, call 020 3315 8616, email chelwest.kensington@nhs.net or visit thekensingtonwing.co.uk

The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries and the opportunity to discuss midwife-led care in more detail. These ‘meet the midwife’ sessions are always a relaxed and special time to talk and discover more without any obligation. For those women and birthing people who are appropriate for midwife-led care, the team provide full support throughout your pregnancy and the midwifery team are available 24 hours seven days a week for advice or concerns throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay.

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

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

skincare mistakesAvoiding autumn

darker days don’t mean you can ditch the

As the weather gets cooler and we come into autumn, many of us will be making changes to our wardrobes –putting away our summer clothes and getting out our snuggliest jumpers.

These kinds of shifts are second nature, but so many of us forget to switch up our skincare routines to suit the new season.

Consultant dermatologist at skindoc (skindoc. uk) Dr Sreedhar Krishna says: “Put simply, the main role of our skin is to keep the good stuff inside and the bad stuff outside – think of solid windows on a wintry night. However, our skin needs some help to get this done.”

He sees many of the same mistakes being made during this time of year. “At best, they are innocently harmless, but at worst could actually open your skin up to irritation and damage,”

If you want to keep your skin healthy throughout autumn and winter, try to avoid these mistakes…

Not wearing sunscreen every day

It’s easy to remember to slather on sunscreen during summer when you want to protect your skin from sun damage. While it might not be as obvious when the days are darker and the sun looks weaker, it’s just as crucial to finish off your morning routine with SPF.

“There is less ambient sunlight in these months than at the peak of summer, but winter months can have intense UVB radiation,” explains Krishna.

“Sun protection is important every day, not just on sunny days.”

Using the same lightweight moisturiser as you did in summer

Unfortunately, the light, barely-there moisturiser you loved during summer won’t quite cut it.

Krishna says: “Colder air and bitter winds can join forces to strip your skin of moisture and essential oils. You can protect yourself by switching to more nourishing, richer moisturisers.”

Sticking to a light cleanser

When the weather’s warm, a light foaming cleanser will often do the trick. However, Krishna suggests this could make your skin “more vulnerable to the elements” in autumn, so recommends “swapping that foam cleanser for a hydrating cleanser” for a bit more protection.

By a hydrating cleanser, Krishna means one that “locks moisture into the skin, rather than solely focusing on cleansing the skin surface of ‘crud’ acquired during the day”. He recommends looking for face washes including ceramides (they act “as a barrier to lock in moisture”) and hyaluronic acid (“a naturally occurring substance which attracts moisture into skin cells, leading to skin feeling plump and hydrated”).

No,

SPF. By Prudence Wade.

REN CLEAN SCREEN MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 30, £32, AVAILABLE FROM OLIVER BONAS UPCIRCLE FACE SCRUB HERBAL BLEND, £13, AVAILABLE FROM SAINSBURY’S

LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS INVISIBLE FLUID, £15.30, AVAILABLE FROM ESCENTUAL.

Dr Toni Phillips, group clinical director at DestinationSkin

Taking scalding hot showers

When the weather’s cold and miserable, nothing is better than sinking into a steaming bath or having a long, hot shower. However, Krishna says: “Repeated exposure to hot water will strip your skin of valuable moisture” – and this applies to skin all over your body, not just your face.

If you do want to have a hot shower, Krishna adds, “I’d recommend ensuring you moisturise liberally as soon as you dry off” to avoid the dreaded winter dry skin.

Dr Toni Phillips, clinical director at DestinationSkin (destinationskin.com), says: “Showers should be as lukewarm or cold as you can handle. You will see an improvement in the glow of all your skin if the water temperature is low or cool.”

Forgetting to exfoliate

Remembering to exfoliate during summer is easy, particularly as you want to slough off all the sunscreen and sweat your skin has accumulated over the day.

It’s not quite as intuitive in winter, when all you really want to do is slather on thick moisturisers to keep yourself hydrated. However, Phillips says: “If the natural cycle of skin exfoliation is not optimal, layers of dead skin cells remain on the surface and can build up.” This can “congest the skin”, potentially leading to breakouts. “The skin can also look dull, with an uneven texture and in more mature people, the lines and wrinkles will appear deeper,” she adds.

For Krishna, exfoliation becomes “even more” important in winter, because we’re likely to have a drier complexion – and you want moisturiser to absorb into your face, “rather than sitting on dry flakes of skin”. First, he recommends washing your face with a hydrating cleanser. “Then gently pat the skin dry,” he says, “massage the exfoliating scrub into the skin in purposeful small circles with your fingers and rinse away. Don’t forget to moisturise straight after.”

OLAY REGENERIST

ULTRA RICH DAY FACE CREAM RICH FEEL,

BOOTS

Consultant dermatologist at skindoc, Dr Sreedhar Krishna

COSY LOUNGEWEAR for colder months

warm. On your bottom half, thermal leggings worn under loose trousers offer added insulation.

JOGGERS

Swap your regular joggers for a fleece-lined pair and you’ll really notice the difference. A synthetic alternative to wool, the fluffy fabric creates air pockets, trapping body heat and keeping cold air out.

FLEECE

If you’re really feeling the chill, pull on a fluffy or fleece-lined top for maximum warmth. Zip-up fleeces are ideal for teaming with rollneck tops, while a hoodie is handy if you don’t want to wear a beanie hat.

SOCKS

There’s nothing worse than having cold feet at home, so keep your tootsies toasty in a pair

Wrap up in style with these ultrainsulating basics, says Katie Wright.

With energy prices on the rise, it’s understandable if you’re delaying turning on your heating, or minimising the number of hours you have the radiators blasting.

Stocking up on winter warmers will help you keep warm as temperatures continue to drop –especially if you’re working from home.

By layering up with specially designed loungewear from head to toe, you’ll stay toasty for longer.

Here’s our pick of the best buys for men and women…

THERMALS

Start with a thermal fabric base layer that traps body heat. A strappy vest or scoop neck top will be invisible under a jumper or sweatshirt, while a rollneck top keeps your neck extra

of thermal, wool or cashmere socks, paired with some thick bootie slippers for the ultimate insulation.

LADIES LILAC HOUGHTON SOCKS, £14.95, AVAILABLE FROM BARBOUR

ZIP-TOP FLEECE TOP, £24.99, AVAILABLE FROM H&M

UNDER ARMOUR RIVAL FLEECE JOGGERS, £45, AVAILABLE FROM JOHN LEWIS AND PARTNERS

HI-PILE FLEECE SNUGGLE TOP, £29, AVAILABLE FROM JOHN LEWIS AND PARTNERS

HEATTECH SOFT FLUFFY SOCKS, £12.90 FOR TWO PAIRS, AVAILABLE FROM UNIQLO

GREY MARLED VEST TOP, £25; GREY MARL LONG PANTS, £35, AVAILABLE FROM DAMART HEATGEN PLUS THERMAL LONG SLEEVE TOP, £16; LEGGINGS, £16, AVAILABLE FROM MARKS AND SPENCER

COAT TRENDS THAT WILL BE HUGE THIS SEASON

Wrap up in style for the colder months, says Katie Wright.

Are you excited for coat season?

After a summer that seemed to last forever (not that we’re complaining) and a mild start to autumn, there hasn’t been much call for proper puffers, parkas and trenches yet.

We haven’t been able to enjoy that cosy feeling of bundling up for a brisk day, but that’s set to change as the clocks go back and chillier weather arrives.

It’s great news for fashion lovers, because this season’s high street collections are full of cool, catwalkinspired coats ready to refresh your look.

Here are five fab trends to style with your autumn/winter wardrobe…

PINK

The undisputed colour of AW22, pink was all over the runways, and the trend got a mega boost with the emergence of ‘Barbiecore’ fashion inspired by Margot Robbie and the forthcoming Barbie movie. A punchy pink coat is the perfect statement piece for the colder months. Keep the silhouette sleek and go for slightly softer shade for maximum dayto-night potential, or opt for a vibrant fuchsia to team with party dresses and tailored looks.

MAXI LENGTH

Along with flowing skirts and gowns, maxi coats swept down the runways at Jil Sander, Altuzarra, Acne and more. The beauty of a loose, longline coat is you can throw it over just about anything. For an on-trend autumn look, pair with wide-leg jeans and chunky Chelsea boots.

ANIMAL PRINT

From chunky faux fur jackets to chic leopard print coats, animal motifs are everywhere this season –

not that they ever really go out of style. A leopard coat is an excellent investment piece. Easy to style with denim, leather trousers and midi skirts as well as party outfits, you’ll wear yours for years to come.

PUFFER

As seen on the Dion Lee, Dries Van Noten and Michael Kors catwalks, big coats are big news this season. Turn up the volume (and the heat) on your winter wardrobe with a longline padded jacket in a neutral hue – the perfect blend of fashion and function.

SHEARLING

More versatile than a faux fur number, a fuzzy shearling or borg coat in cream, camel or navy is a great all-rounder when temperatures drop. Whether you’re living in joggers, hoodies and trainers right now or prefer a swishy Seventies look, a teddy coat will top off your autumn/winter look perfectly.

New

THE CANOPY

retirement development for Chigwell meets later-life buyers’ needs

The Canopy is a brand new development of 25 luxury apartments for the over55s, designed carefully to meet the criteria of later-life buyers.

Richard Williams, executive chairman of Cognatum Property, says, “Today’s retirement buyers are looking for properties that require little in the way of day to day maintenance, are easy and secure to lock up and leave, with excellent transport links, extensive amenities within easy walking distance, and that are energy efficient. The Canopy ticks all those boxes.

“Retirees are attracted by the hassle-free lifestyle of retirement estates, with all the benefits and reassurances of a managed environment and an estate manager on hand if issues arise.”

Located in the historical village of Chigwell, The Canopy, set in its own woodland, is a perfect balance between bustling convenience and leafy retreat. The large communal roof terrace, equipped with soft furnishings, and heaters for cooler days, is a perfect spot to enjoy views over the development’s green and leafy landscape and further afield.

London’s Liverpool Street Station is a 30-minute tube ride away, while the M11 and M25 are easily reached.

The dip-in dip-out nature of a community of like-minded people is popular with later-life buyers. The Canopy’s comfortable lounges, situated on each floor, are a welcoming space for residents and guests to get together for a chat, a game of backgammon or cards, or to read the paper in companionable quiet.

Other on-site facilities include:

•High-speed broadband

•Electric car charging points

•Lift to all floors

•Highly efficient communal heating included in the service charge

•Dedicated parking space per apartment, plus visitor spaces

•24hr personal emergency alarm service

•On site Estate Manager to ensure smooth running of the estate and to be on hand for advice or in an emergency.

Prices from £599,950

THE DETAILS

To book an appointment: thecanopychigwell.co.uk 01491 821170 sales@thecanopychigwell.co.uk

Cognatum, an independent not for profit company, has over 60 retirement estates across the country.

KNITWEAR TRENDS

From highlighter brights to Nineties-inspired knits, these are the best woollen looks of the season. By Prudence Wade

more of an everyday look.

Team with jeans and boots to give your favourite daytime get-up some pizazz, or go all-out on top of a party dress.

GRANDPA PATTERNS

If making a shimmery or ultra-bright statement in

‘T

is the season… to start wearing your warmest, fluffiest, woolliest knitwear.

There’s nothing more reliable than the leaves turning, colder weather descending, and digging out our favourite cardigans, jumpers and turtlenecks.

Knitwear might have a starring moment every year, but that doesn’t mean it’s boring or predictable – instead, there are a whole host of new trends to get into this season…

HIGHLIGHTER COLOURS

Who said winter has to mean muted tones and drab outfits? This season, it’s all about injecting a bit of life into your wardrobe via highlighter bright knitwear.

The colour you choose is entirely up to you, whether it’s taking inspiration from Valentino and opting for hot pink, or going for neon yellows or traffic-stopping oranges. The brighter, the better.

DISCO KNITS

And the party doesn’t stop there, as glittery knits are also having a moment. Think of it as the perfect warm-up to party season, with silvery cardigans and golden roll-necks taking over Instagram.

You can tailor this look to your personal style and how much of a statement you’re willing to make. Bright glittery colours will help you stand out, while softly sparkling blacks and nudes make

KNITTED VEST TOP IN BRIGHT RED, £19.99, AVAILABLE FROM H&M

ERICA FAIR ISLE CARDIGAN, £69; ELIZA SUEDE SKIRT, £129, AVAILABLE FROM FATFACE

BLACK FRINGE ROLL NECK JUMPER, £49, AVAILABLE FROM RIVER ISLAND.

your knitwear isn’t quite what you’re looking for this season, the trend for grandpa patterns will have you covered. Seen on the catwalks of Molly Goddard, Ganni and more, this is about more low-key colours and comforting geometric patterns.

The key to nailing this look? Go for oversized styles for maximum comfort, and you know you’ve nailed it when the pattern looks like something you – or knitwear king Tom Daley – might have made yourself.

CUT OUTS

Nineties-inspired minimalism isn’t going anywhere soon, and now it’s making its mark in knitwear too. This trend is all about light knits with subtle cutouts, for a sexy take on your regular woollies.

Of course, cut-outs aren’t exactly ideal when the cold weather really closes in, so to actually make this look work for winter, it’s all about layers. Pop a chunky cardigan over your Nineties-inspired knit, and with a coat on top you’ll be warm and bang on trend.

CORSET BELTS

This trend isn’t technically knitwear, but it’s all about how woollies are being styled this season. As cosy and delightful as your favourite jumper might be, sometimes it’s easy to feel a bit swamped by swathes of wool – and a waist belt could be the perfect solution to this.

Whether it’s a long cardie or knitted dress, a corset belt will give your silhouette a bit of a shape, and transform your normal knitwear into a whole new look with one simple accessory.

KALEIDOSCOPE BLACK LEATHER OBI BELT, £20, AVAILABLE FROM FREEMANS

KNIT CHOKER TOP IN BRICK, £19.99, AVAILABLE FROM ZARA

PINK SPARKLE TINSEL CARDIGAN, £65, AVAILABLE FROM OLIVER BONAS

SCALLOP NECK ALL-OVER FAIRISLE PRINT JUMPER PINK, £65; SUPERSOFT SLASH SCALLOP NECK JUMPER PINK, £55, AVAILABLE FROM MONSOON

I WANT MY EARS PINNED BACK...

Pinnaplasty or otoplasty is a cosmetic procedure to correct or alter the shape of absent ear folds, large lobule or both. Any cosmetic procedure is a crucial decision in your life - it is essential to know what you need to consider before contemplating getting pinnaplasty.

Why do adults seek pinnaplasty procedure?

In my practice, adults will request ear surgery if they have been thinking of ear pinning surgery for a long time, and it had been affecting their self-confidence. Women usually tend to seek pinnaplasty as it sometimes restricts their hairstyle.

Is pinnaplasty a safe procedure?

Pinnaplasty as such is a safe procedure with very low complication and revision surgery rate. The procedure

Mr Gaurav Kumar Consultant Ear Nose Throat Surgeon entsurgeonclinic.co.uk

itself takes 1 to 2 hours as a day case; this means you can go home the same day. The procedure is done by cut behind the ear and surgeon puts corrective sutures which places the ear in the new position. You have a head bandage for a week to keep your ear folded in the new location, protect from trauma while the ear is healing and prevent infection.

How do people feel after pinnaplasty procedure?

I offer pinnaplasty as well as rhinoplasty to patients in my practice. Most of these patients are in the age group of 18-30 and appearance is crucial to them. I feel immense pleasure and pride to watch patients journey from who may be shy and unhappy because of the shape of their ears to a person who is more confident about their appearance.

THE DETAILS

Private Secretary info@entsurgeonclinic.co.uk 07494914140

Practices at four facilities

Nuffield Health

Brentwood Hospital Shenfield Road Shenfield Brentwood CM15 8EH

Spire London East Roding Lane South Redbridge Ilford IG4 5PZ

Spire Hartswood Hospital Eagle Way Brentwood CM13 3LE

NHS Practice

Barking Havering Redbridge NHS Trust Queen’s Hospital Rom Valley Way Romford RM7 0AG

Into the WILD

As we look forward to a season of dressing up, we look to embrace colourful prints and unexpected textures in relaxed silhouettes that capture the joy of Autumn.

‘If there was one thing 2020 taught us, it was to refocus on what matters and to appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds us.’ says Natalie Lake, founder of British brand Really Wild.

Beautifully British and timeless, Really Wild is renowned for exquisite craftsmanship, attention to detail and luxurious, heritage fabrics. Under

the creative guidance of designer Natalie Lake, the brand has evolved since 2002 to produce contemporary, effortless designs that travel seamlessly between an urban and rural setting based on how Natalie herself would want to dress.

Natalie draws inspiration from the British countryside and her surroundings, embracing soft, feminine silhouettes that work well for everyday and all occasions.

Known for its relaxed tailoring and floral Liberty silks the company produces immaculately cut, tailored separates, Scottish knitwear and effortless dresses in a sophisticated colour palette. Every last detail is considered to ensure that the brand’s clothes truly last and feel comfortable which is a priority. A line of iconic boots and complimentary accessories complete the collection.

‘We may not be dressing up as much as we did, but every Really Wild piece, from our softly tailored coats to our Liberty silk shirts, are versatile enough to be worn dressed up or down. We all need luxurious practicality in our wardrobes.’ Says

“Known for its relaxed tailoring and floral

Liberty silks the company produces immaculately cut, tailored separates, Scottish knitwear and effortless dresses in a sophisticated colour palette”

Natalie. Most importantly, Really Wild pieces will stand the test of time. Natalie enjoys designing for women who will wear a piece for years to come in a ‘buy now wear forever’ approach, investing in key pieces, that if taken care of, will only get better with age and become wardrobe favourites.

Natalie is keen to support the growth of British manufacturing. They work with generations of highly skilled craftsmen and artisans, helping to protect and support techniques which reflect our glorious countryside traditions. Producing timeless, carefully crafted designs with limited runs also means there is little wastage in production.

Style takes a nostalgic turn for AW21 with Liberty paisley silks, crisp cotton frills and tactile mohair’s that will give you maximum versatility in your wardrobe. Soft silhouettes and earthy textures meet nature’s palette of natural tones for everyday off duty sophistication with fresh floral prints inspired by time spent outdoors capturing the Wild spirit.

Checks are contemporary when paired with playful bursts of colour. Luxe layering is key for the new season. Relaxed tailoring in simple cuts and heritage fabrics create the foundations for a considered wardrobe that rediscovers the need for easy, effortless dressing.

Longer hemlines and rich Scottish knits put a luxe spin on plush, cozy textures that feel wonderful to wear whilst adding a layer of warmth capturing the joy of Autumn.

The Red Paisley Shawl collar dress is one of RW founder, Natalie’s favourite pieces in our new collection. A versatile piece that will slot in easily to our wardrobes and will add a playful burst of colour to Autumn’s neutrals once the cooler weather is upon us. ‘I feel it is more important than ever to wear clothing that lifts our spirits and the design with its easy shape and vibrant colours

will add a touch of glamour for Autumn.’

Today, being committed to thoughtfulness remains at the forefront of the brand’s design process, while a respect for its British heritage ensures it retains its signature style. Natalie continues to bring together modern elegance and wearability through her designs each season.’

Visit Really Wild in Sloane Square, London to give your cold weather wardrobe a new season refresh. Alongside their own brand they also stock several other boutique labels such as JBrand, Citizens of Humanity, By Alona, The Jacksons and Wild Beauty- all curated by Natalie who makes sure they are a perfect fit with her own style and design ethos. reallywildclothing.com

“Checks are contemporary when paired with playful bursts of colour. Luxe layering is key for the new season”

HOUSE & GARDEN

Origin Indoor Pools The ultimate garden retreat

There are many reasons to choose to have an indoor swimming pool, from the benefits of everyday exercise to swimming without restrictions. An indoor pool turns a 90-day outdoor pool swim season into a year-round pool party and guarantees perfect swimming conditions for 365 days a year. An indoor pool is an investment, one that can add value not only to your home but to your health, social and family life too. They open up a whole new world of family fun, relaxation and exercise as well as becoming the new focal point of your home. What do you want to get out of your indoor pool? What is the motivation behind this decision? What type of environment are you hoping to create? At Origin, they prioritise clientled construction, providing the best possible result

and ensuring you get the pool and pool house you’ve been waiting for.

An Origin indoor pool allows you to control everything. You choose the temperature, the style, the lighting, the ambience and of course, when and how you swim. You can have all the mental and physical health benefits of swimming as well as the added luxury of year-round enjoyment plus the privacy of swimming in your home or garden. The idea of an indoor pool presents an opportunity to create unique interior space for play, exercise and entertainment - whatever you want it to be. The experts at Origin will help you design your dream space and create the right pool house for you and your needs.

If you’re concerned about missing out on those outdoor swims during the summer months,

“An Origin indoor pool allows you to control everything. You choose the temperature, the style, the lighting, the ambience and of course, when and how you swim”

bifolding or sliding doors are the perfect solution. They allow you to open up your pool house completely, letting you bring the outdoors in without the hassle and restrictions of an outdoor pool. Having door openings is also a great way to capture the beauty of your garden space and landscaping. Whether you have beautiful, undulating views or just want to open up the space, bifold or sliding doors give you the best of both worlds and a unique backdrop to swim against.

When it comes to swimming pools, Origin does it all. Indoor pools are essentially bodies of water in a controlled, confined environment and as such, have special requirements that must be met to ensure your pool house is not only aesthetically pleasing but functional too. Origin eliminates the need to employ separate companies and manages the whole process for you. They’ve been building award-winning indoor pools for over 40 years, and in that time have successfully completed plenty of pools and pool houses to a wide range of specifications. Origin’s experts collaborate with their clients on every project they manage, helping them achieve what they’ve always wanted.

With an indoor pool, the possibilities are endless. Wherever your imagination takes you, Origin will lead you there.

To speak to the experts at Origin Leisure call 01895 453996 now or visit originpools.co.uk for more information and to subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram too @originpoolsuk

INTERIORS

ENGLISH GARDEN BEAUTY

With its quintessentially English pale blue and white colour palette, this duvet set is woven in 100% cotton and encased in a delicate cord piping on the edges. A new take on an iconic design, this interpretation showcases exquisitely sculptured magnolia tree petals. Wedgwood’s iconic patterns have been in circulation since 1759. Creating wonder-filled interiors this delightful bed linen by Wedgwood, a proudly British brand at the forefront of interior design, creating contemporary spaces with an eccentric, glamourous twist. frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk

GOING FOR GREY

Our beautiful open weave curtains are made from a beautiful plain textured fabric. This light grey shade is a staple for any room in the home to bring a wholesome, inviting feel. makemyblinds.co.uk

HEART OF THE HOME

What better way to make your house a home than with an incredible piece of personalised wall art? Showcase your favourite photos with this beautiful heart shaped collage. boho-photo.co.uk

TOUCH OF CLASS

The tallest of our complementary tables, the Ecto is shown in Raven walnut with a low-level shelf and antique brass capping detail. It is also available without a low-level shelf. An infinite variety of combinations and dimensions are possible using our many finishes and veneers. blackandkey.co.uk

I SHOULD COCO

A striking design Coco featuring an elegant silhouette with distinctive circular shapes on both the back and seat. The solid wood structure fits seamlessly into the seat and back moulded wood and is complemented with a soft, slightly distressed textured linen upholstery back and seat.

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CHAPLINS Winter trend report

As we move into Winter, the mood this year is all about comfort. What we’re currently seeking from our homes is to feel calm, relaxed and cosy. They are our personal sanctuaries, designed for no one but those that live within them, and they’ve become spaces where we want to express our unique tastes, personalities and histories. The contemporary home says ‘come on in,’ ‘snuggle into this,’ ‘remember this?’ or ‘have a look at that.’

Combined with our ongoing love-affair with all things natural, the décor emerging for A/W 2022 is soothing, serene and simple, either touched by the organic or with the highly personal embedded into it. These interiors inspire peaceful nights in, thoughtful conversations, happy memories and the occasional wry smile. Here’s the Chapins’ edit of the best.

A NATURAL EMBRACE / GREEN UPHOLSTERY

As well as the colours and physical reminder of nature we are bringing into our homes this season, it’s also a representation of how all things natural make us feel. The welcoming embrace of the great outdoors is represented interiors-wise by sumptuous upholstery, tempting textures and cosy sink-into-me cushions, which combined with verdant shades instantly switches the mind into unwinding mode. Sofas and chairs emulate nature in the simplest, clearest of ways, with grounded, unexaggerated tones touched by the forest spanning moss, sage, fern and firs. Their designs also nod to the bucolic, prompting memories of being outside while welcoming you into their cosy, calming arms to ponder the joys of it all.

The refreshed take on Arflex’s classic 1970-designed Marenco sofa by Mario Marenco has not only natural colouring, but its plump cushions channel the comforting envelopment that being immersed in greenery can bring.

GamFratesi’s Beetle Chair in 3D Veneer, a new wood-wrapped take on the iconic shell-shaped design, sees its rich velvet upholstery take on the characteristics of moss growing across timber. The organic-esque fabric on Giorgetti’s Montgomery chair by Dainelli Studio lures in the eye like a patterned plant, the grassy shade spreading from the seat onto the upper ash wood arms to extend the verdant feel, and simultaneously hard yet soft,

LINE OF SIGHT / LINEAR PENDANT LIGHTS

As the nights draw in and the curtains close, it’s time to think about lighting. The designs shepherding us through these darker days are based around simplicity. Not exaggerated. Not attention grabbing. Leading A/W 2022 are linear pendants made from elegant, slimline forms that range from the calligraphic, twisting and turning mid-air, to the steadfastly straightened. Such considered minimalism creates a soothing, easygoing space, one where the eye is pulled upward only momentarily and illumination appears as if from thin air.

Decidedly minimalist, the Oneline by artist Kasper Friis Kjeldgaard for Fritz Hansen is a sleek slash of brightness which rotates 360 degrees to cast light in any direction. Moooi’s Gravity Chandelier by Paul Cocksedge is composed of elegant flexible arms which fall naturally in flowing curves, the shapes defined by where its glass shades are positioned. A pair of ultra-delicate rings, Lodes’s Elara pendant by Nika Zupanc is an understated representation of astral motion, its loops silently interacting with and orbiting each other. A suspended arc, Cattelan Italia’s Nahun

Moroso’s Pebble Rubble sofa by Front is designed to emulate rain-polished rocks covered in a layer of overgrown plant life to represent nature’s slow, reassuring rhythm.

lamp by Studio Kronos feels almost typographical, as if drawn in the air with the sweep of a brush, the outer LED strip casting a diffused glow.

ON DISPLAY / GLASS DISPLAY CABINETS

2022 is the time to break those much-loved mementoes and treasured trinkets out of hiding. As part of crafting a home imbued with meaning and personality, we’re ready to put ourselves on display with the bevy of newly launched glassfronted storage pieces and curate our very own cabinets of curiosities. Transparent doors keep items safe and protected yet give them undeniable presence in the room, framing them and presenting collections to passers-by, declaring who you are and telling your story.

The blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Audrey cabinet by Pocci&Dondoli for Bontempi is composed almost entirely of extra-transparent glass, diverting all attention onto the objects placed within it. Gallotti&Radice’s Soda cabinet by Draga & Aurel adds to the display’s personality with its playful rounded shape and gold-toned glass, items on shelves interacting with its circular frame. ‘Like a small stage, rich in attention and details, Shibusa tells the story of personal passions’ confirms designer Mauro Lipparini, his cabinet an elegant combination of glass and ash.

A BIGGER SPLASH / TEXTURED GLASS

When there is no need for glass to be transparent, designers are taking the opportunity to make it decorative and experimental. Transporting us straight to the shores of the sea, the foot of a waterfall or the reflections in a pond, this there’s a new vogue for textured glass ¬– steeped once again in our desire to be close to nature. Embracing the hypnotic yet soothing traits of water, pieces of glass are rippled and warped like sheets of water blown by the wind, expressions of deft craft skills as well as our collective need to bring the outside in.

The surface of Cassina’s Esosoft table by Antonio Citterio feels like an angular slice of gentle river, its thick textured glass taking on the appearance of water softly brushed by a breeze. Bontempi’s aptly named H20 Coffee Table by Studio F+B Design forms a lonely puddle disturbed by undulating concentric rings, as if a stone has just been dropped into it, and Bonaldo’s blown glass Acquerelli Table Lamp by Marco Zito imitates a range of watery expressions, from icy frozen milk white to ripples full of intriguing movement.

UNEXPECTED ANGLES

Get your protractors out –angles are back. After years of yearning for circles, roundness and eschewing corners, sharpness and straight lines in the home, we’ve started to revolt. These aren’t your usual right-angled tables, it’s a whole lot more creative than that, with designers experimenting with balance, illusion and juxtaposition in materials soft and hard. Oh, and you can forget about the rules of gravity, too.

Cassina merges precision and comfort with its Flutz chair by Michael Anastassiades, its sharp parallel aluminium sides sheltering a soft seat within. Unsurprisingly, Bonaldo’s Pisa coffee tables by Mauro Lipparini lean diagonally to the side, balancing themselves with an off-kilter surface or standing thin and tower-like. Square by Jonathan Olivares for Moroso blurs the boundaries between soft and hard, forming cushioned right angles and perfect lines in precise upholstery, while with its new Abat-Jour shade throwing more geometry into the mix, Vitra’s Potence wall lamp by Jean Prouvé shoots sharply upward, mixing the aesthetic of a wall and pendant light.

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“As the nights draw in and the curtains close, it’s time to think about lighting”

AUTUMN INTERIORS

Be inspired by nature’s beautiful changing colours, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The rich, rustic tones and earthy hues of this season are endlessly appealing for bringing warmth into our homes. Take inspiration from these autumninspired finds…

(Above) Abel Wooden Rattan Accent Chair, £250, Next

A stylish accent chair speaks volumes, especially when it’s a mix of modern and rustic like this one, styled up with nature-inspired colours to contrast with its wood frame and neutral upholstery.

Scented Candle JENS D7xH8cm w/lid, £3, JYSK

A scented warming glow for less than a fiver? We’re in.

(Top) Emma Bridgewater Borlotti Beans

Medium Oblong Plate, £42, and Beetroot

Medium Dish, £65, Emma Bridgewater

Whether it’s a bundle of beans or best beets from the farmer’s market, these decorated serving dishes will make your harvest taste that much more delicious.

(Above) Oak Leaf Autumn Wreath & TruGlow Candle Bundle, £69.99, Lights4fun With thoughts of nature studies and woodland walks, creating a cosy ambience with an autumn wreath and centrepiece crowned with pillar candles is sure to inspire seasonal tablescaping.

Habitat 2.4 Litre Oval Cast Iron

Casserole Dish – Orange, £40, Argos

Think homemade warming soups and steaming hot pots. If you’re not the proud owner of a classic orange cast iron casserole dish, now could be the best time to invest in one.

Suitable for gas, electric, ceramic, induction and oven.

Oliver Bonas Aster Etched Star

Gin Glass S2, £28, Oliver Bonas

Chances are you’re foraging for a gin with autumnal botanicals – and a new gin glass with some star quality will ensure your drinks trolley is tip-top.

CHECK MATE

Get cosy with timeless tartan and gorgeous gingham this winter. These stylish checked pieces offer easy updates, says

Gingham Check Stoneware Vase –Lilac, £14, Five And Dime

Romantic and quaint, we’re definitely sensing a nod to cottagecore when you fill this charming vase with dried flowers.

Trends come and go. But if you’re after lasting appeal, it’s always advisable to stick with the classics.

Combining traditional tartan and gingham into a scheme can strike a harmonious balance – especially at this time of year, as we yearn for those calm and snug vibes. These strong repeat patterns provide visual interest and can help warm a room with colour and texture.

Here’s how to soften the edges and introduce some checked contrast as the nights draw in…

(Top) Heritage Tartan Wallpaper in Egyptian Blue and Mineral, £46 per roll, Lucie Annabel Classic plaid prints can play up the dullest of corners, and spur the imagination with thoughts of a glowing fireplace, glass of claret and chic drinks trolley. This tartan wallpaper in Egyptian blue will give any room a fresh face and add a touch of drama.

Katie Alice Vintage Indigo Gingham Side Plates, £8.99 each, Vintage Indigo Teapot, £39.99, rest of items from a selection, Katie Alice Inspired by Dutch Delftware, these ceramic navy

Tartan Faux Fur Storage Basket, £9, Matalan

Since when did storage look so cushy? A perfect prop to clear the clutter, think magazines, home crafts, or even your favourite warming, wintry tipple.

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gingham plates reinvent the past with thoughts of afternoon tea and shortbread biscuits.

(Previous page) Mustard House Pink Weave Set of 4 Placemats – Multi, £32, and Set of 4 Coasters, £16, MADE.com

For a lovely twist on table settings, who says checks can’t be contemporary?

(Above) Carnoustie Check Grey Blackout Lined Eyelet Curtains, from £40, Julian Charles Winter warmth within easy reach, these dapper check curtains are fully lined, featuring easy to hang eyelets. Best of all, they’ll reduce draughts from windows and prevent the heat from escaping. What’s not to love?

(Below) Gleneagles Pattern Carpet in Kinross Grey Plaid, £44.99 per square metre, Carpetright

check will bring any space to life. Versatile enough to work like a dream with exposed wooden beams, neutrals and Scandi inspired mid-century furniture, not to mention country living schemes and monochrome room sets.

(Top) Madras Gold Check Throw, £60, Check Cushions, £55, Weaver Green

This woven Wilton carpet in an elegant dove grey Merino Lambswool Navy Tartan Plaid Throw, £89.95, Annabel James

If you’ e coveting throws and cushions right now, you’re not alone. Comforting and cheerful, we love the yellows, blues and soft pinks in this timeless design. Ideal for styling on rustic furniture, flea market finds, as well as a sofa.

(Centre) Balmoral Check Cushion Covers, £6 each, Studio

For a quickie fabric fix, take an existing cushion pad and swap out the cover for one of these game-changing designs, available in all your favourite shades.

If you’re after a stylish merino lambswool throw to snuggle up with, while dipping your toe in the world of tartan, you can’t go wrong with the coordinating tones in this one.

Candles to get cosy with this winter

books and reading under the flicker of warming candlelight. Aromas of rich wood, amber, pink pepper and pomegranate.

The Butterfly Lady

Evoking a sultry and elegant grace. Enticing you in with her seductive fragrance, and the mysteries hidden behind her eyes. Aromas of aromatics, neroli, orange, lavender, ylang and cedarwood.

The Jungle

Evoking a wild and tropical land. Exotic flowers, foliage and birdsong fill the warm air, which rises to the towering canopy above. Aromas of Eucalyptus, lush greens, Citrus and cedar wood.

Scented candles to help you cosy up to the colder nights, full of essential oils designed to help you relax, unwind and get settle in to winter.

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(main image) The Alpine Lodge

Evoking crisp snow topped slopes, a welcoming ski lodge, the sound of a crackling log fire and a cosy chair in which to relax. Aromas of fir trees, pine needles, lavender, cinnamon, moss and clove.

The Library

Evoking mahogany shelves full of leather bound

The Enchanted Forest Evoking ancient woodland, dappled sunlight, wild fauna and the rich scent of oak filling the air. Aromas of cedarwood, smoked oak, birch and moss.

Candles from £55-58 each with a 90 hour burn time, in a reusable, Fine China vessel. Proudly Made in Great Britain. Refills for the candles available. chaseandwonder.com

DESIGNED FOR

Creating a stylish multi-function kitchen to suit your home.

These days, we’re increasingly requiring our rooms to be multi-functional spaces – and this is especially true when it comes to the kitchen. No longer just a place to cook, many of us now want our kitchens to effortlessly transform into a space to relax or entertain guests, or perhaps even become an office.

Creating a room that fulfils many roles needn’t mean sacrificing on style, however. In fact, when we spoke to local kitchen design firm Urban Myth, they were excited about the new design trends and products which allow your kitchen to seamlessly transition with the rest of your home.

Lead Designer at Urban Myth, Davide Dellanzo, told us, “kitchen trends for 2023 are designed to deliver soothing and comfortable spaces using natural materials and colours inspired by the outdoors, with soft design details to create efficient living.

“The design of the kitchen is being reinterpreted, in the sense that it feels like an additional living space rather than a utilitarian place to prepare food. And when we design kitchens for our customers, we bring in elements for the entire home, to make it functional and beautiful.”

To help inspire your next kitchen renovation, here are Urban Myth’s key trends for 2023.

Cohesive Elements

Keeping a cohesive design scheme will allow the style elements of each room to flow seamlessly

“Kitchen trends for 2023 are designed to deliver soothing and comfortable spaces using natural materials and colours inspired by the outdoors, with soft design details to create efficient living”

throughout your home. For example, the colour you choose for your kitchen cabinets could be used as a wall covering in your dining area.

Textured Surfaces

Tactile worktops, shiny metallic accents and wood finishes can all be used to add depth and interest to your kitchen. Using contrasting textures, such as a polished worksurface with natural wood door fronts, helps to add a sense of layering – a clever tactic that will make your kitchen feel cosy and welcoming.

Free-standing Storage

A simple and effective way to create a seamless transition between your kitchen and living space is to add a sideboard or media unit using the same or complimentary materials. This gives you additional storage, while also linking your interior design scheme.

Concealed Functionality

Our pocket door system is the perfect way to hide away the functionality of your kitchen whilst still ensuring it is accessible when required. Your living space becomes uninterrupted by appliances and can be closed off to show the entire beauty of your cabinetry.

A place to conveniently charge your devices is a must-have for many of our customers and now there are many solutions which don’t impact on

the design of your space. Pop-up power sockets and wireless charging points within your worktop give the kitchen multi-functionality without compromising on style.

If you’re renovating your kitchen this year, visit www.urbanmyth.net for more design inspiration or book an Urban Myth showroom appointment by calling 0208 531 3413.

Are you concerned about potential leaks or costly water damage?

Are you one of 70% of home owners in the UK incorporating a mineral felt flat roof? Mineral felt generally has a slow breakdown often allowing water ingress to cause unnecessary damage before anything can be visibly detected within the home.

A failing roof & the warning signs- look for signs of cracking around the roof edge, pipes, upstands and roof lights etc. Beware of blisters on the roof surface, during colder months they can become brittle and crack. The home-owner should also be made aware that insurance companies will no longer accept any liability for any external or internal damage caused by a leaking flat roof which is over 10 years old.

Further very important information: - all property owners please be aware when a flat roof is replaced there are Building Regulations that the homeowner and the contractor must comply with. Failure to comply can leave the homeowner open to major problems when selling the property. Please call for free information regarding the regulations.

In 1999, High-Tech Roofing first introduced the most advanced flat roof technology to the homeowner. Protan, based in Norway, has a pedigree in the design and manufacture of water-

THE DETAILS

Hi-Tech Roofing

We welcome you come and visit us at 850 London Road, Leigh-onSea, Essex SS9 3NQ. Our opening hours are Mon to Fri 9:30am till 4:30pm and Sat 10am till 2pm. However, we do offer a service whereby we will open upon request outside of opening hours. Please call to arrange an appointment.

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proofing materials dating back to 1939, and producing the first roofing membrane in 1971.

Protan is our preferred PVC single-ply flat roofing system and will cope with all climates, millions of square metres are installed here and abroad with a proven track record stretching over four decades. Protan is predominantly an architect-specified roofing system, winning many awards serving the very competitive commercial sector.

A High-Tech roof is dimensionally stable and solar reflective, the material is unaffected by climate change and 100% resistant to moss & algae growth. The membrane has a unique anti-slip finish allowing the roof to be walked on and is aesthetically pleasing. As it is a vapour permeable product it will never blister or become brittle and crack. High-Tech will create a 100% storm resistant watertight roof, maintenance free and guaranteed for life never to leak.

We will be delighted to welcome you at our showroom located in Leigh-on-sea. This gives us the opportunity to show you first hand our superb Lifetime Guaranteed flat roofing systems. We have a variety of displays showing the glass skylights and roof lanterns offering the opportunity to view everything before you buy.

How to create a gallery wall

Agallery wall is a wonderful way to add interest and personality to a space.

Never underestimate the power of art to set the tone and energy in any room. Sometimes choosing a single piece of wall art just isn’t possible - making a gallery wall the perfect soution.

Here are Mineheart’s top 5 tips to create a high impact, cohesive gallery display for your interior.

1. Choose your biggest artwork first

Find a large piece of art that you love, and use that to set the tone and atmosphere for your art display. Mineheart’s collection of designer wall art come in a range of sizes, making it easy to select the right size for your space.

2. Find a common theme or colour

Many people find that their gallery wall works best with a little order and consistency. You might choose a series of water images, for example, or perhaps animals or scenes.

You may also want to theme the wall around a certain colour or set of colours that match your decor.

3. Mix up your frames

The most effective gallery walls mix up the frame types and sizes of artworks so that the display is a little haphazard. Many of our wall art designs come with a series of frame options to suit your space.

4. Choose portrait and landscape

Choosing all portrait-orientation art can look a little too contrived, so make sure you have a mix of orientations to suit the space and keep things a little unpredictable.

“The most effective gallery walls mix up the frame types and sizes of artworks so that the display is a little haphazard”

“Place your largest piece to the left or right of centre, and fit the other artworks around it”

5. Plan the space

Once you have collected all the pieces you want to display on your gallery wall, experiment with the layout. Measure your chosen wall space and plot out the dimensions on the floor using masking tape.

Place your largest piece to the left or right of centre, and fit the other artworks around it, giving each one adequate space. Far easier than trying to do it on the wall!

The idea behind Mineheart is to create a playground for creativity and adventure, where fantasy meets design, and dreams meet industry. We try to inject a sense of wonder into everyday objects and the spaces around us, telling stories and creating objects that are far from ordinary, they must be extraordinary in order to meaningfully exist. Within the Mineheart wonderland, everyday objects that include wallpaper, wall art, lighting furniture and home accessories, are more than just functional, they contain stories, love, art and poetry. mineheart.com

Huckleberry creates a unique kitchen for House of Hackney

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

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

Huckleberry’s freestanding kitchen furniture is designed primarily as stand-alone pieces which emanate balance and proportion, but at the same

Scullery Bench has been given a House of Hackney twist including a decorative frieze, which is also used on the cooker hood, and finished off with hand turned oak acorn finials”

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

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

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

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HODKIN & JONES The Finest Quality

Founded in 1868, Hodkin & Jones have been the specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of high quality, fibrous plaster mouldings for over 150 years.

The Hodkin & Jones range of mouldings offers one of the most comprehensive selections of fibrous plaster covings available. With traditional elegant cornices from Georgian, Victorian, Gothic, Regency and Art Deco periods right through to popular modern day contemporary stepped cornices.

Popular in many of their residential, retail and commercial projects, Hodkin and Jones are able to produce cornices that can incorporate modern LED uplighting, creating a discreet glow and enhancing a room’s ambience.

“Involving a specialist supplier like Hodkin & Jones, from the very beginning of a project helps to ensure the smooth running of an operation”

Other plaster products in the range include decorative ceiling and wall panels, centre pieces, door surrounds, fire surrounds, arches and columns, all of which are delicately handmade by their dedicated and highly skilled craftsmen.

The Hodkin & Jones contemporary cornices range reflects current market trends with their minimalist, geometric, flat design and they are suitable for any size modern renovation. Although modern in design, the contemporary covings are still designed and manufactured in house with the same high quality finish as the traditional range.

Often Architects and Interior Designers create designs not available from standard ranges, which is where Hodkin & Jones can offer a bespoke service. From drawings they are able to manufacture mouldings to exact dimensions specified, whether it is a bespoke ceiling design to create a grand space or a cornice specific to the particular project they are working on.

Restoration of Listed buildings and historical properties is also a speciality of Hodkin & Jones with many buildings requiring surveys and needing existing mouldings to be exactly matched where they can’t be repaired. Hodkin & Jones can match any plaster moulding no matter how complicated the design is, mouldings are then reproduced and installed by their team of fixers, all of which is overseen by a dedicated contracts manager.

Hodkin & Jones have a broad project portfolio that includes 10 Downing Street, Harrods Knightsbridge, the Royal Armoury, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the o2 arena to name but a few. Involving a specialist supplier like Hodkin & Jones, from the very beginning of a project helps to ensure the smooth running of an operation while providing cost and time benefits.

Hodkin & Jones undertake projects both nationwide and overseas with installers working on a daily basis in London and the surrounding counties. By using their installation service you can be assured that products will be fitted correctly with an exquisite finish, maximising the plaster mouldings longevity. The company also have their own transport department to ensure all products are delivered safely and on time.

For clients looking for a fast turnaround Hodkin & Jones also have a large quantity of cornice and mouldings in stock, ready for delivery or collection. Their standard range of mouldings are available to view and purchase on their website.

Get in touch

For more information, visit the company’s website on hodkinandjones.co.uk

For a free hard copy of the brochure or to discuss your project requirements, call the technical sales team on 01246 290890 or email info@hodkin-jones.co.uk.

“Hodkin and Jones are able to produce cornices that can incorporate modern LED uplighting, creating a discreet glow and enhancing a room’s ambience”

Creating Stunning Products From Quality Materials…

Creative Curtains & Interiors has been a family run business for nearly 40 years. We pride ourselves on offering our clients quality handmade curtains, soft furnishings, blinds and shutters, as well as a full interior design service.

Although styles have changed over the years, one thing that hasn’t is our commitment to offering the best personal service you simply wouldn’t get from department stores. Craig will be more then happy to guide you and take you through the whole process from the initial designing stage, through to the installation.

With a huge range of successful and diverse projects, from 8 bedroom homes to 1 bed apartments, we also like to work with landlords and take on commercial projects including hotels and offices.

You can feel assured that we have the experience and expertise to help you design and create your perfect home interiors.

Our showroom is based in Chigwell but we not only cover Essex but also all of Hertfordshire and London.

All products can be motorised for your complete convenience and security purposes.

Over recent years motorisation has become more mainstream and affordable.

With the latest lithium batteries and technology there’s no need for electricians to have motorised blinds and curtain tracks.

Why not drop in and peruse our range of over

13,000 fabrics. Our small team working from our shop in Chigwell is dedicated to providing excellent customer care, guidance and advice. We truly have something for everyone to transform their room. Contact us Creative Curtains & Interiors to find out how we can help you.

Please call Craig on 0208 501 2342 or 07500 704 002 for more information.

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You can feel assured that we have the experience and expertise to help you design and create your perfect home interiors

GIFTS TO LAST A LIFETIME: The Portmeirion Christmas Gift Guide

The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start ticking off your Christmas gift list. Whether you’re looking for gifts for her, for the home, or a secret Santa treat, discover meaningful gifts to last a lifetime with Portmeirion.

GIFTS FOR HER

Whether it’s your wife, sister, best friend or grandmother, Christmas is the perfect time to spoil her with a treasured gift. When it comes to Christmas gifts for her you can’t often go wrong with something that has a little sparkle.

The Sara Miller London Chelsea collection features glistening gold details, perfect for making her feel extra special. The Chelsea Glass Vase is guaranteed to put a smile on her face, especially when paired with the promise of bouquets of

flowers to fill it throughout the year. Or maybe she’s a coffee or tea lover? The Chelsea Tea for One is ideal for an indulgent me-moment and perfect for days working from home.

GIFTS FOR THE HOME

With winter comes the desire to stay indoors, quickly followed by the welcoming of a new year and the craving to refresh your surroundings. If they love all things homeware and like to surround themselves with beautiful pieces, treat them to something special to spruce up their space.

Those who love to gather friends for weekend get-togethers, the Sophie Conran Brunch Set is the perfect treat to elevate their hosting, while the Botanic Garden Wine Glasses gives them the perfect excuse to celebrate. portmeirion.co.uk

The Rachel Usher Interior Design studio’s dedicated team provides a high-end service which is always tailored in approach, expertly managed and effortless for each individual client.

If you’re in the need of professional expertise please do get in touch. Rachel Usher Interior Design works on projects nationally and internationally, with a base in London, Yorkshire and Los Angeles. We work closely with all of our clients to realise imaginative spaces which truly reflect your vision and aspirations to enhance your at-home experience.

Inspiring

We have one of the most comprehensive ranges of kitchens and bedrooms available, manufactured in our own UK factory, we believe great design is achievable on any budget.

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