Life Magazines (Sandbanks edition) January 2022

SANDBANKS LIFE JANUARY 2022

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THE AWARD WINNING FERRARI DEALERSHIP IN LYNDHURST

THE LATEST LAUNCH AT SUNSEEKER POOLE

WATERFRONT LIVING Welcome to the modern home that is Vantage. A luxurious house in Lilliput with breathtaking panoramic views.

Presented by Tailor Made.

Take your family to enjoy five star luxury at The Ritz and they really roll out the red carpet for their younger guests and make sure that every moment is full of fun. Time spent with the family at The Ritz is a wonderful tradition, where every moment is magical and memories are made and remembered for a lifetime.

Opened in 1988 by John butt and his two sons Warren and Glenn, Meridien was originally created with the specific idea to deal with motor cars that interested them. The ethos was to only buy a car (to sell) you would actually want to buy yourself personally. And so, they did – concentrating on the models of cars which were desired by them and usually were prized in the marketplace. We take a closer look at the award winning Ferrari dealership in Lyndhurst.

Sunseeker Poole is the flagship dealership for new and preowned Sunseeker boats and luxury motor yachts. Located in the home of this iconic brand, we provide a first class global service. Positioned near Poole Quay, our sales and service facilities are a stone’s throw from the Sunseeker International shipyards and HQ, ensuring our clients receive premium sales, warranty and service attention, whether in Poole Harbour or throughout the world.

The London Art Fair returns to the UK capital to launch the next international art calendar; presenting over 100 selected galleries celebrating the best in Modern and Contemporary Art to discover and buy. The Fair connects both seasoned and aspiring collectors with the best galleries from around the world, providing them with a unique opportunity to discover outstanding modern and contemporary art, from prints and editions to major works by internationally renowned artists from the 20th century to today.

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KIDZ AT THE RITZ CREATING MAGICAL MEMORIES FOR CHILDREN

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“Young guests of The Ritz will remember for the rest of their lives, getting dressed up and taking their first Afternoon Tea in the worldfamous Palm Court”

ake your family to enjoy five star luxury at The Ritz - and they really roll out the red carpet for their younger guests and make sure that every moment is full of fun. Time spent with the family at The Ritz is a wonderful tradition, where every moment is magical and memories are made and remembered for a lifetime.

The Ritz London have a range of family-friendly rooms as well as a delicious and extensive children’s menu

Just For the little ones

They have created an exclusive kidz@theritz club, where each child receives their very own VIK (Very Important Kid) membership card which comes with a host of exciting benefits, including: • Special welcome gifts • In-room games consoles • Children’s bathroom amenities, bathrobes, and slippers • In-room selection of ageappropriate children’s books and DVDs • Complimentary ice cream in The Palm Court or The Ritz Restaurant • Children’s menus in the Michelin-starred Ritz Restaurant for £30 for two courses or £35 for three courses

• English breakfast for £19.50 per child • Afternoon Tea for £35 per child • Complimentary baby cots • External babysitting service can be arranged through Concierge

Young guests of The Ritz will remember for the rest of their lives, getting dressed up and taking their first Afternoon Tea in the world-famous Palm Court with mummy and daddy. They will remember their first Ritz bathrobe and slippers, identical in all but size to that of their parent’s; and little girls will remember sipping Shirley Temples with their mother as they had their first taste of a grown-up world of luxury. The services offered at The Ritz are designed to create moments between families that will be cherished forever, rather than providing a distraction for children when travelling away from home.

Family-Friendly Rooms

• Children, 16 years of age or younger can stay in their parents’ room on a complimentary basis (Deluxe King or above) • Flexibility to have two adults and two children in a room* • Guaranteed interconnecting rooms at the time of booking (subject to room category) • Non-smoking rooms JANUARY 2022 9

OUT & ABOUT

Location

The setting of The Ritz, with the wide spaces of the stunning Royal Green Park on its doorstep and a variety of stores and family activities to delight children only a short walk away, The Ritz London is close to the following attractions: • Buckingham Palace • Hamleys toy store • British Museum

• Madame Tussauds • Science Museum • London Zoo • Sea life London Aquarium Step through their famous revolving doors – and experience the wonders of The Ritz London. Follow in the footsteps of English playwright Nöel Coward who wrote songs at The Ritz including ‘Children of The Ritz’

THE DETAILS Telephone reservations on: +44 (0) 20 7300 2222 Or email: reservations@theritzlondon.com Terms and Conditions: For children up to 16 years old and subject to availability.

The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR Telephone: 020 7493 8181

ABOUT THE RITZ LONDON Step into a five-star world steeped in 115 years of history and the finest of British traditions. When The Ritz first opened its doors on 25th May 1906, it was considered one of the greatest hotels in the world. Conceived by the famous hotelier César Ritz with the aim of becoming the ultimate destination for guests looking to stay at the most luxurious hotel in the land, no expense was spared on its opulent interiors and lavish furnishings.115 years on, The Ritz continues to offer their guests the same exceptionally high standards and exquisitely luxurious experience that was the keystone in the creation of their world-class hotel. theritzlondon.com 10 JANUARY 2022

Corrina Cooper is a Contemporary Pop Artist based in Wiltshire. Her practice documents ‘the everyday’; using geometric shapes to alter and examine still life & landscapes. The brightly coloured paintings are acrylic on canvas and encapsulate stained glass iterations & floral attributes that are routed within Art Deco & Pop Art influences. The painting here is called: Circumferential 2021 – Acrylic on Canvas 80 x 80 cm - £1100 Website - www.corrinacooper.co.uk Instagram - @corrinacooperart Email – contact@corrinacooper.co.uk

OUT & ABOUT PROPERTY

WATERFRONT LIVING

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views and flowing out onto the lawned garden.

The first floor houses the magnificent principal bedroom suite, with the main room truly enjoying its location with floor to ceiling glazing that brings through the full panoramic Poole Harbour view. The suite also provides a walk in dressing rooms and stunning ensuite bath and shower room. The floor also gives way to 3 additional bedrooms, all with ensuites and bedroom 2 with fantastic Poole Harbour views, with bedrooms 3 and 4, with ensuites and aspects to the side and front elevations.

The final floor is the formal living room, which takes control of the entire floor and boasts simply the most amazing views out across Poole Harbour with access onto an extensive terrace, giving the homeowners a truly magical place to enjoy the sunsets.

THE DETAILS

About The Location

The property is located in Lilliput which is in the heart of Poole’s yachting community with an exclusive marina and home to two sailing clubs.

This hidden gem shares a shoreline with Poole Harbour and enjoys views of Brownsea Island elcome to the fabulous and the Purbeck Hills beyond. All your food Modern home that is essentials are easily accessible in the small parade Vantage, a luxurious Office: Tailor Made Estate Agents of shops where you can also find some great detached home with striking 16 Banks Road, BH13 7QB eateries including an award winning bakery. waterfront location, beautifully designed over Tel: 01202 706006 Close by is the internationally acknowledged, three floors of abundant of features throughout Sandbanks, which boasts the largest natural This modern mansion occupies one of the harbour in Europe (the second largest natural harbour in the world) finest positions in Lilliput with breath-taking views. with miles of golden sand and sheltered waters. It is perfect for Set back from the road, the secure gates open into the extensive either learning the latest water sport or simply lazing on the beach in front elevations and drive, which gives ample parking for multiple the sun. cars and access to the double garage with the oversized designer The beautiful award winning sandy beaches are only a short walk front door opening up into the home. away while the open sea offers some of the best sailing and coastline The internal finishes are quite simply beautiful with one of the right on your doorstep. main features being the stunning architectural design grand hall The Sandbanks Chain Ferry crosses the short stretch of water with its spiral stairs cascading through to all floors and acting as across to the Purbecks, giving access to Shell Bay, Swanage and a central core to this stunning home. The ground floor reception the rest of the magnificent Jurassic coastline and stunning Purbeck rooms afford 3 different area’s to enjoy, all with an excellent detail on the specification finishes, alongside the extensive array of glazing countryside.

For eating out, the wonderful Rick Stein’s restaurant, next to throughout which allows the natural light to illuminate through the Tailor Made’s office, is very popular and across the chain ferry property. is also the delightful The Pig On the Beach and Shell Bay fish To the ground floor, the layout affords excellent reception and restaurant. The area’s favourite Chinese restaurant, the renowned kitchen areas which blend into each other whilst protecting their Ocean Palace, is located inside Harbour Heights Hotel. Sandbanks is individuality as the design allows for the kitchen breakfast room, also the home to the Royal Motor Yacht Club and Sandbanks Yacht the living day room and additional 2nd reaction / TV room all to Club. gain from its south-westerly direction, encompassing Poole Harbour

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For more information or to arrange access for a viewing to this stunning waterfront home, please contact Tailor Made Estate Agents of Sandbanks.

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OUT & ABOUT FEATURE

Sunseeker Poole

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unseeker Poole is the flagship dealership for new and preowned Sunseeker boats and luxury motor yachts. Located in the home of this iconic brand, we provide a first class global service to all our clients.

Positioned near Poole Quay, our sales and service facilities are a stone’s throw from the Sunseeker International shipyards and HQ, ensuring our clients receive premium sales, warranty and service attention, whether in Poole Harbour or throughout the world.

Individuality is at the heart of both our service and our luxury motor yachts. It is this element of Sunseeker Poole that creates a boat that is uniquely yours. It goes far beyond the choice of woods or fabrics to encompass vital aspects of your personality and lifestyle that will be reflected in your boat. For this reason we encourage all our clients to make a personal visit to the Sunseeker Factory and see these world renowned luxury motor yachts in production. This gives you the opportunity to meet the designers, learn about our manufacturing techniques and appreciate the build quality that puts the Sunseeker brand in a league of its own. We will liaise closely with you throughout the build process.

During the time you spend with us, we will listen closely to your likes and dislikes, and then discuss how we can achieve and exceed your expectations. Once you know what you want, our craftsmen will take over and construct your Sunseeker luxury motor yacht to your exact specification.

The friendly and experienced Sunseeker Poole team are on hand to provide expert yachting assistance.

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Sunseeker full speed ahead with an expansive new product development plan

In many ways, 2021 was a record-breaking year for local global luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker. Growth in demand for yachts, both in the charter and ownership market, has seen a boom in the industry. Sunseeker has remained adaptive to the market trends shaping the everyday lives of its customers and record sales were made in 2021 following the return of international boat shows, building on a forward order book worth more than £0.5 billion.

The emergence of new lifestyle trends and a continuing demand for innovation saw Sunseeker continue its three year £35m investment to accelerate new product development with innovation,

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luxury and performance at the heart of every single model.

Last year, Sunseeker launched seven new models in total. The Sunseeker ‘Famous Five’ campaign started the year which saw a virtual global launch, hosted

by Hugh Bonneville. Models included the dynamic Predator 55 EVO™, the spacious Manhattan 55, the exhilarating 65 Sport Yacht, an opulent 88 Yacht and the truly innovative 90 Ocean. Other launches included two special edition 74-foot XPS models benefitting from enhanced interior styling and an aftgalley version of the exceedingly popular 76 Yacht.

All new models are designed to accommodate increased interior living and work spaces to facilitate prolonged time on-board in privacy and seclusion.

The all-new Predator 65 that launched in January of this year is a low-profile, performance lead model that promises an exhilarating driving experience with Volvo Penta IPS drives and intelligent joystick control.

The 65-foot model offers peak performance, comfort, efficiency and manoeuvrability. Complete with 35-knot capability, she will provide a one-of-a-kind driving experience in luxurious surroundings.

Contemporary design cues and innovative features

“Individuality is at the heart of both our service and our luxury motor yachts”

are never more prominent than in Sunseeker’s larger yachts such as the all-new 100 Yacht, launching this Spring. As well as a substantial Beach Club to allow for those all-important water sport forays, this landmark model reveals a single level entertainment deck from bow to stern and a private terrace forward

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“After much speculation on social media, Sunseeker will also see the return of an icon this year, the Superhawk 55”

from the master stateroom, something that will revolutionise this segment.

After much speculation on social media, Sunseeker will also see the return of an icon this year, the Superhawk 55. Reinvented to appeal to the modern boater, the Superhawk 55 has space, speed and sleek lines with that all-important nod to Sunseeker’s racing heritage. It has a real premium automotive feel with impressive stainless-steel detailing and a design flair that touches every part of the boat. The new centre-line triple helm is a first for Sunseeker and delivers an open-plan arrangement with easy, same level side deck access from pantograph doors port and starboard, as well as internal access below deck via a companionway hatch on the starboard side.

The in-house design team continue to evolve the Sunseeker product range with new and exciting features, silhouettes and technologies. They remain on target to double the range to 22 boats by 2023, certainly one of the most comprehensive and innovative model ranges available in the market today.

Recognising its customer’s desire to spend more time on the water using a multitude of water sports equipment, it has pioneered the Beach Club concept integrating larger garages and platforms. These allow owners to store a tender, jet skis, SeaBobs, paddleboards,

diving equipment and more for family and friends to enjoy. With innovation at the core of all models, features like X-TEND™ convertible seating are re-imagining how the entertainment spaces are used on board our larger Yacht models; transforming at the flick of a switch from rearward facing at Beach Club level to forward facing at cockpit level. It comes as no surprise therefore, that many of the new models have won internationally recognised awards for this exceptional new design direction and the industry-leading technological innovations found on board.

Sales Director Spencer Brown from Sunseeker Poole commented “Boating has never been more popular. We have been delighted to welcome existing and new clients to the Sunseeker range from across the UK, including many local to Poole. These have been for both new and brokerage boats and our experienced team are here to support owners at every step of their purchase and subsequent use. Please do THE DETAILS get in touch for a consultation – the area’s coastline offers SUNSEEKER POOLE so much potential for Sunseeker Wharf, West Quay Road boating and marine leisure Poole, Dorset BH15 1HW activities – we are here 01202 666 060 to help. We can also offer info@sunseekerpoole.com advice on chartering, whether that be locally here on the south coast or via our extensive office network in the Mediterranean.”

We will also be hosting clients across numerous exciting events this summer; it’s not too late to get on board!

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OUT & ABOUT FEATURE

Enzo Ferrari

1962 Monaco Grand Prix

YEARS of

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“Even today, stunningly beautiful cars, each one completely unique, continue to emerge from the same Maranello factory gates”

he company’s story officially began in 1947 when the first Ferrari emerged from the historic factory entrance on Via Abetone Inferiore in Maranello. The 125 S, as it was known, embodied the passion and determination of the company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari.

To date Ferrari’s most important sporting successes include 15 F1 World Drivers’ Championships, 16 F1 World Constructors’ Championships, 14 Sports Car Manufacturers’ World titles, nine wins at 24 Hours of Le Mans, eight at the Mille Miglia, seven at the Targa Florio and 226 victories in F1 Grand Prix.

The legendary symbol used by Ferrari has heroic origins. It was first adopted as a personal emblem by a highly decorated Italian World War I pilot, Francesco Baracca, who had it painted on the fuselage of his aircraft.

At the end of the war, Baracca’s parents offered to allow Enzo Ferrari to use the Cavallino Rampante (Prancing Horse) symbol. He adopted it as the logo for his racing Scuderia, placing it on a yellow shield in honour of his hometown of Modena and topping it with the Italian tricolour. The classic Ferrari red, however, was simply the colour assigned by the International Automobile Federation to Italian grand

prix cars in the early years of the last century.

Even today, stunningly beautiful cars, each one completely unique, continue to emerge from the same Maranello factory gates. Ferrari offers clients not simply an infinite choice of colours but also an endless selection of materials, treatments and finishes. Thanks to their Carrozzeria Scaglietti and Special Trim and Equipment programmes, every single Ferrari is unique.

Clients are also invited to virtually configure their car at their dealership so that they can have a full preview of what their choices will look like. http://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN

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OUT & ABOUT FEATURE

THE AWARD WINNING FERRARI DEALERSHIP IN LYNDHURST

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pened in 1988 by John butt and his two sons Warren and Glenn, Meridien was originally created with the specific idea to deal with motor cars that interested them.

The ethos was to only buy a car (to sell) you would actually want to buy yourself personally. And so, they did – concentrating on the models of cars which were desired by them and usually were prized in the marketplace.

Ranging from the ubiquitous late 80s Golf GTI’s and Ford XR3i to top of the line Mercedes, BMW, Bentley and Rolls Royce and every sports, classic and supercar in between Meridien soon acquired a reputation as the place to go for a top spec low mileage used car.

But there was always a brand that held a great reverence with Meridien – Ferrari. The father and sons team can each tell you what model their first drive of the famous brand was, right down to the colour and specification. The reason is simple, “you always buy a Ferrari with your heart” and therefore these first Ferrari experiences are indelible in the brain as they are stored there with other great emotions.

Growing the business in the early 1990’s another famous Italian brand, Maserati, came into the sights of the firm and Meridien became the U.K sole importer.

With Maserati being from the same motor city of Modena in Italy as Ferrari, the two brands eventually joined forces in 1999 to become Ferrari Maserati SpA. This required the then Ferrari importer to become the Maserati importer too – which worked brilliantly for the New Forest based company.

Relinquishing the import rights for Maserati meant that a Ferrari Official Dealership could be opened in Lyndhurst, something that twelve years prior was but all but a dream. But as Enzo Ferrari, who had a great multitude of one-line deep thoughts said…. …“if you dream it, you can do it”.

Fast forward to November 2018 and Meridien Modena Ferrari became Global Ferrari dealership of the year, an achievement to add to the awards of Global Showroom of the year (2014) and Global Aftersales Dealer (2017) coming ahead of over 230 other dealers in the world.

Previous awards for the sales and service centre are beautifully polished Ferrari V12 and V8 motors that are kept as trophies in the showroom and service reception areas. The 2018 award was slightly larger – a 2002 ex Michael Shumacher Ferrari Formula 1 car!

Ferrari continues to delight and surprise all at the Lyndhurst dealership, clients and staff alike. The current range of cars includes Roma, Portofino, SF90, SF90 Spider, 296 GTB, 812 GTS and a newly unveiled ICONA (icon) series car the SP3 Daytona.

All can be viewed on the dedicated dealer website hlyndhurst.ferraridealers.com Meridien Modena Ltd 77 High Street, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7PB Telephone 02380 283404 JANUARY 2022 21

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BBC SEVEN WORLDS ONE PLANET

LIVE IN CONCERT

UK PREMIERE AT THE O2 ARENA LONDON, 31ST MARCH 2022 HOSTED BY BAFTA WINNING BRITISH EXPLORER, NATURALIST AND TV PRESENTER STEVE BACKSHALL

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BC Studios and concert promoter FKP Scorpio UK have announced the new rescheduled date for the highly anticipated UK concert premiere of Seven Worlds, One Planet.

The event will be hosted by BAFTA winning British explorer Steve Backshall, accompanied by the very best hand-picked musicians that make up the specially created Seven Worlds Symphonic Orchestra & Choir, conducted by Matthew Freeman.

When the landmark TV series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, was first broadcast in the UK, it took viewers on an epic journey that not only celebrated the diversity of life on each of the seven continents. It went on to become BBC One’s mostwatched factual TV show of 2019 and will finally celebrate its UK premiere live concert performance in a very special one-off concert, presenting the very best footage and music from the highly acclaimed television series.

The live concert will present some of the most spectacular scenes from the programme displayed on a giant state of the art 4K Ultra HD LED screen. The series took a staggering 1,500 people over 4 years to make, including 92 film shoots across 41 countries.

Accompanying the footage on screen, the series hugely emotive score was composed by Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer and Jacob Shea for Bleeding Fingers Music, and features the captivating song ‘Out There’, produced specifically for the series by Zimmer and the multi-award winning artist SIA. The audience will be taken on a journey of discovery through the ‘seven worlds’ - from the colourful paradises of South America to Asia’s vast wilderness; from the unforgiving deep freeze of the Antarctic to the searing heat of Africa; from North America via

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THE DETAILS For more details and to purchase tickets visit seven-worlds-one-planet-live. co.uk Seven Worlds, One Planet – Live in Concert, The O2 Arena Tickets: £65/£55/£45 Under 14 discount tickets available Box Office: theo2.co.uk or 0844 856 0202 axs.com eventim.co.uk; ticketmaster.co.uk; seetickets.com

Australia to wildlife closer to home in Europe.

The live concert format for these breathtaking television programmes has already proved hugely successful over the past number of years, with close to half million UK & European fans having already attended concerts for the outstanding BBC Studios Planet Earth and Blue Planet series.

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BELLMANS AUCTIONEERS PICTURES AND PRINTS | A YEAR IN REVIEW

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s one of the UK’s leading regional auction houses, Bellmans holds specialist auctions as well as regular Home Interiors auctions, featuring sales of both Asian and European ceramics, silver, pictures and prints, jewellery, wristwatches and works of art. Each auction includes a wide range of remarkable items, with something to appeal to all, bringing an enticing variety of treasures, consigned from Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, London, the Home Counties and further afield.

Bellmans’ Picture Department holds four regular annual specialist sales; two dedicated to Old Master, British & European Paintings, and two dedicated to Modern British & 20th Century Art. In addition to these specialist sales there are regular monthly Interiors Auctions with a varied selection of paintings and prints at a wide range of prices.

2021 has been a particularly exciting year for Bellmans, with the inclusion of its first dedicated Contemporary Art Sale in December, as well as collections from Hampshire artist, Laurie Norman and the surrealist, Gerald Moore.

Highlights from 2021 included Nicolae Grigorescu (Romanian, 1838-1907), A woman at her bureau, which sold for £32,000* against an estimate of £20,000 - £30,000 and John Simpson (British,1782-1847), Self Portrait, selling for £7,500* against an estimate of £1,200 - £1,800. Other highlights included a Portrait of Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth (1649-1734), with a Cupid, reaching the hammer price of £13,000*, Mary Fedden (British,1915-2012) A View of Summer, watercolour on paper, selling for £3,800* against an estimate of £2,000 - £3,000, whilst Maid of the Forth, from John Bellany (British,1942-2013) 24 JANUARY 2022

reached £7,500* against a £3,000 £5,000 estimate.

Bellmans’ specialists have a wealth of experience in the art world and are delighted to provide valuations and advice on all fine art, from a single painting, to a substantial collection or studio. Valuations take place both in the Sussex Saleroom and the Mayfair office, as well as ‘pop-up’ valuation days across the country. Preliminary estimates can also be provided online or a home visit can be arranged.

Visit bellmans.co.uk to find out more, subscribe to regular auction alerts or to browse and bid in Bellmans’ next auctions online. *Subject to Buyers Premium @ 22% + vat bellmans.co.uk

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THE LONDON ANTIQUE RUG & TEXTILE ART FAIR IS BACK TUESDAY 25TH TO SUNDAY 30TH JANUARY 2022, BATTERSEA EVOLUTION

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he London Antique Rug and Textile Art Fair (LARTA) returns to Evolution London, Battersea Park after the annual event was held online only in 2021.

Eighteen of the best dealers from around the UK and France will be exhibiting a rich blend of carpets, rugs and textiles on the mezzanine of The Decorative Fair. LARTA is the UK’s only specialist event for fine textile art, antique carpets, vintage rugs and associated works of art.

Launched in 2011, the LARTA Fair is an important date for interior decorators, collectors, and discerning buyers looking for practical and decorative rugs and textiles to beautify their homes.

At LARTA 2022 the expert dealers are offering items originating from Persia, India, China, Japan, Central Asia, Anatolia and the Caucasus, as well as from Europe, Africa and the Americas. Find early Coptic pieces to fine Persian wool rugs, tribal rugs, room-sized carpets, kilims and vintage Berber rugs to 17th century tapestries, ikat, cushions, antique costumes and much more.

Organiser, Aaron Nejad of Aaron Nejad Gallery said, “We have a full complement of exhibitors, all of us keen to get back to meeting interior designers, collectors and clients, old and new, face to face. With so many of us around the world spending more

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“Launched in 2011, the LARTA Fair is an important date for interior decorators, collectors, and discerning buyers”

time at home, the focus is on interiors and enjoying where we live. For those who are not able to come to the Fair, we continue to run our simultaneous online event, LARTA Online, on our website larta.net, mirroring some items for sale at our Battersea event.”

FROM LEFT: GIDEON HATCH ‘PADINA’ HAND KNOTTED IN INDIA, HAND SPUN TURKISH WOOL, AVAILABLE TO ORDER IN ANY SIZE AND COLOURS, £750 PER SQ. M; EMILY’S HOUSE LONDON, MID-CENTURY MOROCCAN BENI RUG, 170CMX290CM, £1,650; JAMES COHEN ANTIQUE CARPETS, ANTIQUE AKSTAFA RUG, SHIRVAN AREA, NORTH-EAST CAUCASUS, WOOL, CIRCA 1860.

THE DETAILS Tickets are £20 each for the opening day (Tuesday 25 January) or £10 each for subsequent days.

Book online through Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/d2heekns Tickets also give visitors full access to The Decorative Fair.

For more information, Covid regulations and LARTA Online 2022 visit larta.net or follow on Instagram @lartarugfair for updates.

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THE CONNAUGHT BAR IS NAMED

THE WORLD’S BEST BAR FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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he Connaught Bar has held art of table side theatre with its signature Martini trolley. onto its hard-earned crown Cocktail lovers can enjoy a little of the bar’s magic this festive for another year as No.1 season with The Connaught Bar’s Collection. This features the bar’s bar in the world, awarded cocktail shaker in silver and engraved, a whole host of bespoke by the prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars Awards last night. The glassware and The Connaught Bar Gin distilled and bottled in Connaught Bar at The Connaught Mayfair, renowned for exceptional Mayfair. craftsmanship, landmark cocktails and daring new mixes - has had a place on the Best ABOUT THE CONNAUGHT Bar’s list since 2010, rising from second place on the 2019 list.

In the heart of London’s Mayfair, This year is the second time that this The Connaught, part of Maybourne institution for cocktail lovers has been named Hotel Group, blends contemporary the official winner – a feat that previously style, classic English character and only two bars have achieved in the awards’ impeccable service to create the ultimate 13-year history. in sophistication. Rooms and suites to Agostino Perrone, Director of Mixology suit every mood, exquisite cuisine from accepted the bar’s award with his team, and Hélène Darroze and Jean-Georges said “ It was an emotional evening, as we Vongerichten, the charm of The Connaught celebrated this exceptional award with our and Coburg Bars, and Europe’s first industry friends. After another challenging Aman Spa make this the perfect place year in hospitality, the industry’s resilience to rest, relax and dine in style. and unity through these times has been the-connaught.co.uk extraordinary. Our commitment to this industry and to our beloved guests has been our fundamental driver for the past 13 years. We will continue to work hard and keep up - as individuals, professionals, but foremost, as a team and a bar community to inspire the next generation.”

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WITH ALL MY HEART The new Valentine’s Collection from Pierre Marcolini Available at Pierre Marcolini Marylebone, Harrods and Selfridges

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strawberry, salted butter caramel, and almond praline. Further utstanding chocolate boxes, patisserie, hamper chocolate creations are also set to launch, with the Praline Chocolate assortments all made with love and the strawberry Heart, which wears a lace design for this year and of course no fruit, are now available for St Valentine’s 2022. collection is complete without Pierre’s famous Chocolate Tablet, this Following Pierre’s win last year, crowned as ‘Best year in white chocolate flavoured with strawberry and sprinkled with Pastry Chef in the World’, he is showing off his love for patisserie fine dried strawberry petals. within this collection.

For the first time ever, Pierre is launching PRICE LIST: the ‘Kumo’ which is ‘a tribute to Japanese poetry’ this will be like nothing people CHOCOLATES have had before. Madagascan vanilla cream Malline of 25 Hearts - £29.00 seasoned with Timut pepper and a hint of Plumier of 15 Hearts - £19.90 mint, accompanied by a heart of ‘Mara des Praline Heart - £9.90 Bois’ strawberry jam and topped with a White Chocolate and Strawberry Tablet - £8.00 white chocolate disc stamped with patterns Two, three and four drawer Chocolate Boxes of the collection. £64.00/£99.00/£104.00 Also, a hazelnut cookie topped with Gift Assortment Box - £66.00 light cream and a chocolate disc to try. For Hamper Assortment Box - £104.00 two people to enjoy the ‘Duo Entremets’, a lemony and sesame nougatine base, filled PATISSERIE with a strawberry confit, with a light vanilla Duo Entremets Cake - £15.00 mousse, touch of Timut Pepper in a white Kumo (individual piece) - £3.50 chocolate shell, with a signature raspberry heart on top.

Available to buy from the Pierre Marcolini Chocolate heart boxes are new for Marylebone boutique, counters in Selfridges, this year, with a declaration of love in 5 Harrods and online via eu.marcolini.com shades of pralines and ganaches: subtle facebook.com/PierreMarcolini fruity flavours of passion fruit, raspberry, Twitter/Instagram - @pierremarcolin

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What does your favourite Royal Park mean to you?

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he last 18 months has seen the parks become an even more essential backdrop to our lives, offering a sense of normality in a changing world and at times being literally the only places to go. This winter, Royal Parks are asking for your donations to support their work caring for the nature, landscapes and rich heritage that make the Royal Parks what they are for everyone who needs them.

From boating lakes to birdsong, grand gardens to kids’ playgrounds, visit the parks today and find your escape from city life.

HYDE PARK

Once the hunting ground for Henry VIII, this large royal park is best known for its famous Speakers’ Corner and Serpentine Lake, home to waterfowl and oarsmen. The Lido only opens for the summer, but the Swimming Club is open all year round so brave folk can swim in frigid waters, sometimes as cold as 4C. 32 JANUARY 2022

Covering an area of 265 acres, Kensington Gardens is planted with magnificent trees and ornamental flower beds. It is a perfect setting for Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial, Peter Pan statue and the Serpentine Gallery. Did you know? you can pick up tips for growing fruit and vegetables from the park’s very own allotment which is also home to a number of chickens.

ST JAMES PARK

St James’s Park includes The Mall and Horse Guards Parade, and surrounded by landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Whitehall.

The park’s famous flower beds are a familiar backdrop to pageants including Trooping the Colour, as well as state visits and other ceremonial occasions.

Enjoy impressive views of the lake and fountain, watch the resident pelicans at feeding time, or while away a sunny afternoon in a deckchair.

THE REGENT’S PARK

‘Regent’s Park’ covers 197 hectares, consisting of formal gardens, shrubberies, sports pitches, rough grassland, a large lake, small enclosed wood and a canal. Regents Park also houses various structures and organisations, including the iconic ZSL London Zoo. Walk through the elegant flowerbeds in the Avenue Gardens, see more than 12,000 roses in Queen Mary’s Gardens, or hire a rowing boat and join the ducks on the boating lake.

“Look out for memorials celebrating freedom, including the Buxton Memorial which marks the abolition of slavery” VICTORIA TOWER GARDENS

A small pocket of green space in the heart of Westminster, between the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, Millbank and Lambeth Bridge. Look out for memorials celebrating freedom, including the Buxton Memorial which marks the abolition of slavery. And for children the Horseferry Playground includes a sandpit, dance chimes and a water play feature.

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RICHMOND PARK

One of London’s most breathtaking landscapes, the 1,012-hectare space is made up of woodland, grassland and ponds attracting hedgehogs and bats hibernating in winter. But the park is best known for its 630 wild red and fallow deer. Discover the Isabella Plantation woodland gardens, refuel at Pembroke Lodge tea rooms and enjoy distant views of St Paul’s Cathedral from King Henry’s Mound.

BROMPTON CEMETERY

The Grade I listed Brompton Cemetery is the well-loved resting place of over 200,000 people and a haven for wildlife. Nestled among the spectacular trees and undergrowth are over 35,000 gravestones and monuments with the amazing stories of all the people buried there since the 1830s, including some well-known names like Emmeline Pankhurst and John Snow.

THE GREEN PARK

‘Green Park’ is a peaceful refuge; a triangle of mature trees and grasslands, offering a quiet retreat from city life, right next to Buckingham Palace. Visit a range of memorials, fountains and statues and look out for Royal Gun Salutes when ceremonial guns are fired to mark special royal occasions.

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GREENWICH PARK

The 74-hectare space is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it overlooks the National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Naval College. It is an amazing mix of 17th century landscape, stunning gardens and a rich history that dates back to Roman times and a small herd of Fallow and Red deer. There’s also a children’s playground where kids can run around and exhaust themselves.

YOUR GIFT TO THE ROYAL PARKS Whatever personal connection you have with your Royal Parks, your gift will go towards conserving and improving the 5,000 acres of parkland in our care, impacting the lives of millions of people each year.

When other locations were forced to close, Royal Parks worked even harder to make sure they were there for everyone who needed them, providing free access to nature, playgrounds and spaces to exercise, all while managing biodiversity and preserving the landscapes’ rich heritage.

That work never stops, with park teams out and about all year round tending to the special places that have become like a second home for many.

BUSHY PARK

At over 1000 acres, Bushy Park lies just north of Hampton Court Palace and is famed for its mix of waterways, gardens, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer. Visit the Upper Lodge Water Gardens, a historic gem hidden away in the north of the park. See if you can spot the arresting birdlife, from kingfishers to kestrels. And enjoy a walk in the peaceful Woodland Gardens.

If you value your Royal Parks please make a donation. Your gift will help care for precious green space in London that plays an essential role in the lives of millions of people each year.

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SELFRIDGES’ STATE-OF-THE-ART CINEMA

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he three-screen cinema destination is fitted with the latest state-of-theTHE DETAILS art sound and vision technologies to ensure your viewing experience is Open 7 days a week 12pm-9pm world-class.

The Cinema at Selfridges is open all year For more information and to purchase round, with daytime and evening timetables tickets call 0800 123 4000 showing the latest releases across a mix of selecting option 5 blockbusters and independent films. Ticket prices range from £12 to £20 depending on screening Email: days and times and usual concessions, plus a boxoffice@selfridgescinema.com priority membership scheme which includes or visit selfridges.com/cinema free ticket allowance and a host of benefits and services.

The Cinema at Selfridges also offers an extensive food and beverage menu to cater for all tastes including vegan, served from the cinema’s own informal restaurant. A la carte is available in the restaurant only with dishes from £8 to £19 for sharing plates and served throughout the cinema’s opening hours, with afternoon tea (including a vegan afternoon tea) available during the afternoon. A full silent snacks selection is available for purchase to eat within the screening rooms.

Alcohol, mocktails and soft drinks are available from the main bar or the cinema’s tuck shop drinks corner. Prices are from £12 for alcoholic beverages and from £10 for mocktails, Both wine and Champagne are available by the bottle with some by the glass.

The Cinema at Selfridges is located at 400 Oxford Street with an entrance both at the heart of the store on its lower-ground floor, and

“The Cinema at Selfridges is open all year round, with daytime and evening timetables showing the latest releases”

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direct street access from 40 Duke Street, allowing customers in and out regardless of the store’s operating hours.

The Cinema at Selfridges is the result of an exclusive partnership with one of London film fans’ favourite independent boutique cinemas, the Olympic Studios, which has much loved locations both in Barnes (Olympic Cinema) and Battersea (Archlight Cinema).

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Journey through a colourful Costa Rican Paradise:

Kew Gardens’ Orchid Festival Returns Saturday 5 February – Sunday 6 March 2022 Princess of Wales Conservatory

ew Gardens’ much-loved annual orchid festival returns, taking inspiration from the rich and colourful culture of Costa Rica, where visitors can escape the UK’s winter weather and embrace the sights and sounds of this internationally recognised biodiversity haven.

For 2022, the route around the Princess of Wales Conservatory will be designed to recreate the varied and verdant landscape of Costa Rica, transporting visitors through the wonders of this biodiversity hotspot, from the tropical dry forest of the north Pacific, to the rainforests of the southern coastline.

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hummingbirds- all intricately hand-crafted from plants- will burst into colourful life for the duration of the festival. The central display in the glasshouse pond will be filled with brilliant vibrant orchids and bromeliads.

Kew’s focus on Costa Rica for Orchids 2022 will highlight the country’s unique position as a biodiversity hotspot, as recently recognised by the country being awarded the inaugural Protect and Restore Nature Earthshot Prize.

Home to 5% of the world’s biodiversity, despite covering just 0.03% of the planet, Costa Rica is a role model for the conservation of biodiversity; with around a quarter of its land part of a protected forest or reserve. RBG Kew has many collaborative scientific projects located in Costa Rica, which include constructing a ‘family tree’ for all of its orchid species to learn how to better protect them, and documenting plants in La Amistad Biosphere Reserve - one of the richest places on Earth for plant diversity.

What Kew are doing to keep visitors safe

The safety and wellbeing of visitors is of the utmost importance to them and are continually monitoring and responding to the Covid-19 pandemic as it evolves.

They are adhering to government advice to ensure visitors and staff remain safe while enjoying Orchids 2022. Safety

measures will reflect government advice at the time of the exhibition run and will be clearly communicated across RBG Kew’s channels and onsite.

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BENTLEY MULLINER PRESENTS

The Continental Gt Convertible Equestrian Edition

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entley Mulliner has added to its new Collections portfolio with the creation of a truly bespoke Continental GT Convertible – the Equestrian Edition.

This one of a kind Continental GT Convertible embodies a myriad of distinctive features, building on the strengths of Bentley’s iconic open top Grand Tourer. Inspired by one of the greatest racecourses in the world and home to the prestigious event, The Cheltenham Festival, the sole example of the Equestrian Edition has been specially commissioned by Bentley Bristol and hand built

by Bentley Mulliner in Crewe. To celebrate the car’s inspiration, it was recently photographed at Jackdaws Castle – the famous state of the art equestrian training facility and home of Jonjo O’Neill Racing, just 10 miles from Cheltenham Racecourse.

Sumptuous embroidery and artisanal marquetry rarefies the Equestrian Edition. Horse and rider silhouettes adorn all four seats, that are finished in the aptly named sustainable Saddle hide. A Cumbrian Green secondary hide complements the bespoke theme.

The same horse and rider silhouette accompanies Bentley Mulliner branding in the front fascia, where lavish gold detailing stylishly accentuates the straight grain Walnut single veneer and box wood inlays.

Continuing the interior theme, the diamond quilting now synonymous with Bentley Mulliner is crafted utilising an authentic Tweed fabric, with a contrasting light blue stitch introducing a modern touch and providing a distinctive feature to the door inlays and rear quarter panels. Bentley Mulliner has applied their trademark branded treadplates to complete the bespoke interior of the Equestrian Edition.

To the exterior, a specially commissioned and distinctive shade of green called Spruce is paired with Blackline Specification, which replaces bright chrome with gloss black versions to all exterior

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brightware, bezels, radiator grill and exhaust outlets. Bold 22-inch Mulliner Driving Specification wheels in gloss black complete the specification.

The car comes equipped with both suites of Bentley’s state of the art driver assistance technologies namely; Bentley Touring specification that includes Lane assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Bentley Safeguard Plus, Night vision and Head-up display, and Bentley’s City Specification incorporating Top view camera, Traffic sign recognition, City assist, Pedestrian warning, Reversing traffic warning, Automatic dimming mirrors and Handsfree boot opening. bentleymotors.com

BENTLEY MULLINER Bentley Mulliner is renowned throughout the automotive world for crafting some of the most individual Bentleys ever created. Bentley Mulliner is the birthplace of coachbuilding – the oldest automotive coachbuilder in the world.

Bentley Motors is the most sought after luxury car brand in the world. The company’s headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering and production of the company’s four model lines, Continental, Flying Spur, Bentayga and Mulsanne.

The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best.

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The History Of

JIMMY CHOO

WE TAKE A LOOK BACK AT THE HISTORY OF JIMMY CHOO, RISING FROM HUMBLE ORIGINS IN A COBBLER WORKSHOP TO BECOMING ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST-KNOWN FASHION BRANDS.

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ou can trace its roots back to a bespoke shoemaker, Jimmy Choo, based in the East End of London in the early 1990s. The fashion designer was born Jimmy Choo Yeang Keat in Penang, Malaysia in 1961, and using the craftsmanship he learned from his father, also a cobbler, Choo made his first pair of shoes at the age of just 11.

His father wanted him to follow in his footsteps. Mr Choo recalls “When I first started, my father wouldn’t let me make a shoe. Instead, he said: “Sit and watch, sit and watch.” For months and months, I did that.”

After learning from his father about the craft of shoemaking, Choo made his way to England in the early 1980s to study at the Cordwainers Technical College in Hackney, where he graduated with honours in 1983.

Choosing to remain in England, Choo opened his first shop in Hackney in 1986 in an old hospital building.

It didn’t take long for Choo’s reputation to build. The sexy cut, fashionable design, and exceptional Italian craftsmanship struck a chord with a sophisticated clientele, and the first collection enjoyed immediate success. Jimmy Choo was among the first to bring shoes and handbags to Hollywood where the red carpet proved to be the ideal runway for the brand.

Soon, Choo became the darling of the celebrity world, in particular Princess Diana, who donned Choo’s footwear seemingly everywhere she went.

High-profile devotees also include the Duchess of

“It’s a beautiful, distinctive art, and shoes are like the foundations. If the foundations aren’t right, the building won’t stand upright, and if a woman’s balance isn’t right, nothing else is” - Jimmy Choo

Cambridge, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce and Kendal Jenner.

The fictional Carrie Bradshaw in television series “Sex and the City.” famously sported Jimmy Choo shoes, boosting the brand’s status.

Within two years of opening his shop, Choo’s shoes were featured in an eight-page spread in Vogue magazine. And it was his relationship with Vogue that would prove to be instrumental in the rise of the Jimmy Choo brand. Despite the rise of his popularity, Choo was still a small operation, making just 20 hand-made pairs shoes a week. But Tamara Mellon, an accessories editor at Vogue, who often hired Choo to make shoes for fashion shoots, sensed a larger market for Choo’s creations. She approached the shoemaker about partnering to create a line of readyto-wear footwear - with a goal of creating a global luxury business.

In 1996, both Choo and Mellon quickly grew the business, keeping the focus on creating high-end footwear, but no longer relying on the idea that every single pair had to be made by Choo himself. They contracted with Italian factories and opened their first boutique shop in Motcomb Street, London.

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“In 2001, Choo sold his half of the company to Robert Bensoussan of Equinox Luxury Holdings for $30 million”

Two years later, the company expanded to the US, securing locations in the premiere luxury shopping destinations of the world’s most prestigious cities including Madison Avenue in New York City and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, also creating a line-up of adoring Hollywood celebrities including Julia Roberts and Renee Zellweger.

International expansion continued with Jimmy Choo stores opening in Avenue Montaigne in Paris, Via Condotti in Rome, Ginza in Tokyo, and prestigious shopping districts Sloane Street and Bond Street here in London. And by the turn of the century, the Choo name was a global brand, with high-end retail clients that included Harrods and Saks Fifth Avenue carrying Choo footwear. The Choo brand had also expanded to handbags and other accessories.

But in the background, all was not well. Choo and Mellon were at odds about the direction of the company. In what would become one of the more fascinating rifts in the fashion industry, Choo didn’t think bigger was better. He questioned the quality of the shoes the company was making, and seemed to long for the days when he was back at his shop in Hackney making a small number of pieces of footwear for specific clients.

In 2001, Choo sold his half of the company to Robert Bensoussan of Equinox Luxury Holdings for $30 million. Jimmy Choo was then put up for sale in April after struggling to retain the status it held in the early 2000’s. Both Choo and Mellon departed in 2011 when JAB Luxury bought the firm for more than £500m.

Today, Jimmy Choo encompasses a complete luxury accessories brand. Women’s shoes remain the core of the product offer, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men’s shoes. Jimmy Choo has a global store network encompassing more than 150 stores and is present in the most prestigious department stores worldwide.

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crystal-embellished designs, while the latter gravitates towards down-to-earth leather goods and ready-to-wear.

Jimmy himself now concentrates on a very personal business, where he designs directly for clients in high-end couture.

Jimmy Choo was awarded an OBE in 2002, and girls and women around the world continue to covet owning a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes! jimmychoo.com

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ROLL INTO THE RITZ!

THE RITZ LONDON’S ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM

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he Ritz London is the proud owner of a Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase. Described as the Rolls-Royce of Rolls-Royce’s, the hotel’s iconic 8th generation Phantom EWB is the authoritative statement of modern luxury.

The elegant Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB has been built by hand in England in the manufacturer’s headquarters in Goodwood in Sussex, and is custom crafted to hotel’s design. With its commanding silhouette and striking chrome detailing, the motorcar is bespoke Ritz blue and features moccasin leather interiors with monogrammed navy blue carpets and navy seat piping, as well as unique headrests embroidered with a blue Ritz lion and front massage seats.

The motorcar provides the quietest cabin Rolls-Royce has ever created with an incomparably spacious Suite, enhanced by discreet technology.

A complimentary one-way airport transfer within The Ritz-Rolls Royce Phantom is offered to all guests staying in one of the hotel’s four signature suites, and the motorcar is also available for hire as an exclusive service to hotel guests.

“A complimentary one-way airport transfer within The Ritz-Rolls Royce Phantom is offered to all guests staying in one of the hotel’s four signature suites, and the motorcar is also available for hire as an exclusive service to hotel guests”

ABOUT THE RITZ LONDON

The Ritz London, the iconic landmark conceived by renowned hotelier César Ritz, first opened its doors in 1906.

Perfectly located in a landmark position in the heart of London’s West End, The Ritz is moments from the finest shopping destinations the Capital has to offer, including the luxury designer brands of Bond Street and Regent Street and the unique and quintessentially British boutiques of Jermyn Street.

Throughout its distinguished history, the iconic hotel has been at the heart of London society and continued to play host to Royalty, aristocracy, stars of stage and screen and countless other discerning guests.

The first and only hotel to have received a Royal Warrant from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, The Ritz has deservedly taken its place amongst the great hotels of the world and is the benchmark by which other hotels are measured. Most recently, The Ritz Restaurant was awarded a Michelin Star in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2017. Following refurbishment it is sparklingly renewed though still retains the luxurious Louis XVI style interiors, meticulous service and the exquisite bar and restaurants for which The Ritz name is synonymous.

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STAR WARS CONCEPT ARTWORK POSTER SELLS FOR MORE THAN £53,

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n original piece of concept artwork for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back has sold at auction for £53,125.

The full-colour painted piece from 1980, the year the film was released, went under the hammer as part of the Prop Store’s live cinema poster online auction, which fetched a total of more than £384,000.

The piece by Josh Kirby was expected to sell for up to £8,000.

The second film in the Star Wars film series, The Empire Strikes Back became the highest-grossing film that year, earning around 401.5 million US dollars worldwide.

The artwork features characters from the franchise including Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Han Solo and the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO. Elsewhere in the sale, a Star Wars film poster from 1978 wishing its recipient a happy first birthday sold for £5,000.

Another poster, from Star Wars: A New Hope in 1977 featuring the tagline “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” sold for £4,062.

Other posters featured among the lots were for films such as Apocalypse Now, The Brides Of Dracula, The Day The Earth Stood Still and Evil Dead.

Prop Store chief executive Stephen Lane said: “We continue to exceed all expectations and produce another phenomenal auction.

“Alternative movie posters continue to increase in popularity and value, and items from the Bryan Fuller and Charles Lippincott collections sold exceptionally well.

“Our global bidders were very active throughout the auction and we’re looking forward to presenting another outstanding collection of posters in April 2022.”

Mark Hochman, the auction house’s poster expert, added: “Prop Store’s first two-day poster auction proved to be a special event and more successful than we could have hoped for in the current climate, with our Star Wars content proving incredibly popular and very well received with an incredible £53,125 being achieved for our Empire Strikes Back original artwork painting.

“There were certainly some impressive sale prices across the whole auction with the Howard Kazanjian and Bryan Fuller collections reaching impressive prices, with once again our Alternative Movie Poster offerings one of the standout categories.”

“Alternative movie posters continue to increase in popularity and value”

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TATE BRITAIN PRESENTS

HOGARTH & EUROPE

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Until 20 March 2022

ew artists have defined an era as much as William Hogarth (1697-1764), whose vivid, satirical depictions of 18th century England continue to capture the imagination today.

Tate Britain’s major exhibition Hogarth and Europe will present his work in a fresh light, seen for the first time alongside works by his continental contemporaries. It will explore the parallels and exchanges that crossed borders and the cosmopolitan character of Hogarth’s art.

Hogarth’s best-known paintings and prints, such as Marriage A-la-Mode 1743, The Gate of Calais 1748 and Gin Lane 1751, will be shown alongside works by famed European artists, including Jean-Siméon Chardin in Paris, Pietro Longhi in Venice, and Cornelis Troost in Amsterdam. Together they will reveal how changes in society took art in new directions, both in Britain and abroad.

Featuring over 60 of Hogarth’s works, brought together from private and public collections around Europe and North America, the exhibition will draw on decades of research to show Hogarth in all his complexity – whether as staunch patriot or sharp critic, bawdy satirist or canny businessman. It will also examine the shifting status of artists in the 18th century, from workshop artisans and court

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painters to independent freelancers enjoying prominence alongside actors, musicians and writers It will also examine the shifting status of artists in the 18th century, from workshop artisans and court painters to independent freelancers enjoying prominence alongside actors, musicians and writers. The rapid expansion of urban centres like London, Paris, Amsterdam and Venice also saw the city itself become a major subject in art for the first time.

Tate Britain will juxtapose these metropolitan scenes from across Europe, showing the bustling London streets of Hogarth’s Southwark Fair 1733 and The March of the Guards to Finchley 1749-50 together with vibrant depictions of Étienne Jeaurat’s Paris and Longhi’s Venice.

Hogarth and Europe is curated by Alice Insley, Assistant Curator, Historic British Art and Martin Myrone, former Senior Curator, pre-1800 British Art, Tate Britain. It will be accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue featuring new essays by eminent scholars and artists including Lubaina Himid and Sonia E Barrett.

Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain TOP LEFT: GIUSEPPE MARIA CRESPI, THE FLEA 1707 – 1709 UFFIZI GALLERY; TOP RIGHT: WILLIAM HOGARTH, MARRIAGE A-LA-MODE: 2, THE TÊTE À TÊTE, 1743-45 © THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON ABOVE: WILLIAM HOGARTH, HEADS OF SIX OF HOGARTH’S SERVANTS, C 1750-5 TATE

“Not just another industry award” Providing professional care for those in need during a worldwide pandemic is no mean feat and being awarded for your hard work makes a huge difference to those working in the sector. The Home Care Awards identify, recognise and celebrate excellence across homecare in the UK. PillarCare is delighted to have started 2022 with a boost by being nominated for a Home Care Award. They will be adding this accolade to their many other industry awards including The Great British Care Awards and Homecare.co.uk awards, voted for by service users ratings.

“We couldn’t be prouder of our achievements over the years. We have been fortunate enough to work with some amazing clients and to build a team of caring, reliable hard-working individuals who always work with us to put the customers’ needs first. Ensuring first-class care is something we believe is reflected in both our longevity of the business and this award.”

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THE ART OF MENSWEAR AT V&A IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GUCCI First major V&A exhibition to celebrate masculine attire.

Sainsbury Gallery, 19 March – 6 November 2022

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ashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear will be the first major V&A exhibition to celebrate the power, artistry and diversity of masculine attire and appearance.

The show will trace how menswear has been fashioned and refashioned over the centuries, and how designers, tailors and artists – and their clients and sitters – have constructed and performed masculinity, and unpicked it at the seams. Fashioning Masculinities will present around 100 looks and 100 artworks, displayed thematically across three galleries - Undressed, Overdressed, and Redressed.

Contemporary looks by legendary designers and rising stars

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will be displayed alongside historical treasures from the V&A’s collections and landmark loans: classical sculptures, Renaissance paintings, iconic photographs, and powerful film and performance.

Outfits worn by familiar faces will be interspersed throughout, from Harry Styles, Billy Porter and Sam Smith, to David Bowie and Marlene Dietrich. Innovative creations and diverse representations will highlight and celebrate the multiplicities of masculine sartorial self-expression, dressing beyond the binary.

Fashioning Masculinities will open with a Craig Green SS2021 ensemble of a deconstructed suit, alluding to the construction and deconstruction of both the masculine body and conventions of

THE DETAILS Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear runs from 19 March – 6 November 2022.

Adult tickets £20. Tickets are on sale now at vam.ac.uk/ masculinities

masculinity, a theme that will be central throughout the show.

Undressed will explore the male body and underwear in a utopian dreamscape, whilst Overdressed will take visitors into the elite masculine wardrobe in a sumptuous, immersive space with courtly grandeur, featuring oversized silhouettes, abundant colour, and lavish materials.

Redressed will include a section on leather showing how designers like Tom

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Ford for Gucci and Donatella Versace took their interest to a new place, whilst a series of frock coats from the midnineteenth century to the present day will include examples by Prada, Alexander McQueen and Raf Simons. And alongside will be extensive photography showing changing styles and attitudes, from Oscar Wilde, Claude Cahun and Cecil Beaton to The Beatles and Sam Smith.

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THE BEST BARS IN THE WORLD

By Prudence Wade

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f you want your next cocktail to be really special, don’t just walk into any old establishment – kick things up a notch by going to one of the best bars on the planet.

This year’s list of the World’s 50 Best Bars has been announced, with London-based watering holes making two appearances in the top five. Other entries include Shanghai bars with cocktail lists inspired by astrology, and art deco speakeasies in Mexico City.

Here’s a glimpse into the top five, and a look at some of the quirkiest other bars on the list…

ATLAS IN SINGAPORE. A DRINK AT THE CONNAUGHT BAR IN LONDON

2. Tayēr + Elementary, London: This is a bar of two halves: first you have Elementary, in a relaxed, industrial-style space with big windows – and all the mixed drinks come pre-made, on tap. When you pass through a partition you’ll reach Tayēr – it’s darker, sexier, and the elaborate cocktails are made to order.

4. The Clumsies, Athens: This impressive establishment is housed in a townhouse, with multiple floors of moody bars, rustic wooden tables and a pool table. According to the awards, at The Clumsies you can order “some of the most inventive cocktails that can be found anywhere”.

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Atlas, Singapore: This ornate art deco bar has one particularly standout feature: an impressive tower of 1,300 different brands of gin.

With leather booths and a plush red carpet, it feels straight out of the Great Gatsby.

Drink Kong, Rome: The awards proclaims Drink Kong has “one of the coolest decors” in the business. Interiors are like a “Japanese Blade Runner”, with minimalist furniture and neon lights everywhere.

3. Paradiso, Barcelona: Not all is as it seems at Paradiso: to enter the bar, you first have to walk through a fridge door in a pastrami shop. Inside, the speakeasy is housed within curved wooden panels, and the drinks can be extravagant events – from a negroni served inside a mini dry ice ‘volcano’ to cocktails drunk from large shells.

PARADISO IN BARCELONA.

Salmon Guru, Madrid: The drinks at Salmon Guru have to be seen to be believed, with CN Traveller calling them “sippable works of art”. Cocktails are served in everything from a porcelain fire-breathing wolf to a glass egg – and the decor is just as outlandish to match.

El Copitas, St Petersburg: Transport yourself to Mexico in this St Petersburg bar dedicated to all things agave. Small but perfectly formed, expect tequila, mezcal and Mexican snacks to go with your drink.

The top five…

1. Connaught Bar, London: The awards describes Connaught Bar as “the quintessential London hotel bar”, but with an Italian flair.

This is the second year in a row it’s claimed the top spot, showing it’s worthy of a visit – just make sure to order the signature dry martini.

A TASTE OF THE REST…

5. Florería Atlántico, Buenos Aires: This basement bar is hidden underneath a florist-meets-wine store, and pays tribute to Argentina’s indigenous communities with its cocktail menu.

1930, Milan: Don’t expect easy entry to this mysterious Milanese bar. The address is secret – there’s no website and you won’t be able to Google it. You’ll have to charm your way into the bar, knowing the right people to ask instead. Once there, this establishment is all about Prohibition-era glamour and modern drinks (apparently).

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LONDON ART FAIR 20-24 April 2022 Business Design Centre. London N1

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he London Art Fair returns to the UK capital to launch the next international art calendar; presenting over 100 selected galleries celebrating the best in Modern and Contemporary Art to discover and buy.

The Fair connects both seasoned and aspiring collectors with the best galleries from around the world, providing them with a unique opportunity to discover outstanding modern and contemporary art, from prints and editions to major works by internationally renowned artists from the 20th century to today.

In addition to over 100 exhibiting galleries, the Fair returns with a number of highly regarded curated spaces: Platform: Each year the Fair’s curated section Platform, features invited galleries presenting well-known, overlooked and emerging artists whose work aligns to a single distinct theme. Curated by Candida Stevens, for 2022 Platform will explore the theme of Music and its part in contemporary visual art. Visual art and music share common cultural influences, including societal, political and technological. With contemporary craft and contemporary art increasingly occupying a shared space in both exhibitions and collections, Platform will look at the range of music inspired by visual art being made today.

Photo 50: The Fair’s annual exhibition of contemporary photography, will be curated by art historian and curator Rodrigo Orrantia. No Place is an Island presents a selection of works by British and UK-based artists, interested in questioning the idea of an island and the associated concepts of isolation and isolationism. Echoing John Donne’s celebrated No Man is an Island, this exhibition examines what it means to be an island in the contemporary moment. As we slowly emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic to a post-Brexit Britain, the topical issues of our day (climate emergency, mass migration, travel

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and movement restrictions) confront us with the reality of an interconnected world.

Art Projects: Returns for its 18th edition at the Fair to showcase the freshest contemporary art from across the globe. Pryle Behrman, art critic and member of the Art Projects Selection Committee, will once again return for 2022 to introduce this section, and as curator of The Screening Room, which is hosted as part of Art Projects as an accompanying programme of collaborative video and new media initiatives.

The Fair’s extensive gallery line up showcases a diverse cross-section of art from emerging talent to established art world favourites; alongside an inspiring programme of curated talks, panel discussions and artists insights.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit londonartfair.co.uk

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QUINTESSENTIALLY STYLISH

ermyn Street is an air of elegance, class and distinction for the poet Thomas Gray; William Gladstone; and W. M. Thackeray.

Hawes & Curtis, Benson & Clegg, Church’s, Crockett & Jones, which it has been very well known for over 300 years.

Dunhill, DAKS, Emmett, Favourbrook, Floris, Foster & Son, Jermyn Street dates back to 1664 when Charles II Hackett, Harvie & Hudson, John Lobb, Links of London, New authorised Henry Jermyn, the Earl of St Albans, to & Lingwood, Paxton & Whitfield, Thomas Pink and Turnbull & develop an area close to St James’ Palace. It has flourished ever Asser, welcome you to their prestigious stores. since and holds a worldwide reputation for high quality British In its 300-year history Jermyn Street has always retained its artistry and craftsmanship. distinctive character. This applies to the ambience of the street, The street is home to London’s finest men’s tailors, shirt the services it offers, and to the shops and businesses and the makers, suppliers of leather goods, food and wine merchants, people who own and run them. Inevitably there have been restaurants, hotels and art galleries. changes in the architecture over the years, with the old houses Historically, Jermyn Street’s shops outfitted the aristocracy converted into shops and some facades modernised. at The Court of St James’s with bespoke shirt makers; tailors; However, much of the original essence of Jermyn Street lingers boot makers; hatters: everything for the elegant gentleman. That on and it still provides a quintessentially British experience. tradition continues today with Jermyn Street known throughout the world for its prestigious shirt makers offering a wide range to suit every age and taste. Now ladies can also find exquisite clothing in many shops and, of course, there are numerous other shops punctuating the street selling jewellery; cigars; fine wine and food, especially cheese; perfume; fine art; objets d’art and tapestries, as well as outfitters, hatters and boot makers: in fact everything one would expect THE DETAILS of the street synonymous with British style, luxury and For more information about Jermyn Street service. visit the website at jermynstreet.net Over the years Jermyn twitter.com/JermynStShopper.

Street’s distinguished residents facebook.com/JermynStreet have included the likes of Sir William Stanley; Sir John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough; Sir Isaac Newton; William Pitt; Sir Walter Scott;

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HERNE HILL SCHOOL STRENGTHENS ITS ECE FOCUS AND EXPERTISE

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t the top of Herne Hill, a mere three-minute walk away from its main site, Herne Hill School recently opened a dedicated Kindergarten for 2- and 3-year-old children (girls and boys). The stately Victorian mansion has been completely refurbished to the highest standard to create a warm, welcoming ‘home from home’ environment.

The site, which is highly conducive to stimulating the children’s creativity and maximising their learning, has met with strong approval from parents, with some comparing it to a “Soho House for children”. It enables Herne Hill School to consolidate its position as cutting-edge experts in Early Childhood Education, the period research has unequivocally established as the most formative in a child’s life and requiring a specialist pedagogical approach.

FOCUS AND EXPERTISE

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“We have developed a unique, continuous five-year curriculum which we believe goes way beyond the statutory requirements of the English EYFS and Key Stage 1 national curriculum”

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children from Kindergarten (2+) to Year 2 (7+)”, says Ngaire Telford, who is only the third Headteacher in the school’s history. “Thanks to this cumulative experience and by thoughtfully integrating best practices from other successful ECE programmes such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Forest School and Te Whāriki from my native New Zealand, we have developed a unique, continuous five-year curriculum which we believe goes way beyond the statutory requirements of the English EYFS and Key Stage 1 national curriculum”, she adds.

Herne Hill School benefits from being just the right size for its focused five-year provision.

On the one hand, being the largest stand-alone independent school in the country specialising in this age range affords it the scale required for employing a critical mass of expert early years educators and state-of-the-art facilities and resources. On the other hand, it is sufficiently small to enjoy a warm and friendly family community atmosphere in which the children benefit from deep relationships with these loving, caring and expert staff.

STRONG ETHOS AND HIGHQUALITY STAFF ARE KEY

“Early Childhood Education is the period research has unequivocally established as the most formative in a child’s life and requiring a specialist pedagogical approach”

Asked about what she believes to be the greatest success factors for cutting-edge ECE provision, Mrs Telford spontaneously replies “ethos and staff”. She explains: “A strong and purposeful ethos can provide an all-encompassing cultural umbrella for everyone’s behaviours at the school. Our own ethos of ‘Love · Care · Excellence’ encapsulates our commitment to excellence and conviction that love and care are prerequisites for optimising a young child’s learning trajectory. But ultimately, having amazing staff is even more important as it is they who develop the supportive relationships required to guide young

children, day-in day-out, on their crucial ‘whole child’ development journey.”

Following their successful start in the Kindergarten, on a term-time basis with full-day provision two to five days per week, the Herne Hill School children are gradually introduced to the school’s main site and its extensive woodland area to enable a smooth progression through the five-year continuous curriculum.

They then move on to their next schools at a natural Year 3 entry point - with a spark in their eyes and equipped with a comprehensive set of life skills to seize the opportunities and surmount the challenges they will face in their futures.

NEW WEBSITE JUST LAUNCHED

Herne Hill School have just launched their new website, which contains a wealth of information on what cuttingedge ECE looks like. hernehillschool.co.uk

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Fostering a love of learning from the very start at

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pplying for a child’s primary school place is one of the biggest decisions parents have to make for their children, laying the foundation stone for their journey into formal education and a love of learning for years to come. Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside on the outskirts of York, Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE) welcomes children from as young as 3 months into its Kindergarten, and all the way through until 19 years old.

Chapter House is one of four schools within the Collegiate and is home to QE’s Early Years, infant and junior provision. It is a vibrant and engaging school with a warm, family atmosphere. As part of QE’s unique four school model, children stay in Chapter House until Year 5, when they make the transition to QE’s Middle School King’s Magna in Year 6.

In February 2019, the Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the Chapter House Early Years provision as ‘Outstanding’ across all areas, praising the ‘excellent care and learning experiences that the setting provides’. Chapter House has also achieved the Primary Science Quality Mark Gilt, the Quality Mark for its Early Years provision and the Quality Mark for Primary Provision.

Chapter House offers a purposebuilt, friendly setting, with the opportunity of free flow from room to room. This ensures children are familiar with all staff and environments easing the transition as the children grow. All the mealtimes take place in a dedicated Early Years dining room, specifically provided for by a dedicated EYFS 62 JANUARY 2022

“Chapter House offers a purpose-built, friendly setting, with the opportunity of free flow from room to room” chef which enables catering for all nutritional requirements in a safe, homely atmosphere.

Children leave Chapter House and move into King’s Magna, QE’s middle school, as independent and happy learners with a strong grounding in key subjects and ready for the exciting challenges ahead of them.

Find out more about why QE could be the school for your child, visit qe.org and book onto our next Open Day on Saturday 29 January.

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VALUES AT THE HEART OF EDUCATION

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or millions of people around the world the pandemic has borne a spiral of anxiety and an apathy that has had mental health professionals appealing for urgent action to be taken and conjecturing about whether people, young and old, will ever fully recover from the effects of locking down their lives.

The current climate of caution breeds apprehension and unease where previously we traded in fearlessness and adventure but because of these societal changes, an education built on character and Values is more relevant and impactful than ever.

At Dulwich Prep London, eight school Values of ‘Love’, ‘Honesty’, ‘Courage’, ‘Justice’, ‘Self-discipline’, ‘Humility’, ‘Service’ and ‘Gratitude’ were introduced a few years ago, adopting the original characteristics identified by the Jubilee Centre for Character and Values: ‘a pioneering interdisciplinary research centre focusing on character, virtues and values in the interest of human flourishing’ because that is exactly what Dulwich Prep wanted – for

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“Perhaps this generation of children, far from being lost, will be the winners, the game changers”

their pupils to flourish. the Prep, and their Values lie at the heart of it.

Dulwich Prep embedded Values into the Dulwich Prep London’s whole staff, strategic infrastructure of the school, weaving the focus for the academic year 2021-22 is their language and principles into policy and Values. practice. They understood the need for a With so much time spent in and out of school, holistic approach to education and wanted to prepare their pupils to separated from each other, fragmented, and disconnected, the Prep meet the challenges of living, as well as academics. want to remind their pupils and their families of exactly what they Rare is the investment which has paid such dividends. stand for and what it is that unites their community: Six years of focusing on being kind, telling the truth, helping ‘Love’, ‘Courage’, ‘Gratitude’, ‘Humility’, ‘Justice’, ‘Service’, others, saying ‘thank you’, playing fair, being brave, joining in, ’Self-discipline, and ‘Honesty’. listening, and being organised, provided pupils with the ability to It is Dulwich Prep’s belief that, if their children can live by these demonstrate remarkable resilience, humbling generosity of spirit and guiding principles: knowing how to be kind and offer help where it heart-warming optimism when faced with unprecedented restrictions is needed; to play fair and tell the truth no matter who is listening; to in their young lives. join in and play their part whilst letting others be heard; to appreciate Committing to a life of principle is never the the world around them and how valuable easy choice; the complicated cocktail of youthful their contribution is; then we believe they THE DETAILS innocence and childish self-centeredness, spiced with will thrive wherever life’s journey takes a dash of naive impulsivity makes it a daily challenge them, and they will be the success stories Admissions email: for some, but by embracing that challenge, Dulwich of the future. admissions@dulwichpreplondon.org Prep pupils embody hope and tenacity in a spirit Telephone: 0208 766 5525 of unity and friendship. dulwichpreplondon.org September 2021 heralded an emotional return to school for many, as the doors opened once more to welcome families back on site. At Dulwich Prep London, staff and pupils delighted at the opportunity to join together in Assemblies, swelling numbers attended choir practice and children ran with unfettered joy towards the luxury of free play. These fundamental elements of a child’s education which had previously, understandably, been taken for granted, suddenly became incredibly precious.

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This gorgeous pair of terracotta hound dog socks feature a warm terracotta base with a fun hound pattern. The heel, toe and rib are a navy blue colour. countrymouse.co.uk

LOUNGING AROUND Marianne North was a remarkable Victorian artist and botanist who travelled the world, breaking conventions and discovering new species of fauna and flora. This gown is perfect as a luxurious house coat or for layering as a chic accessory to your favourite outfit. onehundredstars.co.uk

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These mules are perfect for wearing while you pad to the kitchen to make your morning brew or while you tend to little ones with the inevitable midnight wake-ups. Your feet will feel snug and spoilt, thanks to wool’s temperature regulating superpowers. soakandsleep.com

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These limited edition Black Spinel Cufflinks, in 18ct Rose Gold Vermeil. tsaixtsai.com

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Frida Kahlo is immortalised in Sterling Silver. Steeped in immense strength, power and beauty this necklace is the perfect choice for the strong person in your life. licensedtocharm.com

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elmont Jewellers have been established for more than 40 years in London and deal in all aspects of the jewellery trade, from antique to modern jewellery. Our expertise extends across a wide field, from buying and selling second-hand watches, diamonds, silver and gold jewellery, to stocking an exciting selection of jewellery for all occasions as well as major brands of watches including Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe and Omega.

Selling and buying precious items can be a daunting experience.

At Belmont Jewellers, we aim to take the stress out of the situation and make it as easy as possible.

How do we do this?

We will guide you along the way just as we have done with all

our past and present customers in a professional and personal way, allowing us to help you decide what you’d like to sell or buy and give advice and most importantly make you feel comfortable from start to finish.

We pride ourselves on our honesty and transparency and we believe that is why we have been successful for the last 40 years. belmontjewellers.co.uk

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

Being located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital one of the UK’s safest hospitals - the safety and wellbeing of mother and baby 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 women on the Kensington Wing.

In these uncertain times, expectant parents can have additional anxieties or concerns about childbirth or going into a hospital. To ensure the safety of women and their birth partners, The Kensington Wing have 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 in these times 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 midwifeled maternity packages.

The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries from

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prospective women 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 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 our 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 remain 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.

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

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SEE INSIDE THE UK’S FIRST PERMANENT GLOSSIER STORE THE CULT BEAUTY BRAND HAS LAUNCHED ITS FIRST INTERNATIONAL FLAGSHIP. BY KATIE WRIGHT

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hristmas came early for beauty buffs with the arrival of the UK’s first permanent Glossier store, which opened on Thursday December 9.

Following a hugely successful pop-up in 2019, the cult American brand has positioned its first international flagship on King Street in London’s Covent Garden.

The spacious, minimalist shop houses the full range of Glossier skincare, make-up and accessories, giving fans the chance to test and stock up on cosmetics classics such as Boy Brow eyebrow gel, Cloud Paint blusher and Balm Dotcom lip balms as well as recently

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launched Monochromes eyeshadow palettes.

As for skincare, there’s also a wet bar, allowing visitors to trial fan favourites including Milky Jelly Cleanser and Futuredew Serum, plus the new Universal ProRetinol serum.

Exclusive to the London store, the Glossier Passport Holder, £25, comes in the brand’s signature pale pink, with £5 from every sale going to Hatch, the non-profit that helps underrepresented entrepreneurs to launch and grow their businesses.

It truly is a pink paradise.

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ooking back on her acting career, there’s one role Amanda Holden is raring to reprise more than any other.

“I always think, ‘Oh, let’s bring back Cutting It!’” – the BBC drama set in a Manchester hair salon that ran for four seasons from 2002 to 2004 – “I still regularly see Angela [Griffin], we’re all still good friends. I think it would be really fun to bring that back.”

To play hairdresser Mia Bevan, the Hampshire-born actor spent time under the tutelage of legendary stylist Lino Carbosiero at Daniel Galvin: “I actually learned how to be a hairdresser. I swept the hair, did the blow dries. I learnt all kinds of tricks and tips.”

Now, nearly two decades later, Holden has landed a hew hair-related role as celebrity ambassador for Charles Worthington. After an afternoon tea event to launch the partnership – Holden resplendent in a white suit, her honeyblonde locks perfectly coiffed – we’ve retired to a quiet corner of the swanky hotel to chat.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge admits her tresses have been through some tough times, including the phase in the 80s when a certain royal was all the rage: “Me and my sister, both of us wanted Princess Diana hair. I had a sailor dress because [Diana] wore a sailor dress, I had flat pumps. I made a scrapbook. I was a huge fan.”

Jennifer Aniston was – and remains – another source of ‘hairspiration’ (“Yes, I did The Rachel! Of course!”) but the 50-year-old says she won’t be following the recent trend set by celebs such as Sarah Jessica Parker and letting her greys peak through.

“I will always be blonde. Each to their own – I have some friends that are

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embracing age, some people that aren’t. My mum stopped dyeing her own hair around 60 and she’s got really gorgeous, soft-coloured grey hair. I’ll always go ‘Oh god, Mummy, can you just put a bit of colour back in?’

But for me, it’s not something I’m going to do.”

Nor is she going to be retiring from the spotlight anytime soon.

Holden, who co-hosts the Heart Breakfast radio show with Jamie Theakston on weekday mornings, cites Jennifer Lopez as an example of a woman in the entertainment world going “through the roof” in terms of “what you can achieve at what age”.

Blonde ambition aside, the mum-of-two (she shares daughters Lexie, 15, and Hollie, nine, with record producer husband Chris Hughes) “relished” the chance to spend more time with her family at home in London during the first UK lockdown last year.

“I really loved having everyone under one roof. I loved it. I loved being silly on TikTok, I loved that I socialised with my best friends on Zoom. I loved that I didn’t need to call an Uber, I just staggered up the stairs. There was so many positives for me.”

The third lockdown was a different story, however: “The third one did my head in, just in the way that I just lost faith in the government and the rules generally and human nature. I think we started lockdown by being told to look out for each other, and we ended lockdown by being told to spy on each other.”

Now, as the pandemic rumbles on, Holden worries that Brits might not be as resilient as they were in the past.

“We’ve got to learn as a nation. You know, we’ve won wars, we’ve got through everything with our sense of humor and our stoicism and our ability to stand up for ourselves, and I just hope that we haven’t lost any of that. I don’t want Great Britain to go soft, otherwise I’m leaving – like Kylie!”

Recently, the pop star told the BBC she would be moving back to her native Australia, a claim which Holden cheerfully refutes.

“I don’t think she’s going. No! Rubbish!” she says, laughing. “She’s not going anywhere. She has a house here and Australia, she’s always done that.”

The pair share make-up artist Christian Vermaak, and now they’re both Neighbours alumna, with Holden shooting scenes for the Aussie soap in London earlier this month that will air next year.

“Oh my god, she rang on set as well!” Holden recalls. “Kylie rang Christian. She was like, ‘Let me speak to Amanda’. And I was like, ‘Excuse me, I’m just talking to Charlene, everyone!’ It was such a thrill. So fun and so camp.”

After making her Ramsay Street dream come true and releasing her debut studio album, Songs from My Heart, last year, the multi-talented star has now set her sights on the literary world and hopes to publish a novel. Is there anything else left on her showbiz bucket list?

“I would love to play like a baddie in a Bollywood movie. That’s one thing I’ve always wanted to do, right from my 20s. Surely I could be some wicked mother or some kind of baddie who turns up an upsets the apple cart?”

For now, the jetsetter is off to Dubai for a well-earned break, where she’ll indulge in her favourite treats again after being “vegan for most of this year. I thought, ‘I’m gonna just try being vegan for a bit’, because I just wanted to and I’ve really enjoyed it, and how it’s made me feel.

“But I’m off on holiday tomorrow, so I will be back on the rosé and the cheese. I just think don’t make rules for yourself.

Just do everything in moderation.”

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HOLDEN’S HEROES: 5 BEAUTY BUYS SHE CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Too Faced Natural Face Palette, £36, Boots “I use Too Faced on my face, so I sort of bronze everywhere and then put a little bit of pink on the apples of my cheeks.”

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Pillow Talk Original, £25 “And then I just grab a Charlotte Tilbury lipstick out of my bag. I love Pillow Talk.”

Hourglass Arch Brow Micro Sculpting Pencil, £33, John Lewis “I get up at 5:20am I get ready and out the door by 5:45am and I go on air at 6.30am. I literally give my face a little bit of a spritz, I clean any sleepy dust out of my eyes, then I use an Hourglass eyebrow pencil. That’s an amazing eyebrow pencil.”

Charles Worthington Colourplex Ultra Violet Shampoo, £7.99, Boots “We’ve always had the Charles Worthington purple shampoo in our house. We use the heat protectors, and the hair masks as well, mainly when we’re on holiday or we’ve got a bit of downtime or a Sunday.”

Espa Nourishing Lip Treatment, £21 “There’s a lip moisturiser I use by Espa, they’ve got an amazing lip juice thing!”

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his season sees the relaunch of the Katherine Elizabeth events programme. The award-winning millinery, based at Oxo Tower London, has unparalleled experience at creating fashion-forward workshops and events that have guests talking for months later.

Whether it’s to fulfil that lockdown urge to learn a new skill, have a special occasion to celebrate with friends over a millinery afternoon tea, or looking for some expert private tuition- there’s lots to inspire.

Guests will be immersed into the facinating world of millinery couture as Katherine Elizabeth’s team share with you age-old millinery techniques, millinery design and craft, and seasonal trends, complete with plenty of time to ask questions and chat with the experts. No experience of sewing or design is needed.

Events in association with Katherine Elizabeth Millinery are tailored to each booking. The millinery caters for individual tuition, corporate events and team building, as well as alternative bridal showers, birthday parties and celebrations- always offering unrivalled creativity and fashionista fun!

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ADA OOI MIXES CHINESE AND WESTERN MEDICINE FOR A MORE HOLISTIC A PPROACH TO SKINCARE. BY PRUDENCE WADE

SAVING FACE: SECRETS FROM A CELEBRITY FACIALIST

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ith a client roster including Rooney Mara, Ellie Goulding and Lily Allen, facialist Ada Ooi (adaooi. com) knows a thing or two about glowing skin.

Originally from Hong Kong, Ooi spent weekends growing up at her grandfather’s pharmacy in nearby Macau. “I would sit next to him every Saturday, I was the girl grinding all these herbs and pastes for the customers,” Ooi remembers. “I picked up a lot about the good feeling of helping people.”

Another thing she learned from her grandfather was the potential in mixing Chinese and Western medicines. After an ill-fated foray into advertising, Ooi trained as an aromatherapist and aesthetician – realising she was “trying to find a link to my grandfather”.

When she started treating skin, often it was the last thing Ooi looked at. “Someone would come through my door and I’d be like, ‘Actually, I don’t even want to touch your face, I want to touch your feet because your blood circulation is bad, your liver and kidney is in depletion’,” she explains. The next step in Ooi’s career was to train as a practitioner of Chinese medicine – and that’s when she felt she was “really helping people”, she says. “My philosophy is treating 80 JANUARY 2022

from within: that is how I see myself as a facialist, because our skin is the biggest organ of our body and is really the reflection of what’s happening in our inner self.” This ethos has garnered Ooi plenty of celebrity fans, and these are just some of the tips and secrets she’s picked up along the way…

Think about your skin holistically

“If you care for your skin, you should be caring for your whole wellbeing as well,” Ooi says simply. “I’m not saying you need to go and do lots of check-ups – nothing complicated, but be more mindful and conscious about your stress, the tension you have, hormonal fluctuations. These contribute to most longer-term skin problems, like adult acne and wrinkles – yes, gravity plays a role, but a tense expression is the killer.”

Don’t blindly follow trends

“Don’t follow trends to try look like other people – it really is unsustainable and you can make the wrong decisions,” Ooi says.

Over-exfoliating is a big one right now. “I really do see there is an addiction to using acids and exfoliating agents, because of

THE PRODUCTS OOI CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT… Vitamin C Vitamins are “vital for the skin”, says Ooi. “Vitamin C is a great antioxidant you can use day and night to protect your skin from all the free radicals.”

Her top tip is to make sure you don’t opt for too high a concentration.

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Ooi prefers to use the word ‘essence’ rather than ‘toner’ – particularly as toners have an increasingly bad reputation for being harsh or drying. For Ooi, an essence should follow your cleanser – it won’t minimise your pores (“pores don’t shrink”, she says), but it can balance your skin’s pH and “give your skin a boost of hydration, in the sense that it’s mild and easy enough for the skin to drink up”, she explains. “It’s more important than a moisturiser, I would say.”

how it feels,” she sighs. “Initially, it feels very smooth, very good – but then you start peeling, or you have redness… And your skin can get very dry.”

Try not to do everything at once

Almost all of us are guilty of it: we get some kind of issue with our skin – whether it’s acne or melasma – and we try and fix it by chucking on as many products and treatments as we can. “Try to do one thing at a time – don’t experiment with so much,” Ooi pleads. “Even if you’ve got the money, doing everything at the same time cannot be good for you.”

Mindset is everything

“It’s really down to the person to find the right mindset to be receiving the

An emulsion “Emulsions are the texture between serum and moisturiser,” Ooi says. “It’s actually got the best of both worlds… I think an emulsion is a great light moisturiser to always have on your dressing table, so you can adjust how much moisture you want to have every night.” This means your skincare routine can be more “flexible”.

skincare routine they have designed for themselves,” says Ooi. “Slapping everything on will always feel like a chore – it really doesn’t do much, apart from conditioning the surface of your skin. “But if you take a little bit of mindfulness in your skincare routine, you will feel a big difference in your mood.

And if you do it at night, you will sleep better as well.”

Massage your products in

Ooi is a big fan of taking the time to massage in your products. “It really creates a brain-skin reaction with dopamine – happy hormones. They are going to be hyped up, so you’ll have more benefits from your skincare, and your mind will feel a lot better too.”

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Interiors NEW NEUTRALS

MIX AND MATCH Wood floor experts Woodpecker Flooring have launched a new range of corresponding hardwood planks and striking herringbones to offer homeowners more versatility when choosing their flooring. The ‘Parquet and Plank’ collection brings together three different herringbones from Woodpecker’s Goodrich collection with a matching plank from its Harlech range. Homeowners can lay parquet and planks side by side without worrying about different finishes or thickness and opens up a wealth of design options. woodpeckerflooring.co.uk

TANTALISING TEXTILES Inspired by her sense of the world, from beautiful botanicals to pebbles on the beach, Rebecca J Mills loves to create dramatically contrasting collections placing floral next to geometric or an animal print and bringing them together through colour and texture.​ charltonisland.com

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BEAUTIFULLY BOLD

Decadent design house Coldharbour Lights has unveiled two brand new lampshades – both beautifully complementing this year’s Pantone Colour of the Year, Very Peri.

Lilac incarnations of Coldharbour Lights’ classic Bertie and Juliette shades are now available. coldharbourlights.com

Breathe fresh life into tired bedrooms with Wall Paint and Chalk Paint™ from Annie Sloan. A highlight of the 32-shade Wall Paint palette, Pompadour is a delicately pigmented shade reflects the warm complexities and subtle shade-shifting properties of fine porcelain. “From painted walls to painted floorboards, an all-neutral scheme will give your room the illusion of being bigger and brighter, while creating a soothing space for sweet dreams and lazy Sunday mornings,” says Annie. “To avoid a clinical look, introduce a disrupter colour on a focal piece such as a bedframe. A burst of your favourite statement shade will add personality and really pop against the clean gallery-style backdrop.” anniesloan.com

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BATHROOM REFRESH: WHY WALLPAPER IS BIG NEWS IN THE BATHROOM

WALLPAPER IN THE BATHROOM HAS BECOME ONE OF THE DESIGN TRENDS OF 2021, ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH FROM LUXURY WALLPAPER DESIGNER ELIZABETH OCKFORD.

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ABOUT ELIZABETH OCKFORD

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Colour, pattern and the desire to evoke joy is at the heart of wallpaper brand Elizabeth Ockford Ltd. Created by Chelsea School of Art graduate Elizabeth Ockford in 2019, the firm is driven by a passion for fresh, new designs inspired by the nostalgia of archived illustrations, antique fabrics and long-forgotten vintage artefacts.

The small design team combine traditional artistry with modern printing techniques to create rich designs with an ethereal edge.

Located in the heart of the Sussex countryside, Elizabeth Ockford Ltd is committed to sustainability and protecting the environment.

All wallpapers are printed to order, reducing excess waste, using ecofriendly water-based inks and FSCcertified papers. elizabethockford.com

oogle searches across the entire Home & Garden category shows searches for ‘wallpaper in the bathroom’ peaked this summer.

And while some might be scared of embracing this new wallpaper trend, Elizabeth is a big fan.

Wallpaper designer Elizabeth Ockford said: “I think a bathroom is a great space in which to use a wallpaper.

“Something fun or interesting to look at in the bath is such treat. And right now we all need a bit of escapism - so why not make that your bathroom?

“You can use wallpaper to create many moods, from bold and sassy to characterful and adventurous, simply by picking a brave choice of wallpaper.”

Of course, hanging wallpaper in a bathroom does bring with it some specific challenges, mainly the humid surroundings. But according to Elizabeth, choose the right wallpaper and the right tools and it won’t be a problem.

She said: “People often falter at using wallpaper in a bathroom, because they are afraid of how the dampness or steam will impact the paper.

“However, most modern bathrooms are far better ventilated these days than they used to be – and if hung well, it’s not really a problem with a non-woven paper.

“But, if you are concerned, apply a coat of matt water-based varnish over all the wallpaper once its hung and dry. Make sure to ‘seal’ all the edges and joins, and this will make your wallpaper more ‘waterproof’ than traditional vinyl papers.”

Elizabeth Ockford carried out research using the Google Trends platform which takes account of over 3.5 billion searches a day.

While Google Trends doesn’t show exact search volumes it shows increases in interest by providing a ‘normalised’ score of between 0 and 100 against particular terms and categories.

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TILE

TRENDS PORCELAIN SUPERSTORE REVEAL THEIR BEST-SELLING TILES OF 2021

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oroccan-inspired patterns and a modern take on traditional terrazzo were the UK’s favourite tile designs in 2021, according to new data from independent retailer Porcelain Superstore. The tile experts at the family-run business have revealed their top 10 bestselling tiles of 2021.

Casablanca Mix, a vibrant, beautifully patterned tile topped the charts, closely followed by Opal Emerald, a bold green subway tile.

Porcelain Superstore’s playful take on terrazzo – Tutti Frutti was third, while Arlo Light – another striking take on terrazzo, finished fifth.

Sitting between Tutti Frutti and Arlo Light to take the fourth spot was Zellige Pearl, a cool, Moroccan-inspired beauty.

Abbas Youssefi, Director of Porcelain Superstore, said: “Morocco is synonymous with tiles, so it’s no surprise Moroccan-inspired tiles have an enduring appeal.

“Casablanca Mix is a real stunner of a tile with its traditional Moroccan detailing and bright, bold hues, which all come together to create a gorgeous tapestry of colour and pattern.

“Sneaking up behind is Tutti Frutti. Our terrazzo-inspired tiles have sold amazingly well in 2021 and Arlo Light has been another really strong contender. The terrazzo trend is not going anywhere and I think this is going to continue well into 2022 and beyond.

“It was interesting to see Opal Emerald so high. 2022 is going to be the year green tiles reign supreme.” porcelainsuperstore.co.uk

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“Morocco is synonymous with tiles, so it’s no surprise Moroccaninspired tiles have an enduring appeal”

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THE ENDURING APPEAL OF

JAPANESE INTERIORS

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t’s been likened to a quiet storm. The type of idea that makes its way to our shores in whispers, riding the crest of waves like origami, wabi sabi and kintsugi. Far too ancient to be considered trendy, Japanese influences are nevertheless ever-present — at once as a vehicle for outstanding aesthetics, and as a roadmap for a more fulfilling life.

The infatuation predates even today’s crop of international tastemakers. Charlotte Perriand, the acclaimed French designer, spent much of her heyday in Japan, and so did Italian architect Gianfranco Frattini. But what is novel, perhaps, is how necessary the Japanese approach to living now feels.

How the Japanese home came to embody the ideals of serene, considered living is explained

by Joy Hendry in her seminal 1995 essay, Wrapping Culture.

“In Japanese culture, there is a certain power attached to the condition of being enclosed.

Ascetics who shut themselves away were said to gain spiritual power, a concept in Japan known as utsubo”.

While utsubo initially only applied to a handful of Zen philosophers, it soon trickled into the wider culture, leading to a reverence of life indoors and a more thoughtful approach to the way we design interiors.

Today, many Japanese homes are distinguished by a sense of lightness. Dining room furniture is kept classic and minimal with clear open lines that encourage conversation, while sculptural paper lanterns provide a soft halo of luminosity overhead. In this pantheon of aesthetics, sharp

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edges find short shrift, replaced instead by soft rounded silhouettes that seem to have been shaped by the elements instead.

It’s an idea that even extends towards some of the more traditionally bulky items of furniture.

In the hands of designers like Isamu Noguchi and Naoto Fukasawa, beds, bookcases and coffee tables seem to float above the ground, maximising the sense of available space.

Journalist Marilena Sobacchi has described this new lexis of lightness as a concentration of expressivity in minimal form. We like to think of it as the ability to say a lot with a little. In the absence of excessive ornamentation, there is room to think. An idea that Marie Kondo explores in her bestselling series The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. “When your room is clean and uncluttered, you have no choice but to examine your inner state.” - Marie Kondo Nor is the search for levity directly restricted to interiors. As the news cycle intensifies, downloads of meditation apps like Calm and

Headspace have reached fever pitch. So too, has the demand for a new type of influencer, the kind that advocates buying once and buying well over an endless cycle of materialism.

Transcending the Zeitgeist in 2022 will naturally look different for everyone. But there’s something rather endearing about the idea that calm, stillness and serenity can become the house you live in. It’s in this arena that Japanese inspired-interiors excel. Championing intentionality over excess and stillness instead of clutter.

To shop any of the Japanese-inspired designs in this article, simply head to chaplins.co.uk. Or pay us a visit in-store where a carefully curated world of international design awaits.

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FOUR WAYS TO EMBRACE

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antone have finally announced that the long-anticipated Colour of the Year for 2022 is “Very Peri” - This is a shade that embraces unapologetic optimism, DULWICH SNUGGLER taking influences from IN EASY CLEAN PLUSH VELVET PETAL both the digital world that has largely shaped our new normal as well as the natural world with its similarities to the soothing shades of lavender, lilac and, of course, periwinkle. If you’re a little hesitant to embrace this bold shade or unsure where to begin, don’t fret – with their wide variety of fabrics and finishes, Darlings of Chelsea will have the perfect complimentary sofa to help you bring Very Peri into your space in 2022.

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MUTED HUES

Pastels have always played a significant role in the world of interiors, and continue to be a popular trend as we approach 2022.

Pastel colours are relaxing yet playful, making them the perfect colours for interior spaces. These soft, muted hues of blue, pink and green can offer the perfect complimentary colour palette to enhance the brilliance of Very Peri, with each paring working together to effortlessly uplift your space.

NATURAL ELEMENTS

Just as Very Peri finds some of its roots in the natural world, so do many of the complimentary colours suggested by Pantone. Shades of green represent nature, growth and renewal, so it’s no wonder many of us have been craving more of it after countless lockdowns. Green may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of ways to incorporate the Colour of the Year, but it provides a surprisingly pleasing contrast with the vibrance of Very Peri whilst also working to ground your space.

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To help this daring shade make a bold statement, opt for a colour palette that focuses on classic neutral colours. These stripped back shades ooze understated elegance, and hold a timeless quality that will serve you well as the seasons change. These sophisticated colours will allow any Very Peri additions to take centre stage without overwhelming the senses.

PLAYFUL SHADES

Don’t shy away from experimenting with unusual colour pairings – this shade is all about being daring and thinking outside of the box, so why not pair it with an equally playful hue when choosing your décor! Saturated shades are all the rage at the moment, with everyone craving a little more colour in their day-to-day, and are on track to continue making bold moves as we move into the new year.

These shades will work well to amplify the carefree nature of Very Peri and will have guests in awe. darlingsofchelsea.co.uk

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AUDIO CHIC

RAISING YOUR HIFI TO A NEW LEVEL

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hen James, a trained Engineer/Carpenter and Deborah a Graphic Designer, failed to find hi-fi furniture to suit their home and lifestyle while creating their Cinema Room, they set about creating their own.

After a lot of research and development the first speaker stand, The Crane was born, a solid walnut speaker stand now taking pride of place, oozing chic simplicity whilst offering supreme audio performance.

With a gap in the market for bespoke made to measure and chic HiFi furniture, Audio Chic was launched in 2019, with the help of a small but dedicated team all sharing a passion for high end design and all things Audiophile. From a tiny spot in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, it didn’t take long to go International and Audio Chic’s furniture now takes pride of place in homes around the world and will continue to do so.

18 months on they now offer a full suite of products from Speaker Stands to HiFi Racks to suit any level of enthusiast.

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“With a gap in the market for bespoke made to measure and chic HiFi furniture, Audio Chic was launched in 2019”

listening pleasure, whilst improving the acoustic performance of your speakers.

They pride themselves on their attention to detail when creating each individual piece, making sure each customer is cared for and delivered the right product solution.

Their customers never fail to back this up with reviews and feedback. As one customer quoted “their aesthetic craftsmanship is perfect for Audiophile enjoyment’’, many other reviews proudly state “exceeded my wife’s high expectations’’ and “You could say ordering from Audio Chic is like visiting a high end Tailors”. - Reviews Audio Chic are very proud of.

Audio Chic’s unique and iconic designs are what define them, they create talking points for audio enthusiasts, ensure the ultimate audible THE DETAILS experience and can visually fit within any For more details visit audiochic.co.uk home or environment with Tel: 07861 487589 elegance, style and chic Email: sales@audiochic.co.uk functionality.

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OUTDOOR LIVING TRENDS PREVIEW

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he frost may be setting in but the UK’s leading garden centre, Dobbies, is looking ahead to brighter days and has unveiled an exclusive first look at its Spring Summer 2022 collection.

Not your average garden centre, the carefully curated ranges from Dobbies’ team of experts, has something to suit every style, size and budget. Dobbies’ 2022 outdoor living collection builds on the trend of blurring the line between indoors and out and celebrates the flexibility of our outdoor living spaces, with a whole host of new ranges and enhancements to customer favourites.

Lynsey Abbott, Senior Buyer at Dobbies commented: “We’re delighted to unveil an exclusive preview of our Spring Summer 2022 collection that we’re confident has something for everyone. Our vision for this collection was to celebrate our outdoor spaces, no matter their size or location, and build on the importance of your garden being a sociable space and extension of your home.

“Whether you use your outdoor space for dining, relaxing or spending time with family, the new collection will allow you to

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maximise your space and make the most of its flexibility, no matter your style.

“From laid back dining sets, perfect for alfresco family meals, to contemporary drinks trolleys and bar sets to take your garden parties to the next level, the Spring Summer 2022 collection promises to help you make the most of your outdoor space, be it a balcony, courtyard, compact corner or sprawling lawn.”

The all new outdoor 2022 themes:

SLOW LIVING

A soulful theme that inspires us to slow down and appreciate the world around us. Muted tones and colours that change with the light mirror the way nature around us ebbs and flows.

This theme features a number of new ranges, including Mazie which features a dark grey marl cushion and marble look printed glass tabletop; Turin, which is a great small space living option with balcony stacking set and modular conservational set; Avila, which is a contemporary resin range; the Sleek range which has been designed to be stackable and affordable; plus a colour update to our popular Chester range tor a stylish yet classic lift.

NATURAL ZEN

An organic yet sophisticated blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design, East meets West in this contemporary, minimalistic style. A carefully curated range of modern styles that celebrate the simplicityof clean lines and beautiful shapes. Neutral tones are punctuated with sleek black and rose pink for a feminine touch. Furniture includes a mix of laid-back sofa sets, on-trend egg chairs and stylish dining options in cool grey tones.

The new Astrid range has a strong indoor influence with textaline upholstery and exciting new pieces including a drinks trolley and a bar set. We’ve built on the popularity of the Tokyo set with a new sofa set and modern style swing seat. The Cintra family is new and has a modern shape, including wishbone chairs and a platform style sofa.

GLOBAL FUSION

A refined, blended look, inspired by the senses brought to life by travel. Chalky terracotta tones are married with pops of jaded teal for a worldly collection that evokes memories of past adventures and will bring a sense of zen and calm to your outdoor space. Handmade pottery, spices and sun-weathered architecture serve as inspiration for this theme.

The new Lisboa line features a premium teak table with delicate black resin chairs. Alps remains one of Dobbies’ top selling ranges, but for 2022 there are new configurations, such as a 6-seat bar set, and a new colour way in ‘pebble’. Our entry level Rio range is being extended with a stylish foldable sun longer and a 4-seat set.

CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY

Urban dwellings inspired by a country cottage feel. Shades of green, inspired by rolling hills, are complemented by highlights of dusty pink to give this theme a more contemporary look and feel. Furniture

includes classic and woven styles in rich and deep walnut tones.

New for 2022 is the Copenhagen range, introducing a traditional design in walnut colour. This is a classic foldable range with an affordable price point. Also new is the Acacia Wooden Bench set, which is a classic style with a sustainable vibe.

The new Florence range has a chunky ribbon weave, giving it a premium look, while our Tile Bistro set has an updated design which is perfect for small spaces.

LET’S CELEBRATE

A bold, colourful theme that celebrates the joy of being together and appreciating what’s important in life. Bright pops of colour will inject personality and fun into your outdoor space, with form, functionality and value at the forefront of this theme alongside eye-catching aesthetics. A celebration of happiness, regardless of space, with outdoor living furniture and accessories specifically designed to work well in compact areas as well as larger lawns.

The Freya set was a big hit in 2021 and has been enhanced for 2022 with a new pale pink option as well as a balcony and 4 seat set, while the Juno collection is also back offering a folding set with a parasol.

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uy to Let Hunter is a niche company offering investors a chance to purchase perfect small properties to rent on a short-term, serviced basis in the dormitory suburbs. But who, I hear you ask, chooses to stay in a tiny house in Binfield? One of our guests, Blair Baker, recently had a chat with us about her experience as a guest with Buy To Let Hunter.

How did you come to be staying in one of our properties?

“We sold our house in June, on the very day we put it up for market! We were relocating as a family to the States and for that to happen, my husband needed a visa. Due to Covid his application was delayed. We found ourselves in a total pickle – we were advised to stay in an Airbnb and wait. We had no idea it would be for six months!”

How has the experience with BTLH been?

“When we found your house in Binfield, we felt so grateful and blessed. We were actually blown away: it was a proper home for us – with a garden for Shadow and a locked shed for us to use for storage.”

What would you say to other people in your position?

“This has been a major life transition and you have given us the opportunity to have a home, showing us flexibility and genuine care, giving so much more than a roof over our heads: honestly, it has made all the difference! It provides the perfect stop gap for those who are stuck between life transitions, a true safe place for us to be in the midst of stress and turmoil.”

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Blair and her family are packing and hopeful to finally make the next step towards a new life together in Massachusetts with flights scheduled and a shiny new visa in hand.

“We think we will leave next week – but now we have to take Covid tests, so everything is still somewhat up in the air… it’s like the most suspenseful storyline narrative ever, isn’t it! “Will they stay or will they go?””

In the nicest possible way, we hope Blair, Shadow and her family leave for good!

The owner of Blair’s serviced and furnished home has been earning twice as much in rental, has the warm fuzzy feeling of providing a much-needed home and has a hassle free, flexible investment. If you would like to learn about our other guests or investors please do read the whole series of interviews on the website.

THE DETAILS Can BTLH help you find the perfect property? Get in touch and have a chat: 020 7550 9396 or hello@buytolethunter.com. For more information check out buytolethunter.com