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108 C U LT U R E

14 ABSOLUTELY LOVES

10 things we’re coveting this month

18 WHAT’S ON

Diary dates for December

28 CHRISTMAS POP-UPS Festive fun in the capital

FA S H I O N

36 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL

57 DANCEFLOOR HITS

Christmas party essentials FOOD & DRINK

64 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL News from the industry

73 BAKING UP A STORM Bread-making at Leith's

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80 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS

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49 WISHLIST

Gifts for the girls and guys who have

everything

T R AV E L 108 CITY-SLICKER Discover South Africa's stunning towns

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y 54 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

PROPERTY 128 LIVING THE DREAM

The month’s best beauty buys

The most luxurious London properties

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All the gifts you could ever need

FESTIVE FRIVOLITY

LADY IN RED

Yuletide fun for all the family

Santa’s suit never looked so chic

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The packaging, the heavenly scents, the top-to-toe care....

Aesop’s bodycare kits tick all the boxes for a festive pamper.

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is the season, once again.

Time to trim the tree and scoff mince pies. Whether your gifts are nearly all packed and wrapped with a ribbon on top, or you’ll be tackling Oxford Street in a festive frenzy with the rest of us, we’ve got a wealth of shopping inspiration for everyone. From the house-proud design-lover to the guy who has everything; we have gifting ideas for all. Trying to liven up your own look this year? Nail this season’s style with our red-hot shopping edit on page 39 and get Christmasparty ready with the latest dance-floor beauty staples on page 57, guaranteed to make you look great under the mistletoe.

We’ve also got enough seasonal content to keep you entertained all month. Head to page 28 where we’ve uncovered the best things to do locally and around London to get you in the Christmas spirit. From food fairs and icerinks, to ski-themed cabin bars and seasonal masterclasses, there is something for the whole family. Speaking of, Paloma Faith tells all about the latest edition to hers. We caught up with the singer to hear how motherhood has brought a new focus to her music on page 20. All of this, plus our usual culture, food and interiors, each given a sugar-plum sprinkling of festive spirit for the season. Enjoy the issue and have a very Merry Christmas!

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I love the sparkling celestial print on Rixo London’s wrap dress. It's the perfect party piece for New Year’s Eve and, come January, will layer nicely over a roll neck and dark denim; £245; net-a-porter.com JOY MONTGOMERY FASHION & BEAUTY WRITER

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This necklace has amassed quite the cult following and I'm desperate to jump on the band wagon. I promise I’ve been good this year... Large Horn Necklace, £139; missoma.com HELEN BROWN ARTS & CULTURE WRITER

HARRODS OF LONDON WEEK-TO-VIEW DIARY

This gorgeous diary will make my resolution to becomes less reliant on technology that much easier; and there can’t be a more stylish way to do it. A5 Week-To-View 2018 Diary, £99.95. harrods.com GEORGIA MCVEIGH EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

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BOUNDARY BLURRING Cool kid AMI blurs the boundaries between casual and chic with its relaxed approach to design. The AW17 collection perfectly captures Parisian nonchalance with slouchy tailoring and androgynous style. amiparis.com

Sharing Champers

Ever at the centre of festivities, Moët & Chandon’s Imperial Golden Sparkle Jeroboam captures the season’s spirit of splendour and generosity. Perfect for sharing. POA; selfridges.com

SHINING SAYINGS

Katie Loxton’s elegant notebooks now come in a selection of metallic fi nishes, perfect for the festive season.

Our Christmas list has never looked so chic. £14.99; katieloxton.com

Festive Fragrance

Cire Trudon’s Lumière candle encapsulates the alluring scents of Japan to celebrate the holiday season with a touch of Oriental exuberance. £78; net-a-porter.com

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BEST FOOT FORWARD Luxury shoe brand Alexander White is renowned for its elegant designs with a playful twist. The SS18 collection is inspired by the English countryside with rosy hues and ruffled silhouettes. alexander-white.com

STARLI GHT E X P RE S S Add elegant luxe to your look with the starlight half-studs from Missoma, fi nished in 18ct gold. Exactly what we want to see under the tree this year. £69; missoma.com

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BAG S O F GO L D We’re coveting Anya Hindmarch's cross-body bag for it’s versatility; small and compact, yet ultra glam, it’ll take you from desk to disco. £595; farfetch.com

SWEET DREAMS

The Matchstick eyemask from Asceno’s AW collection epitomises Parisian cool. Pair it with the matching pjs for a truly luxurious trip to the land of nod. £45; ascenco.com

Deck the Halls The time has come to deck the halls and trim the tree. Dial-up the opulence of your Christmas tree theme with this plush bauble, fi nished in velvet and pearl. £15; harrods.co.uk

B E L L E OF T H E BA L L MAC’s Snowball collection is sure to dazzle and delight under the Christmas tree; we’re lusting after the Elle Bell lipstick, a glossy berry for times of merry(ment). £16.50; maccosmetics.co.uk

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CURTAIN CALL HAMILTON

We've waited patiently for Broadway smash-hit Hamilton to cross the pond and finally its time has come. Arriving at the Victoria Palace Theatre, the show is set to be a belter. Encores at the ready. hamiltonthemusical.com

Faith talks motherhood & music

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Aladdin From 9 December RICHMOND THEATRE Follow Aladdin, his hapless brother and mother Widow Twanky on a spectacular adventure and love story, brimming with flying carpets, a wish-granting genie and a lamp packed with glittering family entertainment. Starring panto legend Christopher Biggins, and TV and radio’s Count Arthur Strong, this is a not-to-bemissed, high-flying adventure.

Little Green, Richmond, TW9; atgtickets.com

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Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas UNTIL 24 DECEMBER; LYRIC HAMMERSMITH

Raymond Briggs’ much-loved, grouchy and grumpy Father Christmas is back at the Lyric for another brilliant Yuletide extravaganza, getting ready for his busiest day of the year. Watch as he prepares his sleigh for the Christmas deliveries, feeds his reindeer and finally takes flight into the snowy night. A perfect festive treat for the family, full of merry touches, live music and playful puppetry.

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Magical Lantern Festival Ongoing CHISWICK HOUSE & GARDENS The Magical Lantern Festival is back and it’s bigger and better than ever. The stunning grounds of Chiswick House and Gardens again play host to this annual extravaganza with larger-thanlife lanterns, fairground rides, Santa’s grotto, food, drink and more.

Chiswick House, Conservatory Yard, W4; magicallantern.uk

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An Elizabethan Christmas 22-23 December 27 December - 1 January HAMPTON COURT PALACE Elizabeth I and her court are at Hampton Court for the festive season and looking to throw the grandest of celebrations. But disaster strikes and the pressure is on to salvage festivities. Will this be a Christmas to remember? Witness this touching tale unfold around the palace, with music, dance and festive fun.

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

Around Town EXHIBITION

WINNIE THE POOH: EXPLORING A CLASSIC ★★★★★

From 9 December V&A Winnie the Pooh, Britain’s best-loved bear will star in an exhibition that celebrates his life, through sketches, letters, photographs, cartoons, ceramics and fashion. A must for the whole family.

Cromwell Road, SW7; vam.ac.uk

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THE SNOWMAN IN CONCERT

This Month’s Must See

3 December LANDMARK ARTS CENTRE Chamberhouse Wind’s enchanting family friendly concert adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ festive-favourite story, The Snowman, is back by popular demand. Magical and engaging for all ages, the instantly recognisable score is brought to life by the progressive quintet and entertainingly narrated by Jonathan Butcher.

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he much-loved Christmas film, Nativity! is adapted for the stage in what is set to be a feel-good production, bursting with Yuletide joy and all the favourite sing-a-long hits from the original. Join Mr Maddens, his crazy teaching assistant, hilarious children and unruly animals as they attempt to put on a Hollywood-worthy school production of the nativity.

45 Queen Caroline Street, W6; nativitythemusical.com

SPORT

LONDON SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS FIXTURE ★★★★★ 23 December ATHLETIC GROUND Grab the family during the festive holiday and get outside to see Scottish London take on the Bedford Blues for their Christmas fixture. This will be seasonal sport at its best.

Twickenham Road, TW9; londonscottish.com

BALLET

MATTHEW BOURNE’S CINDERELLA ★★★★★ From 9 December SADLER’S WELLS New Adventures return with Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella. Expect a wartime romance with sumptuous costumes, and Bourne’s glorious talent for story-telling.

Rosebery Avenue, EC1R; sadlerswells.com

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ecoming a parent is just about the biggest event in anyone’s lives, bringing with it a raft of challenges and unforeseen scenarios that potentially pose the sternest of tests.

For Paloma Faith, the experience of being a new mum may have left her wondering where her next night’s sleep might ever be coming from, yet it’s brought a renewed sense of purpose and focus to her music.

“I’m trying to juggle being a mother and a singer. I have no idea how I am managing, but I am somehow,” she laughs, recounting her whirlwind existence recording her fourth studio album.

The 36-year old Londoner has already amassed an enviable career over the past decade that has seen her become the only female artist beyond Adele to have three double platinum recordings to her name.

While it’s been a road requiring plenty of hard graft, her artfully soulful sound and quirky style have undoubtedly played their part in propelling the Hackney-born star to success.

The singer’s latest offering, The Architect, follows boldly in its predecessors’ footsteps, showcasing her distinctive powerful vocals that have earned comparisons with everyone from 60’s icons such as Etta James and Billie Holiday through to the late Amy Winehouse.

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“I do feel that my approach to music has changed since becoming a parent”

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Picnic concerts 10 July

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“London’s hottest picnic concerts” Metro

Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring Gilson Lavis with guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall

10 – 15 July 2018

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CULTURE • PROFILE As she admits, she’s hoping her latest work, partly recorded in America, might yet crack the elusive holy grail of top slot in the album charts. If the slick, yet lyrically reflective lead single Crybaby is anything to go by, then the signs are indeed looking promising.

It seems the singer is enjoying a comparatively settled phase of her life living with French boyfriend Leyman Lahcine, and it’s apparent that starting a family has directly influenced her music.

“I do feel my approach to music has changed since I’ve become a parent - which does have an impact. With difficult things that are happening in the world, you feel protective and want to make things comfortable for your family.

“I think things are changing in our history and maybe not for the better, which is something I’m concerned about. I feel there’s a sense of duty to talk about events.”

Much like any other artist in the limelight, her rise has come with the perhaps inevitable burden of being followed around by the ever-hungry paparazzi.

Everyone from Hello magazine through to the red-top national papers has been waiting to secure pictures of her new youngster, whom she is keen to shield from unnecessary public attention.

“I value my privacy more than ever now, as it’s a real responsibility being a parent, and I want my child to know itself first rather than everyone else feeling that they know all about them.”

Such determination to do things on her own terms has proved a consistent theme throughout her career, and something that has helped her stand out from the crowd.

As she recalls her childhood in East London, the half-Spanish artist says that she always had something of a creative streak.

However, it was far from obvious that she was destined to become a singer, with her initial studies being at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance.

“Growing up in Hackney, I was surrounded by lots of different types of music - from my mum, I remember listening to plenty of revolutionary music from the 60s such as Bob Dylan, while my dad was really into jazz, which is where my interest in all that comes from.

“Later, when I was studying, I got into R and B dancehall as well, and originally I wanted to be dancer. Then I did my musical theatre, and I think that music just chose me,” she explains of her formative years.

From her early CV that spanned everything from being a life model, cabaret dancer and bartender, to a gig as a magician’s assistant, her rich experiences have offered plenty of

tales and adventures to fuel her inventive songwriting.

As if to underline her determination, she famously walked out on a deal for a record contract when the agent watching her refused to stop texting on his phone.

Needless to say, it was very much his loss and the wider music industry’s gain, for Paloma then secured a major deal that set in motion her strikingly memorable debut album.

To her credit, Do You Want The Truth or Something Beautiful? blazed a trail into the top 10, and proceeded to lodge in the album charts for the next 100 weeks. But how does she look back on it now?

“Well, that was nearly 10 years ago, and

it was what it was. But I think it is great that I’ve managed to sustain a career as unfortunately not many people get to make more than one or two albums these days,” reflects the singer on what she feels is now an over-saturated market.

By her own admission, trying to sustain a fanbase and avoiding the trap of merely recreating a formula for previous hits has offered plenty of challenges.

But as she enthuses, she is not one to rest on her laurels, and ‘likes to mix things up a bit’ which is certainly the case with her latest material.

While her towering vocal abilities have continued to garner contrasts with the late Amy Winehouse, it’s something Paloma is entirely at ease with.

“I’m flattered by comparisons to Amy. It’s not something I am offended by, though I am quite different. When she met me once, she asked if I played an instrument, but I said no, and she said that was a shame as she would really have liked someone like me in her group.

“I was a massive fan of hers, and after watching the documentary about her life,

I actually wrote a song for her, Price of Fame, which is on the new album. Her death was such a tragedy,” adds the vocalist with a note of sadness.

Her down-to-earth manner is a breath of fresh air in an industry awash with egos, and her willingness to give something back was seen with her time on The Voice series.

Beyond being a vocal mentor, she was determined to help those under her wing with additional songwriting classes.

As for her own career, having been nominated several times for a Brit Award, persistence paid off two years ago as she claimed a long-awaited win in the best female solo artist category. Being in an industry that is often quick to cast judgment, she felt there was a real sense of vindication in claiming the coveted accolade.

“It was amazing to win the Brit Award and finally to gain some acknowledgement. I come from a long line of people that haven’t really been acknowledged for what they did. I think there are a lot of people out there doing important work, like doctors and nurses who don’t get that recognition they should.”

With a major award to her name, there has been plenty of hype surrounding her latest release, bolstered by notable additions including an appearance from Samuel L Jackson and a duet with singer songwriter John Legend in the mix.

Besides the album, fans will have to wait a little longer for her next UK tour, which kicks off next March. It’s destined to feature some of Paloma’s trademark self-designed sets to spark the tone for a hit-packed series of shows.

“The only reason I do what I’m doing is because I love touring – as when I’m out there I am excited and feel that I’m in the right place,” adds the engaging singer, who may well have a little more to think about with a young child in tow, yet it won’t stop her from enjoying every single moment.

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New album The Architect is out now on RCA Records

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ABSOLUTELY ROUND UP CULTURE • THEATRE

ROUND UP

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Spend a cosy evening in Theatreland with our top stage picks for the month

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PINOCCHIO

THE TWILIGHT ZONE

★★★★★

From 1 December LYTTELTON THEATRE On a quest to be truly alive, Pinocchio leaves Geppetto’s workshop with Jiminy Cricket on an electrifying adventure that takes them from alpine forests to the bottom of the ocean. From the director of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, this well-loved tale is brought to life with unforgettable music from the classic Walt Disney film.

Upper Ground, South Bank, SE1; nationaltheatre.org.uk

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5-11 December ALMEIDA THEATRE Between light and shadow, science and superstition is a dimension of imagination. An area known as the Twilight Zone. Directed by Olivier award-winning Richard Jones, this world premier of the acclaimed CBS series marries stage magic and fantasy as the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

Almeida Street, N1; almeida.co.uk

BELLEVILLE ★★★★★

From 7 December DONMAR WAREHOUSE High-flying doctor, Zack and his actresscome-yoga-teaching spouse, Abby are leading the expat highlife in bohemian Belleville, Paris. Bit it’s all a little too perfect. James Norton and Imogen Poots star in this story of a romantic dream gone sour, written by Amy Herzog who was recently praised as ’one of the brightest new talents in the theatre.’

41 Earlham Street, WC2H; donmarwarehouse.com

CELL MATES

TITUS ANDRONICUS

★★★★★

From 7 December BARBICAN CENTRE In Shakespeare’s most brutal and bloody play, the decay of Rome reaches vicious depths as Titus, exhausted by war relinquishes power. Rape, cannibalism and severed body parts fill the moral void at the heart of this tale which poses questions about the nature of sexuality, family and society.

Silk Street, EC2Y; barbican.org.uk

CELL MATES ★★★★★ From 30 November HAMPSTEAD THEATRE “Spies betray people. That’s what we do. It becomes a habit. Difficult to break - even when it’s not strictly necessary.”

Simon Gray’s deftly funny play explores how personal freedom is an illusion and even friendship must have carefully circumscribed limits, especially in the world of a 1961 London prison where deception is a reflex response.

Eton Avenue, NW3; hampsteadtheatre.com TITUS ANDRONICUS

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CURTAIN CALL

INSPIRED INTERIORS Our redesigned and extended showroom is now open, incorporating a large Luxaflex design studio showing the latest motorised blinds, nestled alongside nearly new curtains and a huge choice of fabrics to be made to measure as curtains and blinds

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm • Sat 10am-6pm Evenings by appointment 52 Friars Stile Road, Richmond, Surrey TW10 6NQ 020 8332 6250 • curtaincall@blueyonder.co.uk

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Witness for the Prosecution The new courtroom production of Agatha Christie’s classic keeps us guessing…

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njoy the trial,’ say the ushers. As we take our seats in the courtroom, there’s an expectant murmuring that comes through small speakers in the rows, and a great sense of expectation. Somehow it feels more formal than a regular theatre, and very intimate. Playing out in an actual courtroom in County Hall, this production of Witness for the Prosecution has an extra layer of drama in the venue itself. We sit

around a central stage, and the bewigged judge presides over all of us.

Director Lucy Bailey’s version of Agatha Christie’s much-loved and widely adapted short story keeps its audience guessing until the very end, with a final twist that’s unique to this production. Leonard Vole – ‘a bit of a dish’ – stands accused of murdering a wealthy widow who had very recently altered her will in his favour. He professes innocence; his alibi for the night in question lies with his wife Romaine, but her behaviour is very peculiar. All the

“The audience is kept guessing until the very end”

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signs seem to point to his guilt, but why is his wife changing her story?

The main flaw in this otherwise clever and entertaining production is the wife’s terrible German accent.

It’s so exaggerated that the audience could be forgiven for assuming that we are supposed to think she’s putting it on, that she’s not really German at all but an imposter; maybe not even really his wife at all.

I am waiting for this all to become part of the final resolve – and while her ability to manipulate her voice does turn out to have some plot significance (no spoilers here), it appears that all along we were supposed to be believing in the ‘Allo ‘Allo style chatter, which created (for me) an accidental and distracting red herring.

Otherwise, the casting is impeccable. Jack McMullan is makes a credible helpless-seeming Leonard, while David Yelland and Philip Franks are intensely English as the QCs and Patrick Godfrey’s Justice Wainwright is fiercely sharp in his wig.

And the verdict? Even diehard Christie fans won’t have predicted the final twist, which makes for a successful courtroom drama.

VERDICT

We were gripped...

Agatha Christie would ceratainly be proud. ★★★★★

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From ice skating to food markets: discover all the festive fun and frivolity London has to offer this December

CHRISTMAS in the city

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Skate Somerset House

Ongoing

SOMERSET HOUSE

● The stately surrounds of this iconic house have once again been transformed into the ultimate winter destination. Somerset House’s icy extravaganza is one of the most magical rinks in London. Warm up after in the Fortnum & Mason Lodge with a Double Chocolossus Hot Chocolate and a spot of rinkside shopping. Strand, WC2R; somersethouse.org.uk

The Winter House

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Ongoing

HYDE PARK

● No Christmas round-up would be complete without Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland. This annual gathering of gifts, food and fun boasts the UK’s largest ice rink at its centre. Not even Scrooge could fail to feel festive after spending a day within this seasonal set-up.

Hyde Park, W2; hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

Ongoing

THE WELSH CHAPEL

● Purveyor of all things beautiful and entertaining, Bourne & Hollingsworth are inviting Londoners to discover The Winter House and lose themselves in a world of fine food, delectable drinks and incredible interiors. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed chapel in the heart of the West End, this limited edition restaurant, bar and club is the perfect setting for a memorable night out.

136 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D; winterhouse.com

Dolce & Gabbana Christmas Market Ongoing

HARRODS

● This year, Londoners can expect D&G under the tree as the brand goes all out for Christmas. The Dolce & Gabbana Christmas market brings Sicilian magic to the fourth floor of Harrods. Spread out like an Italian piazza, visitors will be able to stock up on designer puppets, perfume, suits, dresses, cheeky stocking fillers and yuletide trinkets.

87-135 Brompton Road, SW1; harrods.com

Christmas by the River

CHRISTMAS BY THE RIVER

Christmas in Leicester Square

SKATE SOMERSET HOUSE

From 10 December

LEICESTER SQUARE

● From Underbelly and Westminster City Council comes an enchanting programme of entertainment for all the family. Enjoy Cabaret at Christmas, Al Murray’s Festive Saloon, Santa’s Grotto, The Showstoppers Christmas Kids Show and more mulled wine and pretzels than you can could ever need. There is something for everyone.

Leicester Square, WC2; christmasinleicestersquare.com

From 30 November LONDON BRIDGE

● London’s most picturesque Christmas market returns to the banks of the River Thames for its fourth year, offering not only a view of London’s most-loved landmarks but also a place to relax and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a true Christmas market. Whether you’re looking to fill your loved ones’ stockings with artisan gifts or simply settle in to eat, drink and be merry, Christmas by the River is the place to soak up some festive spirit.

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Plus Santa is here every weekend!

Pop in for party food and

Perfect

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Local

BBC GOOD FOOD’S FESTIVE FEAST

SCENE Keep it close to home with these regional Christmas happenings

Chiswick House Wreath Making 3 - 10 December

CHISWICK HOUSE & GARDENS

● Head down to Chiswick House & Gardens this December, where renowned florists from All For Love will show you how to make a Christmas wreath. Held in the house’s Grade I listed Conservatory, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a festive afternoon.

Burlington Lane, Chiswick W4 chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk

Richmond Town Christmas Market Sunday 3 December RICHMOND TOWN

BBC Good Food’s Festive Feast 8 - 10 December HAMPTON COURT PALACE

RICHMOND TOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET

London Wetland Centre’s Christmas Weekend 2 - 3 December

● Back for another year, Richmond

WWT LONDON WETLAND CENTRE

Town’s Christmas Market is the ultimate day out for all the family.

With free entry, anyone can enjoy the eclectic selection of stalls selling local produce, handmade goods and stocking fillers. There will also be live entertainment throughout the day, including traditional carol singing.

● Kids will have the time of their lives at the Wetland Centre’s Winter Weekend. Hop aboard a husky sleigh ride and visit Santa in his magical grotto or help the elves prepare for the big day in the Elves Workshop. Enjoy all this plus more within the Wetland Centre’s beautiful grounds. Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, SW13 wwt.org.uk

Richmond, TW9 richmondtownchristmasmarket.co.uk

Christmas at Kew 22 November - 1 January

Enjoy a generous helping of Christmas spirit with the return of BBC Good Food’s Festive Feast. Housed in Hampton Court Palace, the event sees courtyards transformed into a food lover’s paradise, full of delicious artisanal fare alongside seasonal cookery demonstrations.

Molesey, East Molesey KT8 hrp.org.uk

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KEW GARDENS

● Follow a sparkling trail of over one million twinkling lights, illuminated heritage trees and buildings through Kew Gardens this season. Expect singing foliage, larger-than-life flora, giant baubles and a flickering fire garden. Little ones should also not miss a chance to meet Saint Nick himself at the North Pole village.

Kew, Richmond TW9 kew.org CHRISTMAS AT KEW

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Christmas Past London’s domestic decorations over the ages are the subject of this popular annual exhibition

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A drawing room in 1830 at Christmas.Credit Chris Ridley 1890 drawing room .photograph

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A living room in 1935 (light detail).Steve Speller.

Detail of 1935 living room; photo by Jayne Lloyd

00 years of Christmases in London are the focus of this much-loved annual display, now in its 25th year. The Geffrey Museum’s general focus on London interiors throughout history includes a special festive archive that sshows hows how we have decorated our homes for Christmas according to the changing tastes of the day.

From a pared back, leaf and garlandfocused Edwardian parlour to a be-tinselled and paperchained 1960s living room, via a few stylish lanterns in an 1980 drawing room to a colourful Art Deco space, we can see how fashions have influenced Christmas through the years. It seems that nothing was really very sparkly until the arrival of tinsel in the 1960s, when it eclipsed traditional homemade decorations, which is very much back with us, dates back to simple woven garlands and bunches of holly. The museum's ongoing original research into the history of Christmas adds a new dimension to the displays each year.

A well-illustrated book, Christmas Past, Christmas Present, written by Geffrye curators, tells the history of Christmas in English homes and is available in the 1965 living room photo by Jayne Lloyd museum’s shop.

The museum will be closing its doors to the public on Sunday 7 January 2018 for a transformational, £18m re-development. Throughout closure, a full programme of special events, markets, activities, pop-ups and installations will take place in the front gardens. The Geffrye is scheduled to reopen in late 2019 or early 2020. 136 Kingsland Road, E2; geffrye-museum.org.uk A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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FASHION

A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND SWAROVSKI This Christmas, diamond specialists Swarovski are hosting a number of famous faces for their #GiveBrilliant campaign. Celebrating diversity and empowerment, this sparkling shoot includes everyone from Naomi Campbell to Chiara Ferragni.

Wish lists at the ready. swarovski.com

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FASHION NOTES

Put on your party shoes and don your military jacket.

It’s time to celebrate Christmas in style

By J OY M O N TG O M E RY

HILLIER BARTLEY

Gold Fringe Lantern, £895; hillierbartley.com

JIGSAW

Alba Medium Clutch Bag, £45; jigsaw-online.com

5 OF THE BEST PA R T Y C L U T C H B AG S

EDITOR’S PICK

UTERQÜE

Marble-Effect Minaudière Clutch, £120; uterque.com

BRIT SCHOOL

ZARA

Minaudière with Fuchsia Details, £49.99; zara.com

B U R B E R RY

MANGO

Floral Embroidery Clutch, £49.99; shop.mango.com

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British fashion brand Burberry has recruited homegrown talent Cara Delevingne and Matt Smith for their whimsical winter campaign.

Shot by Alasdair McLellan, the snaps celebrate the unique character and charm of good ‘ol Blighty. The perfect farewell for outgoing Creative Director Christopher Bailey. uk.burberry.com

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FASHION • NOTES BRAND PROFILE

MILITARY DRESS

Khaite

BURBERRY X

NET-A-PORTER

Who needs The Nutcracker this Christmas when you’ve got Burberry’s military jacket?

Part of the brand’s exclusive capsule collection for Net-aPorter, the stand-to-attention collar and gilded frogging will give Clara’s handsome prince a run for his money; £2,995. net-a-porter.com

The brand redefining wardrobe 'basics'

WHO?

GREY LADY KITRI

SAY MY NAME SOPHIE HULME

What do you give the girl who has everything?

A personalised designer bag, of course. Head to Burlington Arcade this December for Sophie Hulme’s new personalisation service, which allows you to embellish your bag with everything from leather letters to gold embossing. sophiehulme.com

Born from the frustration of not being able to find well-made designs at purse-friendly prices, KITRI is the label making the high street a little more exclusive. Each design is produced in limited quantities, making outfit clashing a thing of the past; £125.

Khaite is the new fashion label created by womenswear designer Catherine Holstein.

The brand, which means ‘long flowing hair’ in Greek, only launched in 2016, yet within 18 months has attracted over 50 influential global stockists, including Matchesfashion and Net-a-Porter.

WHAT? After noticing a gap in the market for strong, feminine design, Holstein set about creating a brand that offered ‘buy now - love forever’ pieces. Eschewing fashion’s love of fleeting trends, Khaite’s polished staples balance functionality with luxury. The result? Sharp ’90s-inspired suiting, slouchy, butter-soft cashmere and fluid slip dresses.

kitristudio.com

Well heeled JIMMY CHOO

The festive season is the perfect opportunity to wear those inadvisable shoe purchases that have sat unworn in your wardrobe for months. You know the ones we’re talking about. Jimmy Choo’s South Pumps might get stuck in air vents and look like drowned creatures when wet (we're looking at you pompoms). But do we care? Nope, not even a little bit; £750.

brownsfashion.com

WHERE? Based in New York, Khaite has garnered international acclaim amongst the fashion community - Caroline de Maigret and Lily Aldridge are known fans. The brand’s jeans have been a particular hit, however we’ve been won over by Khaite's surprisingly chic collection of bodysuits, which will prove an invaluable layering tool this winter.

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FASHION • PRODUCTS MARC JACOBS Plissé Crepe de Chine Midi Skirt, £445; 24sevres.com

EMILIA WICKSTEAD AW17

MAGGIE MARILYN Heart Whisper Ribbed Wool Sweater, £350; net-a-porter.com

BIMBA Y LOLA Red Chequered Coat, £395; bimbaylola.com

JOSEPH Cavalry Twill Ferrandi Trousers, £395; joseph-fashion.com

SEE BY CHLOÉ Tiered Ruffle-Trimmed Crepe Dress, £400; matchesfashion.com

VALEXTRA Iside Mini GrainedLeather Bag, £1,750; selfridges.com

MANGO Metal Pendant Earrings, £9.99; shop.mango.com

THE ROW Adela Velvet Mules, £880; matchesfashion.com

LADY IN RED

LA LIGNE Asymmetric Wrap-Effect Crepe Skirt, £390; net-a-porter.com

Stop traffic in this season’s hottest hue. Santa’s suit never looked so stylish B y J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

VICTORIA BECKHAM AW17

EDITOR’S PICK

PRADA Feather-Embellished Satin Sandals, £705; mytheresa.com

BALENCIAGA Oversized Ribbed Wool Turtleneck, £815; net-a-porter.com

BOYY Bobby 23 Leather Tote Bag, £725; brownsfashion.com

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FASHION • JEWELLERY

Christmas

SPARKLE JENNIFER MEYER

DE BEERS

VANRYCKE

18-Karat Gold Diamond Necklace, £2,495 net-a-porter.com

Talisman Essence Pendant, £2,100 debeers.co.uk

Coachella Ring - Rose Gold 18k & Diamonds, £2,150 harrods.com

RAPHAELE CANOT

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Set Free Diamond & Yellow-Gold Earrings, £2,600 matchesfashion.com

Tropical Palm Crystal Clip-On Earrings, £460 farfetch.com

SELIM MOUZANNAR

CARTIER

TIFFANY

Diamond & Pink-Gold Beirut Ring, £2,248 matchesfashion.com

Tank Francaise Steel & Diamond Watch, £6,300 selfridges.com

City HardWear Ball Hook Earrings in 18k Gold, £1,175 harrods.com

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MODERN ROMANCE Escape to a world of fashion fantasy this party season with Jenny Packham’s ethereal gowns

Jenny Packham SS18 available at jennypackham.com and the brand’s flagship store: Mount Street, Mayfair W1K

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FASHION • GIFT GUIDE YOLKE

Blossom Silk Lounge Suit, £335; yolke.co.uk

JO MALONE

English Oak & Redcurrant Body and Hand Wash, £30; jomalone.co.uk

CLUSE

Lizard and Pearl Watch, £79.95; clusewatches.com

ABRAMS

Yves Saint Laurent by Farid Chenoune and Florence Muller, £50; net-a-porter.com

BELLA FREUD

Grey Cashmere 1970 Jumper, £390; farfetch.com

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN BEAUTY

MULBERRY

Darley Small Grain Leather Bag - Oxblood, £550; johnlewis.com

Les Yeux Noirs Lash Amplifying Lacquer, £55; selfridges.com

GIFTS FOR HER WAREHOUSE

Disc Chandelier Earrings, £10; warehouse.co.uk

GUCCI

BEE GODDESS

Star Drop Earrings, £1,525; harrods.com

EDITOR’S PICK

What to give the girl who has everything...

B y J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

NO.22

Bookshelf Scented Candle, £39; conranshop.co.uk

Leather Belt, £320; gucci.com

BLAZÉ MILANO

Jealousy Everyday Velvet Blazer, £1,295; matchesfashion.com

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Beoplay M3

THE GIFT OF SOUND A time to celebrate. A time to give. Here’s the perfect gift for your loved one.

Celebrate music with the compact and powerful wireless speaker Beoplay M3 that will turn any space in your home into an outstanding sound experience.

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FASHION • PRODUCTS PULLMAN EDITIONS Murder on the Orient Express poster, £395; pullmaneditions.com

KENT & CURWEN Men’s shearling coat, £1,895; Exclusive to Covent Garden store

MATT SMITH FOR BURBERRY AW17, photographer: Alasdair McLellan; burberry.com

BELVEDERE Limited edition red vodka, £38; clos19.com

MASTER & DYNAMIC MH 40 Over-ear headphones, £369; masterdynamic.co.uk

JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN Cashmere reversible scarf, £165; johnstonscashmere.com

PENHALIGON’S Blenheim bouquet shaving soap, £36; penhaligons.com

MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

GIFTS FOR HIM

Striped rollback sweater, £295; mrporter.com

PENHALIGON’S

Boys toys the guys will love B y H E L E N B R OW N

Nickel Shaving Set, £146; penhaligons.com

JO MALONE 154 Cologne, £90; jomalone.co.uk

EDITOR’S PICK JOHN LOBB

THE BOATYARD DISTILLERY Old Tom Gin, £55; harrods.com

Larry suede Chelsea boots, £1,260; mrporter.com

BERLUTI Jour-off leather travel bag, £2,490; berluti.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

TULLE COOL ESTÉE LAUDER

Make like Kendall this Christmas and give the gift of glamour. Estée Lauder’s giftsets will win over any beauty-lover. Our top pick? Worth over £298, The Blockbuster Collection contains all the cosmetics you could ever need; £65. esteelauder.co.uk

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BEAUTY NOTES

Usher in December with glow-boosting beauty, facial fitness and Yuletide treats

By J OY M O N TG O M E RY

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5 1. Caudalie Vinosource Christmas Cracker Skincare Gift Set, £10; lookfantastic.com. 2 Decléor Surprise Cracker Gift Set, £12; johnlewis.com. 3. Cowshed Body Care Cracker, £12; libertylondon.com. 4. Molton Brown Exquisite Treats Cracker, £20; boots.com. 5. Fresh Skincare Gift Set, £24; johnlewis.com

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JO MALONE LONDON

There’s no mistaking Jo Malone London’s packaging: cream and black, finished with an elegant grosgrain ribbon. This year, the iconic box gets a high fashion makeover with the help of Jonathan Saunders. Bursting with colour, these one-off designs will bring some glamour to your dressing table.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • NOTES

FACIAL FITNESS

SALON REVIEW

XERO LIPO

FACEGYM

FaceGym is the world’s first face training studio which set the industry abuzz with its twist on the traditional facial. This season, the brand is extending its expertise to skincare with a range of customisable serums.

The three-step process allows you to choose from a number of skin-loving ingredients - from cacau to coffee bean - to create a truly personalised formula.

The perfect present for beauty buffs.

West London Dermatology Centre W o r d s H E L E N B R OW N

WHAT IS IT?

l Xero Lipo from Cosmeditech is the latest treatment making a buzz in the beauty world for its noninvasive, advanced approach to fat loss. It promises to whisk away fat from arms, legs, stomach, bum, thighs and chin in a way that is totally pain-free. Patients can lose 2-4 cm from the waist in one sitting, and results improve with every treatment.

The full four week programme can achieve transformational results both in size, shape, lifestyle and overall health.

facegym.com

5-A-DAY ALPHA-H

VITAMIN C SERUM

One for all TO M F O R D B OY S & G I R L S

50 boys meets 50 girls for Tom Ford’s latest lipstick line. Inspired by the original Lips & Boys concept, this collection of 100 clutch-sized lip colours are inspired by the individuals in Tom Ford’s life. From matte pinks to glossy, pigment-packed reds - there’s a look for every occasion; £29. tomford.com

As winter descends, it’s important to up your vitamin intake.

The same applies to your skin. AlphaH’s Vitamin C serum blends botanicals with hydrating hyaluronic acid to provide an antioxidant boost; £43.50 qvcuk.com

SLEIGH BELLES M AC C O S M E T I C S

Christmas is the only time of year when you can justifiably go crazy for all things gold and glittery without looking like a five-year-old. Luckily for us, MAC’s holiday collection is a veritable celebration of all things bling. From lipstick sets to mascara kits, there's plenty of festive beauty to keep your makeup bag happy.

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WHAT DOES IT DO?

l The technology in the Xero system reduces fat cells, burns off fat and tightens the skin, before measuring the results using intelligent body analysis. What’s more, it does all this in just 40 minutes. This, plus zero down-time, means that a lunchtime treatment is easily doable. The treatment involves a combination of laser lipolysis, neuromuscular stimulation (NMS) and radio frequency (RF) focused on the targeted area, along with a lifestyle support package to promote sustainable results. Xero provides nutritional advice and supplements to ensure your body is in optimal fat burning mode.

WHO IS IT FOR?

l Xero can be used on both men and women and can treat all areas of the body, except the female breast. As with any treatment, people with certain medical conditions should not use Xero. If you have any existing medical condition you should consult with your doctor before commencing the treatment. £125 for a single treatment of £760 for a course of eight.

WEST LONDON DERMATOLOGY 227-229 Chiswick High Road, W4; westlondondermatology.co.uk

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triyoga ealing

London’s top destination for yoga, pilates + treatments. Now in W5.

yoga ‘The centre for all things yogic. Whether you’re a beginner, an old hand, or a kid...this is the place for you.’ Independent on Sunday Over 125 classes a week London’s leading teachers Many styles, including hot yoga Workshops taught by world-renowned teachers

pilates ‘Modern, light-filled studios and top-of-their-game teachers.’ TimeOut Mat Pilates for strengthening + conditioning For any age, shape or fitness level Experienced teachers

treatments ‘A beautiful and calming sanctuary.’ Balance Magazine Highest quality therapists Treatments including massage, acupuncture, physiotherapy, osteopathy + healing Pre + post natal treatments

new to triyoga? try 30 days unlimited yoga + mat pilates for £40* camden, chelsea, soho, shoreditch, covent garden + now ealing now open in dickens yard, longfield avenue w5 2td triyoga.co.uk *ealing only. expires 31 dec 2017. t+cs apply

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Moschino AW17

HEALTH & BEAUTY • PRODUCTS

BENEFIT Bad Gal Lash, £18.50; benefitcosmetics.com

EDITOR’S PICK

CHARLOTTE TILBURY Instant Eye Palette, £60; charlottetilbury.com

BENEFIT Hoola Quickie Contour Stick, £19.98; lookfantastic.com

MARC JACOBS BEAUTY Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter, £32; johnlewis.com

VIOLET VOSS Super Sparkles, £9.50; cultbeauty.co.uk

ZOEVA

ESTÉE LAUDER

Calli Graphic, £7.50; selfridges.com

Double Wear Makeup, £32.50; houseoffraser.com

ZOEVA Opulence Blush Palette, £12.50; zoevacosmetics.com

DANCING QUEEN Get the party started with these dancefloor-ready staples

NARS Powermatte Pigment in American Woman, £23; narscosmetics.com

B y J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

TOM FORD Bronzing Powder in Terra, £52; harveynichols.com

KJAER WEIS Lustrous Bronzer, £41; cultbeauty.co.uk

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick, £16.50; maccosmetics.co.uk

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Whether they’re a kitchen novice or a globetrotting gourmet, Leiths School of Food and Wine has a perfect present for the foodie in your life.

For skills-based, cuisine-focused and guest chef cookery courses, cookbooks, knife sets and gift vouchers, visit the Leiths website.

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KITTED OUT

HEALTH & BEAUTY • FITNESS

FITNESS

Fitness essentials for your next session

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1. S’well, Stainless Steel Water Bottle, £35; selfridges.com. 2. Mio Skincare, Clean Slate Workout Wipe, Pack of 25, £27; mioskincare. 3. Sony, H.ear On 2 Wireless NC Headphones, £250; sony.co.uk co.uk 4. Sweaty Betty, Luxe Gym Bag, £95; sweatbetty.com. 5. Lulu Lemon, Reversible Yoga Matt, £58; lululemon.com 6. VARLEY, Albata Black Sweat, £70; varley.com.

7. Nike, Free RN Flyknit 2017, £110; store. nike.com

Four fearsome workouts to try now...

We’ve rounded up London’s best HIIT classes for the ultimate sweat session

igh-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has the fitness industry abuzz with its ability to torch maximum calories in minimum time. time. By completing short bursts working at your maximum, followed by periods of active rest, your body works harder than it does during steady-state cardio. As well as producing quick results, it gets you in and out of the gym in no time. Sounds like a win-win.

We spoke to Mila Lazar, head of HIIT at Another_Space, on the five reasons why it should be your next workout.

a short bursts, creates an oxygen deprivation that causes higher energy expenditure during the recovery that can last up to 48 hours. This will get your heart and body working to its max and achieving more than ever.

IT’S EFFICIENT HIIT workouts can be done in as little as 15 minutes and don’t require a ton of equipment. It's easy to do at home, in the park or in the corner of your local gym.

HIIT is not the kind of workout that lets you hold a conversation.

You’re active the entire time, using a range of motions that will work your whole body. Be prepared to seriously sweat.

IT’S ACTUALLY FUN

The after-burn produced during HIIT increases your metabolic rate and encourages your body to burn fat as an energy source rather than muscle mass. You'll shed fat without losing muscle definition.

At Another_Space, our aim is to not only push you in the workout, but create a fun environment. Our HIIT classes are no longer than 45 minutes and are equipped with boxing bags, TRX and sand bells, as well as bespoke playlists to power you through the workout.

STRONGER HEART

ANOTHER_SPACE

A fast-paced, ongoing repetition of the same exercise, executed in

4-10 Tower Street, WC2H; anotherspace.london

YOU’LL BURN FAT

South Kensington Club

Barry’s Bootcamp

Barrecore

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● This half hour HIIT session is effective for anyone short of time.

Sprint intervals are intermitted with rest periods to boost both fitness and metabolism.

38-42 Harrington Road, SW7;

● Barry’s has a reputation for being one of the hardest workouts around. It combines treadmill routines with strength training to burn up to a whopping 1000 calories per session.

Various locations;

● HIIT is added to Barrecore’s signature format in what’s one of the most challenges workouts in their schedule. Not one for the faint hearted.

12 Turnham Green Terrace, W4;

● This highly intensive group workout interchanges strength training with the treadmill for the ultimate sweat session, with proven results in scultping and toning.

Various locations,

southkensingtonclub.com

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barrecorre.co.uk

1rebel.co.uk

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HELATH & BEAUTY • SCENT

PERFUME

The gift of FRAGRANCE How to get those sleigh bells ringing W o r d s M I C H A E L D O N O VA N

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here are a bewildering array of perfumes on the market, and the thought of selecting just one for a loved one can be a daunting prospect.

I believe a good way to start is by imagining how a fragrance will make the recipient feel. Do they want a scent that is soft and comforting? Or something more indulgent? Here is a selection of outstanding examples to inspire:

P OW E R P E R F U M E S

A fragrance that makes one feel self-assured and empowered is always a winner and 'The Tycoon' from new British fragrance house St Giles captures this essence. Created by new, local perfumer Michael Donovan - yes that's me - this fragrance is the scent of success. The scent of extravagance is chypre, and here it is balanced with a vivid opening of bitter green galbanum, the gilded fizz of pomelo, green lemons and fresh ginger. The heart is dominated by the spiced woody note of cypriol, which gives the scent its well-heeled warmth, while the base is magnificent with the classic chypre notes of patchouli, labdanum and oakmoss. 'Killer Vanilla' by Blood Concept teams rich, creamy toffee and sweet vanilla with a deep resonating Peruvian balsam and smokey labdanum heart.

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND

There is a lot to be said for comforting fragrances, especially in the winter months. Gourmand scents are perfect, and E. Coudray's 'Vanille et Coco' is the scent of sunshine and happiness in a bottle.

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Spicy notes of vanilla and coconut combined with delicate tones of iris, orange blossom, jasmine and ylang ylang make for a fragrance that is full of character. Uermi's 'AB + Cashmere' lives up to its name with a woody floral musk fragrance that is warming and sensuous. Mesmerising grey amber joins the milky aroma of sandalwood and the aromatic punch of olibanum to produce an effect that is supremely calming.

GLAMOUR SCENTS

These perfumes come with a spotlight and 'The Actress' by St Giles is perfect for making an entrance. The oriental cream lily is a classically beautiful scent, and although this is not quite a solifore perfume, she is definitely the leading lady. This scent is not a diva fragrance but altogether more nuanced – she is intelligent, knowing and unattainable. The narcotic lily scent has a supporting cast of Egyptian jasmine, orchid, honeysuckle and pear, plus a base of sandalwood, patchouli and musk.

'Tuberose 2 Virginale' by Histoires de Parfums is a stunning realisation of the most erotic of flowers. It seduces and then adds its sisters in sin, frangipani, gardenia and jasmine.

Elegant eroticism at its finest.

I hope this helps in the pursuit of olfactory joy this Noël. roullierwhite.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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Have a Happy

CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL HOUR

Throughout December from Monday to Saturday, 6pm–7pm enjoy £6 cocktails at A Cena.

Choose from over sixteen specials including classic Caiprinha, Cosmopolitan and Margarita – it’s the season to be merry!

A CENA · 418 RICHMOND ROAD TW1 2EB · 020 8288 0108

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FOOD & DRINK

COMFORT BAKES BUTTERSCOTCH BAKERY

This new opening in West London has opened just in time for Christmas, with a generous selection of festive hampers, jumbo mince pies and of course some classic cakes.

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WHAT TO DRINK

GRAPE news

Wine recommendations for the month

TASTING NOTES

London’s food news and delicious things to see you through December

By HANNAH HOPKINS

By BERRY BROS. & RUDD

Kyperounda, Commandaria, Pitsilia Mountains, Cyprus £21.50 Commandaria is an ancient wine, documented as far back as 800BC. The wine is unctuous, with an array of flavours including liquorice, caramel and orange. This is a wine for sipping while nibbling nuts or to accompany puddings.

2015 Berry Bros. & Rudd New Zealand Pinot Noir by Greystone Wines £17.95 A generous pinot noir, full of rich, ripe red fruits (raspberry, cranberry, cherry), but counterbalanced by an herbaceous freshness. A juicy accompaniment to roast beef and a good partner for turkey.

2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd White Burgundy

by Collovray & Terrier £12.50 A classic Chardonnay with delicate floral aromas, flavours of vibrant citrus and peach fruit and a finishing smoky note. This wine's fresh, crisp profile makes it an excellent accompaniment to lighter meat dishes like roast turkey or chicken.

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

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Seasonal tea THE PETERSHAM

Festive dining doesn’t get much better than at the wonderfully Christmassy Petersham Restaurant in Richmond. As well as a special fixed price Christmas menu with the likes of game and chestnut terrine and a traditional roast Norfolk turkey with all the trimmings, there’s also a Festive Afternoon tea, which we recommend with a glass of Champagne. Nightingale Lane, TW10; petershamhotel.co.uk

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EDITOR’S PICK

CLARIDGE'S Mayfair Hamper, £895, gift shop.claridges.co.uk

PAXTON & WHITFIELD

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The Ultimate Paxton's Collection, £1,000, paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk

Sweet Hamper £120, ottolenghi.co.uk

C H I L LY K AT Z

Award-winning chef Phil Harrison and fashion designer Vera Thordardottir are the brains behind this new Icelandic hot dog venture. Condé Nast went all the way to Iceland to see why they’re such a sensation, but you don’t have to. Just head to Hammersmith Broadway’s Lyric Square to sample their free-range, grass fed hotdogs, topped with a range of sauces and salads.

18 Beadon Road, W6; chillykatz.co.uk

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS Our pick of the best

ABEL & COLE The Big Hero Hamper £120, abelandcole.co.uk

SELFRIDGES Cheese & Wine Hamper £165, selfridges.com

NEW BAKERY B U T T E R S C OTC H B A K E RY

New to White City Place is this luxury bakery, offering a selection of signature cupcakes, brownies, madeleines and a few special things lined up for Christmas. Created by Bea Vo, this is the first time her baking creations have been available in a physical store in the capital, so ensure you stock up on festive hampers and jumbo mince pies.

195 Wood Lane, W12; butterscotchbakery.co.uk

CARLUCCIO’S Il Grandioso Hamper £255, carluccios.com

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Festive fodder All your Christmas dining needs–plus how to carve the turkey

By PENDLE HARTE

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GOOSE FA R M I S O N

Crowned 'best online butcher' for 2017, Farmison's credentials are flawless and their Christmas offering is predictably impressive. They're recommending cockerel, turkey and goose, all free range and the goose is game hung for 14 days. Order online and they'll deliver for free in time for the big day. The guaranteed happy birds come with chef tips and lashings of good cheer.

Free range goose to serve 8, ÂŁ130; farmison.com

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OUR FAVOURITE FIZZ

FOOD & DRINK • PRODUCTS

3 of the best champagnes

Click for Christmas A M A ZO N F R E S H

● A Lidgate's Great Taste Awardwinning Free Range bronze turkey can be yours wherever you live thanks to AmazonFresh, which delivers produce from the best local suppliers as well as all your standard Christmas supplies, from champagne to Christmas pud. Check your local options and put in an order. amazon.co.uk/fresh

BILLECARTSALMON Brut Sous Bois

£62.50

Captivating and original, this is an eternal favourite.

A fail-safe option for the festive table. champagnedirect.co.uk

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Carving the turkey is one of the most important Christmas jobs, though it fills many of us with fear. Here’s the definitive guide to slicing your bird, from the experts at Copas

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Sharpen your carving knife in a downward ‘away from you’ motion.

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Hold the turkey leg by the knuckle and twist off while cutting close to the body to expose the dark leg meat. Carve this meat in to thick slices and separate the drumstick, tak-ing care to carve around or remove the two or three thin sharp tapered bones which are parallel to the main leg bone.

BRUNO PAILLARD Premiere Cuvee MV

£44.99

The ageing process is particularly important at Champagne Bruno Paillard.

Selfridges

Salmon pink

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Remove the wing by twisting close to the body and cut-ting between the joint, not through the bones. Cut in half, then carve or pull away the meat from the bone.

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Once the legs and wings have been removed, cut the breast meat from one side at an angle following the breast bone, repeating on the other side only when required.

Carv-ing on an angle will make the most of the grain of the meat. We prefer thicker slices (approx 5-10mm), which allow you to savour the full flavour and succulence of the meat.

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TRADITIONAL SMOKY

● The UK's best smoked salmon comes from two of the last remaining traditional smokehouses, Coln Valley (favoured by Waitrose) and John Ross Jnr (holder of the Royal Warrent) both offer beautifully delicate, high class products. johnrossjnr.com.co.uk colnvalley.co.uk

WHAT A CARVE-UP

NICHOLAS FEUILLATTE Brut Reserve

£35

This quintessential blend comes with a limited edition sleeve this season.

John Lewis

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In the

Palace The Historic Royal Palaces offer lots of princely private dining options

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here is so much to consider when planning a private dinner – how do you narrow down a guestlist? Which food do you serve that will appeal to all of your guests’ varying tastes? And how do you decide on the perfect location to hold it? Too often a hotel dining room becomes the failsafe venue option, but this is neither an original nor particularly exciting prospect for invitees.

Luckily for you, the team at Historic Royal Palaces can offer a far better option; they open the doors to one-of-a-kind spaces across London so you can deliver a traditional dinner with a twist. Whether it’s a milestone occasion or festive knees-up, your guests are going to be wowed as soon as they arrive.

First up, the Tower of London,

home to the world’s most famous Crown Jewels and steeped in over 900 years of history, from imprisoned monarchs and rebellions to lions, tigers and bears (oh my!).

Best of all, you can arrange a truly unique private dinner within the walls of this ancient fortress.

Step into St Thomas’ Tower for an intimate dinner in the King’s colourful bedchamber - complete with four poster bed - or invite a larger crowd to experience feasting in the oldest and most recognisable building, the White Tower. No dinner is complete without a private tour of the famous Crown Jewels too.

Fancy a right royal experience for the evening? Hampton Court Palace has hosted lavish parties for centuries, so is no stranger to a shindig, while Kensington Palace is one of the most stylish royal residences. Experience a banquet

“No dinner is complete without a private tour of the Crown Jewels”

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like a monarch in Hampton Court Palace’s Great Hall, one of the last medieval spaces in Britain, or venture inside Kensington Palace to the King’s State Apartments which include the distinctive Cupola Room, and The Kings Gallery – the palace’s largest room - seating 100 for dinner.

Are your festive feasts usually more drab than dazzling? You have yet to dine in the breathtaking Banqueting House. The Main Hall is lined with stunning pillars which take your eye to Sir Peter Paul Rubens’ masterpiece ceiling, originally commissioned for James I and a genuinely awe-inspiring sight.

Make use of the space with up to 380 guests or create an intimate feel for a select few with some strategically placed décor. James I’s original drinking den, the Undercroft, also makes for a wonderfully personal dinner setting.

All this extravagance comes with a feel-good bonus too. Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity, so by enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime dinner experience in a world famous historical venue, you are contributing to the conservation, public access and education activities of these historical treasures, so that they remain well maintained and open for all to enjoy. hrp.org.uk/hireavenue A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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ABSOLUTELY eats out…

“The restaurant brings east-end cool to leafy south west London”

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stone’s throw from the famous Rugby Union Stadium, Salt Flakes is the latest gastronomical offering to grace Twickenham’s bustling high street. Joining Heath Road’s ever-growing line-up of chic eateries, Salt Flakes arrives as the area undergoes numerous changes, with an influx of new homes and a

shiny new station marking it out as a star on the rise.

Clad in metro tiles, the restaurant brings east-end cool to leafy south west London. The interior sees Scandi pine furniture and white-washed walls offset by stylish rose gold touches.

The result is contemporary yet laidback, formal but not stuffy. The menu, meanwhile, offers modern world cuisine with a French twist.

We arrive at Salt Flakes after fighting our way through rugby

FOOD Modern world cuisine with a French twist

DECOR Laid-back luxury: white-washed walls with plenty of rose gold accents

PRICE Starters from £5, mains from £12 and puddings from £6

VERDICT High-end, decadent dining in a friendly, local setting

crowds in the centre of town, feeling grateful for the restaurant’s location at the quiet end of the high street. We settle down and peruse the menu, which is refreshingly concise.

We start our meal with seared scallops, served with smoked beetroot puree and crispy pancetta.

We’re blown away by the stunning presentation of the dish, with a rainbow of beetroot puree artfully daubed across the plate. The scallops are beautifully tender and perfectly balanced by the salty pancetta. For mains we opt for the Norfolk pork belly with apple sauce, savoy cabbage and gratin dauphinoise. Although less visually impactful, the rich and flavoursome meat doesn’t disappoint.

We can’t get enough of the little hits of earthy mushroom and the tart apple sauce which offers a respite from the rich, creamy cabbage.

We're bursting at the seams yet somehow find room for pudding. We decide on the hot chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream, and it’s everything you could ever want from a fondant. It's rich, chocolatey and decadently molten in the middle and complemented by a puddle of sharp raspberry coulis. The perfect end to a perfect meal. ●SALT FLAKES 128-130 Heath Road, TW1 saltflakeslondon.co.uk A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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We invite you to our newly opened restaurant SALT FLAKES in Twickenham Let us mesmerise you with our modern world cuisine with a French touch to it.

If you want to experience top quality service and nice atmosphere, come to Salt Flakes and let us treat your taste buds with unforgettable flavour.

Available for corporate functions, weddings and private hire

020 8892 9875 info@saltflakeslondon.co.uk 128-130 Heath Road, Twickenham, TW1 4BN Serving lunch from 12.00pm Tuesday to Sunday

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Need a bit of encouragement in the baking department? Try a day course at Leiths

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lide to the left, then roll to the right. "You need to move with your dough," we're told, watching our teacher demonstrate a swift, neat, repetitive rolling action. It's harder to replicate than it looks, but once you get into the swing of it, it's quite a satisfying way to spend eight minutes. We are at Leith's Cookery School, making bread. This is a one-day beginners

course, aimed at people who have never been near yeast before, or who have tried and failed. We are here to experiment with basic bread recipes and to demystify the process.

We're not here to make Californian sourdough with Galapagos lava salt, but to produce a simple white loaf.

It's a sociable class, with 10 of us in all. There's a couple from out of town, celebrating an anniversary, a few people who have been gifted the class and a few others who are just keen to learn. It feels informal

It’s aimed at people who’ve never been near yeast before

FOOD & DRINK • SKILLS

and gentle, starting with coffee and pastries and finishing off with salads, charcuterie and wine for lunch.

Civilised, in fact.

So, I've mastered kneading and my eight minutes are up. We leave our white bread dough to rise and set to making a foccaccia, which is an even simpler mix with olive oil, and one that we're assured is incredibly simple to whip up for an impromptu dinner party. It rises quickly; we decorate it with rosemary and olives and there it is. Next we're doing a fruit soda bread, which is entirely different because it uses no yeast at all, so there's no rising and no proving – just mix and bake, like a cake, only it's a bread. With its dried fruit and hazelnuts this one is particularly good with cheese, we're told. While that's in the oven we quickly learn how to make breakfast muffins before our lunch arrives. An impressive spread of salads, cured meats and – of course – house bread appears. Our white loaves are proved and oven-ready so while those bake, we sit to discuss our achievements and further baking ambitions. Soon, sated and full of plans, we pack up our creations (one white bloomer, one olive foccaccia and one fruity soda bread), collect our certificates (a nice touch, this) and leave. I'm looking forward to enrolling on breadmaking part two – and I'll be giving loved ones some course vouchers for Christmas too.

Leiths offers cookery classes in a wide range of subjects. How To Cook Bread – Part 1 is next scheduled for 18 February. The day course lasts from 10am to 2.30pm and costs £155.

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THE WOLSELEY

FOOD & DRINK • GIFTS

Preserves & Spreads Gift Set, £18.75 thewolseley.com

HAWKSMOOR

LAURENT-PERRIER

Restaurants & Recipes, Preface Publishing, £30 penguinrandomhouse.co.uk

Cuvée Rosé Robe Métal Avec Bouteille, £55 thechampagnecompany.com

CARELESS BISCUIT CO. Christmas Tree Biscuit, £10 harrods.com

CARLUCCIO’S Hanging Stocking Fillers, from £2.95 carluccios.com

HARRODS Dark Chocolate Roasted Hazelnut Biscuits, £9.50 harrods.com

CARLUCCIO'S Panettone, £9.95 carluccios.com

FESTIVE FOOD

CANNON & CANNON The Ultimate Christmas Tin, £65 cannonandcannon.com

Gifts to impress gastronomes this Christmas

By HANNAH HOPKINS

RÈMY MARTIN XO, £140 thewhiskyexchange.com

SIPSMITH Martini Mixology Set, £95 sipsmith.com

PIERRE MARCOLINI 'Journey To The Moon' Collection, from £15 uk.marcolini.com

EDITOR’S PICK

THE IVY Set of Six Limited Edition Crackers, £50 The Mount Street Deli

CARLUCCIO'S Cherry Liqueur Chocolates, £9.95 carluccios.com

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JO BLU SALON Jo Blu Salon in the heart of Chiswick is the multi award-winning salon that is the hair and beauty go-to for the stars. Tucked away in Grove Park, away from the city's hustle and bustle, this boutique salon is always packed.

Whether you're after a cut for the Christmas party, or a facial to sort a festive hangover, Jo Blu Salon can sort it all. See what the buzz is about and book now. joblusalon.com

PULLMAN EDITIONS PULLMAN EDITIONS designs striking original limited-edition posters that capture the enduring appeal of Art Deco. Their newly-commissioned posters feature glamorous winter sports and summer resorts around the world, as well as the world’s greatest historic automobiles. Evoking memories of holidays and special occasions, their modern take on the Art Deco classics make super original gifts.

There are over 100 designs available to view and buy online at pullmaneditions.com. Priced at £395 each.

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PINES AND NEEDLES Pines and Needles is the only tree and decoration service you will need this season. Shop online or in store for a premium, real Christmas tree, before having it decorated, installed and finally removed.

Here's to a truly restful holiday. Come and select your own tree at pop up stores in Chiswick, Ealing, West Ealing and Maida Vale.

Prices from £233.85; for further information visit: pinesandneedles.com/christmas-tree-stores

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From Festive Afternoon Teas (£24 per person), Christmas Day Lunches (£54.50 per person) to their New Year’s Eve Dinner for only £49.50 per person, this 4 star hotel has all the trimmings to make your Christmas extra special during one of the most wonderful times of the year!

Dorsett Shepherds Bush, London 58 Shepherds Bush Green, London W12 8QE 0203 262 1026 reservations.shepherdsbush@dorsetthotels.com

The Sweet Pea boutique is a treasure trove of jewellery, stocking their own handmade 18ct gold collections alongside other designers such as Polly Wales, Celine Daoust, Ruth Tomlinson, Phoebe Coleman, Alex Monroe among others. They also specialise in wedding and engagement rings and offer a bespoke design service.

77, Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill, NW1 8LD 0207 449 9292 www.sweetpeajewellery.com

HARRIET KELSALL Since 1998 Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has been designing beautiful jewellery for people all over the world. We’ve won over 20 UK and international awards for design, business, ethics and innovation, including ‘Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year 2016’ at the UK Jewellery Awards. Our online Ready to Wear collections offer an extensive range of hand-crafted designer jewellery, perfect if you’re looking for a gift for a loved one, or simply a treat to yourself. hkjewellery.co.uk

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Award-winning Real Ale are a local, independent drinks specialist. Renowned for craft beer, they can supply anything from bottles to beer kegs, as well as a diverse selection of wines, spirits and Champagne. Stop by this Christmas to pick up the perfect alternative gift. Their fantastic “12 craft beers of Christmas” includes a range of small batch brewed beers by the leading craft beer breweries in the world.

371 Richmond Road, TW1 and 4 Formosa Street, W9; find out more at realale.com

Discover exclusive beautiful jewellery at Michael Platt. From pieces set with sparkling diamonds and exquisite gemstones, to a dazzling range of engagement rings, there is something for every style and taste. A complimentary design consultation is offered for new jewellery, remodelling old or inherited jewellery, in addition to complex restoration work and valuations on existing jewellery. They specialise in bespoke jewellery, made-to-order for you or that special someone in your life.

Gift Vouchers available.

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SNAPPY SNAPS Christmas gifts can prove quite tricky, causing panic in the run up to the big day.

The team at Snappy Snaps Chiswick are here to make it easy. Either pop into the store with your iPhone and pick from a wide range of presents, or sit back and relax at home by ordering a print and frame for your loved one on the website. Collect it the next day for a speedy way to shop.

182 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 snappysnaps.co.uk

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DECORATE THE SUBTLE CHRISTMAS We're looking at a more stylish, pared-back Christmas this year.

Decorations are conceptual rather than tinselly and we're loving the Scandi styles. A vase, some twigs, a few baubles. Repeat all over the house. fermliving.com

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Ideas, designs and styles for your home

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In the DETAIL AILANTO DESIGN The Juggler Quietly Enchanting is a wonderful name for a wallpaper. This design by Amanda Ferragamo is something you can stare at endlessly; it's child-like but sophisticated, magical but also subtle. Ailanto Design was founded earlier this year by Amanda Ferragamo and her style is original and captivating. ailantlodesign.com

VELVET REVOLUTION BROSTE COPENHAGEN

Velvet is everywhere this season and the soft, luxurious fabric brings a touch of class, sensuality and warmth to any room. Broste Copenhagen has a great range of products in a plush velvet in this winter collection, including their first furniture range. brostecopenhagen.com

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ACQUA DI PARMA Silver gems Christmas candle, £90 johnlewis.com

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Bamboo candle, £36, Sonder Living at Harrods

INKY HUES FARROW AND BALL

Dark walls come into their own at Christmas, when nothign is cosier than a roaring fire and a heap of presents. Farrow and Ball's beautiful inky shades will create a luxe feel for any interior this winter. farrow-ball.com

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Embrace the passing of time in 2018 with this large wall sticker calendar.

Decorative diarising is the best way to do it, and with no paper to throw away, the wipe-clean chalkboard is totally sustainable too. fermliving.com

JO LOVES Plum Pudding candle, £55 joloves.com

RONNY COLBIE Lake Muskoa candle, £70 ronniecolbie.com

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THE CHAPEL Noctula scented candle, £65 thechapel.co.uk

RIFLE PAPER CO Holiday candle, £30 papermash.co.uk

URBAN APOTHECARY Bay Berry candle, £30 urbanapothecary.com

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The Link shelving system is our favourite new German export; its flexible design and endless combinations make a stylish and practical storage solution. studiohauser.com

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n December 2014 we bought a beautiful red brick Victorian maisonette on a quiet residential street on the border of Shepherds Bush and Acton. We had spent the summer scouring the listings for the right place and when we saw this one pop up at auction, we knew it had something special about it - it had good bones, high ceilings and it was bright. This was to be our third renovation project and our first proper home together. We were beyond excited to get stuck in.

But the property didn’t come without its challenges. It hadn’t been touched since the 1930s and was in desperate need of some

love. It was a big job. We ripped everything out, stripped it back to the bare bones and started from scratch. My husband Iain worked on the house every day for a year, and pretty much did everything himself.

We built a double loft conversion with balcony and commissioned bespoke timber windows to replicate the originals which had been ripped out by previous owners. We rebuilt a charming little Victorian style conservatory at the back of the kitchen, perfect for growing tomatoes and gazing out at the garden over a morning coffee.

We knocked down both partition walls towards the back of the house, creating a wonderfully

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open and sunny kitchen. The tiny conservatory leads down to the garden, transforming the space and allowing light to flood into the room through the glass roof and ample windows. We sourced salvaged floorboards from a timber yard just outside London, time-weathered shelves from a cheese factory in Denmark and Iain made polished concrete worktops for the kitchen.

We layered classic, earthy textures in a muted colour palette that would complement the building and stand the test of time.

Iain and I have always loved to travel and we are avid collectors.

We bought carved door knobs and textiles from India, prints and ceramics from Mexico and oddities and curios from Chiswick car boot.

Overall, I think we’ve achieved an eclectic mix of homewares and furnishings worked in with the rich and rugged patina of the decor, creating something that is functional, beautiful and uniquely ours.

We now run a renovation and interiors company, running both residential and commercial jobs, along with installs for pop-ups and artwork. Iain has been in the building trade for over 20 years, and am a prop stylist and set designer.

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Well over a million instagram posts are tagged #scandinaviandesign and most of them show allwhite rooms with angular furniture, lit candles and maybe a plant. Is that really what Scandinavian design is about? Has the whole idea lost its meaning?

Design store Skandium has quietly been selling Scandinavian furniture and homeware in London for nearly 20 years, since way before hygge and is best described as the ‘United Nations of Scandinavian Design’, in the words of co-founder Christina Schmidt. The store showcases the best of Scandinavian modernism in different forms; furniture and textiles are found alongside toys and kitchenware, including mugs with the loveable Moomin characters. Christina Schmidt and Magnus Englund founded the store in response to having a design epiphany over a cooking pot in Finland. The pot (made

by Iittala) seemed to them to epitomise simplicity; it was a pot like a child’s drawing of a pot, combining quality

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

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Skandium’s new homeware mecca, in a two-storey building at 35-36 Thurloe Place – directly opposite the Townhouse - showcases a range of soft furnishings, accessories and one of the largest collections of Scandinavian lighting in London. skandium.com

materials with perfect proportion to create a fully satisfying piece of functional design with no excess, no frills, no fuss. It was the essence of potness. And from this they devised their philosophy of design that is beautiful and relevant, existing outside fashion and relying on craftsmanship and quality.

And now Skandium has rolled out its vision in the form of an entire home.

The pioneering retail vision sees a four-storey house at 31 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, transformed into a fully shoppable, Scandinavian-inspired home, with living rooms, dining areas, a reading nook, a children’s bedroom and even a Scandinavian garden. Skandium’s design team explained: “Working within the natural scale of a residential property, we are able to demonstrate exactly how our customers can capture the unique character of Scandinavian living in their own homes. The residential-meets-retail space has been populated with our engaging mix of modernist masterpieces and future classics, expertly curated for the design conscious and the curious.”

Walking round, it is impossible not to wish this was your actual house. Everything fits together but doesn’t feel overly matching; it feels individually created rather than put together by a brand.

If Scandinavian design is known for its simplicity, that doesn’t translate into it being boring because there’s a wide variety of shapes, materials, textiles and influences on show, with pieces dating to all periods of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Fritz Hansen chairs, Örsjö Belysning lamps, and Iittala glassware are able to shine like never before. Schmidt explains ‘Scandinavian design is perceived by many people as rather boring if they don’t understand it, because it is not made to impress you, it is made to live with you like an old friend. It’s just comfortable and easy.’

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SCORES ON DOORS All the finest Christmas wreaths

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Wildabout A contemporary twist on the traditional wreath at Wildabout adds succulents, limes, blossom, and berries as well as fragrant cinnamon, oranges and eucalyptus. Wreaths come in three sizes and range from £80 to £270. wildabout.co.uk

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Lavender Green Lavender Green Flowers is encouraging customers to put their creativity to the test, with wreath-making classes and ‘Pick Your Own’ wreath sets to be assembled at home. The Chelseabased florist also has lots of chic decoration ideas too. lavendergreen.co.uk

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Abigail Aherne Nature-inspired faux botanical stems make the basis of Abigail Aherne's impressive wreaths, and her wreath-making workshops are playful, fun and enlightening. £90 for 90 minutes in the Islington store; booking is required. abigailahern.com

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Pulbrook & Gould Wreaths are borderline surreal at luxury florist Pulbrook & Gould, where non-standard embedded items include plastic dinosaurs, toy hippos, antlers and – our favourite – white forest animals in this Narnia-themed one, £495. pulbrookandgould.co.uk

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Floom Online florist Floom will be donating a percentage of each collaborative wreath sale towards Make-A-Wish, the charity for children fighting life-threatening conditions. There's a wide selection of creative pieces to choose from, starting at £45. floom.com

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The HEART of the HOME Whether your taste is classic or cutting-edge, Osborne Interiors can design the perfect kitchen for your budget and lifestyle

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’ve asked Roger Wheatland of Osborne Interiors to describe his most challenging brief. After a few moments thought, he smiles: 'Well, a few years ago, I was asked to design a kitchen that looked like a snake. The concept was that the units curled and twisted about all over the place. That was certainly different!'

From his showroom in Fauconberg Road in Grove Park, Roger has been creating and installing kitchens in Chiswick for 23 years, earning an excellent reputation for professionalism and a friendly, down-toearth approach.

Osborne Interiors specialises in renowned brands – such as Next 125, Schueller, 1909 and Prentice – but also supplies kitchens to

suit all price points from a vast range of other manufacturers. ‘Most clients have a definite idea of their preferred style, whether it’s Shaker, hand-painted or cool contemporary minimalist,’ explains Roger. ‘And often they’ll have building work in progress, so then we're happy to work with their architect’s plans.'

‘We can take a basic kitchen model and tailor it to specific spatial, stylistic and budget requirements; or, we can design a bespoke kitchen from scratch.'

‘We use the latest CAD (Computer Aided Design) techniques to produce scale drawings and photo-realistic, multi-perspective images which show exactly what the finished kitchen will look like.’

Roger himself project manages the installation process and always uses the same experienced fitters. ‘They’ve been with me five years and I can honestly say they’re the best I’ve worked with. Some clients have even said that they missed them when they’d finished!'

‘We’re also happy to handle small building works; we can remove stud walls, install ceilings, fit underfloor heating, lay floors and relocate utilities. We also carry out complete redecoration.’

The modern kitchen needs to be the perfect mix of style and function, with enough flexible space for cooking, eating family meals and hosting dinner parties.

At Osborne Interiors you’ll find a host of inspirational ideas and receive personal service from a dedicated team that really takes pride in looking after clients.

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Toucan lamp yellow, £125 conranshop.co.uk

HAY Tree trunk vase, £49 utilitydesign.co.uk

FERM LIVING Wall Wonder Clock, £129 graceandgrey.co.uk

JONATHAN ADLER Acrylic chess set in neon, £795 uk.jonathanadler.com

MARIMEKKO Oiva Pakkanen plate, £16 skandium.com

EDITOR’S PICK

NATIVE UNION Eclipse three-port USB charger, £69.99 nativeunion.co.uk

BJORN WIINBLAD Jug Gobelin, £55 skandium.com

CHISEL & MOUSE Buckingham Palace model, £150 chiselandmouse.com

LIBRATONE One Style bluetooth speaker, £149 libratone.com

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COSY UP

Turn up the heating and get comfortable. Here are some essentials for winter nights at home

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GREAT YARNS AESSAI

Manos del Uruguay is widely acknowledged as an early pioneer of fair trade, producing yarns, scarves and other handmade pieces in high quality materials, including extra fine merino wool, alpaca, silk and linen. Rebecca Kramer is embracing these skills with her new brand Aessai and its range of hand-woven scarves, ponchos, throws and blankets.

These luxe pieces are impossibly soft and special.

Luxe lounge D O N N A I DA

Donna Ida's denim boutique is expanding with a lifestyle collection of candles and loungewear. We are coveting these stylish silk PJs that are guaranteed to make you feel both comfortable and chic. £325, donnaida.com

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Scents of calm LAXMI

Beautiful Indian block printing with cushions filled with Provence lavender and chamomile with the essential oils of lavender and frankincense, all blended in the UK, make these herbal sleep cushions a great source of comfort. Squeeze to release the scent, which can be topped up with provided oils. £30

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The Welsh blanket hasn't changed much for centuries and this classic wool piece

by Melin Tregwynt in the St David's cross design is a historic pattern, based on early 18th century weaves. It's fully reversible and incredibly soft in 100% wool. Welsh blankets remain in families for generations so there's no denying their worth. £165, eclectdesign.com

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ROU N D RO BI N Festive robin napkins will add a touch of graphic cheer to the table. thornbackandpeel.com

THE TREE Keep it minimal. Definitely no tinsel. Stelton's decorations in brushed brass are stylish, minimal and come in two sizes. stelton.com

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No frills

Thornback & Peel's new designs for Christmas include the delightful tukey and sprout print, which adorns everything from tea towels to crackers via aprons, napkins and oven gloves. thornbackandpeel.com

Decorations don’t have to be garish.

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INTERIORS • CHRISTMAS WE L L H U N G Ferm Living's hanging candelabra can serve as an alternative place to hang your baubles, bypassing the need for a tree altogether if your space is limited or you just don't like trees. fermliving.com

SP ELL I T O U T Anthropologie's felted alphabet decorations can spell out any greeting you choose. Why not get clever with some anagrams? anthropologie.eu

B RA N C H OU T Skandium's wooden Christmas tree is spacesaving as well as needle-free and probably the prettiest artificial tree there is. skandium.com

PA IN T IT B L AC K Monochrome comes into its own with this delightfully minimalist –but satisfyingly big – hanging advent calendar. Fill the ample pockets with any gifts you like, monochrome or not. cissywears.com

FOL K DA N C E This one might not be minimal but it's still tasteful in all its folk art glory. Polish Pajakis have been hand-made in the same styles for 400 years and they're not just for Christmas... rajtentclub.com

GO F I GURE This wooden nativity set by Lucie Kaas will appeal to all ages. We love the baby Jesus' tiny halo. skandium.com

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They can also be mirrored to create the illusion of space and can be produced in a much wider format than standard doors. Sliding doors are a must when trying to conserve space.

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 When designing your bedroom, if your ensuite is big enough, why not divide the space to accommodate a walk-in wardrobe? This may mean you install a shower rather than a bath, but it will preserve the main bedroom area which can be vastly reduced in size with large wardrobes, with clever uses of mirror and light colors a walk-in wardrobe in even a small space can provide practical storage while creating the illusion of space.

 Bed mechanisms can be implemented into cupboards and concealed within cabinetry to allow beds to be accessed instantly and easily. This is a good way to create an extra guest bed in a study or lounge area.

“Sliding panels are a great way of concealing items and can create the illusion of space”

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It is therefore worth considering a straight run configuration allowing full access. If you do wish to use the returns, a shallow shoe storage solution or bag shelf configuration may be a more practical and space effective solution.

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

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

Currently recruiting into the Sixth Form with a new Sixth Form Centre opening in 2017.

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RED ALERT

WILD AND GORGEOUS

This elegant warm red star and planet flocked net girls party dress has a softly shirred waist, round neck, short sleeve and hot pink embroidered star bodice detail.

Solar dress, £79 wildandgorgeous.co.uk

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

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

Quality of Links with Parents - “Excellent”

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

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Open Morning 9.15am Wednesday, 15th November 9.15am Wednesday, 17th January 2018 9.15am Wednesday, 7th February 2018 To register your attendance at one of our open mornings, please phone 020 8948 5999 or mail secretary@kgps.co.uk

Kew Green Preparatory School

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

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

Quality of Links with Parents - “Excellent”

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

Independent Schools Inspectorate Report - March 2016

Open Mornings 9.15am Tuesday 14th November 9.15am Thursday 18th January 2018 9.15am Thursday 1st February 2018 To register your attendance at one of our open mornings, please phone 0208 846 9153 or mail secretary@rpps.co.uk

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

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Let them shine V E LV E T E E N

Velveteen works with fair-trade organisations and their beautiful clothes are finely crafted and hand-embroidered. velveteenclothing.com

FASHION FACTORY Christmas craft

SMALLTALK Scooter stunts, the truth about turkeys, Christmas craft and the Grinch

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It might seem as though every child in London is already in possession of a scooter – but Microscooter has options. Why not upgrade to the stunt version this Christmas? If the pavement model is deemed too boring for your tot, this will add a new dimension of excitement. For ages 5-12. £124.95; micro-scooters.co.uk

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manda Riley's fashion upcycling classes have been delighting the children of west London for several years, and her successful book continued the focus on making new clothes and accessories out of existing and neglected pieces. Her classes for children aged nine and above leave everyone with excellent sewing machine skills as well as great ideas and enthusiasm. Now in the run-up to Christmas she is hosting a week of decorations workshops, where she will help kids customise and create upcycled stockings, tree decorations and gifts, all while honing their sewing and creative skills. Follow her on instagram at thefashionfactory.uk or email amandariley1@icloud.com for more information and to book.

Workshops take place in Kensal Rise from 18 to 22 December.

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A sweet look at turkey farming, this picture book celebrates the life and times of the family and helpers, including alpacas and turkey dogs, at Berkshire-based turkey farm Copas. copasturkeys.co.uk

A new slipcase edition of perennial favourite How the Grinch Stole Christmas is set to introduce a new generation to Dr Seuss's wonderful story as it celebrates its 60th birthday. harpercollins.co.uk A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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KIDS & EDUCATION • CHRISTMAS WINDOW STICKER Nutmeg, £10; notonthehighstreet

EDITOR’S PICK

WOODEN TRAIN TABLE Mothercare; £150; elc.co.uk

GIRL'S TRAINERS

DOLLS HOUSE

Clarks, £30; clarks.co.uk

Djeco, £49.99; tickety-boo.co.uk

POETRY BOOK Pan Macmillan, £16.99; panmacmillan.co.uk

ELECTRIC GUITAR Hedgehog, £74; hedgehogshop. co.uk

SMART GLOBE Oregon Scientific, £129.99; amazon.co.uk

COZMO ROBOT Anki, £229; amazon.co.uk

GIFTS FOR KIDS

ARTIST'S BAG Stella MacCartney, £115; harrods.com

Spark their imagination with these inspiring and creative gifts B y M O R AG T U R N E R

DESIGN YOUR OWN HEADPHONES KIT Street Art, £34.95; harrods.com

HEADDRESS Hedgehog, £37.50; hedgehogshop.co.uk

NOEL DECORATION Marks And Spencer, £15; marksandspencer.com

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SUMPTUOUS SOLITUDE Expansive space and beautiful reserves, limited guest and vehicle numbers and extraordinarily consistent game viewing. If you’re going to do safari, then a luxury eco-lodge is the only way. This month Absolutely explores one of the best in South Africa.

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Sumptuous solitude and extraordinary game viewing. Safari doesn’t get much better than at this luxury eco-lodge

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or many, an African safari is a oncein-a-lifetime experience, a bucket list trip that takes time to plan, and most probably, requires a bit of a splurge.

If you’re going to splash the cash, you want to do so on a failsafe place, where incredible wildlife sightings pair with luxurious surroundings. Enter Singita Sweni Lodge.

Recently redesigned, Sweni has all the hallmarks of a high-end eco-lodge experience. Tucked into a verdant riverbank and surrounded by ancient trees, this intimate hideaway sits within Singita’s private 33,000-acre concession where, due to its proximity to the water, guests are treated to up-close sightings of the incredible number of animals and birds that come to drink or wallow at its edge.

Guests to Sweni take a private charter flight from Johannesburg. The Federal Airlines lounge puts you in the African spirit immediately, with locally-made photos and prints and a shop with safari-wear, in case you haven’t brought enough. After just over an hour of flying you’ll be transferred to the Singita lodge of your choice. Lebombo Lodge is ultra-cool and buzzy with an excellent bar area, but we loved Sweni Lodge for its cosy and peaceful vibe, due in part to the fact that it has only seven suites.

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English Revival is a beautiful collection of hand made, bespoke painted and oak kitchens.

Available from one of our showrooms shown below, there’s an English Revival kitchen that’s just right for you.

These showrooms provide FREE design and planning, with a complete installation service tailored to your own personal taste and budget.

www.merewaykitchens.co.uk Freephone 0800 028 4466 Quote ER0617 when calling

…it’s all in the detail

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Balham KITCHEN KONCEPTS 50 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9AQ 0208 7720149 www.kitchenkoncepts.co.uk

Loughton ANDERSON SINCLAIR 13a Oakwood Hill Ind Estate, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TZ 0208 5081941 www.anderson-sinclair.co.uk

Warfield APPLEWOOD KITCHENS LLP The Village, Moss End Garden Centre, Warfield, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 6EJ 01344 409560 www.applewoodkitchens.co.uk

Enfield GRANITE DIRECT LTD (KITCHENS) Culver Garden Centre, Cattlegate Road, Enfield, Greater London, EN2 9DS 0208 3667333 www.granitedirect.ltd.uk

Sutton WENTWORTH STUDIOS 450 - 456 London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8JB 020 8641 6651 www.wentworthstudios.com

Acton WEST LONDON KITCHEN DESIGN Unit 2, Lower Park Trading Estate, Park Royal Road Acton, London, W3 6XA 07949 095059

Richmond KEWSTONE LTD Arch 5, Easternside, Kew Bridge, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AW 0208 9409393 www.kewstone.com

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South African design team Cecile & Boyd have worked their magic on its revamped suites, combining neutral tones that bring in light - think gold and bronze ore, polished mud, recycled timbers and richly hued marble - with bold pops of teal, emerald, citron, yellow and pale pink. The open-plan layouts have panoramic game-viewing decks that seem to hover in the branches, outdoor showers that overlook the river, and outdoor day beds where you can spend a night under the stars. We stayed in the wow-worthy Pool Suite, which also has a private swimming pool and can be connected to the adjacent suite for families and honeymoon couples.

The main lodge exudes glamour, with a revamped show kitchen, outdoor dining deck, indoor dining area and winter lounge, a pool with views over the Sweni River and a fire pit. It’s an enticing visual experience before you even venture into the bush and a soulful place to slip into reverie and contemplation after the thrill of a safari.

The business at hand - game viewing - is as superlative as ever on Singita’s private concession that borders Kruger National Park. Giraffes, hippos and zebras were visible on the approach road from the airstrip; game drives with a knowledgeable ranger and tracker yielded a rare sighting of a white rhino, several lion prides with cubs, elephants, buffalo and more (the leopards

(barbecue), where under lamplit trees there was traditional choral singing and a South African feast. For those who get peckish between meals, the open air lounge had glass refrigerators with savoury snacks and sweets to take whenever you like. Another highlight was a personalised wine tasting in the lodge’s temperature-controlled cellar, where we tried some of the most soughtafter bottles in Singita’s collection.

Food is at the heart of some of Singita’s most impactful conservation projects, including the Singita School of Cooking, where each year a highly competitive 12-month course enrolls eight members of the local community to complete an introductory course in hospitality. There is also a new exchange programme for lodge chefs to train at a famous Cape Town restaurant, Chef’s Warehouse. Alongside this, Singita as a conservation company has been protecting large areas of African wilderness for two decades, partially funding the preservation of pristine land and existing wildlife populations, not to mention helping to create economic independence within local communities surrounding the reserves. As a nature lover, it’s reassuring to stay somewhere with impressive conservation credentials, where you can contribute to the legacy of Africa.

“New arrivals were invited to a magnificent bush barbecue and treated to traditional choral singing and a South African feast.” however, remained elusive), and on afternoon drives, we enjoyed traditional sundowner cocktails and biltong (dried, cured meat) accompanied by a gold and rose-coloured sunset. Aside from the game drives, there’s a plethora of other activities available, from walking safaris and mountain biking to stargazing safaris and archery.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included as part of your stay. It’s lucky then, that the food is out of this world. Bold North African and Middle Eastern flavours punctuate many of the dishes, though at breakfast it was the eggs Benedict that stole our hearts. Lunches comprise of eight different dishes, with cooking techniques including char-grilling, smoking, curing, marinating, pickling, fermenting and wok firing. In the evening, a sharing plates menu highlights the five different tastes - umami, bitter, salt, sweet, and sour - and encourages daring wine pairings. Even well-travelled types will come across ingredients they’ve never seen before, including gemsbok, kudu, kingklip and waterblommetjies - yes, you may well have to Google them.

On our first night, like all new arrivals, we were invited to a magnificent bush braai

It’s not hard to see why safari-goers love Singita. As well as the expansiveness and beauty of the reserves, limited guest and vehicle numbers and extraordinarily consistent game viewing, each guest gets personalised service. Sweni may be the smallest of the Singita lodges, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in thrills. Book in for a few days or a few weeks - whatever you do, you’ll still want to stay longer.

S I N G I TA SW E N I Rates for the brand new pool suite at Singita Sweni Lodge start from £1,709 per person per night. Includes full-board basis, twice-daily Land Rover safaris, walking safaris, mountain biking safaris, archery and return road transfers between Satara airstrip and the lodge. singita.com

GETTING THERE Return flights to Johannesburg from London start from £599, including all taxes and fees. With double daily overnight flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg, South African Airways offers flights to the largest route network within Southern Africa. Book now on flysaa.com or call 0844 375 9680.

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here are six bedrooms, all ensuite and individually decorated. Our double bed was large enough to set to sea in and there was a freestanding bath complete with Bramley bath goodies (another local company) from which you could watch the telly. The pub pitches itself as very family and dog-friendly, but being able to stretch out on the huge bed and watch Strictly without children was in the words of Mr Mastercard ‘priceless’.

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ince opening the Kingham Plough in 2007, Emily Watkins and Miles Lampson have probably had to build a new mantelpiece to cope with all their awards. Michelin, AA and Good Pub Guide have all doffed their caps to this awesome twosome whose ethos is that the best food is locally sourced food.

Situated around the corner from Daylesford Farm and near to Chipping Norton, Kingham Plough is just the right side of proper country pub, unlike the sanitised Daylesford. The pub was apparently once the unofficial HQ for the court of King David Cameron, but those days are long gone and things are much quieter now - ideal for a weekend getaway.

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Chef proprietor Emily Watkins trained under Heston Blumenthal and brings modern wizardy to traditional, seasonal ingredients ably helped these days by head chef Tom Waller.

Dinner was divine; Venison Wellington from Cornbury Park and properly hung Hanger Steak were good but what lingers in the memory wasn’t the fancy cooking but the bread and butter. The butter is made with milk sourced from next-door Holmleigh Dairy; it was deep yellow and wickedly delicious – as was a platter of local cheeses for pud.

As is so often the case with a weekend away, breakfast can be the more enjoyable meal, and so it was the case at Kingham.

Great coffee – not easy to get out of London, all the papers and a full English with every ingredient impeccably sourced from local providers and packed with calorific flavor.

That butter again, too.

“Kingham Plough is just the right side of proper country pub”

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TRAVEL • UK GETAWAY

KINGHAM PLOUGH An award-winning pub with rooms in the Cotswolds that welcomes both dogs and children B y A M A N D A C O N S TA N C E

From £145 a night based on two sharing on a B&B basis.

Two night stay minimum at weekends. Dogs are an extra £10.

THE KINGHAM PLOUGH The Green, Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6YD, 01608 658327 book@thekinghamplough.co.uk

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PROPERTY • NEWS

THE WINNER’S CIRCLE The Birchwood by Fusion Residential wins big at the 2017 Property Awards

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usion Residential has earned double honours in the 2017 UK Property Awards with The Birchwood. Their prized property is a new six-apartment, super luxury, concierge-serviced development located in Ealing.

The talented team from the Letchmore Heath-based design house has picked up awards for Best Apartment and Best Architecture in the 26th year of what is the largest and most prestigious property awards programme in the country.

Fusion Residential Managing Director Antoine Christoforou is delighted at this early recognition and reward for The Birchwood.

“Everyone in the studio has been excited about The Birchwood. It seems our peers in the high-end property market have been excited about it too," he said.

“The Birchwood is one of the most visionary luxury living projects London has seen in years. It offers a masterful blend of design, technology and sophistication and pushes the boundaries in terms of exquisite finish, attention to detail, high specification and classical styling.

“To receive not one, but two honours for The Birchwood at this early stage is truly astonishing and it is an endorsement of the effort, expertise and endless pursuit of excellence exhibited by the team.”

Perched neatly in Park View Road, Ealing W5, The Birchwood takes its name from the birch trees planted in its beautifully landscaped gardens.

The west facing apartments boast expansive and exquisite wrap-around terracing while the penthouse comprises the entire top floor. This feature residence atop the structure has a stunning “skyhall”

with 360 degree panoramic views towards London’s Shard and beyond.

Downstairs, the garden apartment is of particular allure. It features a spacious courtyard garden in which to while away the days. In high demand, this apartment has already sold off-plan.

Residences at The Birchwood aim to uplift and enrich, providing the very best facilities and conveniences – from the gated underground car parking, lift access to each level, Comfort Cooling and the very latest

life enhancing electronic adornments.

Each residence features bespoke handcrafted accoutrements, luxuriant marble kitchen and wet-room surfaces, rich natural wood architectural features and tantalisingly tactile wall and floor coverings.

Ealing – Queen of the Suburbs – will also see and increase in transport opportunities.

With the Crossrail launch next year, it will offer access to Bond Street in as little as 11 minutes – another big plus point for The Birchwood.

The panel of judges at the 2017 UK Property Awards is comprised of 70 industry experts. They evaluate properties, assessing design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. Based on those specifications, it is no wonder that Fusion Residential and The Birchwood caught the eyes of the judging panel.

A flag announcing the win is now set to be raised at The Birchwood and the Fusion Residential team are now looking forward to the launch in January next year.

To find out more about The Birchwood, visit www.fusionresidential.co.uk or call 01923 216 535.

“It is an endorsement of the effort, expertise and endless pursuit of excellence exhibited by the team.”

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138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD

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MACFARLANE ROAD W12 GUIDE £1.595M FREEHOLD UPPER MALL W6 • 4/6 DOUBLE BEDROOMS £1,500PW / £6,500PCM • RECEPTION 1/BEDROOM UPPER MALL W6 5 • RECEPTION 2/BEDROOM 6 •£1,500PW HOME •WONDERFUL OPEN PLAN FAMILY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM / £6,500PCM • •• •• ••

BEDROOMS •4 DOUBLE 3 SHOWER ROOMS MASTER SUITEFAMILY WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA WONDERFUL HOME 2 LIVING SPACE 4 FLOORS DOUBLE OF BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS MASTER SUITE WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA

• 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE • 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS

ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719 LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

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• UTILITY ROOM & CLOAKROOM • CELLAR LETTINGS 020 • GARDEN GARDENS •2 COURTYARD POTENTIAL TO EXTEND SUBJECT TO PP HAMMERSMITH & CHISWICK •EASY EPC ACCESS RATING TO D 60 UNFURNISHED 2 COURTYARD GARDENS EPC 57 HAMMERSMITH & CHISWICK EASYRATING ACCESSDTO AVAILABLE NOW UNFURNISHED

• EPC RATING D 57 • AVAILABLE NOW

VALETTA ROAD W3 PRICE ON APPLICATION SHARE OF FREEHOLD HAARLEM ROAD W14 • 3 BEDROOMS • INTERCOM £625PW / RECEPTION £2,708PCM • FULL WIDTH • EPC RATING C 70 HAARLEM ROAD W14 • KITCHEN •£625PW BEDROOM • BALCONY •2 DOUBLE 2 BATHROOMS (1 ENFLAT SUITE) / £2,708PCM • •• •• ••

•RECEPTION STORAGE CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM FLAT MASTER WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA RECEPTION SHOWER ROOM KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM CONTEMPORARY • MASTER WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA • SHOWER ROOM

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ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719 LETTINGS 020 7371 4071 LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

UNFURNISHED WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY BALCONY EPC RATING C 79 UNFURNISHED AVAILABLE NOW WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY

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BEAUCLERC ROAD W6 GUIDE £2.75M FREEHOLD • • • • •

5/6 BEDROOMS DOUBLE RECEPTION KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 3 BATHROOMS (2 EN SUITE) 2 GUEST WC’S

SINCLAIR ROAD W14 GUIDE £640,000 LEASEHOLD • • • • •

2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS LARGE RECEPTION KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM BATHROOM EXCELLENT CONDITION

BROOK GREEN 020 7371 4171

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UTILITY ROOM/STORAGE STUDY GARDEN & SIDE ACCESS TERRACE EPC RATING D 61

BROOK GREEN 020 7371 4171

• PERMISSION GRANTED FOR A ROOF TERRACE • GREAT LOCATION • EPC RATING D 65

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www.finlaybrewer.co.uk BROOK GREEN SHEPHERDS BUSH BROOK ACTON GREEN SHEPHERDS BUSH ACTON

138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD

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STERNDALE ROAD W14 £1,549PW / £6,712PCM UPPER MALL W6 • 5/6 BEDROOMS •£1,500PW 2 RECEPTIONS / £6,500PCM UPPER MALL W6 • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM ••£1,500PW WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME SEPARATE DINING AREA / £6,500PCM •• •• •• ••

4 BEDROOMS 4 DOUBLE CONTEMPORARY BATHROOMS (3 EN SUITE) MASTER SUITEFAMILY WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA WONDERFUL HOME 2 LIVING SPACE 4 FLOORS DOUBLE OF BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS MASTER SUITE WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA

• 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE • 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS

MERCHANT TERRACE W6 £1,269PW / £5,499PCM HAARLEM ROAD W14 • NEW TOWNHOUSE / £2,708PCM •£625PW 4 BEDROOMS HAARLEM ROAD W14 • STYLISH CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN ••£625PW 2 DOUBLE DINING BEDROOM FLAT SPACIOUS AREA / £2,708PCM •• •• •• ••

RECEPTION 1ST FLOOR RECEPTION CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM FLAT MASTER WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA RECEPTION SHOWER ROOM KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM CONTEMPORARY

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071 LETTINGS 020 7371 4071 • • • •• • •• •• ••

MEDIA ROOM SOUTHERLY FACING GARDEN LETTINGS 020 EPC RATING D 63 2 COURTYARD GARDENS AVAILABLE BEGINNING JANUARY EASY ACCESS TO HAMMERSMITH & CHISWICK UNFURNISHED 2 COURTYARD GARDENS EPC 57 HAMMERSMITH & CHISWICK EASYRATING ACCESSDTO AVAILABLE NOW UNFURNISHED

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• EPC RATING D 57 • AVAILABLE NOW

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071 LETTINGS 020 7371 4071 • • • •• •• •• •• ••

2 BATHROOMS & EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2 TERRACES LETTINGS 020 7371 UNDERGROUND PARKING BALCONY EPC RATING B 86 UNFURNISHED AVAILABLE NOW WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY BALCONY EPC RATING C 79 UNFURNISHED AVAILABLE NOW WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY

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ELSHAM ROAD W14 £495PW / £2,145PCM • • • • •

2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS SPACIOUS RECEPTION SEPARATE KITCHEN BATHROOM GOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

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MINUTES WALK FROM SHEPHERDS BUSH TRAIN STATION ELIGIBLE FOR PARKING PERMIT EPC RATING C 73 AVAILABLE NOW

BLYTHE ROAD W14 £475PW / £2,058PCM • • • • •

2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS OPEN PLAN RECEPTION CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN SHOWER ROOM SEPARATE WC

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

• EXCELLENT STORAGE • EPC RATING C 76 • AVAILABLE MID DECEMBER

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DREAM The most luxuriously appointed properties on the market

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GAINSBOROUGH ROAD W12, £ £1,200,000

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et on a prime residential road this stunning five bedroom duplex maisonette offers a striking interior finish with a private patio garden, three bathrooms and bespoke fixtures and fittings throughout. Brand newly refurbished five bedroom duplex maisonette with stunning specification throughout, gorgeous interiors and a beautiful open-plan living space leading to private garden.

FOXTONS Shepherds Bush, 020 8963 5151 foxtons.co.uk

THE POWER HOUSE W 4 , £3,0 0 0,000

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he ultimate West London penthouse ideally located in this landmark Grade II listed period building, “The Power House” offers flexible living and entertaining space with commanding views across West London. The property has been extensively refurbished. An incredible reception room, dining room and kitchen boast vaulted ceilings and original steel beams.

WHITMAN & CO. Chiswick, 020 8747 8800 whitmanandco.com 1

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ffering an abundance of space this house would perfectly suit those looking for a substantial family home.

The home boasts a south facing garden. Located in the Grove Park area of Chiswick. Fantastic pubs, restaurants and shops are all within walking distance. Two excellent schools are close by in addition to Chiswick train station for easy access into the city.

he winner of the Best Refurbishment Project in the Housebuilder Awards 2017, this three-bedroom apartment forms part of a converted listed chapel built in 1902. Original features include stained glass windows and a vaulted ceiling, which provide a pleasant contrast with the modern interiors and the striking spiral staircase.

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Chiswick, 020 3792 4489 kfh.co.uk

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stunning halls adjoining Victorian home tastefully restored by the current vendors.

This elegant period semi on the west side of this sought after street comes with two good size reception rooms, and an extended family kitchen. It features sizeable bedrooms, four luxury bathrooms as well as underfloor heating.

OFFERING AN ABUNDANCE OF SPACE THIS HOUSE WOULD PERFECTLY SUIT THOSE LOOKING FOR A SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOME.

SINTON ANDREWS

Ealing, 020 8566 1990 sintonandrews.com

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Hartington Road, W4

£5,000 per week Airedale Avenue, W4

A detached five double bedroom villa with three reception rooms, a large kitchen, gym, garage, a private west facing garden and a swimming pool, energy rating e.

A five bedroom home set over three floors with a double reception room, a large eat-in kitchen with bi-folding doors opening onto a west facing garden, energy rating f.

020 8742 4100 chiswicklettings@fletcherestates.com

020 8742 4100 chiswicklettings@fletcherestates.com

Prebend Gardens, W6

£1,500 per week

£1,250 per week Upham Park Road, W4

A large five bedroom family home arranged over three floors with a double reception room, a modern eat-in kitchen, three bathrooms and a garden, energy rating d.

020 8742 4100 chiswicklettings@fletcherestates.com

£1,000 per week

A four double bedroom townhouse with two bathrooms, modern open plan kitchen/reception room, two decked terraces and a private garden, energy rating b.

020 8742 4100 chiswicklettings@fletcherestates.com

Tenants fees apply: £180 per tenancy towards administration, £60 reference fee per tenant and £144 contribution to inventory costs (all inc VAT).

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Thorton Avenue, W4 A five bedroom Edwardian home arranged over three floors with five bathrooms, three reception rooms and an eat-in kitchen leading onto a south facing garden. The property also has two balconies and a roof terrace, energy rating d.

Prebend Gardens, W4 A six bedroom Edwardian, semi-detached home with two bath/shower rooms, interconnecting reception rooms, extended kitchen/dining room, downstairs WC and a cellar. To the rear is an attractive west facing garden, energy rating e.

ÂŁ2,250,000 020 8987 3000 chiswicksales@fletcherestates.com

ÂŁ2,250,000 020 8987 3000 chiswicksales@fletcherestates.com

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ST ELMO ROAD, W12 £1,350,000 FREEHOLD A very handsome and charming three bedroom Victorian villa. Beautifully presented the house harmonises modern convenience with period proportions and grandeur into a pitch perfect family home. Tipping the scales at a tad over 1,400 square feet the space is well balanced and awash with natural light. The accommodation comprises three double bedrooms, a well-appointed family bathroom and separate W.C, a grand book lined double reception room with feature fireplace and a glorious kitchen/family room from which the attractive private patio can be accessed via French doors. The house oozes charm and has a wonderful homely atmosphere.

Double Reception Room | Three Bedrooms | Kitchen / Family Room | Cloakroom | Garden 1418 Sq Ft / 131.7 Sq M | EPC Rating: Band E

SHEPHERDS BUSH & ACTON | 020 8735 3266 shepherdsbush@winkworth.co.uk

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EDMUNDS HOUSE, COLONIAL DRIVE, W4 £1,050,000 LEASEHOLD An excellent three bedroom apartment set within this prestigious development. This well-presented apartment offers open plan kitchen/reception room with wonderful views which leads out to its own private balcony; with three bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room and private parking bay. The property is situated close to Chiswick High Road with its great selection of restaurants and shopping. The nearest underground station is Chiswick Park (District Line) conveniently located close by.

Three bedrooms | Open plan kitchen reception room | Beautiful modern kitchen | Luxury bathroom & en suite shower room | Under floor heating to primary rooms | Elegant modern entrance foyer with concierge | Private balcony | Private parking Bay | EPC Rating: B

CHISWICK | 020 8994 7096 chiswick@winkworth.co.uk

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BALMORAL HOUSE, WINDSOR WAY, W14 £535,000 LEASEHOLD A well presented one bedroom flat, within this sought after gated development in Brook Green. Offered in very good order throughout, further benefits include a secure underground parking space, private balcony and porter/concierge service. The location is ideal for the numerous amenities of not only Hammersmith, but also Kensington High Street. The closest Underground station is Hammersmith, where four different lines are on offer.

Reception Room | Kitchen | Bedroom | Balcony | Parking Space | 509 Sq Ft / 47.3 Sq M | EPC Rating Band C

HAMMERSMITH | 020 7371 4466 hammersmith@winkworth.co.uk

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THE GROVE, W5 FROM £575,000 TO £695,000 (LEASEHOLD) Winkworth are proud to offer this exclusive development of two and three bedroom apartments in the heart of Ealing Broadway located in a modern four storey building. The apartments are superbly arranged with open plan kitchen and living space, boasting contemporary features throughout. The properties are ideal for commuters, being only a short walk to Ealing Broadway underground, National Rail and soon to be Crossrail station, also a stone’s throw away from numerous bus routes into central London. Ealing Broadway is a hive of activity with an array of shops, restaurants and cafes making daily living incredibly convenient, these flats are the ideal opportunity for those seeking to be connected.

Exclusive Luxury Development | Two Bedroom & Three Bedroom Apartments | Modern Four Storey Building | Contemporary Features Throughout | EPC: TBC

EALING & ACTON | 020 8896 0123 ealing@winkworth.co.uk

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PALMERSTON ROAD, W3

HART GROVE, W5

£594 PER WEEK

£830 PER WEEK

Amazing Uberhaus in wonderful Acton Gardens development, designed to a high specification throughout. Rent: £2,578 PCM.

Wonderful newly refurbished semi-detached Edwardian family house in Ealing Common. Rent: £3,600 PCM.

Three Bedrooms | Master Bedroom With Ensuite & Patio | Parking Space | Fees

Four/Five Bedrooms | Three Bathrooms | Open Plan Kitchen/Diner | Utility Room |

Apply | EPC: B

Downstairs Shower Room | Fees Apply | EPC: E

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Ealing & Acton office | 020 8896 0123

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COLLINGBOURNE ROAD, W12

£450 PER WEEK

WELLS ROAD, W12

£525 PER WEEK

A simply stunning two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment arranged over two floors with a private roof terrace. Rent: £1,950 PCM.

A beautifully presented two double bedroom flat with high ceilings and an abundance of light throughout. Rent: £2,275 PCM.

Newly refurbished | Modern décor | Furnished | Available now | Fees Apply | EPC: B

Fantastic Location | Modern Décor| Two Bathroom | Utility Room | Part Furnished | Fees Apply | EPC: B

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Shepherds Bush office | 020 8735 3255

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PALLADIAN GARDENS, W4

ROTHSCHILD ROAD, W4

£600 PER WEEK

£520 PER WEEK

A superb third floor two bedroom, two bathroom property located in this new portered development. Rent: £2,600 PCM.

A charming two bedroom house with garden located close to Chiswick Park tube station. Rent: £2,250 PCM.

2 Bedrooms | Reception Room | Open Plan Kitchen | 2 Bathrooms | Balcony | Gym

2 Bedrooms | Reception Room | Kitchen | Bathroom | Study | Garden |

| Off-Street Parking | Furnished/Unfurnished | Fees Apply | EPC: B

Unfurnished | Fees Apply | EPC: D

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Chiswick office | 020 8994 7096

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SOUTHCOMBE STREET, W14

NETHERWOOD ROAD, W14

£577 PER WEEK

£1,300 PER WEEK

A superb three double bedroom garden flat within an attractive period conversion in West Kensington. Rent: £2,500 PCM.

A stunning four bedroom property with private garden arranged over three floors of a Victorian house. Rent: £5,633 PCM

3 Bedrooms | Reception Room | Open Plan Kitchen | 2 Bathrooms | Garden | 1209

4 Bedrooms | Double Reception Room | Kitchen | 3 Bathrooms | Garden | 2115 Sq

Sq Ft/112.3 Sq M | Furnished | Fees Apply | EPC: C

Ft/196.7 Sq M | Unfurnished | Fees Apply | EPC: C

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PROPERTY • FEATURE

A FESTIVE OPENING Join us for a festive evening, as we open the doors to the breath-taking townhouses at The Common.

Join us on 7th December TH E CO M M O N , E A LI N G W5 3 TR 4PM - 7PM THE LOCATION Attendance is by appointment only. To RSVP please contact: 020 3369 4168

The development is located minutes from banks, supermarkets and independent boutiques, as well as an array of organic shops and eateries, reflecting the healthy lifestyle Ealing boasts.

Ealing Common preserves a large area of open space, most of which was planted in the late Victorian period. In the southwest corner you will find the beautiful Warwick Dene park.

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he Common; an exceptional collection of refurbished five bedroom townhouses located in the London Borough of Ealing, W5. Located in the borough of Ealing, One The Common is one of West London’s most sought after addresses, featuring three stunning five bedroom townhouses which have been exquisitely renovated to provide top-of-therange spacious family homes.

These listed Victorian properties span over 4,000 sq ft and benefit from an 8 Zone Music System with ceiling speakers, landscaped gardens designed by award winning landscape architects, Ireland Albrecht, and listed features including cornicing, corbels and ceiling roses.

Each home combines sophistication and comfort, whilst maintaining the elegance of the original design. Prices start from £2.9million.

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GETTING THERE

"Located in the borough of Ealing, One The Common is one of West London’s most sought after addresses" For more information please contact: The Common, Ealing 0203 369 4198 onethecommon.co.uk

Heathrow airport is only 20 minutes’ drive, tube stations for Central London are within walking distance and the Elizabeth line (Crossrail) opens in 2018.

THE SPECIFICATION*

• Rectified porcelain stoneware • Porcelain tiles throughout the hallway • Charcoal oak flooring • Wet underfloor heating • Villeroy & Boch bathrooms • Hans Grohe Chrome fitments • Villeroy & Boch toilets and wash basins • Bagno Design free standing bath • Fitted wardrobes to bedrooms *Visit onethecommon.co.uk to view the full specification

PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM TO ARRANGE A VIEWING. 0203 369 4198 / onethecommon.co.uk

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Join us for a festive evening, as we open the doors to the breathtaking townhouses at Located in the borough of Ealing, One The Common is one of West London’s most sought after addresses, featuring three stunning five bedroom townhouses which have been exquisitely renovated to provide top-of-the-range spacious family homes.

5 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES PRICES FROM £2,900,000

VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

0203 369 4168 |

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The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Price correct at time of going to print.

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PR I CE S FRO M £2,150,000 STAM P D UT Y PAID* SH OWH O ME L AUN CH 21 SEP TEMB ER, BY INVITATI O N O NLY PLE A SE REG IS TER YO UR INTERE S T A SH CH U RCHVILL A S.CO M 020 3504 5314 @A SH CHURCHVILL A S

Move in by Christmas Stamp Duty paid up to £200,000*

4 & 5 bedroom family homes in Ravenscourt Park Ready to move in with prices from £2,150,000 Up to 3,000 sq ft

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NICHOLAS COURT £475,000 L/H

A large one bedroom apartment located within a sought-after riverside development adjacent to Chiswick Pier. Comprising a large dual aspect reception room with a sunny balcony, a separate fully fitted kitchen with gas hob, a 13’ double bedroom with double built-in wardrobe cupboard and a separate bathroom/WC with a white suite.

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WILLOW COURT £369 pw / £1599 pcm · · · · ·

A bright and spacious two double bedroom apartment in the popular Riverside development of Corney Reach. Comprising: living room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, shower room and ensuite shower room.

The property benefits from an extremely pleasant riverside location, garden and allocated parking. Available 02.01.2018.

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FAIRLAWN THE POWERAVENUE, HOUSE,W4 W4

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The ultimate West London this with landmark listed period over 3,500 square foot of flexible living and entertaining An amazingly light, wellpenthouse presentedideally triplelocated aspectinflat the Grade addedII benefit of abuilding balconyoffering and private garden.

Three bedrooms, luxury bathroom, space with commanding views across West London.gas Thefired property comprises; Incredible x 28’ Receptionbalcony room/Dining room/ Kitchen vaulted ceilings and 14' reception room, fully integrated kitchen, central heating, share in36’the freehold, and private gardenwith with side access.

Ideally original beams, South facing roof terrace with fartube reaching views, Master suite, Fourshopping further double ensuite), on Additional roof terrace, Study, Utility situatedsteel within close proximity of Chiswick Park station and the extensive and bedrooms restaurant(2facilities Chiswick High Road. room, Mezzanine accessed via floating glass staircase, Secure gated parking, Ample storage, Automatic lift, Internal lift. The apartment is ideally located for Chiswick High Road’s shops, cafes and restaurants and offers close proximity to both Stamford Brook and Turnham Green Underground Stations. No chain. EPC - C.

LINDENCOTTAGE, GARDENS, W4 W4 LAMB W4 HEATHFIELD TERRACE,

£330 PER WEEK £1.600,000 £2,000,000

A newly decorated lowerGrade ground floor gardenhouse flat with facing garden.

Large with room An exquisite end of terrace II listed Georgian ideallyprivate locatedwest opposite Turnham Green anddouble close tobedroom all amenities.

Thewardrobes, property hasreception lovely views overwith wood floors, withFour/Five shower bedrooms, over, fitted kitchen,Shower garden.

TheThree flat isreception on onerooms, of Chiswick's best located roads, moments Sauna, from the shops, Turnham Greenbathroom and comprises; Bathroom, room, Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast room, Cloakroom, Private restaurants cafés on the High Road and 5position minutes from Turnham Green is facilities. available early September, furnished. south facing garden.

Situated in this enviable offering close proximity tostation. tube, busThe andproperty High Road EPC-F.

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SALES LETTINGS POINTROAD, WHARFW4 LANE, TW8 DUKE

£350 PER WEEK £1,299,950

An immaculately presented, fully extended period house onfloor the favoured side of this sought afterriverside residentialdevelopment. road in the ‘Glebe Estate’. The house comprises; Beautifully presented two double bedroom second flat in west this highly sought after Boasting a stunning open plan Double room, Extended room, West facing garden, Three double bedrooms, bathrooms, Freehold.

The house is moments fromwork kitchenreception reception room, a riverkitchen/breakfast side balcony and a master ensuite bedroom.

Large open plan Two reception room, fully fitted kitchen with granite Chiswick Highwardrobes Road’s shops, cafes and restaurants.

Transport linksparking include Turnham Green Station, local bus routes and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London. tops, fitted and riverside views. Underground space included.

No chain. EPC - D.

QUEENCOTTAGE, ANNES GROVE, LAMB W4 W4 CHISWICK HIGH ROAD, W4

£430 PER WEEK £1.600,000 £650,000

A large, light and beautifully presented twoflat double bedroom flatcentral on this highlyoffering desirable in the of Bedford just minutes from An immaculately presented two bedroom period ideally located in this location closeroad proximity to heart all amenities.

MasterPark, bedroom with luxury Turnham Green underground Top floor19’ position ensures viewskitchen, from the reception ensuite, Second double bedroom,station. luxury bathroom, Reception room, beautiful Fully integrated Large entranceand hall,bedrooms.

Solid oak flooring, Entry phone. Within close proximity to Stamford Brook Station and the extensive shopping and restaurant facilities on Chiswick High Road. Vehicular access into Central London and the West via the A4/M4. EPC-C.

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EALING W5

ÂŁ899,950 FREEHOLD

An excellent sized semi-detached family home in the heart of the award winning Pitshanger Village offered in beautiful condition throughout. The property boasts two large intercommunicating reception rooms, modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom to ground floor. To the first floor are four bedrooms, beautiful modern family bathroom and modern en suite shower room. Other benefits include gas fired central heating, double glazing, period features, wood floors and a west facing rear garden. EPC: E

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EALING W5

£995,000 FREEHOLD

A characterful, extended square bay fronted Edwardian style villa with stunning views over Pitshanger Park which has been modernised to a high standard throughout, retaining many period features. The ground floor provides a large lounge, ground floor cloakroom, excellent family dining area and TV room leading to a beautiful open plan modern fitted kitchen. To the first floor are three bedrooms and modern family bathroom, whilst the second floor has two further bedrooms and beautiful modern shower room. The property also benefits from double glazing, gas fired central heating and a private 65’ rear garden featuring garden office. EPC: D

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