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Skate back in time: Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink

GALERIE PRINTS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY Hollywood, California. 1954.

Christmas 1954 Swim by Slim Aarons / Getty Archive London

EMPORIO ARMANI Autumn/Winter Collection

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The first-ever made Hermès Birkin bag owned by Jane Birkin and Mulberry handbags worn by Kate Moss and Alexa Chung will join almost 300 standout pieces in the V&A’s next fashion exhibition Bags: Inside Out. The exhibition will be UK’s most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the ultimate accessory. From designer handbags to despatch boxes, vanity cases to military rucksacks, it will explore our long standing fascination with the bag.

Skate back in time this winter with an unforgettable visit to the Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink, situated in the grounds of King Henry VIII’s stunning Tudor palace.

One of the highlights of the festive calendar, skaters can enjoy spectacular riverside views by day, before the historic façade is lit up at night, creating a dramatic backdrop to any session. This year will feature an even larger rink, giving skaters the space to enjoy a memorable day out on the ice.

Hampers take the hard work out of entertaining; from feasting options that feed the whole family to gifting varieties of the alcoholic and alcohol free, Harrods’ beautiful gift baskets are filled to the brim with everything you need to celebrate your most special occasions.

A new display celebrates Tate Archive’s 50th anniversary with a journey through British art from 1600 to the 2000s. Featuring items from over 100 archive collections, it tells the story of new beginnings, historic moments and personal histories.

Sharp, contemporary, and always evolving: since its very beginnings, the Emporio Armani line has offered a dynamic, urban aesthetic. The Icon collection was born from the idea of creating a hub within the hub that is Emporio Armani: a selection of iconic pieces for men and women, updated in both materials and shapes, that tell the story of the brand.

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he first-ever made Hermès Birkin bag owned by Jane Birkin and Mulberry handbags worn by Kate Moss and Alexa Chung will join almost 300 standout pieces in the V&A’s next fashion exhibition Bags: Inside Out. The exhibition will be UK’s most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the ultimate accessory. From designer handbags to

despatch boxes, vanity cases to military rucksacks, it will explore our long standing fascination with the bag.

Actress and singer Jane Birkin and the former executive chairman of Hermès Jean-Louis Dumas met on a flight from Paris to London.

Jane complained that she could not find a bag suitable to carry her belongings and to fit her needs as a young mother.

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bag named after Jane, became a sensation appealing to women looking for something spacious and fashionable.

The ‘Birkin’ has since become an undeniable symbol of wealth and luxury.

The Mulberry Bayswater is one of the brand’s most iconic handbags, as popular today as it was when it launched in 2003. Designed by Nicholas Knightly, the Bayswater unites the best of Mulberry’s craft skills and heritage influences. Supermodel Kate Moss was one of the first celebrity fans and has carried many different styles and colours over the years - including the example that will feature in the exhibition.

The Alexa, launched in 2010, was inspired by British style icon Alexa Chung who was often photographed carrying a Mulberry Elkington satchel. This caught the eye of Mulberry and Chung’s chic style influenced the shape and leather choices for this new bag.

Bags that will also feature include a large embroidered burse used to protect the silver matrix of Elizabeth I’s Great Seal of England, a gas mask bag owned by HRH Queen Mary during World War II, Winston Churchill’s red despatch box and the Fendi ‘Baguette’ bag worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in one of Sex and the City’s most famous scenes.

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THE DETAILS Following popular demand, the V&A has increased opening hours to 5 days per week (Wednesday – Sunday).

Tickets from £12 Open 5 days per week (Wednesday – Sunday) Free timed tickets are available from the V&A website. vam.ac.uk

Winston Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, carries the dispatch box to the House of Commons to present the budget, April 29, 1929. - Photo Credit Bettman Getty

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THE CONNAUGHT UNVEILS THE CONNAUGHT PATISSERIE ON MOUNT STREET, MAYFAIR 8 NOVEMBER 2020

THE DETAILS The Connaught Patisserie is open seven days a week - 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Cake orders can be made by calling 020 7314 3535.

Delivery is available in W1. the-connaught.co.uk

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estled at the side of the hotel, with its own entrance on majestic Mount Street complete with grand columns and pink flag flying proudly, this space sees exquisite Connaught patisserie – one of the hotel’s famous signatures – showcased and available for all to indulge. Each day, delicious pastries and patisserie are sold or served to customers in the intimate rose-hued surroundings of the shop, alongside expertly made coffee, artisan tea and, of course, champagne. Those in Mayfair can also call upon The Connaught for hand delivered patisserie and celebratory cakes beautifully boxed and ribboned.

The Connaught’s Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Rouzaud and his team have created pastries and cakes to carry you through the day – a large sculptural clock hangs in the patisserie, not to tell the time, but to show customers what they can expect and when, from an early morning pain au chocolat, to delicate afternoon patisserie, and cakes to pick up on the way home for a special post-supper treat.

Loaf cakes and ‘gâteaux de voyage’ – cakes historically designed to last throughout long pilgrimages – sit on the counter, from lemon madeleines to walnut financiers and chouquettes, alongside a special exclusive from The River Café, a long-time friend of The Connaught. Their Chocolate Nemesis are hand delivered daily to The Connaught Patisserie – the first time the cake has been available outside of its home.

The counter is also home to an array of 10 seasonal patisserie – the true showstoppers in the shop. Included are classics such as Paris-Brest, Apple Tatin and St Honoré, and others showcasing more contemporary ingredients such as the vibrant Yuzu Éclair, the Mango and Passion Fruit Mousse cake, and the Chocolate Tonka Tart.

The Connaught Patisserie also creates bespoke large and decadent cakes to order designed for birthdays, celebrations or simply to tell someone you love them. These exquisite creations can be collected from the Patisserie, or, if customers are in Mayfair, the team can arrive at your door laden with cake boxes, looking splendid, in true Connaught fashion.

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BRIGITTE BARDOT BY TERRY O’NEILL

lot of people are intimidated by galleries or overwhelmed by the prospect of choosing a suitable artwork for their home or as a present or as an investment piece...” explains GALERIE PRINTS founder Stuart, “but actually there should be nothing intimidating about it at all!”.

“That’s one of the core reasons why we created GALERIE PRINTS, to make really beautiful photography and art prints genuinely accessible.”

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GRETA GARBO; OPPOSITE: Marilyn On The Roof 1955 by Ed Feingersh

“We offer a wide range of prints from Photography to Art and Vintage Posters and for a wide range of price levels from £ 100 for a beautiful open edition print to £ 90 K for a one-off edition print of Duffy’s infamous Aladdin Sane image signed by David Bowie himself.”

Covering a wide range of subjects, themes include Sports, Architecture, Pop Art, Travel and Social Documentary and in large range of formats including Supersize prints at 2m x 1.5m and larger – there is genuinely something for every art and image lover.

Beautifully produced prints with London handmade framing and finishing, the quality speaks for itself.

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Peppard & Hepburn 1961 / AKG; opposite: The Beach by Irie Wata

“Beautifully produced prints with London handmade framing and finishing, the quality speaks for itself” Whether you are buying an exclusive hand signed Terry O’Neill print or an Estate Stamped Slim Aarons print from our collection of over 1,000 of his works - or an image by an unknown photographer for the sheer beauty of it, GALERIE PRINTS pride themselves on exceptional customer care and are always open to answering any type of questions on any of their offerings and always open to lending useful advice.

“We like to work with interior designers on large hotel projects to individuals just wanting to choose a gift for someone special”

Bruce Springsteen The River Tour 1980 Vintage Poster

“…Paramount in importance to us is that our customers are happy – and we never tire of getting yet another nice review or comment from our clients… at the end of the day that’s what really matters…” says Fleur, Production Manager at GALERIE PRINTS. Prints and frames are made to order and can be done to any specification and securely delivered worldwide.

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THE SOKE

he Soke, an innovative new behavioural health clinic covering psychiatry, therapy and leadership development, opened its South Kensington doors on the 1st October this year.

Here, we speak to The Soke’s Head of Adult Therapy, Dean Nicholson, about his view on the benefits of talking.

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“In our lifetime we’ll all experience some form of what could be defined as a mental health issue: it could be something mild with a short period of effect or a functioning condition that we learn to live with. It can take a manageable amount of effort, resources and support to enable us to continue, or we may find ourselves in unfamiliar territory where the problem seems too overwhelming to allow for ‘business as usual’. As for the cause: it could have no identified reasoning, be a response to a specific event or, of course, be the consequence of our personal history that we’d assumed to have left behind.

With the global pandemic there have been additional challenges that have manifested different levels of our day-to-day lives. The curbing of our personal freedoms have left many of us without access to the outlets on which we may have relied for our own mental health, as well as that of our loved ones.

I’m frequently presented with all of the above and asked for help. In the absence of knowing an individual’s personal details, the broad recommendations I can offer are these: Don’t be afraid of vocalising your problems – your need to do this is not an indication of personal weakness. I can guarantee that you can find someone in your network who has experienced a similar feeling and you may just be the braver one for talking about it first.

If you’re able to seek professional help, then don’t be embarrassed to do so. You’ll find extraordinary freedom in talking openly to someone who has no emotional ties to your life and is able to provide an objective, but empathic, point of view on what you’re experiencing.

At a time when we’re all adjusting to a different way of living: let this be your new normal.” thesoke.uk

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Tom Leighton City Constructs Virtual Exhibition at www.tleighton.com until 12th December 2020

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Tom Leighton’s works reveal the poetic beauty that that results from painstaking digital manipulation. Leighton has travelled through Europe, Asia and North America, building up an impressive body of photographic images that he then combines to make fantastical landscapes.

The resulting works challenge our perception and test our memory. Do I recognise that building?

Where are those mountains? How do I get the measure of this? What are those people doing? Adding to a sense of wondrous unease is the kaleidoscopic effect created by repeated motifs and themes, enhanced

by Leighton’s clever use of colour. Subtle mirror images startle us. We look for patterns within the work, mining the minute details for meanings.

The landscapes are beautiful, empty and reflective, or populated and celebratory: crowds swell and disperse, evoking both exuberant joy and hidden unease. Crowds fill the spaces Leighton creates, channelled by the architecture. We as viewers look at the scenes from privileged vantage points mainly above the crowds.

We are observers and participants, able to take in the images as we wish: we can analyse, search, reflect and wonder. This is an exhibition to marvel at.

shows over the past decade. For the first time these images are hung together, creating a new dialogue between the hundreds of photos which are the constituents of each composition, the timing of the original shoots - and the year of completion of each work. In the process, they provide a powerful memory of how the cityscape was, before a time of Covid.

For all that we might miss the encounter with work in a physical gallery, there are advantages to curating and exhibiting virtually.

Here I have had total freedom of selection, great accessibility and, let’s face it, an easy install! I will also have the opportunity to update the curation and add rooms to make the exhibition evolve, again unique to showing as a digital experience. My work is deliberately sited on the spectrum that stretches from the virtual to what is real. There is a deliberate relationship between the digital and the physical. Physical places that I visit are digitised in camera and presented as physical works on a wall which are here digitally represented in a virtual 3D space.

This is work made before Covid - and becomes particularly relevant now, as our city centres become emptier places. The purpose and use of city space has always informed my work. These are images of people moving in an intricate mass through the city of crowds gathering at iconic landmarks. The exhibition now provides a powerful historical comment on this process in a time of Covid, as social distancing is now applied to environments that were not designed for a

“The landscapes are beautiful, empty and reflective, or populated and celebratory: crowds swell and disperse, evoking both exuberant joy and hidden unease”

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luxury of personal space. And just as crowds now become illegal, now you view this exhibition in a space that you need not share with anyone else.

Biography

Tom Leighton is an artist, photographer and printmaker.

Fascinated by the urban environment, he has photographed and worked with iconic and hidden architecture worldwide. He layers and manipulates images to build increasingly elaborate megastructures, asking how our cities will cope and change with expanding populations, and how these populations will live and move within these urban centres. He has photographed both ancient cities and the newest cities built on land reclaimed from the sea.

Trained at the Royal College of Art, London, Leighton expertly manipulates images to allow us to imagine alternative cities of the present and the future. He seeks beauty in everything, from functional buildings to the most ornate architecture. He repeats motifs in unexpected places, repositions existing structures and contrasts the natural and the artificial: bright city lights

“He has photographed and worked with iconic and hidden architecture world-wide�

set against natural night skies, concrete against greenery, business against eerie nighttime stillness.

Leighton asks us to reconsider our cities, what they are and what they might become. He pushes us to notice the beauty inherent in these populated places, the architecture and our place within it. At once futuristic and reflective, Leighton’s work demands multiple takes.

THE DETAILS Website: tleighton.com Instagram: @tomleightonart Email: info@tleighton.com 20 NOVEMBER 2020

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A little more sparkle,

a little less stress.

This Christmas, we wish you all the very best.

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ay good riddance to 2020 in style, with the best gifts under the tree.

The year has been far from what we had all hoped, but what we have learned this year is how to care for those around us a little more. Taking the time to help those in need on our doorstep. With Christmas looming where we are all unsure if we will be able to see our loved ones its time to give ourselves some TLC. To surprise those, we love with a gift, which is going to be meaningful, heartfelt and last a lifetime.

Art does not have to be the most sacred luxury, it can ignite a fond memory, an inside joke or a loving message. Art and artists intentions are to inspire, escape, be discussed or to have a message uncovered. It is one of the most special and unique ways to show you care, when you gift others with art.

This year here at Gallery 1066, we are working closely with all our clients, over the phone, facetime within the Gallery and emails. To ensure that even though we have

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non- contact this year, we do not lose our connection. We help ensure you have the right

“Art does not have to be the most sacred luxury, it can ignite a fond memory, an inside joke or a loving message” piece, within in your budget too!

For November we will be offering free delivery to all doorsteps and will work around the clock to ensure your gift… will be the one to remember. gallery1066fineart.com Artists: Jen Allen and Philip Grey

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his time last year, if I told you that some of London’s best restaurants would be offering take away, you probably wouldn’t have believed me. Times change.

Like many businesses, independent restaurants have navigated a shifting landscape to continue trading, retain their teams, and hold on to the businesses they have poured their hearts into. Now, with the second lockdown looming, even more restaurants are turning to take away services.

Inspired by necessity, one company emerged to support independent restaurants, enabling them to weather the storm of the pandemic whilst

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upholding their standards of food and service.

That service is called Big Night.

Founded by industry experts, Big Night is the delivery platform every London foodie has been dreaming of. Whether you’re planning a date night or a family feast, the options are incredible.

With an Italian Feasting Menu from Luca in Clerkenwell, all the way to finish-at-home tacos from Borough Market’s cult favourite Tacos Padre, the one thing you can be sure of is the quality and care put into Big Night’s offering.

We asked Big Night’s co-founder, and owner of Hackney’s The Laughing Heart, Charlie Mellor why working with one of the major delivery ‘solutions’ wasn’t an option; “It’s not just about food. Quality restaurants live and die on service. We trialled one delivery service for just two weeks, and experienced more customer complaints than in our four years as a restaurant. That was heartbreaking, and totally unacceptable.”

Service quality isn’t the only pain point.

“With big companies charging 25%-35% commission on every order, restaurants already feeling the squeeze see any profit disappear. With such an exploitative model, how can restaurants stand a chance of survival?”

That’s why Big Night offers its partner restaurants commission rates that will work for them. This allows them to continue to use the best ingredients and support their staff, in the knowledge that they’re working with a company that actually cares about them.

So to support your local restaurants through these testing times, visit bignight.uk and raise the bar for your next meal in.

Instagram: @bignight.uk Website: bignight.uk

“Founded by industry experts, Big Night is the delivery platform every London foodie has been dreaming of”

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France, Dubai and Singapore with arrods is proud to announce the arrival further international openings of world-renowned, Michelin star chef, planned. To date, Gordon Ramsay Gordon Ramsay’s Gordon Ramsay holds a total of 7 Michelin stars Burger, to its historic home in London’s across the restaurant group Knightsbridge. worldwide, including the flagship For the first time outside of the concept’s original venue Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Las Vegas location, Gordon Ramsay Burger will which has held three Michelin-stars open with an exclusive mouth-watering menu for more than 19 years. serving gourmet burgers made with the finest, As well as fine dining, the group has expanded to include more quality ingredients. Stunningly crafted burgers will sit alongside an casual dining restaurants offering a wide variety of incredible array of flavoursome guest experiences around the globe such as Bread Street sides, including the ultimate hand Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, Gordon Ramsay cut crispy fries, secret sauces and Sit back, relax and let Harrods take the Steak and Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen. thick, silky shakes. reins this festive season Using Gordon Ramsay’s From worldwide exclusives to exciting new gordonramsayrestaurants.com/burger signature cooking style and the @gordonramsayrestaurants brands, Harrods is home to everything you very best in locally sourced need this Christmas. Everything from expert ingredients Gordon Ramsay Burger styling tips to dinner party solutions – at looks set to satisfy all burger Harrods, it’s all about living cravings when it opens later this your best life. year.

Gordon Ramsay Burger will The world’s most famous department store be operating with strict health is known for its unrivalled range of luxury and safety measures in place, in merchandise. As well as exclusive brands line with current Government and myriad departments, one of Harrods’ guidelines. Further information on most renowned attributes is its unparalleled Gordon Ramsay Burger at Harrods service. Harrods continues to be guided including menu offering, opening by its philosophy of “anything is possible”, date, and booking platforms will be and, to this day, customers remain at the shared very soon! heart of everything we do.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is one of the largest privately-owned Harrods, 87-135 Knightsbridge, London restaurant groups in the UK and SW1X 7XL has 15 restaurants in London. The harrods.com group has a further 17 restaurants @Harrods internationally including USA, #HarrodsChristmas

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“Gordon Ramsay Burger looks set to satisfy all burger cravings when it opens later this year”

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The Countdown to Christmas

Begins with Kahani Pudding with candied ginger glaze, to name a few. £88pp for 5 courses +£50 for wine pairing

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or the ultimate Christmas experience, Kahani in Kensington , just a stone’s throw from Sloane Square will be open Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve serving bespoke festive menus. The contemporary Indian restaurant will also be offering an amazing value set lunch menu in December, leading up to the big day.

Located in the heart of Chelsea behind the iconic Cadogan Hall Kahani combines luxe seductively lit interiors with a high-class yet inclusive dining experience. The finest seasonal and traditional British ingredients are brought to life with heady spices and culinary techniques associated with Indian cooking. The result is the very best in Indian food with meals so delicious diners will want to share – creating a sense of communal eating which for centuries has been the hallmark of superior cuisine.

The Festive set Lunch Menu

From December 2nd, indulge in three courses of amazing modern Indian food, which will only set you back £28. With choices of Gressingham Duck Tikka, Tandoori Grilled Guineafowl and Sticky Toffee Pudding with Masala Chai Ice Cream it’s a great way to kick off the Christmas season. £28pp for 3 courses (or £35pp as a tasting menu) +£22 for wine pairing

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Last but not least, Kahani will once again (for the third year running) be open to welcome you on New Year’s Eve. It’s no exception, with fresh seasonal produce on the menu including Monkfish marinated with mint and coriander, Smoked Goose Tikka, and Tender Delhi style Lamb Rump. Kahani have been hosting New Year’s Eve ever since opening in 2018, and always make sure it’s one to remember, and becoming a calendar event amongst locals. £85pp for 5 courses +£50 for wine pairing kahanilondon.com

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skate back in time at the hampton court Palace Ice Rink

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kate back in time this winter with an unforgettable visit to the Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink, situated in the grounds of King Henry VIII’s stunning Tudor palace.

One of the highlights of the festive calendar, skaters can enjoy spectacular riverside views by day, before the historic façade is lit up at night, creating a dramatic backdrop to any session. This year will feature an even larger rink, giving skaters the space to enjoy a memorable day out on the ice.

With new measures having been introduced to ensure that every visit is safe and secure, skaters can relax and enjoy the festive atmosphere. There’ll be hygiene standards fit for a king or a queen, as well as staggered skate sessions, ensuring fewer people on the ice at any one time. Little ones can also find their feet with the assistance of the penguin or dolphin skate aids available to hire – just remember that pre-booking is required!

Once you’ve worked up an appetite on the ice, it’s time to head inside and satisfy those cravings at the Ice Rink Café and Bar. Tuck into hearty winter warming dishes, indulgent treats and a range of delicious hot and cold beverages, all created by Miss Polly’s. For anyone not wanting to brave the ice itself, snacks can

also be enjoyed from the specially designed spectator area to ensure no one misses out on the action!

The fun doesn’t stop on the rink, and no trip would be complete without a visit inside Hampton Court Palace itself, walking in the footsteps of some of history’s most famous kings and queens. One of the most famous buildings in Britain, visitors can explore the grand

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ThE DETAILs hampton court Palace Ice Rink is open daily from 20 November 2020 to 3 January 2021 (excluding christmas Day). Book tickets at hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk hampton court Palace Festive Fayre runs from 4-6 and 11-13 December and is included in palace admission.

Tickets can be booked at: hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk

State Apartments, where festive events have taken place for almost 500 years, and see the palace dressed for the season with traditional decorations from across the centuries. Marvel at King Henry VIII’s Great Hall with its grand hammer beam ceiling, which craftsmen created to evoke the nostalgia of its medieval predecessors and under which hundreds of years of feasting have taken place. Pay a visit to the Tudor Kitchens where Christmas dinners of times gone by would have been prepared, before stepping into King William III’s awe-inspiring Baroque apartments. Finish the day with a stroll through the beautiful formal gardens, the perfect activity for a crisp winter’s day.

For the first time in its history, the popular Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre will be taking place across two weekends in December, meaning there’s even more time to shop for gifts for loved ones and soak up the cosy atmosphere. Spread across the palace’s historic cobbled courtyards and the sprawling East Front formal

“With new measures having been introduced to ensure that every visit is safe and secure, skaters can relax”

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gardens, the Fayre offers a food lover’s wonderland, with an array of stalls boasting artisan produce, delicious street food and unique gifts guaranteed to offer a memorable day out. Selling everything from churros and fudge to craft cider and hot chocolate, taste buds are guaranteed to be tingling after a stroll around the buzzing market stalls. And mouth-watering smells won’t be the only sense evoked, as the sound of Christmas classics will fill the air with the return of the much-loved bandstand, offering entertainment and live music for all to enjoy.

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HarroDs CHrisTmas 2020

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ampers take the hard work out of entertaining; from feasting options that feed the whole family to gifting varieties of the alcoholic and alcoholfree, Harrods’ beautiful gift baskets are filled to the brim with everything you need to celebrate your most special occasions.

Discover their 2020 festive collection from Harrods’ famous Food Hall - traditional food hampers with mouth-watering food and drink to tickle your taste buds.

Fresh cheeses and cured meats or look to Harrods hampers for a hand-picked selection.

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shARING hAMPER

The Knightsbridge hamper, £250 Brimming with essential treats for the festival season including the famous Christmas pudding, mince pies, red and white wine alongside Blanc de Blanc Champagne to celebrate the season

The sharing hamper, £150

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The supreme christmas hamper, £1250

Superior provenance is at the heart of the Supreme Christmas hamper, presented in a pair of traditional wicker baskets. The generous selection of charcuterie, cheese, chutney and more is complemented by Champagne, gin and fine wines - along with festive mince pies and a Christmas pudding - all carefully sourced from around the world.

“encasing a vast array of sweet and savoury delights, the Christmas eve hamper curates a mouth-watering selection of food and drink from our famous Food Halls”

The christmas Eve hamper, £600

Encasing a vast array of sweet and savoury delights, the Christmas Eve hamper curates a mouth-watering selection of food and drink from our famous Food Halls. Find cured meats, cheese, biscuits, tea and coffee, fine wines and cognac are all tucked away into two traditional wicker baskets.

The Boxing Day hamper, £500

The Boxing Day hamper features a traditional wicker basket filled to the brim with Christmas pudding, luxury Christmas crackers, mince pies and fine wines among many more sweet treats and preserves.

This bountiful selection makes for the perfect after-dinner spread to be enjoyed with your nearest and dearest, raising a glass – or even a cup of fine tea – to precious family time.

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Encased in the signature wicker basket, this hamper showcases a selection of drinks and snacks to suit every taste from a variety of teas and coffees to sweet and savoury indulgent treats.

Enjoy Harrods’ finest.

For the full Harrods Christmas Hamper Collection visit harrods.com/en-gb/christmas-hampers BoxING DAY hAMPER

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atts Gallery – Artists’ Village has reopened, and we are delighted to welcome you back. The health and safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remain our top priority, so we have introduced some new measures to keep everyone safe. We are proud to have obtained Visit England’s ‘Good to Go’ status.

To ensure a safe and comfortable experience for our visitors we have increased cleaning, reduced capacities in our indoor spaces and provided PPE to our staff. We also ask all our visitors to wear a face covering whilst inside our indoor spaces.

Discover our Historic Galleries with renowned works by our founder G F Watts, created over a prolific 70year career. We are also delighted to reopen our temporary exhibition ‘Unto this Last: Two Hundred Years of John Ruskin’. Featuring works by J. M. W. Turner, John Everett Millais, Edward Burne-Jones and other leading artists of the nineteenth century, this exhibition examines Ruskin’s legacy as a social reformer, ecological thinker, and educator.

Our exhibition ‘Norman Ackroyd CBE, RA: Etching the Archipelago’ has also reopened at Watts Contemporary Gallery and features over 40 aquatint etchings by Britain’s leading landscape artist and printmaker.

Families can enjoy activities and installations in our woodlands and creative activities to take home are included in the cost of admission.

Find out more about what to expect from your next visit to Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village and book online wattsgallery.org.uk

Our Tea Shop serves delicious seasonal food and table service.

Throughout August we are offering up to 50% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages Monday – Wednesday, as part of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. We also have outdoor seating so visitors can enjoy refreshments in the open air and our new takeaway menu.

All our visitors, including members, need to pre-book admission.

Book your ticket www.wattsgallery.org.uk Our Shop, Tea Shop and Contemporary Gallery require no admission ticket as we operate a queuing system.

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he John Adams Fine Art Gallery was based in the Pimlico Design District in Belgravia for nearly 30 years but in 2019 we took the decision to operate as an online Gallery only.

Our continuing enthusiasm for artworks both representational and abstract, by twentieth century French artists is undiminished.

We also exclusively represent the Estates of both Othello Radou and Denise Mannoni, two important French artists who worked and found critical recognition in post war Paris. In addition we have a large collection of paintings by innovative contemporary artists from the UK, France, and Italy, chosen by us for their originality, vitality and use of colour.

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Over the years we have exhibited at many prestigious art fairs in London and hope to do so in the future once restrictions are lifted.

We are long standing members of both the UK leading art and antique trade organisations - BADA and LAPADA. For any further information or advice on any paintings or sculpture do contact us at info@johnadamsfineart.com. We are also very happy to arrange, by appointment, for any artwork to be viewed in the comfort and privacy of your own home. johnadamsfineart.com info@johnadamsfineart.com T: 07802 793949

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YLUS is a digital contemporary art gallery, showcasing the latest art trends into uncommon art pieces. The company is an expert in Acrylic Glass with over 30+ years of experience in the industry, shipping more than 3500 ultra high quality products to their customer’s homes. HYLUS believes that working or living in an art oriented environment brings creativity and motivation into your everyday life. We proudly look forward to expanding our products portfolio with new, innovative ideas.

Why skateboards and surfboards, next to Glass Prints?

A skateboard and a surfboard is an ideal canvas because it is affordable, mobile, and useable. These two items are also a symbols for freedom. They have the power to break social barriers.

Our company, despite having only launched at the beginning of 2020, can already boast more than 1000 happy customers.

HYLUS’s popularity has steadily increased in the past few months, shipping more than 3500 ultra high quality Acrylic Glass products to our customer’s homes.

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At HYLUS we believe that working or living in an art oriented environment, increases creativity and motivation into your everyday life.

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From sketchbooks and drawings to unpublished photographs and letters, the display presents a series of treasures from the world’s largest archive of British art, The display includes a special focus on the 20th century, with material for each year from 1900-1999. From sketchbooks and drawings to unpublished photographs and letters, the display presents treasures from the world’s largest archive of British art, including Vanessa Bell, John Constable, Lubaina Himid, Derek Jarman, L.S. Lowry, Ronald Moody, Marlow Moss, Donald Rodney and Jo Spence amongst many others.

Accounts and letters by artists and writers give personal insights into different moments of the twentieth century. In the original typescript for his broadcast of An Exile Looks Back for Caribbean Survey, Jamaican-born sculptor Ronald Moody recounts his impressions of arriving in the UK in the 1920s. Rare items include the programme for Yoko Ono’s event at the pioneering Destruction in Art symposium in London in 1966 and First World War medals belonging to sculptor ThE DETAILs Julian Phelps Allan OBE Table cases explore fascinating items from Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Archive before 1900, including an illustrated letter from Gallery, Lower Level, John Constable to his wife Maria with Constable’s Tate Britain never-before-seen administration of his goods.

The display reveals the evolution of important open daily 10am – 6pm arts organisations, alongside artist-led groups, collectives and venues that shone brightly for a For public information call

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brief period. Images of Wyndham Lewis and others at the Rebel Arts Centre in 1914 are exhibited along with a selection of materials relating to the Omega workshop, the design collective established by Roger Fry in 1913.

Curated by Adrian Glew, Archivist, Tate and the Archive team (Andrey Lazarev, Clare Sexton, Darragh O’Donoghue, Derek Rice, Federica Berretta, Nastasia Alberti, Peter Eaves and Victoria Jenkins).

Every precaution has been taken to make visiting the galleries a safe and enjoyable experience. To ensure people keep a safe distance from each other, all visitors, including Members, need to book a timed ticket in advance to visit the collection displays or exhibitions.

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When you think about it, it’s not surprising that multicoloured manicures have become the biggest nail trend of 2020.

If ever there was a year that needed brightening up – in whatever way possible – it’s this one, and painting your nails with a range of pretty polishes is a quick way to lift your mood on dreary days.

It’s also the sort of trend you want to show off on Instagram, and the influx of #rainbownails posts happened to coincide with the reopening of many nail salons, resulting in lots of requests for multi-hued manis.

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If you’re feeling really creative, you could take a white nail polish and mix up your own shades, from light to dark, by varying the amount of white you add.

Another way to try the trend – as seen on Kylie Jenner – is to do a colourful twist on the French manicure, by painting just the tips of your nails with bright shades, and leaving the rest nude.

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utumn is here, and that means it’s all change in the fashion and beauty departments, as we wave goodbye to summer and say hello to the new-season collections.

The AW20 catwalks brought us a bounty of fabulous hair and make-up looks, and there’s something to suit everyone – from sparkle and shimmer to moody hues, and the re-emergence of some classic techniques. Here are the most important beauty trends of the season…

Golden eyes

Already looking forward to festive season? We’ve got the perfect party look for you: golden eyes, as seen at Tom Ford, where shimmering shadow was paired with kohl liner, and Gabriela Hearst, where a warm golden tone was topped with a sprinkle of glitter.

Metallic shine

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of silver, gold and red, the chocolate wrapper-like textures were placed in an abstract manner, giving an antique, worn-in vibe.

Winged eyeliner

Mastered the feline flick? Then it’s time to take it up a notch with one of the edgy black winged liner looks seen on the catwalks, from the cut crease flick at Stella McCartney, to the bold double-wing designs at Valentino and Miu Miu. Alternatively, the crisp mini-wing at Richard Quinn is a good starting point for newbies.

Gothic vibes

Pale skin, black cherry lips, kohl-rimmed eyes, or all of the above – that was the brief at a whole host of AW20 shows, from Rodarte and Anna Sui in New York, to Gucci and Max Mara in Milan. While going full-on goth with that make-up trio might seem a bit much, a deep berry lip is a softer way to try the trend.

Pops of colour

The brightest make-up hues are usually reserved for spring, but there were some welcome splashes of colour on the autumn catwalks. Pink was particularly popular, with bubblegum pink eyes at Matty Bovan, fuchsia mascara at Off-White, and Eighties-style eyeshadow at Rixo.

Red lips

A perfectly painted scarlet lip never goes out of style, of course, but this season, matte red makes way for something with a bit more shine.

We’re not going so far as to say gloss is back – aim for a soft satin finish, as seen at Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs and Jil Sander.

statement hair

Hair stylists went all out for AW20, creating some spectacular catwalk looks, from huge, wide wigs at Matty Bovan and sculpted braids at Ashish, to colourful stencilled locks at Emilio Pucci and slicked-back silver tresses at Erdem.

Obviously, these aren’t the kind of styles you can easily replicate at home, but the chic twisted knots and braids seen at Fendi and Rixo are a lot more wearable, while still offering plenty of wow-factor.

“a perfectly painted scarlet lip never goes out of style, but this season, matte red makes way for something with a bit more shine”

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Tanya Mulesa had a dream lifestyle: a wonderful family, job and house, and a diary filled with travel. The archetypal modern woman on the go, she balanced her work, social life, business trips, and her boys at home – all while maintaining her sense of style.

All was going smoothly until she and her family moved house.

Our heroine found herself with two enormous boxes filled with upwards of 60 pairs of shoes, taking up more space than the rest of her wardrobe combined. Sounds like a typical suitcase, right?

A sustainability junkie, Tanya felt hypocritical about the amount of footwear she had amassed over the years. She no longer even wore the majority of her shoes, which were uncomfortable, out of fashion or needed repairing. None of their brands could claim sustainability credentials, either. It was a wakeup call to declutter.

That week, Tanya went on a two-day business trip filled with formal, evening, and casual events. The packing puzzle she had to solve was beyond exhausting. She would have to stuff her shoes, clothes, make-up, and work documents into her carry-on luggage.

To save space, Tanya bought a new pair of formal flats to wear throughout the trip. They seemed fine at first, but soon revealed themselves to be too dull for her more glamorous engagements.

Worse still, they blistered Tanya’s feet. The trip reached its low point when a plaster fell off her foot and out of her shoe, right in front of her client. Not her proudest moment.

Back at home, Tanya’s shoe drama was getting worse. So few of her countless shoes were comfortable or suited her lifestyle. If only she had one pair that didn’t blister, that she could customise for different outfits and occasions, and were sustainable…

After struggling to find anything resembling this, Tanya realised the world was missing something. And so, the idea for Cleverstein was seeded.

Tanya offers the following advice to all women: • Ask yourself: what frustrates you most on a daily basis?

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• If the answer is NO, Google “How to invent a product.”

• Feel free to reach out to Tanya at tanya@cleverstein.com and ask how she did it. She’s always happy to offer guidance – one woman to another.

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New from astley Clarke The celestial collection

Updated for AW20, the latest additions to the signature Celestial collection draw inspiration from vintage metalwork, sundials and instruments used by explorers in the 14th and 15th centuries to navigate a path using the stars in the night sky.

Imagined in a bold palette of red, blue, green, grey and black, these bright new arrivals cater to every favourite colour and offer a refreshing pop of vibrancy for jewellery collections in need of rejuvenating. Featuring constellations, sundials and stars as motifs, each design’s pattern has been embellished with enamel, creating vibrant, geometric decorations lined with gold that stack and layer together for instant impact.

New octagonal lockets offer a fresh silhouette, perfect for gifting and available with free photo personalisation and engraving. The Astra rings and Orbit signet rings complement with tonal hues and stars, while the Astra pendants provide the ultimate layering necklaces. Each of the new designs has been meticulously crafted from 18 carat gold plated sterling silver and set with pavé white sapphires.

The Extraordinary Everyday

In a year where excuses to get dressed up have been more limited than usual, we suggest turning the everyday into an occasion instead; a task made easy by all new stackable fine rings. Our designers have created a series of solid gold pieces that stack effortlessly, while glowing with precious stones to bring the bright lights to you.

New arrivals include solid 14ct gold stacking rings, set with graduated rich rubies, vibrant emeralds and deep blue sapphires in a bold, mood-boosting colour palette and price tag to match. The day-brightening, vivid hues of each stone will uplift your ring collection instantly; 64 NOVEMBER 2020

style with the Mini Icon Nova diamond rings for foolproof statement stacks.

Another must-have stacking piece for every jewellery box is a diamond eternity ring, certain to upgrade a ring stack from lacklustre to luxury in seconds. Our latest Interstellar diamond collection features eternity rings in multiple sizes, each set with clusters of diamonds for maximum light reflection and impact.

Gemstone Photo Lockets

By popular demand, our designers have created an all new edition to refresh the bestselling selection of gemstone slice lockets. Featuring a beautifully vibrant slice of on-trend amazonite stone, this engravable locket is an easy-towear summer essential with its gold and blue colour palette.

Free to personalise with a photograph and engraving, Stilla gemstone lockets combine colourful gemstones with personal significance, making them the ultimate gift for friends, family, loved ones or yourself.

Across the collection, each locket features a complete ‘slice’ cross-section of a semi-precious gemstone, from mother of pearl to lapis lazuli. Crafted to best showcase the captivating subtleties and patterns on the surfaces of every gem, the slice gives each design its own unique aesthetic, and caters to all favourite colours.

To personalise, customers can simply upload a favourite image, add a special message, name, initials or a date to be engraved and we will customise it to their specifications, and deliver it ready to be treasured, all for free. astleyclarke.com

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harp, contemporary, and always evolving: since its very beginnings, the Emporio Armani line has offered a dynamic, urban aesthetic. The Icon collection was born from the idea of creating a hub within the hub that is Emporio Armani: a selection of iconic pieces for men and women, updated in both materials and shapes, that tell the story of the brand.

For women, research into materials and shapes finds expression in an array of pieces that naturally capture the moment but are also timeless classics. Comfortable trouser suits, long overcoats, nappa leather blazers and jackets, blouses, petite shorts and a feminine tailcoat (worn with a short top hat) create a characterful wardrobe with bold, modern flair, while the reinvented logo features on T-shirts and jumpers.

For men, there are quintessential Emporio Armani styles, like overcoats, sweatshirts and T-shirts featuring the unmistakable brand eagle. Navy blue is the dominating colour.

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kIRstY GAllAcheR: ‘lockDowN hAs tAuGht Me how to be hAPPY oN MY owN’ ThE TV PREsENTER, Who cAuGhT coRoNAVIRus EARLIER ThIs YEAR, TELLs KATIE WRIGhT hoW 2020 hAs hELPED hER GRoW.

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eflecting on the last few months, Kirsty Gallacher is remarkably upbeat for someone who caught coronavirus and had to put a number of work projects on hold, saying she feels “very, very lucky” to have spent lockdown in the “dream house” she bought at the end of last year.

“It was almost fate, looking back, because [the house] nearly fell through last summer,” she says of the barn conversion in the Berkshire countryside.

“We were in heaven, really, compared to a lot of people who were stuck in cities.”

The TV presenter was joined some of the time by sons Oscar and Jude, who split their time between Gallacher and her ex-husband, former rugby player Paul Sampson. The couple split in 2015.

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Suffering with Covid at the end of March wasn’t heaven, Gallacher admits, but says she only had the virus “moderately”.

“I wasn’t hospitalised, but I did speak to a GP on the phone. I had all of the things – sickness; sorry to say it but diarrhoea; I had the cough.”

Unfortunately, Gallacher’s parents caught the virus off her (when she wasn’t showing symptoms) but all made a full recovery and now, the 44-year-old is looking on the bright side: “I was tested and was very strongly Covid positive and antibody positive.”

But there is a positive to come out of this challenging period. The mum-of-two says that being forced to spend more time alone this year has helped her learn how to be happy on her own – something she struggled with in the past.

“It’s an amazing treatment that uses ultrasound energy to give your skin’s collagen production a boost.

“Your collagen starts working for itself within your skin – rejuvenating your skin, sculpting, lifting – all the things that collagen does for us.”

Gallacher says that before she was approached by Ultherapy, she was considering other anti-ageing treatments but “wasn’t ready for needles” and says she finds it worrying that so many young people are having fillers.

“I get really upset when I see 16, 17, 18-year-old girls or boys ThE DETAILs plumping their lips up.

“I would discourage anyone “Touch wood, I’ve possibly cracked that – which was a Kirsty Gallacher is the uK and Ireland that young from having an real problem for me and caused me major distress when I got brand ambassador for non-surgical invasive treatment, because you divorced. lifting and tightening treatment just don’t know what you’re “It was one of the biggest causes of my terrible couple of ultherapy. For more information visit going to be dealing with in 20 years of anxiety, not dealing with things very well because I ultherapy.co.uk. years.” couldn’t be on my own.

During lockdown, the “I cope better now, which is really, really lovely. And I’m broadcaster – who is launching a podcast in September – has been much happier in my own skin.” enjoying not wearing make-up, and admits she was shocked when Speaking of skin, Gallacher says she’s been getting a lot of she saw herself fully made-up for a virtual interview on Good compliments on her complexion recently, which she puts down to a Morning Britain. treatment called Ultherapy.

“I looked at myself after and I thought ‘Oh God, you look awful’,” Earlier this year, the former Sky Sports News presenter took on a she says with a laugh. new role as brand ambassador for the non-invasive procedure.

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so, IT’s No suRPRIsE hER FAVouRITE cosMETIc PRoDucTs ARE ALL ABouT ENhANcING oNE’s NATuRAL BEAuTY. ThEsE ARE KIRsTY GALLAchER’s BEAuTY MusT-hAVEs…

Ark conditioning Body serum

“I use Ark products on my face and they do this incredible Conditioning Body Serum. It’s basically a moisturiser, but it’s a serum rather than an oil – you put some in your palm and it goes so much further.

“The other thing is it gives your body a little bit of a sheen, but it’s not greasy, because it’s a serum. I’m obsessed by it.” £35

Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara Black

“If I had to take one piece of make-up on a desert island, it would be mascara with a really good wand.

“I hate thin wands – it’s got to be one that you know will give you lots of layers but won’t clog your lashes. I think Max Factor is pretty good for that.” £11.99, Superdrug

Murad AhA/BhA Exfoliating cleanser

“I’m quite fussy about what I put on my face, and this is amazing, It’s great for the neck, because that’s the area I worry about – the neck tells a thousand tales, doesn’t it?

“It’s wonderful, and then you put loads of moisturiser on after and it feels so good.” £38, Cult Beauty

Neal’s Yard Rose & Geranium Roll on Deodorant

“Natural deodorants – I’ve tried them all, because I wouldn’t use a spray any more, so I was really scouring to try to find the best roll-on.

“Neal’s Yard do the best deodorant I’ve ever used in my life and I’ll never swap again.” £8

Moroccanoil Treatment

“While I’m on holiday, I’m putting oil in my hair. I don’t have a flaky scalp or anything like that, but I can get a bit of a itchiness in hot weather.

“Moroccanoil is great for the scalp and the hair, I just coat it when I’m outside then put my hair up in a knot, it’s wonderful.” £32.85, FeelUnique 76 NOVEMBER 2020

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Not everyone is going out for their Afternoon Tea. There’s a thriving culture of throwing own tea parties at home! It’s hard to think of a more civilised way of getting together with friends and family members during the daylight hours. micucci.co.uk

luxuRY lIghTINg cOllAbORATION We are thrilled to announce that Sweetpea & Willow has partnered with a glamorous and chic, Polish lighting brand. This sensational collection of luxury lighting by Schwung boasts timelessly chic designs in the forms of brilliant wall sconces, table lamps, floor lamps, pendants and chandeliers that will give your living space a refined and elegant feel. sweetpeaandwillow.com

COSY UP This season sees the arrival of over 300 new products at Garden Trading. Cosy up indoors with new lighting, textiles, storage solutions, bathroom products and kitchen favourites. Update your interiors this season and make the most of the cooler autumnal evenings indoors at home. gardentrading.co.uk

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Manchester-based pet bedding suppliers Scruffs® have announced an addition to their best-selling “Santa Paws” Collection of pet bedding and accessories. The ideal gift set for any dog owner, featuring four popular products, a mattress, soft-walled bed, snuggly blanket and a reindeer toy. petslovescruffs.com 80 NOVEMBER 2020

Walls and Floors have launched their newest collection of tiles ready for 2021 - behold, the Lily Tile. Inspired by Art-Deco design, Lily Tiles are a diverse and malleable tile, perfect to suit a variety of trends; from Grey on Grey, to festive tones.

With their ornate, encaustic effect appearance, Lily tiles are perfect for creating a statement in your home, and are suitable for both walls and floors. Their matt porcelain body is effortless and durable, yet their Art-Deco style patterned design is a creative avenue to explore in your home. wallsandfloors.co.uk

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hile radiators serve a highly practical purpose, they can often present a design challenge. MY Furniture have addressed this issue head on and launched a range of stylish covers that will set temperatures rising!

The new Anastasia Mirrored radiator cover range is a stunning addition to their existing collection. The unique design features hand cut, bevelled mirror panels of toughened safety glass with a stainless steel pedestal. Tested up to 80 deg C to withstand changes in temperature, there are discreet 3mm gaps between the mirrored strips – thin enough to conceal your radiator, wide enough to enable effective air/heat circulation. As well as hiding intrusive, ugly radiators they also protect children from burning their fingers and provide extra storage with an above radiator shelf. The Anastasia 82 NOVEMBER 2020

range is available in three styles, standard and adjustable, which extends in height as well as width, and a show-stopping Black Glass version!

In addition to the Anastasia range MY Furniture also offer two striking mirrored designs, the stylish French inspired Antoinette range and the sleek Leonore range.

Available in small and standard sized fixed width and large extendable version, MY Furniture radiator covers will accommodate radiators up to 196cm in size. my-furniture.com; 0800 092 1636

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o celebrate ten years providing an interior design service for private clients throughout the UK and overseas, Susan Folwell and Robert Allen of the interior design studio Artisans and Artists launched Artisan Abode in 2019 to take their years of experience designing and sourcing interesting furnishings to a wider audience.

The design team have worked on all manner of property including Listed manor houses, waterfront luxury apartments, farmhouses, small country estates, period cottages, luxury new build, and mid twentieth century property which they have re-modelled for clients. Experience of designing for every space in a house, from entrance halls, boot rooms, kitchens, libraries, bedroom suites, bathrooms, orangeries to swimming pool houses, means that the team have extensive experience of bespoke furniture design as well as sourcing beautiful and interesting furnishings from around the world. “We know from our work for our interior design clients what

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people want and need from their homes, the pitfalls to avoid, the items to spend on and the clever good value finds, it’s all about the mix, hence you will find a wide variety of styles and price points on Artisan Abode, what matters ultimately is good design, quality and value, sound advice and good service. In essence Artisan Abode gives customers access to an interior design ‘little black book’ and a lot of know how.” says Susan Folwell.

“We felt that there was gap in the market for Artisan Abode to cater for the design savvy customer who may not want to engage an interior designer but who appreciates a well-chosen edit of interesting furnishings and where, if they so wish, they can be given help and advice by an experienced design team, all wrapped up with good service in terms of delivery.” says Robert Allen.

The Artisans and Artists studio have designed and produced a capsule collection for Autumn Winter 20 / 21 exclusively for Artisan Abode, part of which is shown here, now available online.

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hen we are thinking of the most important factor in choosing furniture, storage has got importance.

Wardrobes have an upper hand when it comes to storage options. Wooden wardrobes have always been the favourites of people for decades. We can’t see a household without wooden furniture as most people like the comfort it provides. Solid wood wardrobes are the most popular among homeowners around the world because of their classic style, functionality and longevity. They are versatile in style and functions. Here we are discussing how to choose the best wooden wardrobe for your home.

What are the advantages of wooden wardrobes?

Wood is one of the sturdiest materials one can have for their wardrobes. Despite its strength, the wooden wardrobes are sold at an affordable price. Along with wooden wardrobes are strong enough as they can be used for many years. If you care for your furniture then you will be able to enjoy your wooden wardrobes for a long time.

Look and feel: Wooden furniture can also go a long way to creating a sense of the natural world indoors. If you live in a highdensity apartment block in a city, you may wish to foster a sense of nature in your living space. Wood is the perfect way to achieve this, through both its wide-ranging colour spectrum and the fascinating patterns of grains and fibres. Wood can also immediately bring warmth to otherwise sterile surroundings.

Easy Maintenance: Although completely weather-resistant, wooden wardrobes are quite easy to maintain. They can be gently wiped with a soft wet cloth to remove dust and dirt from the surfaces and abyss of the

wardrobe. Also, to want the long-life of these beautiful furniture units, keep it away from the direct sunlight in the bedroom because they might degrade the finish of these pieces.

Versatility: When compared to other materials wood is certainly versatile. No matter whether the design is modern or contemporary wood could certainly create an impact on that. They could be easily customised and derived just according to your bespoke needs Eco Friendly: Wood is the best example of an eco-friendly wardrobe. They are 100% safe and do not have any harmful effects at all.

Strength and Durability: Wood is, of course, abiding and robust material and is the perfect choice for anyone looking for longevity from their wardrobe. Whether you opt for hardwood (oak, teak) or softwood (pine, maple, walnut), there is inherent stability and reliability to a well-made wooden wardrobe for clothes.

Inspired Elements have a premium range of wooden fitted wardrobes that can be customised according to the space you have whether you have a big bedroom or a bedroom which only has space around a corner or space around the windows or a loft-style bedroom. Their wooden fitted wardrobes come with a superior finish, soft to the touch smooth finish, which is also hard-wearing.

Every individual has their own interests while thinking of a wardrobe, we have no limitations in creating unique and aesthetic wardrobes. The ease of maintenance makes them popular among customers and that’s why Inspired Elements is known as the best bespoke wooden Fitted wardrobe manufacturers in London. inspiredelements.co.uk

“inspired elements have a premium range of wooden fitted wardrobes that can be customised according to the space you have”

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“annie’s fine-art background and contagious enthusiasm for decorative painting has motivated both home painters and experienced professionals”

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y leading the decorative painting revolution over the last three decades, Annie Sloan is widely recognised as one of the world’s most respected experts in paint and colour.

As well as authoring 26 internationally sold books, Annie Sloan transformed the world of furniture paint with the creation of her own brand of decorative paint, Chalk Paint®, in 1990. Annie’s fine-art background and contagious enthusiasm for decorative painting has motivated both home painters and experienced professionals, unlocking countless creative potentials over the last 30 years. Annie Sloan is all about sharing her passion for decorative painting, and inspiring people to be creative and adventurous with her paints and colours. Her products are exclusively available through her network of over 1,700 independent Stockists located in 55 countries around the world. anniesloan.com

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Style & Character Russell TayloR fRom Russell TayloR aRchiTecTs ouTlines how To puT The sTyle and chaRacTeR back inTo youR home.

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he traditional houses of London are popular because their character seems to embrace everything that one thinks of as home. But their appearance suffers a sort of erosion: windows are replaced, unsympathetic extensions added, cornices get clogged with paint, and so on. The challenge is to create a traditional sense of style without compromising modern family life.

Extensions are a good example. There is no reason why an extension has to look as if it belongs to another building. The solution we have adopted on a number of projects is to design the extension as a mini orangery with the windows glazed in slim double-glazed panes.

As an orangery type the extension will create a free-flowing transition from house to garden, bringing the spaces together. It brings welcome decoration and lightness that is otherwise absent from the backs of most houses.

But how do you make an orangery that is elegant and convincing? It’s all in the details! Traditional details: the mouldings of doors, windows and architraves, plaster ceiling mouldings, etc are usually finer and

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more varied than standard, “reproduction” pieces. We design all parts of a house or extension: doors, windows, shutters, architraves, skirtings, cornices, chimneypieces, built-in furniture and cupboards, staircases, etc. Occasionally we have designed light fittings and ironmongery. Where appropriate we use off-the-peg elements, it’s a matter of choosing what is right. The details have to work with the overall design. It’s an attention to detail that we follow throughout all parts of the house, top to bottom, making it work for the family.

This approach succeeds when working on Listed properties and in Conservation Areas. Obtaining Listed Building Consent can be a hurdle, but being sympathetic to the original design and enhancing the appearance is the best starting point.

We have an unrivalled reputation for obtaining Listed Building Consent is difficult and controversial cases.

It’s important to emphasise that building with a traditional attention to detail is no more expensive than making something with a stripped, bare appearance.

The traditional houses of London were built in a straight forward way with a logic of construction that is inherently economical.

And, such construction is a green, sustainable way of building! The embodied energy in traditional construction is far less than that in many modern materials and components. And because the construction is robust it will last a long time and is easily repaired using readily available, low energy materials.

Traditional building is the future, not the past! rtarchitects.co.uk E: mail@rtarchitects.co.uk T: 020 7261 1984

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ince 1954 Mumford & Wood has established a hard-won reputation for timber windows and doors that combine cutting-edge technology with traditional aesthetics. From landmark refurbishments to residential developments, Mumford & Wood’s design team have been instrumental in helping architects, developers and aspirational homeowners to achieve the highest performance and quality for their properties.

Mumford & Wood’s stunning range of engineered timber windows and timber doors appeal to both the aesthetic and functional requirements of architects, planning authorities, preservation societies and endusers alike. These products, including timber sash windows, use the best of traditional features with a choice of deep moulded profiles, advanced timber section design and timber material.

With a variety of glazing options, including double, slim and single glazed, all of the products are hand ThE DETAILs crafted with a series of sanding processes to achieve Mumford & Wood’s range of a traditional look. The engineered timber windows and doors resulting timber windows can be explored at mumfordwood.com and doors offer or you can speak to one of the friendly, the impressive knowledgeable team by calling performance of a 01621 818155. high-end modern window or door, with the unique traditional aesthetic that Mumford & Wood is renowned for.

Possessing a rich heritage of more than 60 years, Mumford & Wood has been delighting commercial and residential customers with its product range throughout its history.

Ten years ago, Mumford & Wood were specified for new windows to an extension added to an impressive 1854 Victorian townhouse in London. The home is owned by the Baker family who comment “we were originally attracted to the house because of the amount of natural light that fills the rooms”.

“Mumford & Wood were specified along with a building firm by the architect originally. Being

introduced to Mumford & Wood was the best thing to come from that architect as we were disappointed with the builder’s work” Mr Baker comments.

In the present day, the family decided to update the rest of the house, undertaking a significant refurbishment project, including replacing the windows throughout, and there was only one manufacturer in the running.

“There was no hesitation from us in returning to Mumford & Wood. The windows replaced 10 years ago continue to function perfectly and they look excellent.

We knew that the rest of the house needed windows of this quality as well” Mr Baker explains.

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can make or break how good your property looks from the outside.

People look at a front door before they look at anything else – it reflects what you and others think about the house.

A front door must be in keeping with your property - planked doors work well on barn or warehouse conversions. But there is no escaping the universal charm of the Georgian front door - solid, well-constructed, but at the same time curiously domestic and welcoming. The classic Georgian combination of solid, panelled door with a glazed fanlight over the top, is just magic.

The different types of front doors

There are three main types. Firstly you can opt for solid wood. These are built to last, but they do require some upkeep. You’ll need to sand them down and repaint periodically to stop the wood from rotting. And you can change the colour of the door whenever you want.

Secondly you can get a uPVC front door.

These tend to be a lot cheaper, easy to clean and only need the odd wash and dry to rinse off dirt and dust. And finally you could opt for a composite front door. As the name suggests,

they are made from a variety of different materials. The best material is chosen for each part of the door, providing the best overall performance as a result.

Door knobs, knockers and letterboxes should be in keeping with one another and sympathetic to the style of the door. Simple brass ring knockers and “Doctor’s” door knockers are two styles that suit both panelled and plank doors. Lionhead knockers and knobs with ornate embellishment are typical of the Queen Anne period while reeded (ridged) door furniture was used in late Georgian and early Victorian times. Edwardian door furniture is plain, with simple reeding, while Victorian is slightly heavier.

Focusing on security

Security is an important element of any front door.

Ideally choose one that offers multipoint locks and have a split spindle design. This means when you close the door from the outside, the only way of getting back in is to use a key.

Multipoint locks should have bolts that move into place by an upward turn of the handle from inside or outside your home. You then use a key to keep in place. In some cases compression bolts are provided in the door, to further secure it into the frame. Clearly the more bolts you have the more secure it will be.

“security is an important element of any front door. ideally choose one that offers multipoint locks and have a split spindle design”

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sash window or hung sash window is made of one or more movable panels or “sashes” that form a frame to hold panes of glass, which are often separated from other panes (or “lights”) by narrow muntins. Although any window with this style of glazing is technically “a sash”, the term is used almost exclusively to refer to windows where the glazed panels are opened by sliding vertically, or horizontally in a style known as a “Yorkshire light”, sliding sash, or sash and case (so called because the weights are concealed in a box case). The oldest surviving examples of sash windows were installed in England in the 1670s, for example at Ham House.

The invention of the sash window is sometimes credited, without conclusive evidence, to Robert Hooke. The sash window is often found in Georgian and Victorian houses, and the classic arrangement has three panes across by two up on each of two sashes, giving a “six over six” panel window, although this is by no means a fixed rule.

Innumerable late Victorian and Edwardian suburban houses were built in England using standard sash window units approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) in width, but older, hand-made units could be of any size.

To facilitate operation, the weight of the glazed panel is usually balanced by a heavy steel, lead, or cast iron sash weight or counterweight concealed within the window frame. The sash weight is connected to the window by a sash cord or chain that runs over a pulley at the top of the frame, although spring balances are sometimes used. Sash windows may be fitted with simplex hinges, which allow the window to be locked into hinges on one side while the counterbalance on the other side is detached, allowing the window to be opened for escape or cleaning.

The name “hung sash window” is more usual in the United States, and typically refers to a double-hung window with two sashes that can move up and down in the window frame. A single hung window has two sashes but normally the top sash is fixed and only the bottom sash slides. Triple and quadruple hung windows are used for tall openings, common in New England churches.

Construction is usually of softwood, and these sashes were traditionally only single-glazed. Modern double-glazed sash windows are now available, which increase energy efficiency and reduce sound ingress whilst keeping the traditional look of a period property. Traditionally styled double-glazed sash windows will often attempt to mimic the original appearance through the use of nonfunctional muntins or ‘glazing bars’, which are applied to the surface of the glazing, and give the appearance that the sash is made up of several smaller panes, whereas in reality, each sash consists of only one, large, double glazed unit.

Sash windows are relatively low maintenance and offer huge advantages in return (style, aesthetics, abides by laws (relating to older houses and buildings), natural resources etc.), however wellmaintained sash windows should last generations without needing parts replaced. It is also possible to clean all the glass from within the building by sliding the two panes to different positions.

A significant advantage of sash windows is that they provide efficient cooling of interiors during warm weather. Opening both the top and bottom of a sash window by equal amounts allows warm air at the top of the room to escape, thus drawing relatively cool air from outside into the room through the bottom opening.

“The invention of the sash window is sometimes credited, without conclusive evidence, to robert Hooke”

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nterior designer and founder of House of Flora, Sonal, runs the company with a dedicated team and when they aren’t trawling for new products and designs, they are supplying the market with a wide range of interior products.

Our products are sourced from all over the globe to bring an eclectic mix of high quality items suitable for any residential or commercial property. This stems from having roots all over the world especially India, Africa and Europe so keeping our items diverse is very important to us. Our products range from exclusive home accessories, to kitchenware, bathroom accessories, furniture and lighting which includes Nura Lighting,

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our bespoke lighting service.

Each item is handpicked to ensure we bring you unique, inspiring and authentic products. We are constantly updating our items to make sure you always receive exclusive design pieces. Due to this our items are limited but we are happy to assist you if you can’t find what you are looking for. house-of-flora.com