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LETTER ABSOLUTELY’S favourite coastal pieces and places

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e're nursing a slight obsession with Cornwall this month. Anywhere coastal in fact, but particularly Cornwall, after our recent visit – and especially in the wake of The Hidden Hut's new cookbook. This beachside cafe is pretty high on my list of places to visit, though last time we didn't manage to get there. So instead we're making our own versions at home. With a whole summer ahead of us we're hoping to spend much of it on the coast, whether in Ibiza or in Camber Sands, both of which destinations are covered in this issue. British beaches seem to have improved

significantly since I was a child, though I'm aware that this sounds unrealistic. It used to always be raining and the ice cream shop was never open, but these days there's lots of fresh seafood, surfi ng lessons, white sand and natural beauty, whether in Cornwall or Kent or Scilly. The Scilly Isles are another obsession, for their sheer remoteness and stunning landscapes, as well as for their amazing flora and fauna. And while we're looking beyond London, there's also Ascot this month, so we're looking at the annual style guides for inspiration.

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Irma Gruenholz, Fruit of the Forest; World Illustration Awards Exhibition at Somerset House, 7-20 June; somersethouse.org.uk

What’s On 14 • Giffords Circus 17 • Theatre Review 19 A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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The Agenda LO N D O N ’S H OT T E ST H A P P E N I N G S

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Caitlin Moran: How to Be Famous 26 June ROYAL FE STIVAL H ALL

With no Glastonbury this year, Caitlin Moran puts on her own version with this hilarious, head-first dive into a discussion on all things famous.

Dress up, meet like-minded people, and spend the evening drinking and having thought-provoking discussions about how to change the world.

Belvedere Road, SE1; southbankcentre.co.uk

EXHIBITION

True Colours F RO M 6 JU NE • NEW P O RT STR EET GALLERY

True Colours brings together three emerging artists who, despite using paint in very different ways, all share an interest in the possibilities of colour. Helen Beard creates interlocking arrangements of bright primary colour, New York-based artist Sadie Laska creates dreamlike compositions and Boo Saville produces large-scale abstracts. Featuring over 30 works, the show is the largest exhibition to date for each artist.

Newport Street, SE11; newportstreetgallery.com

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The Bedford Park Festival 8-24 June VARIOUS LOCAT IONS

The Bedford Park Festival is one of the summer highlights of the local year.

For 2018, the jam-packed schedule features a range of events across art, photography, film, poetry, music and more, in celebration of Chiswick’s wonderful sense of community, with all proceeds going to charity. bedfordparkfestival.org

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After last year’s hugely successful event, Crystal Palace Festival is back with a bang and a brand new look.

The itinerary this year is packed with arts, culture, gigs and a surprise, free major event taking place in the park on 16 June. Last year saw 28,500 visitors to the festival and organisers this year are expecting bigger crowds for their line-up which includes Stereo MC’s and Polarbear.

42 Thicket Road, SE19; crystalpalacepark.org.uk

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KEW THE MUSIC 10-15 July KEW GARD ENS

Kew the Music is back with six days of glorious summer picnic concerts that promise to be a hit among all generations of music lovers.

EXHIBITION

WINDRUSH: PORTRAIT OF A GENERATION Until 10 June GA LLE RY@ OXO

This Month’s Must See

June 22 marks the 70th anniversary of the arrival of Empire Windrush at Tilbury docks.

The ageing merchant ship brought 492 young hopefuls, nearly of them Jamaican, to help rebuild Britain after the war. Windrush: Portrait of a Generation is the latest photostory from Jim Grover, who has captured the lives and traditions of this first generation of Caribbean immigrants.

Oxo Tower Wharf, SE1; oxotower.co.uk

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lmost a decade after his death, the National Portrait Gallery stage a major exhibition on the man in the mirror. In the year of Michael Jackson’s would-be 60th birthday, explore the influence he had on some of the leading names in contemporary art with over 40 works from the likes of Andy Warhol, Grayson Perry and many more.

Dance-pop sensation Steps will be opening the festival this year and we’ve teamed up with Kew the Music to offer you the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to see the them on Tuesday 10 July. Expect smash hits, nineties nostalgia and dance floor anthems, as well as all the boisterous, high-energy pop extravagance the band is known for. Your VIP prize will include a sumptious two-course summer BBQ, served within the gorgeous Grade I listed Orangery.

Relax and enjoy the expertly prepared British produce ahead of watching the concert from the exclusively reserved enclosure.

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For the latest information and details of the VIP Hospitality packages on offer or to book tickets, go to kewthemusic.org or call the 24-hour ticket hotline on 0844 871 8803

St Matin’s Place, WC2H; npg.org.uk

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A magical outdoor tale for all the family

Life is suddenly turned upside down and everything becomes curiouser and curiouser…

This summer, join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other. Lewis Carroll’s classic story is cleverly lifted from the page and beautifully brought to life in Glenn Elston’s highly acclaimed production.

Life is suddenly turned upside down for Alice, so join her as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and lands in the magical world of “Wonderland”. It’s a roller-coaster of a story as she bravely bounces from one unexpected and amazing situation to the next.

There’s a wildly curious assortment of characters.

Bump into the skittish, constantly late White Rabbit, sing along with the Dodo and other birds in the Caucaus race and meet the pepper obsessed Duchess and her extremely crazy cook.

The Cheshire Cat will leave you with a grin and you can’t fail to miss Humpty Dumpty on his way to meet Tweedledum and Tweedledee as they tell the tale of the Walrus and the Carpenter. What might seem slightly silly then becomes downright absurd as the Mad Hatter arrives with the March Hare and the Dormouse to have a grand old time with Alice at the tea party. As a magnificent finale, join the Queen of Hearts and her parade of cards.

This is where everyone, both young and a perhaps a little bit older, can be part of the fun.

Presented in a bright performance style, with colourful costumes, interactive games and catchy songs this is a perfect way to go on a wonderful Wonderland adventure with the entire family.

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ABSOLUTE HELL

The National’s stylish revival of Rodney Ackland's rarely perfomed play

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t's a beautiful set, all tassled lampshades and soft furnishings, a detailed and naturalistic recreation of a Soho dive in the 1940s.

This is La Vie en Rose, where a crowd of drinkers spanning struggling writers, American soldiers, elderly ladies, young socialites and damaged souls of varying ages and states of mind gather nightly to 'escape reality'.

Outside the club, the war may be over but memories of the 'horror camps' are raw and there's a sense of unsettlement about an upcoming election, illustrated by a Labour

Party office taking residence opposite the club as a permanent on-stage presence.

Last performed at the National in 1995, with Judi Dench, the play is hugely entertaining as a patchwork of small stories and scenes, without having much by way of actual unified plot. The cast is vast – about 30 people on stage at once for much of the duration – and their complex, alcohol-fuelled relationships with each other drive the show bringing lots of comedy as well as a serious look at the realities of Soho's sleazy nightlife.

A lone prostitute Memorable

“Complex, alcohol-fuelled relationships drive the show”

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performances come from Charles Edwards as Hugh Marriner, a failing and increasingly desperate writer, bumblingly English and comically awkward as well as Eileen Walsh, who gets the most laughs as shouty religious loon Madge, appearing at intervals to insist loudly that Jesus's actual birth happened on Boxing Day. Patricia England is a delightfully confused woman who gets the wrong end of the stick about Siegfried Sassoon early on and keeps going with it, while Lizzie Clachan's dark, rose-tinted set is visually rich and interesting right up until the building collapses, signifying the end of an era.

Eveybody likes to watch other people behaving badly, and this is what we're doing, with an ultimate sense of doom. Characters are grotesque, lecherous, debauched and simply drunk, while the stylish set and elegant period costumes make it a visually rich performance. At just over three hours with two breaks, it's certainly lengthy – but the pace is entertaining and it's never dull.

Ultimately, it's a winning show.

VERDICT

Entertaining and clever, this is a winner ★★★★★ ABSOLUTE HELL UNTIL 16 JUNE; Tickets: 020 7452 3000 nationaltheatre.org.uk A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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ROUND UP

Best in

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

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie ★★★★★

MUST SEE

From 4 June DONMAR WAREHOUSE

In the centenary year of her birth, Muriel Spark’s iconic novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is brought to the stage in an arresting new adaption. It follows Miss Jean Brodie as she presides over her ‘set’ at Marcia Blaine School for Girls. Great teachers leave a mark. Miss Jean Brodie’s will never be erased.

41 Earlham Street, WC2H; donmarwarehouse.com

By H E L E N B R O W N

The King and I ★★★★★

From 21 June LONDON PALLADIUM

Takao Osawa, the multi-award-winning actor and star of one of Japan’s most popular television series, JIN, will join the cast of The King and I to play Kralahome, trusted adviser to The King of Siam. With a score packed with beloved classics and a story set in 1860s Bangkok, expect a rich, engaging and unmissable musical masterpiece.

8 Argyll Street, W1F; kingandimusical.co.uk

Genesis Inc. ★★★★★

From 22 June

THE KING AND I THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE

Killer Joe ★★★★★

HAMPSTEAD THEATRE

Ongoing

Jemma Kennedy’s breakthrough play debuts this month, delivering a blisteringly entertaining tale of 21st century capitalism. This richly imaginative and topical new comedy follows Serena and Jeff as they navigate the privatisation of human reproduction.

How far would you go to defy biology?

Eton Avenue, NW3; hampsteadtheatre.com

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The Moderate Soprano

Orlando Bloom returns to the stage as police detective and part-time contract killer, Joe Cooper in this tense and gut-twisting thriller from Tracy Letts.

Cooper is hired by the Smith family to murder their estranged matriarch for her insurance money, but the plan spirals when he comes face-to-face with their innocent daughter.

14 Whitehall, SW1A; killerjoeplay.com

★★★★★

Until 30 June DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE

David Hare’s critically acclaimed play about the love story at the heart of Glyndebourne transfers to the West End from its sold-out run at Hampstead Theatre. The Moderate Soprano tells the story of John Christie’s formidable vision, born out of his adoration for the beautiful soprano Audrey Mildmay and how his innate passion for opera became a gift to the nation.

St Martin’s Lane, WC2N; themoderatesoprano.com

KILLER JOE

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Giffords’ fabulous circus returns to London this month Wo r d s E V E H E R B E R T

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iffords Circus celebrates the 250th anniversary of circus with a UK premiere tour of their new show, My Beautiful Circus.

The show will open on Friday 4 May at Fennels Farm, Stroud and comes to Chiswick House & Gardens on 28 June.

In 1768 near Westminster Bridge, equestrian rider Philip Astley drew out a 42-foot circle and filled it with jugglers, acrobats, clowns, strong men and bareback horse riders. This spectacle was the world’s very first circus.

My Beautiful Circus will feature some of the classical acts such as: death-defying acrobatics, enchanting domestic animals and fan-favourite of Giffords Circus comedic genius, Tweedy the clown. Circus-goers can enjoy dining at Giffords exclusive rustic restaurant, Circus Sauce that tours with them. Circus Sauce serves a set three -course menu that changes weekly, using seasonal produce from the surrounding area.

“Death-defying acrobatics, enchanting animals and Tweedy the clown” Founder, and producer Nell Gifford has said: “We are so thrilled to be taking part of the celebration of the 250th year of circus.

Show director Cal McCrystal and I have been asking ourselves: What makes the circus so magnetic? What is conjured up by the word circus? Why do we want to run away with the circus? What would the most beautiful circus look like? I hope that next year’s show will answer all those questions and more.” giffordscircus.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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We caught up with photographer Terry O’Neill ahead of what it set to be another exceptional edition of Kensington & Chelsea Art Weekend I n t e r v i e w H E L E N B R OW N P i c t u r e s T E R R Y O ’ N E I L L / I C O N I C I M AG E S

HELEN BROWN Why did you pick up the camera in the first place?

TERRY O’NEILL Playing drums in jazz bands was and is my first love. I was successful in London clubs but I wanted to play with the best and they were in New York. Getting there was of course expensive, so I hit on an idea. If I could get a job as an air steward on the BA (BOAC) transatlantic flights, I could moonlight in clubs in London AND New York. In those days you got to stay over for three days so I could play the NYC clubs during those layovers. But there were no jobs going for air stewards. I was told that I could take a job in the technical services division and wait my turn. I took the job. They gave me a camera, sent me to art school to learn how to use it and tasked me to take pictures at the airport.

One day I took a candid picture of a bowler hatted gentleman snoozing in a chair surrounded by West Africans in tribal robes and headgear. I didn’t know then that it was one of the most important men in the British government and Commonwealth, Rab Butler, Secretary of State for Foreign Office. Someone tapped me on the shoulder

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and asked if they could buy the film. It was a Fleet Street newspaper reporter who knew what I had. The next thing I know, the newspaper wants to employ me. Suddenly I’m doing seven jobs a day.

HB Is there anyone you wished you’d photographed but haven’t?

TN Very few. Marilyn Monroe died sadly a year or two before I made it. There seem to be so few real stars today who can hold a candle to Liz Taylor or Sinatra. They were mesmerising, they walked into a room and the room fell silent. Who is there today to compare? I’d like photograph Putin, he’s an intriguing character. I’d like to find who is behind the mask.

HB How do you get the perfect shot?

TN Probably my greatest images were almost accidents, being in the right place at the right time and knowing when to be ready. Brigitte Bardot on a film set with occasional gusts of wind blowing the hair across her amazing face – I waited for that one gust. Frank Sinatra on the Miami boardwalk with his entourage. I was actually

I’d like to photograph Putin. He’s an intriguing character

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walking up to his hotel wondering how I’d get past security to the Presidential Suite to hand him a letter from Ava Gardner. Then suddenly there’s Frank walking towards me; I started taking pictures.

HB Exactly what is it you want to say with your photographs and how to you go about getting that across to the viewer?

TN My photographs only work if they tell a story. I’m really a journalist with a camera, a story teller who uses pictures not words.

You take a picture with your eye, your anticipation, the camera merely helps you interpret what you see. Take my famous David Bowie Diamond Dogs shoot. That wasn’t posed. The dog freaked out at the strobe lights I was using and reared up to bite them. The entire studio ran, except David and me. He was high at the time and I was behind the camera which gives you a false sense of security. A great shot, part accident, part knowing to keep the camera rolling.

HB What makes a good sitter?

TN Trusting the photographer. It’s not my job to take a bad picture. It’s my job to take a great picture. The best sitters are the famous names who deep down know that behind the celebrity they are just ordinary folk who use the toilet just like the rest off us. Who love, like or loathe just like the rest of us. I have always treated my subjects respectfully, but I’ve always viewed them as people - nothing more - and that way you both relax, you both bond and the best flows from that. Bowie was brilliant because he actually collaborated, he wanted to tell a story too. Others like Steve McQueen were just control freaks and bullies. So when he started to rant, I just carried on taking pictures of this angry man – because that’s who he really was.

HB How much do you respond to chance and occurrences?

TN All the time. No matter how much of an idea I may have fixed about someone, my eye is looking for opportunity, a moment, an insight that reveals more, or tells a deeper story.

HB How have you come to be involved with the Kensington & Chelsea Art Weekend?

TN I’ve lived and worked around

Kensington & Chelsea most of my life. It’s where art and life combined, popular postwar culture began. Mary Quant had her basement on the King's Road and Barbara Hulanicki opened Biba in Kensington. The Beatles, The Stones, the first supermodels and I would hang out at those shops, we’d eat at the restaurants and discuss ideas.

Kensington & Chelsea was at the epicentre of the Swinging Sixties and in truth, that’s where it all began.

HB What can you tell us about the projects you’re going to be working on for Kensington & Chelsea Art Weekend?

TN I have several places exhibiting my work including Box Gallery on the King’s Road and the Little Black Gallery on the Fulham Road. My art hangs all over London actually – it’s amazing how many places you can see it, from Lucio’s restaurant to the Savoy American Bar. There’s also a major new hotel opening next year that is using my photographs throughout 1,000 rooms.

HB Tell us about your organisation and its mission?

TN I work exclusively with Iconic Images.

It has the biggest archive of Monroe, Bowie, Elton John, Audrey Hepburn Jimi Hendrix, The Stones, Led Zeppelin and hundreds of others in music, jazz, film, stage and politics, but also the biggest fashion archive in the world. Iconic makes sure a photographer’s legacy is insured and ensure our photographs can still be enjoyed 200 years from now.

HB What is your link to the area and heritage?

TN Work and food. I’ve worked in the area at studios most of my life and of course I’ve eaten in the borough most days too.

HB What is your favourite cultural hot spot or art gallery in the borough?

TN The V&A Museum tops every other venue in London – it is probably the best in the world. They’ve just opened their Photographer’s Gallery which is a great leap forward because photography is now a major player in the art market, whereas it was invisible only 10 years ago.

HB What is your future vision and how could you see Kensington & Chelsea improve?

TN Kensington & Chelsea need more cultural art spaces and galleries or it's going to be overtaken by the East End/Hoxton/ Clerkenwell axis. It might help if the area created some form of subsidy for art-related projects, but like every other borough, they need every penny of income they can get. It would be great to decorate a major outdoor area with street art. There’s just not enough to excite the eye outside of traffic signs and shop fronts. I love the idea of “stories on the wall” – great images projected or printed to create public events outdoors.

K E N S I N GTO N & C H E L S E A ART WEEKEND takes place from 27 to 29 July To find out more, visit kensingtonartweekend.com

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ROYAL ENCLOSURE ASCOT STYLE GUIDE Fenwicks’ Ascot Style Guide offers inspiration according to which enclosure you’re headed for. This is our favourite option for the Queen Anne Enclosure. fenwick.co.uk

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Skin DEEP Absolutely quizzes Heidi Gosman, co-founder of Heidi Klein, about bikinis, beaches and fashion Wo r d s PENDLE HARTE

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n 2002 Heidi Gosman and Penny Klein launched Heidi Klein, the UK's first one-stop holiday shop. The first boutique, in Westbourne Grobe, was designed to be evocative of a Hamptons retreat in whitewashed wood with palm leaves, bleached coral and driftwood, complete with the delicate scent of coconut, to create an instant holiday feel. Two years later, the Heidi Klein own brand collection was launched in response to client demand.

Selling swimwear had lead them to understand precisely what works and what doesn’t, so they were able to create a collection of exquisitely cut swimwear with an impeccable fit. And not only are the fits flawless, but shop staff are trained to help people choose precisely the right shapes and sizes for them (which aren't always the ones you'd expect to go for). The brand's focus on exclusive styles and prints has earned a continued celebrity following from Kate Moss to Olivia Palermo, to Sienna Miller and Jennifer Aniston. We caught up with Heidi Gosman to find out more.

Q What makes a great bikini?

A Without a doubt, it’s all about fit. Getting

that right is 90% of the battle for women purchasing bikinis, and one of the problems that plagues the search for so many, is that there are plenty of designers doing truly gorgeous bikinis that only fit very specific, often unrealistic body shapes. We put a huge amount of research and emphasis on making sure that everything we create is beautiful on and off the body. Every single Heidi Klein swimsuit goes through a sevenstage fit cycle, on different body types.

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Q And what makes a terrible one?

A Bad support and wearing the wrong size.

Beyond that, it’s down to personal style, and everyone has their own.

Q How do trends affect swimwear?

What’s new for Heidi Klein’s SS18?

A Trends in swimwear tend to affect shapes and silhouettes most dramatically. More than anything, we change our palettes, developing hand-blended colours and patterns we hand-paint in house. We always have new shapes, but we also do have a lot of timeless classics that we have absolutely perfected over time. Our customers love knowing they can always find their dream shapes in fresh colourways.

Q What are your best-selling pieces?

A Easily, our core nautical range. It’s the

DNA of the brand and a huge success – not only in the UK, but all over the world.

Q How have your swimwear designs evolved over the years?

A It’s really interesting actually. There have been such enormous levels of innovation and advancement in the technology around

swimwear, particularly in the last five years.

Because we put such a focus on research and development, we’ve been able to really harness these changes and build them into our products and design. Fabrics dry faster; provide greater and more consistent SPF; padding holds shape better; colours stay true in even more extreme conditions; and there are wonderful developments in ethics and sustainability in the sector.

I would say there’s not a single component in our swimsuits that has not been enhanced dramatically by recent innovations.

Q Who is your favourite designer?

A In the world? I’d have to say Carolina

Herrera. She just never gets it wrong, does she?

Q Where is your favourite holiday destination?

A I’ve been visiting Botswana for 20 yearssafari there is an incredibly special thing to experience. Positano and the Riviera will always have a special place in my heart, it’s where I went on my honeymoon.

Q How many bikinis do you pack for a

holiday?

A I wish I could take hundreds, but practicality wins for space now that I have three children. I’m always on the run and often travel with carry-on only, so I can’t pack too many. I’d say at least an edited choice of three, easily, as I’m always curious to trial the new collections and test how they actually perform. They all have to be perfect, of course.

Stores in Chelsea and Westbourne Grove, St Lucia and Montenegro heidiklein.com

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Flying High Make a statement with Absolutely’s round-up of bird-themed jewellery

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Alex Monroe

Gas Bijoux

Feather Drop Single Earring, £100; matchesfashion.com

Peacock Feather Hook Earrings, £195; alexmonroe.com

Sioux necklace, £166; farfetch.com

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Mercedes Salazar

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Love Bird Ring, £195; alexmonroe.com

Gold-Plated, Resin and Crystal Clip Earrings, £185; net-a-porter.com

‘Lucid Dream’ Metal Feather Bird Earrings, £257; farfetch.com

Ranjana Khan

The Conran Shop

Swarovski

‘Jae feather and Crystal Clip Earrings, £400; net-a-porter.com

Nach Bijoux Flamingo Creole Earrings, £65; selfridges.com

Iconic Swan Ring, Black, Rose Gold Plating. £59; swarovski.com

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Beach Ready Our pick of summer swimwear staples from Amélie’s Follies

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Tanager Silver Bikini Top £124, Bottoms £69 ameliesfollies.co.uk

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Catherine Stripe Bikini Top £76, Bottoms £46 ameliesfollies.co.uk

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Psyche Pink Bikini Top £85, Bottoms £43 ameliesfollies.co.uk

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Biloba Jungle Print Top £85, Bottoms £43 ameliesfollies.co.uk

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S A LO N REVIEW

NOTES

A fresh scent, tanning revolution, and this season’s coolest launches B y C H A R LOT T E E M E R S O N

EDITOR’S PICK

MADE IN THE SHADE SW I S S C L I N I C

The days of fake tan streaks and stains are over as Swiss Clinic develops a duo tanning process designed for a natural glow and hydrating experience. Daily Self Tan Drops and Hydrating Self Tan Pads will have you holiday ready in no time. Duo, £45. swissclinic.co.uk

COLOUR POP F E N T Y B E AU T Y BY R I H A N N A

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna makes way for a new collection called Beach, Please! Her sophomore launch embraces a bright and bold colour palette inspired by Rihanna's island life upbringing. £22-28. harveynichols.com

FLORAL FINISH OSCAR DE LA RENTA

One of the globe's most-loved perfume brands, Oscar De La Renta, launches its new fragrance Bella Blanca. With touches of dewy freesia, sambac and creamy sandalwood, this white floral perfume is timeless and feminine, perfect for all women. £81. (100ml) libertylondon.com

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I'm at 5th Avenue clinic for a facial. My practitioner is Elena who is warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. We chat about my complexion and usual skincare routine as Elena gets to work. It’s a 45-minute procedure that includes cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and a massage. Throughout the treatment, Elena is ensures that I am comfortable throughout. She is satisfied with the way the treatment turns out.

As the treatment draws to a close, we have a discussion about what my next steps could be and what 5th Avenue can do for me. I’m going back next week. Today my skin is glowing and I am well on way to having good skin for a 29 year old.

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EDITOR’S PICK

REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask (50ml), £65 ren.com

TATA HARPER Resurfacing Mask, £54; tataharperskincare.com

REN AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum (200ml) ren.com

DIOR Diorskin Nude Air Powder, Shade: 02 Amber, £36.50; diorskincom

UDO Vida Glow Beauty Skin Powder, £64; vidaglow.com

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Face Primer, £38.50; charlottetilburycom

FRESH Rose Face Mask, £52; johnlewis.com

Brighten up your summer skincare regime with these illuminating hero-products

YSL ELEMIS Total Glow Bronzing Moisturer For Face, £31; elemis.com

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CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Stick, Shade: Blush, £35; chanel.com

HOURGLASS Illume Sheer Colour Trio, Shade: Sunset, £56; spacenkcom

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Andy’s

SALON The SW19 hair and beauty hotspot to have on your radar HAIR EXTENSIONS Great Lengths & Gold Fever Hair Extensions are hand-blended to match your exact colour. They are extremely versatile in creating various styles to either add fullness or extend length.

HYDRAFACIAL This seven-step facial detoxes, exfoliates, extracts and hydrates the skin, resulting in a clear and glowing complexion.

KERATIN SMOOTHING TREATMENT For smooth, lust-worthy hair, the Keratin Smoothing Treatment is perfect. It works by replenishing lost keratin to repair dry, damaged hair and significantly reduce frizz.

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When stepping inside the relaxed and comfortable space, it’s evident that you’re stepping into something exceptional. With 12 years of experience in the hair and beauty industry, Andy Sharma runs the show. He founded the salon just under two years ago and has since garnered a dedicated following of well-tressed heads in south west London and further afield.

Him and his team pride themselves on listening to and satisfying the needs of each client by creating effortless and wearable hair, with an artistic and creative flair that never goes out of style. Andy personally trained his elite team of stylists, colourists and aestheticians to ensure his skills are reflected in all individuals. With a range of technologically advanced treatments and beauty services, you’re sure to leave the salon looking and feeling your best.

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by the team, followed by a nourishing hair wash using Pureology shampoos and conditioners - which are all sulphate free and colour saving – for hair cuts, colours and styling. Whether it’s glossy locks or a glowing complexion you’re after, Andy’s Salon has the answer. Below are a few of our favourite treatments.

BALAYAGE This technique of freehand painting allows for sun-kissed, natural-looking hair colour with less noticeable regrowth lines, resulting in a low upkeep.

GLOSSY TINTS For rich, glossy tints, Andy’s Salon use L’Oreal Inoa, an ammonia free and oil-based colourant which results in perfect coverage and conditions your hair at the same time.

“As a client for the last 10 years of Andy, I am so delighted that they have opened ‘Andy’s Salon’ in Wimbledon. The salon is stylish and tastefully decorated, the staff are warm and welcoming and very efficient, all of them listen to what one says, and I wish them well in their new home. They have there an amazingly good work ethos, he is an inspiration to the rest of their staff, and I can now be totally happy as they have their own place. Many congratulations” Cordelia

“Whether it’s glossy locks or a glowing complexion you’re after, Andy’s Salon has the answer” A N DY ’ S SA LO N 89 High Street, Wimbledon Village SW19 5EG E: info@andyswimbledonvillage.com Facebook : /andyswimbledonvillage Instagram: @andyssalon

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FITNESS NOTES

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HPE C LOT H I N G The fitness brand to know now…

WHAT IS IT?

erformance and style unite to create a winning combination in sport-fashion brand HPE Clothing. Founder Nick Harris has worked closely with some of the world’s leading athletes, including Formula 1™ world champions, Grand Slam-winning tennis players and Major-winning golfers.

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DW Fitness First personal trainer Hannah Bright (@HannahBrightWellness) shares the secrets to getting a strong core this summer

WHAT’S NEW?

he new subscription box service from HPE Clothing allows you to create an enviable collection of luxurious active wear that is delivered directly to your door. Available for both men and women, customers can choose from a wide array of the brand’s most popular designs and colourways, while benefitting from significant savings on signature styles and bestselling products.

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CAN YOU EXPLAIN TWO OF THESE?

Our core is the foundation for every movement and a strong core helps with balance and stability. We use our core without even realising when we perform every day activities, from lifting shopping into the car to pushing a trolley around the supermarket - and of course our core is fundamental to all lifts within the gym. Focussing on your core muscles and building them to be stronger will allow you to lift heavier and progress further with your fitness goals.

V-tucks: Start sitting and lean back slightly with your knees bent in front. Lift feet off the ground and extend legs forwards while lowering your upper body backwards, keep the core engaged.

Return back to the starting position, keeping feet off the ground and repeat.

Plank: In a pushup position, put your forearms on the ground with your elbows lined up with your shoulders. Create a straight, strong line from head to toes and hold.

WHAT ARE THE BEST SIMPLE EXERCISES FOR A STRONG CORE?

WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO TO FEEL CONFIDENT THIS SUMMER?

Body weight exercises are great and easy to do at home. My favourites include V-tucks, Russian twists, lying leg raises, supermans and the plank. In the gym, I would suggest cable crunches, the pallof press and hanging leg raises.

Get some guidance on the right diet for your body. You can spend hours exercising but if you’re not eating correctly you won’t see the results. Stay hydrated. Posture can make a massive difference; stand tall and walk confidently.

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WHAT TO DRINK

GRAPE news Wine recommendations for the month

EDITOR’S PICK

By BERRY BROS. & RUDD

PRIME PASTA SORELLA

Sister restaurant to the hugely successful The Dairy in Clapham, Sorella (meaning sister) is the new Italian inspired restaurant taking South West London by storm. Serving up a wide selection of Antipasti and pastas, if it’s anything like The Dairy, we’re down.

148 Clapham Manor St, SW4 sorellarestaurant.co.uk

SAVOUR LEBANON

2016 Craven Firs, Syrah, Stellenbosch, South Africa £21.50 This wine is grown in vineyards warmerthan-usual for Stellenbosch with dark, iron-rich soils.

Savoury notes of iodine and graphite temper the ripe blackberry fruit, creating a refined palate. The finish is long, fresh and defined.

2015 Berry Bros. & Rudd Mosel Riesling Kabinett

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This is a bright, light and fresh Riesling with delicate citrus aromas. The palate is crisp and vibrant, its ripe fruit layered with a core of fine minerality which typifies the quality of the sensational 2015 vintage

Comptoir Libanais is well known for its delicious and inventive Lebanese cuisine.

Offering traditional hummus and baba ghanuj alongside some lesser known dishes, it's an authentic taste of the Middle East.

Various locations; comptoirlibanais.com

FISH FOCUS LONDON SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

For a seafood fix, this five-day festival at Battersea Power Station is guaranteed to turn the heads of any crustacean lovers. Star of the show is undoubtedly Saturday’s Crayfish Boil, which will boast big vats of all-you-can-eat crayfish and veg. Tickets are selling fast though.

Battersea Power Station, SW8; londonseafoodfestival.com

2016 Domaine Lyrarakis, Okto, White Crete, Greece £11.50 This is a fabulous blend of indigenous varietals, Muscat of Spina, Vilana and Vidiano – and Sauvignon Blanc. The nose is complex and inviting: floral aromas characteristic of the Muscat family combine to great effect with Vilana’s spice.

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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f you’re heading out fishing, take a Tupperware tub of tiger’s milk with you, which you will be making using the chilli and limes, and enjoy a memorable ceviche lunch on the boat with the lovely fresh fish that you catch.

You can use any very fresh, firmtextured white fish, or even scallops, for ceviche. Black bream is a particular favourite of mine.

For maximum flavour, try to get a fruity red chilli, such as Habanero.

INGREDIENTS • 4 very fresh firm white fish fillets (about 100g each), skinned • 1 small red onion, finely sliced into rings • 10g coriander, leaves roughly chopped and stalks finely chopped, plus a few extra leaves for sprinkling • juice of 8 limes • 1 hot red chilli, such as Habanero, deseeded and finely diced • ½ tsp granulated sugar; sea salt

METHOD 1 Cut a V into the centre of the fish to remove the bloodline and all the pin bones.

2 Take off any little bits of fat, so that you are left with clean white fillets. You don’t want any of the red flesh, just the delicate white meat. If you are buying from a fishmonger, they should be able to do this for you.

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3 Slice the fillets thinly, going with the grain of the fish – so you will be cutting down at a slight angle. Try to keep each slice the same thickness, so that they marinate evenly.

4 Put the red onion in a shallow dish and add the coriander and 1 teaspoon sea salt 5 Add most of the lime juice with the chilli and a little of the sugar. Adjust the flavour by adding more lime, sugar and salt to get a balance of flavours: sharpness, a bit of saltiness and a little sweetness. Making this mixture – known as tiger’s milk – can be a balancing act, depending on the size of the fish, strength of the chillies or tartness of the limes, and so on.

6 Spread the fish over a plate and pour the tiger’s milk over the fish.

Leave to marinate for 5–10 minutes until it starts to whiten. Sprinkle with coriander leaves and serve.

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FOOD & DRINK • RECIPES 3 Sprinkle the pork with a good handful of salt and a good coating of black pepper. Sprinkle the lemon zest over the pork, then douse with a good drizzle of olive oil.

4 Put a double layer of baking parchment over the pork, then cover the whole tin with foil.

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Roast in the oven for 4 hours.

6 To make the fennel slaw, top and tail the fennel, removing the outer layer and saving the green fronds to garnish. Finely chop the fennel into slices and put them in a serving bowl.

7 In a blender, blitz together all the remaining ingredients to make the dressing.

8 Add to the bowl with the fennel, toss well, then garnish with the chopped fronds.

9 To make the sticky ginger rhubarb, scatter the rhubarb over a baking tray and cover with the sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Give it a good stir to coat and cook, uncovered, in the oven on the shelf above the pork for 40 minutes. Allow to cool, then transfer to a serving bowl.

10 To make the caraway flatbreads, put the flour in a large bowl and stir in the baking powder and salt.

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low-roasted pork shoulder with ginger rhubarb compote, fennel slaw and toasted caraway flatbreads.

This aromatic feast is great for informal gatherings. You can do most of the prep earlier in the day, with the pork cooking in the oven, smelling amazing, as people arrive

INGREDIENTS • 4 garlic bulbs • 2.5kg boned and rolled pork shoulder • zest of 1 lemon • olive oil, for drizzling • sea salt • freshly ground black pepper

Fo r t h e f e n n e l s l a w • 8 fennel bulbs

• Juice of 4 lemons • 300ml olive oil • 2 tsp caster sugar • 2 tsp wholegrain mustard • 1 tsp sea salt • A handful of mint, leaves chopped • 3 onions, chopped

11 Add the caraway and cumin, and stir to combine.

12 Gradually add enough water to make a dough that is soft and a bit sticky.

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13 Add the sunflower oil and knead for 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth.

• 700g rhubarb, cut into 2cm chunks • 70g soft brown sugar • a pinch of ground cinnamon • 2cm piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated

14 Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, then cover with a clean tea towel or cling film and leave in a warm place to rest for 30 minutes.

Fo r t h e c a r a w a y f l a t b r e a d s • 1kg plain flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 4 tsp fine sea salt • 2 tbsp caraway seeds • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp sea salt • 4 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing

METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan oven) gas mark 3 2 Put the garlic bulbs in a large roasting tin and balance the pork shoulder on top.

15 Divide the dough into eight pieces, then form into balls and flatten each ball to about 3mm thick.

16 Heat a griddle pan or frying pan until hot, then cook each dough round for 1 minute on each side or until lightly charred. Remove from the pan and wrap in a clean tea towel to keep warm.

17 Once the pork is ready, shred it onto a large plate using two forks. Put the pork on the table with the fennel slaw, sticky ginger rhubarb and the flatbreads and let people assemble their own pork flatbreads as they wish.

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Tucked away along the coastal path near Portscatho and St Mawes, it’s a special spot mackerel fillets, then cut away a lengthways strip down the middle of the fillets to remove the pin bones and a small amount of the flesh. Put to one side.

7 Using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice of peel and pith from one end of each orange. Put, cut side down, in a shallow bowl and cut off the peel and pith in strips. Remove any remaining pith. Cut out each orange segment, leaving the membrane behind.

Squeeze the remaining juice from the membrane into the bowl.

8 Whisk the olive oil and mustard into the orange juice. Season, going easy on the salt, as the mackerel will be salty.

9 When the beetroot is cooked, scrape off the skin using a knife, then slice thinly.

10 Drain the potatoes and tip them back into the warm pan. Drizzle with a little of the orange dressing.

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olourful and nutrient-rich, this salad is perfect on a warm, autumnal day when mackerel, beetroot and oranges are at their seasonal best.

INGREDIENTS • 2 large raw beetroots, unpeeled, washed and leaves trimmed to 3cm • a squeeze of lemon juice • 300g waxy potatoes, • unpeeled, cut lengthways into 5mm slices • 4 smoked mackerel fillets • 2 oranges • 4 tbsp light olive oil

• 2 tsp wholegrain mustard • 80g watercress • 8 basil leaves • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD 1 Put the beetroot in a large saucepan with the lemon juice and a good pinch of salt 2 Bring the water to the boil over a high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 35–40 minutes, or until tender throughout and a knife can be inserted easily.

11 Put the watercress in a bowl and remove any thick stems. Tear in the basil leaves. Add a tablespoon of the dressing and toss the leaves to coat them lightly in the dressing.

12 Lay the warm potato and beetroot slices on a platter. Scatter over the dressed leaves and orange segments.

Flake the mackerel into large chunks over the top and finish by drizzling with a little more dressing.

13 Serve any remaining dressing on the side.

3 Meanwhile, after the beetroot has been cooking for 20 minutes, start cooking the potatoes.

4 Put them in a saucepan of cold, salted water over a high heat.

5 Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10–12 minutes.

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ABSOLUTELY eats out…

“Soft, tinkling jazz and an interior of exposed brick evokes a bygone Parisian jazz bar”

Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec

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our evening starts with a glass of rosé and a dish of olives in the upstairs Piano Bar where a white grand piano sets the scene. A soft tinkling jazz playlist and an interior of exposed brick evokes a bygone Parisian jazz bar.

The bohemian Parisian charm continues in the main restaurant where we kick things off with a basket of sourdough bread and a selection of charcuterie. A match

DECOR Rustic Parisian jazz bar

made in heaven. For mains, I order the special Magret de Conrad, a pan-roasted duck breast paired with morel mushroom jus, cep polenta cake, roscoff onions, and truffle oil. The duck melts in the mouth and the dish is wellbalanced in flavour with the jus bringing a touch of sweetness.

My dining partner orders the lamb shoulder which arrives with sauteed green beans, potatoes and a redcurrant sauce. The lamb is perfectly cooked and the green beans slightly charred for added flavour. As recommended by our

PRICE Starters from £8, Mains from £16, Desserts from £6

VERDICT A prime spot for French cuisine and live music

lovely waiter, we enjoy the house red wine to accompany every dish.

Moving onto dessert, we go for the creme brulee and the shortcrust biscuit cheesecake (both are amazing). I like to think of myself as a creme brulee connoisseur and this is undoubtedly one of the best I have tasted. Made with real vanilla pods, it has the perfect balance of sweetness to finish off the evening.

Overall, I would highly recommend Toulouse Lautrec, not least because we finish everything on our plates. The venue also has a Jazz club offering some of London’s best live music, as well as a private dining room in the wine cellar making it the ideal location for any event. Whether you’re here for a filling meal, a quick bite or an evening of jazz and cocktails, the venue is always welcoming.

The waiting staff are friendly and experienced, offering the perfect recommendations for any palette.

The historical Parisian atmosphere truly brings you and your taste buds on a journey to Paris. ● TOULOUSE LAUTREC 140 Newington Butts, SE11; toulouselautrec.co.uk A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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SEAMLESS DESIGN ERCOL

Ercol's large Romana oak sideboard bears the company's signature soft curve and its clear matt laquer shows the beaity of the timber. £2,090 heals.com

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FLOOR SHOW

Accessorize Accessorize has launched its first ever collection of rugs, available at The Rug Seller. All 15 designs are characterised

by Accessorize's signature handcrafter/bohemian edge and vibrant colours. therugseller.co.uk

INTERIORS

NEWS Ideas, designs and styles for your home

By PENDLE HARTE

CO LO U R P O P Curiuosa Curiousa & Curiousa add a new dimension to their range with their latest light, The Constellation. In this new addition, designer Esther Patterson furthers the exploration of form, colour and composition in a striking combination of glass wood and metal,uplifted by vibrant blends of colour through hand-blown glass. curiousa.co.uk

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POSITIVE M E S S AG E S

STATEMENT PIECE Natuzzi The brand new Mentore from Natuzzi Italia features generous, pillowed cushions with slim legs in a retro, 70s inspired design.

With edge trimming and fine artisan details, this compact model is available in a wide range of fabric and leather upholstery, in 2-seater loveseat and 3-seater sofa options. natuzzi.co.uk

The Cotton Poet New luxury homeware brand The Cotton Poet creates beautiful and sumptuous bed linen with stylish coloured stitching and subtle embroidered literary quotes on the back of each pillowcase. thecottonpoet.com

CUT IT OUT Iittala Iittala offers an extensive array of vases for all types of flower arrangements, whether a bunch of twigs and leaves from the forest, freshly picked meadow flowers or a bouquet from the local florist. The newest addition to the collection is a vase from the beloved Kastehelmi range by the master of glass, Oiva Toikka, pictured. iittala.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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AL FRESCO Barbecues and more

FIRST SERVE

L S A I nt e r n a t i n o a l The Serve collection by LSA lends itself to outdoor feasting – display colourful salads and dips in these versatile glass pieces. lsa-international.com

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R O S E B LU S H Mirabeau en Provence Pink wine is a summer staple and Mirabeau en Provence is a delicious and award-winning rosé brand founded by British producers Stephen and Jeany Cronk. It's available at Waitrose. mirabeauwine.com

FIRE WOOD

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Field & Flower Luxury free-range, grassfed meat supplier Field & Flower specialises in delivering locally sourced meat and fish direct to doors across the UK. Try the barbecue box which includes everything you need for an outdoor feast.. fieldandflower.co.uk

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Stadler Made Stadler Made’s outdoor oven takes outdoor cooking beyond the barbecue. Use it to bake a loaf of bread, or slow-cook some delicious fish or veggies, or stoke up the fire and have your own pizza oven to make fresh pizza in five minutes.

Delivered flat pack, it can be easily assembled without tools, meaning you can make wood-fired food in no time; £645. scp.co.uk

Everdure by H e s to n B l u m e nt h a l Heston Blumenthal's portable cube barbecue is easy to store, set up and clean, making it the perfect piece of kit for a balcony or even for a picnic. It even has a stylish carry case to match. £149 johnlewis.com

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Puglian POTTERY Laura Jackson and Alice Levine talk us through their new collection for Habitat

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visit to Puglia in southern Italy was the starting point for our second collection with Habitat. The region is famed for its brightly glazed ceramics with vivid paint splatters and figurative motifs applied to hand-turned pottery, sculpted at the wheel.

Habitat has worked with a small workshop in the town of Grottagli for a number of years owned by the Fasano family, who agreed to work with us on a collaborative collection of serveware for the dining table. Platters, serving bowls, crockery, jugs, utensil jars and pinch pots – the range is curated with a variety of shapes and sizes to add visual interest to your table and kitchen.

Visually, the collection couldn’t be more different to our last – a reflection that not one of our supper clubs is ever the same as each

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reating a space that is as impressive as the food is a priority for Jackson & Levine, now known for their innovative floral installations and unique hand picked tableware. And since its inception, the Jackson & Levine supper club has popped up in some of the most exciting secret dining locations in London from a canal-side ceramics factory with accompanying barge, to a hidden gallery and even the heart of East London’s Victoria Park at night.

other. Whereas our first textiles collection was based around botanical, muted design, this collection is unabashed about mixing colours – pinks with red, yellows with lilacs – with freehand artwork by Habitat’s in-house designer Martha Coates alongside beautiful splatter patterns. But like the last, this collection is again about celebrating traditional craftsmanship. Each piece is individually hand-made and glazed in traditional ways meaning you have your own unique piece.

These are both stand alone statement pieces but also work together for an explosion of Italianate colour and design on the table. To accompany we’ve curated a Puglian inspired seasonal menu to enjoy with this collection.

With the Francesca plate we’ve reimagined what the Fasano family is famed for: striking freehand figurative illustrations on ceramics. The result: an elegant Italian lady for the dinner plates and for the side plate a more classical, Romanesque design. The palette of green & pink and yellow and red adds a real point of difference and brings this tradition bang up to date. We played around with lots of faces and figures and we love the two characters that are the central motif of the collection.

A ceramic utensil pot, for us, immediately conjures up the image of a traditional Italian kitchen, so we felt we had to have one in the collection. Again, to move away from the expected, we’ve used a bold, dipped colour in contrasting shades. The small oval platters too are beautiful for serving sides and complement both the salad and pinch pot designs.

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Butterfly lady china plate, £25 chaseandwonder.com

Paradise King plate £107 thelongeststay.com

MADE Sanna tapas plate, set of four, £12 made.com

EDITOR’S PICK

MARIMEKKO Siirtolapuutarha_ salad_platter £69 marimekko.com

ABODE LIVING Poppi dinner plate £15.50 abodeliving.co.uk

HABITAT Estor plate £20 habitat.co.uk

FARLO Marble swirl dinner plate, £17.50 farlo.io

PRINTER + TAILOR Klevering turquoise fish plate £27.50 printerandtailor.com

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LAUREN DICKINSON CLARKE Shoe of Eden plate £48 historicroyalpalaces.com

SCP Animal platters £90 scp.co.uk

CREATIVE TOPS Mikasa dining plate £5 amazon.co.uk

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MY FAVOURITE DESIGNER… It’s hard to choose just one designer, but I love all of Josef Frank’s designs and saw a brilliant exhibition of his work at The Fashion and Textile Museum in London last year that was so inspiring.

Laura Spring, textile maker and designer, has eclectic tastes lauraspring.co.uk

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MY FAVOURITE PIECE FROM MY CURRENT COLLECTION…

MY FAVOURITE BUILDING…

‘Peas’ Wallhanging in red and pink, a double-sided screen printed fabric wallhanging, inspired by the Finnish form of weaving knowns as täkänä (£135).

This is more of a group of buildings really, but I love Portmeirion inWales. A colourful, eclectic collection nestled away on the Welsh coast - it’s really magical.

MY STYLE ICON…

My favourite holiday destination…

Finland. It’s got so much - incredible lakes, stunning countryside, beautiful design, Moomins, Marimekko and opportunities to see the northern lights.

It’s the best.

Candice-Marie from Nuts in May. I love a big sweater and bobble hat, maybe because I live in Scotland where it comes in useful about 80% of the year.

MY FAVOURITE PIECE OF ART… Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Room

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MODERN

LIFE When refurbishing his own house, architect Gregory Phillips stretched the work over several years according to his family’s needs. HOME takes a tour

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hen architect Gregory Phillips and his family bought a semidetached house in 2006 he had no idea that the house would become a laboratory for ideas that he would later use on some of the most glamorous houses in England.

Eight years of work on his own house allowed him to ensure his ideas and products worked well and to make sure that he understood how houses have to accommodate the changing needs of a family.

He has also developed his own tastes and the upgrades to the house mirror the increasing demands that his clients have demonstrated over the same period. The house was, at first glance, a very ordinary metropolitan style semi-detached 1930s house. It had been left in a poor state and had an extremely ugly rear extension that looked more like a portakabin than a house. Over eight years Gregory carried out several distinct projects as and when funds were available and when the family’s needs changed. In the first six months after the purchase, the wiring was replaced and plumbing upgraded. Walls and ceilings were plastered and planning consent was achieved for the future ground floor and roof extensions to the house.

“This is a place to take clients to show them what can be achieved from a traditional house”

this, in the next stages of work, Gregory upgraded the front garden and continued with developing the rear garden - one of his passions and an ongoing project since 2007.

Gregory has formalised the garden into external rooms with emphasis on the room most visible from the house. Always keeping in mind the painterly view that there should be a near view, mid view and long perspective, Gregory says, "if you have a lot of glass, you need a fantastic view”.

Gregory has found that over the past few years, his clients’ expectations for their houses have risen. Everybody wants a high level of luxury: most of his clients have stayed in fantastic hotels around the world and hope to replicate those standards.

However, they also want to create a home that is bespoke for them. Gregory’s office is situated in Savile Row, so combined with his approach to design, Gregory knows how to provide bespoke houses and aims to replicate and surpass these levels of service in your own home. gregor yphillips.com

After a gap of four years Gregory and his wife decided to create a luxury bedroom suite on their own floor - so a roof conversion that included a spectacular balcony with views of the garden was in order. There is a dedicated dressing room area with shelves for Sara’s shoe collection – every woman’s dream. A marble ensuite bathroom with free-standing bath and a steam room shower (with built in sound system), all provide views of the trees.

The new top floor illustrates Gregory’s growing love of exquisite finishes and craftsmanship, something he likes to provide for his clients. Following on from A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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SOCIETY Love a leafy living room? Here’s some advice from a plant cultivator and stylist Words JA S O N C H O N G U E

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GOOD PLANTS FOR THE LIVING ROOM BIR D OF PA R A DISE (Strelitzia nicolai) DE V IL’S I V Y (Epipremnum aureum)

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he living room is the perfect place to go wild and use multiple plant types when styling. Use plants both individually and in groupings to get different effects. Tall, tree-like plants like the rubber plant and dinner-plate ficus, are great specimen plants if you want to add drama into your room.

You can also mix plain-leafed plants with more textured types.

FIDDLE LE A F FIG (Ficus lyrata) FRUIT SA L A D PL A N T (Monstera deliciosa) MEDIN ILL A M AGN IFIC A (Spathiphyllum) RUBBER PL A N T (Ficus elastica) UMBR ELL A PL A N T (Schefflera)

ST Y L I N G T I P If you don’t want an indoor jungle but still want to incorporate greenery into your living room, try styling with a handful of plants. Smaller plants sit perfectly on your coffee table without blocking your view when seated on the sofa. Larger plants like Ficus Alii help to soften the harsh areas next to your sofa. When it comes to choosing pots, use similar textures and tones to those in your furniture to continue the style of your interior.

ST Y L I N G T I P Play with a range of leaf textures to bring life into the dead corners of your living room. A mix of fine and broad leaves coupled with a seating arrangement can create a charming corner to read in.

ST Y L I N G T I P If you love a dark palette, use plants with strong forms. Darker coloured and more architectural leaves add depth to moody spaces. On the other hand, a lighter space will make your plants stand out more. Whether you are after a dark or light palette, let your plants spill out into your room. Use cascading plants on windowsills and mantlepieces, tall upright growing plants on the floor and smaller plants on coffee tables. When you build a bigger collection of plants, start experimenting by layering with colour, texture, shape and size.

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Marta is an interior architect who’s built up a significant property portfolio over the past 20 years, each of them unique. She lives between a converted print factory in Shoreditch and a reinvented St John Ambulance station in Rye (both her own projects) and she is currently in the process of creating a family house out of a garage in Dalston.

Her coastguard’s cottage definitely inhabits a strange spot. A few miles away there’s Rye, one of the region’s most conventionally pretty places, possibly a bit too pretty for some tastes. Camber is characterised by unlovely caravan parks and pylons, but at the empty stretch of flat land around Jurys Gap, the landscape is interrupted by two incongruous terraces of 19th century coastguards cottages set A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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The coastguard’s cottage at Jurys Gap is available to rent through Dom Stay and Live. In tune with the wider trend for designers and architects to open up their homes, Dom collates the best on offer, founded as part of Marta Nowicka’s passion for converting derelict commercial buildings into stunning places to stay in and live in. Dom comprises Marta’s own properties as well as homes which meet her rigorous architectural criteria.

All Dom properties are clever concepts with unique architectural features and a natural calmness and serenity. domstayandlive.com

at right angles to each other. These are now mostly holiday lets, though there is a sense that you’ve stumbled upon a secret community. It’s strange to think that there would once have been so many coastguards patrolling this stretch, but the wild and exposed headland was a smugglers’ paradise for several hundred years. It still feels otherworldly and with a large windfarm visible in the distance, we feel far away from everywhere.

The house’s layout is unusual. Staircases are hidden behind doors and doors that you think might lead to rooms turn out in fact to be cupboards. There are windows on three sides, offering dramatic views of the skies, the expanse of surrounding land and of course the sea. Despite being very much a cottage, with Marta’s input it has become a five-bedroom house, with two basement rooms and a clever loft bedroom reached by a space-saving ladder-like staircase.

“I like working with existing buildings and tickling something out of them,” she says.

“I appreciate calm, neat, rational design.” In its white palette suiting the weatherbeaten coast, the interior has a textured feel, with many walls stripped back to the original plaster and its distressed patina and others painted white tongue and groove. There’s peeling paint on the stone staircase to the

There’s a sense that you’ve stumbled upon a secret community

cellar and the dining table is a single piece of ancient wood, all ridges and knots and exposed brick surrounds the fireplaces.

The house’s stripped back character respects its history.

It’s a great place to spend a weekend.

The vastness of the beach isn’t visible until you’re on it, but a few steps away from the kitchen door is a dramatically huge stretch of near-deserted sand that disappears entirely at high tide. Further down the coast is the main stretch of Camber Sands with its dunes and crowds, while a short drive brings you to Dungeness, one of the strangest places in the UK. In the shadow of the power station is a huge stretch of shingle dotted with abandoned sheds and broken boats, and home to an assortment of wooden huts, mostly painted black, among them Derek Jarman’s famous Prospect Cottage. Full of strange fauna and bleakness, it’s a spot with a cult following of its own. You can almost smell the plutonium.

Back at the coastguard’s cottage, there’s comfort and dinner in the garden and it feels a world away again.

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But Little Creative Factory’s ideas and enthusiasms are stitched into every seam of its products. The latest collection, Dancers, offers a playful reimagining of ballet skirts, jazz bodysuits and tap dresses; the soft baby hoodies wouldn’t look out of place in the New York dance milieu of Frances Ha while little bodysuits and apron skirts look like they’ve been snipped out of a Degas. In fact, the painter is an important reference point throughout: there’s a dress named for him, and the entire collection is suff used with the pale, dreamy hues found in his work. littlecreativefactory.com

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To take the example of brain development, we know that singing requires interaction between parts of the brain dedicated to aspects of music (such as pitch and rhythm), language (lyrics), fine motor behaviour, visual imagery and emotion. Research also suggests that singing with someone else is not the same as singing alone because it involves neurological areas related to social interaction and coordination.

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he Warwick Commission of 2015 reported that between 2003 and 2013 there was a 50% drop in GCSE numbers for design and technology, 23% for drama and 25% for other craft-related subjects.

The number of arts teachers in schools has fallen by 11% since 2010.

In a society where schools are judged largely by their place in the league tables, and the government decide what is counted in those league tables, the arts have suffered.

I feel incredibly fortunate to lead a school unconstrained by the whims of government policy on EBacc and funding cuts. At Blackheath High School, we take immense pleasure in cultivating and celebrating the arts.

During our annual STEAM week, the

arts sit proudly alongside science, technology, engineering and maths as we challenge our girls with STEAM themed activities. This includes science-based Harry Potter potions classes to motorcycle maintenance or constructing large scale linear thread structures inspired by the artist Adrian Esparza.

As a school for 3-18 year olds, we are able to embed a love of creative and performing arts from the start.

Last year, our Junior School choir won the GDST Young Choir of the Year competition at the prestigious Cadogan Hall. Performing in magnificent surroundings and working as a team to be crowned winners of this high standard competition was an unforgettable experience for our girls, not to mention the benefit accrued from hours of singing practice.

“Girls use creativity to defy gender stereotypes”

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performance opportunities for our girls from concerts to a musical production in a professional theatre.

Having the courage and intellectual flexibility required to succeed is invaluable for personal development and can be achieved through the arts. In our design technology classes, girls use creativity to find solutions to problems and defy gender stereotypes by engaging in activities like construction and welding. In art, our girls learn dedication, imagination, attention to detail and courage. In a recent collaboration with Farrow & Ball, our art scholars developed stunning pieces in response to the theme ‘SE3: Surfaces and Structures’ using Farrow & Ball paints and materials. They were pushed out of their comfort zone, worked to a deadline and prepared for a professional exhibition.

In The Guardian, playwright James Graham recently observed “how dangerous it would be for education if you turn it into a factgathering exercise, with no space for children to make emotional or creative sense of their lives”. As parents and teachers, we should resist this evisceration of our children’s education with all the energy we can muster.

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THE TERRACE RETURNS TO BELGRAVIA WITH A MEXICAN TWIST

Re-discover Belgravia’s favourite al fresco social hub situated just off Motcomb Street. Try our brand new food menu or enjoy our Mexican inspired cocktails from Patrón. Receive a complimentary ticket to the V&A’s much anticipated exhibition ‘Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up’ when you spend £30 and quote ‘Frida Kahlo’. Open daily from early May. To reserve your table, call 020 7858 7223 or visit lowndesdining.co.uk

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PARA DISE FOUND The Scilly Island of Tresco has provided inspiration to artists for hundreds of years and its exotic fauna is world famous.

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rtists have always been drawn to the Scilly Isles, the archipelago that lies 28 miles from the Cornish coast. The light, the improbably beautiful beaches with their Caribbean-white sand and Disney-like aquamarine water, the exotic fauna, the microclimate and the generally otherworldly feel to the region all make it special.

Because you’ve really got to want to come here. It might be in England but time-wise

it’s definitely Long Haul – the journey time from London is similar to the Caribbean’s.

It’s an endless drive from London to Land’s End, especially accompanied by rain that ranges from pouring to torrential with grey skies, terrible visibility and pockets of flooding. But there’s a glimmer of blue sky in the distance as soon as we arrive at Land’s End airport, and from here the travelling gets more interesting. A 16-seater Skybus – too small even for hand luggage – takes about 15 minutes to reach St Mary’s, the only island with an airport (from the passenger windows it seems that the

landing strip is obscured by rocks, which makes for an exciting descent) and from here it’s a car to the port, followed by a boat to Tresco, the privately-owned island where we are headed.

With a population of just 170, Tresco is a privately owned island run mainly as a timeshare business. Leased from the Duchy of Cornwall it the early 19th century, it is still run by the same family. There are no cars; everything seems miniature and old-fashioned apart from the fauna which is bizarre and exotic, all sprawling succulents and tropical palms. Think Postman Pat on the Galapagos. On Tresco, there’s a single pub, a church, a primary school, a shop, a spa, two restaurants and an art gallery, plus a ruined castle and the Abbey and that’s really it. At less than two miles long and with no street lighting, this is a calm and quiet place where you’re never far from an improbably beautiful beach and an impressive view.

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beach and the sea; at low tide a sandbank appears and creates a walkable route to Bryher, the next island, which is even smaller and has a population of only about 80 people (though it does have a fantastic hotel, Hell Bay).

The main highlight of Tresco is the Abbey Garden, often described as a perennial Kew without the glasshouse.

Dating back to the 19th century, this subtropical garden is home to more than 20,000 species of plants from at least 80 countries and even in the depths of winter there are exotic plants in flower.

Many of them that wouldn’t survive on the mainland just 30 miles away are able to thrive here thanks to the sheltered location and peculiar microclimate. These gardens were established by the 19th century proprietor of the islands, Augustus Smith, originally as a private garden within the grounds of the home that he designed and built on a site hosting the remains of a Benedictine Abbey. There were hardly any trees on the island and the gorse did not provide enough protection so Augustus planted ‘shelterbelts’. The first were mainly deciduous trees such as, elm, sycamore, oak, and poplar, and later he planted Monterey cypress and Monterey pine which are fast growing and suited to coastal conditions. By building tall wind-

breaks, Smith channelled the weather up and over the network of walled enclosures.

He also carved three terraces from the rocky, south facing slope looking towards St Mary’s. The hotter, drier terraces at the top of the garden suit South African and Australian plants; those lower down provide the humidity that favours flora from New Zealand and South America.

Not only is the island home to a diversity of fauna but its wildlife is also remarkable.

This is one of the few places where the red squirrel still thrives, not having been bullied into extinction by its fiercer grey cousin.

There are no badgers, foxes or hedgehogs on Tresco and therefore the gentle red squirrel has no predators.

Sure, an island of this diminutive size lacks facilities. There is one shop and a bike hire place, a post office (a very efficient one – our postcard arrived in London the next day) plus a pub, a brasserie, a restaurant and a spa – as well as, of course, an art gallery. The New Inn pub’s walls feature a potted history of the island with portraits of past residents and families as well as significant boats. In all, this is an otherworldly spot with a strong sense of history and a wildly beautiful landscape. No wonder people keep returning after their first visit. We will too. tre s c o.c o.u k

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Edinburgh’s most talked about luxury boutique hotel.

Tigerlily houses 33 stunning suites and bedrooms as well as a stylish and award winning bar and restaurant.

Situated on George Street, Tigerlily boasts a central location close to the city’s key attractions.

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Rabble, a boutique hotel, restaurant and bar located in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town.

The hotel adopts a rough-luxe concept where the ten bedrooms provide the utmost of comfort, combined with an effortlessly cool stylishness. Rabble is also home to Edinburgh’s first low and slow tap-house and grill where locally sourced, quality produce is given the love and attention it deserves.

A relaxed urban base ideal for business and pleasure alike.

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f Cornwall’s north coast is all about surf, the south coast is all about beauty.

The insanely pretty village of Veryan on the Roseland peninsula, near beautiful St Mawes, is green and lush with exotic-looking fauna.

The Nare is brilliantly located directly on Carne Beach, a vast expanse of sand and sea that’s picture-book perfect. The Nare is a quirky and characterful privately owned hotel with a lot of personality. Owner Toby Ashcroft is on hand to welcome guests in person, while every inch of wall space is taken over by his mother’s extensive and diverse collection of art.

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s well as the beach, there are indoor and outdoor pools and a tennis court too. Resident artist Jeanni is on hand with art classes for all levels – we spent a happy morning learning to paint seascapes in acrylic and came away with new-found skills.

But the best activity here is the espionage adventure. Toby Ashworth’s enthusiasm for an elaborate scheme that invites guests to follow a series of clues – including a trip to St Mawes castle in his boat, the Alice Rose – is infectious and we spend a happy afternoon deciphering codes and hunting for information, all of it leading to the discovery of a Russian mole on the hotel staff.

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THE NARE, SOUTH CORNWALL A characterful familyrun hotel located directly on the beach, with its own boat for excursions

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Sea view double rooms start at £560 per night in summer season THE NARE Carne Beach, Veryan-in-Roseland, Cornwall TR2 5PF 01872 501 111 narehotel.co.uk

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Fly to Barcelona to sate your cultural desires. A mere two hours on the plane, it’s the home of Gaudi, the famous La Rambla, and the medieval Old Town – in short it can provide everything you could wish for

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Located close enough to the action to avoid feelings of isolation, yet away from the bustling ‘touristy’ areas, it’s a safe and peaceful haven where you can fully relax after a long day.

The reception area is both cool and clean, and helpful staff are on hand at all hours to make your life as comfortable as possible, whether it be lunch on the sunny decked terrace outside or in the open plan restaurant that serves local Catalonian delicacies such as Iberian ham and succulent anchovies. A bar in the reception area on the level below the restaurant also serves expertly mixed cocktails for fuel if you’re keeping up with Spanish traditions and eating at bedtime – but an earlier dining time is also an option.

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CULTURE • XXXXX We recommend fitting the culture into the morning in order to make the most of the spectacular roof terrace and bar, which provides views over the rooftops of Barcelona. There’s even an option to swim, with a tiny pool jutting out in the corner.

The rooms are spacious and minimalist, although they include the thoughtful touches of an instinctively luxurious hotel: bars of chocolate on the bed, a thoroughly stocked mini bar and free bottles of water.

The approach to bathrooms seems initially off-putting – merging with the room with no walls, but somehow it doesn’t seem to be an invasion of privacy and both the shower and the loo have doors.

If you value privacy, then the Grand Suite drips luxury, offering your own Nespresso machine, a private pool, terrace and a seating area with views over the centre of the city. A regular suite boasts all of the same, except the terrace and pool.

Whatever you choose, whether it’s a suite or a regular room, you are guaranteed a great nights sleep in their enormous beds, exemplary service from the OD Team and excellent food.

Here’s where it sounds complicated in theory, but the reality couldn’t be easier.

Take a transfer to Ibiza, just under an hour away by plane, for the party and relaxation part of your holiday. An island made up entirely of contrasts, there’s the party aspect to the island but there’s also orange groves, mountains and an Old Town for maximum relaxation.

For a bit of stability and continuity, plus, dare I say it, a tad more glamour than its Barcelona counterpart, the OD Talamanca, located just off its famous namesake beach, is yet another safe haven away from the fullblown party atmosphere.

It is obviously built for comfort. Opening for its first full season this April, its creators have clearly taken the problems of the island and addressed them one by one. They have to hand a fleet of smart cars for quick access to the heart of the island – there’s a shortage of taxis in Ibiza. They’ve included a giant eighty garage parking spaces for those that choose to rent their own – there’s also

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Where better to indulge that longweekend-in-thesun craving than Spain - home of Rioja and siestas? a shortage of parking spaces. The interiors are chic and again, minimal. Like Barcelona, there’s a bar in the reception area and a fully equipped restaurant, but there’s also three pools: a party orientated one, one good for kids, and one for the more serious executives.

The rooms are very similar to those in Barcelona, minimal with huge beds and a balcony that looks over the pool and the sea: a feature that every room has due to the design of the hotel. Every room boasts views over the Old Town and the alluring superyachts. A fruit platter and bottle of cava is laid out to greet the guests, and lest you forget you’re in Ibiza, bottles of tequila and vodka are in pride of place next to the door.

For eating out, the hotel is within walking distance of one of the most romantic restaurants in Ibiza, Sa Punta, offering

black cod, sushi and whole roast chickens amongst so much more. Even the walk to the restaurant alongside the sea is glorious.

This is not to discount the food at the hotel itself. The breakfast spread is quite something to behold, with as many types of bread you could think of and a cereal bar for the more health conscious. There’s also the option of a hot breakfast, which spans from eggs benedict to chorizo. Breakfast is served until 12, so it’s possible to party until dawn and still have something to eat in the morning.

For days where you may be feeling somewhat worse for wear, sitting by the pool may seem an attractive option but opening soon is the OD Talamanca Skybar, providing spectacular views over the bay, the Old Town and the party district – so beautiful it may well encourage you to keep going.

Again, the hotel has the option of expansive suites, the largest of which has two stories, a kitchenette, living room and dining room.

All in all, for a long weekend, it’s the perfect balance between party and culture, though how long you give to each is up to you. Or, if you fancy extending your stay, OD Hotels are located all over Spain, and you probably won’t find a more luxurious way to end your day in such a beautiful country.

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n exceptional and unique 6-bedroom house that has been finished to the highest standard throughout, with excellent living space, high ceilings and private garden. Brynmaer Road is well located on the doorstep of Battersea Park, 200 acres of green space with a zoo, art gallery and restaurant. A short walk across Albert Bridge will take you to King's Road and Sloane Square, Chelsea.

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Cambridge Mansions, Battersea SW11 • Beautifully finished flat in a popular mansion block • Light, spacious reception room with feature fireplace • Both double bedrooms provide ample storage Cambridge Mansions is perfectly located moments from Battersea Park, with its many outdoor attractions. The King’s Road restaurants and shops are also within easy access, as well as Sloane Square Underground Station (District Line). Alternatively, nearby Clapham Junction mainline station connects you to Waterloo.

Our Battersea expert, Kris Ericsson, looks forward to helping you. kris.ericsson@knightfrank.com 020 8033 9673 07717 346334

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Sloane Square underground station (Circle and District lines) is a short distance away.

Guide price £3,250 per calendar month Furnished

Our Battersea expert, Jack Alisiroglu, looks forward to helping you. jack.alisiroglu@knightfrank.com 020 8115 2327 07773 258644

knightfrank.co.uk Connecting people & property, perfectly.

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees.

Knight Frank is a member of the ARLA Client Money Protection Scheme and our redress scheme for consumers is Ombudsman Services: Property.

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Sycamore Mews, Clapham SW4 • A terraced house in the heart of Clapham Old Town • Multi-purpose living space across three floors • French doors open onto the south-facing garden Clapham Old Town boasts a wealth of grand period architecture with an archetypal vintage charm. The area offers some of the best cafés, bars and restaurants locally; in additional to the good transport links a short walk away at Clapham Common Underground station (Northern Line) providing easy access to central London.

Our Clapham expert, Robert French, looks forward to helping you. robert.french@knightfrank.com 020 8115 4912 07771 942932

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Elms Road, Clapham SW4 • Double reception room with two feature fireplaces • Bi-fold doors open onto a charming garden • Master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and luxury ensuite Abbeville Village boasts a selection of independent shops and restaurants, as well as the wide open space of Clapham Common within easy walking distance. Good transport links can be found close by at Clapham South and Clapham Common Underground stations (both Northern Line).

Guide price £6,500 per calender month Unfurnished

Our Clapham expert, Harry Anthony, looks forward to helping you. harry.anthony@knightfrank.com 020 8115 9703 07795 454022

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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees.

Knight Frank is a member of the ARLA Client Money Protection Scheme and our redress scheme for consumers is Ombudsman Services: Property.

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Morella Road, Wandsworth SW12 • A semi-detached Victorian house located ‘Between the Commons’ • Multi-purpose living space to the rear with a vaulted ceiling • Generous master bedroom suite with marble ‘his and hers sinks’ Morella Road is a highly sought after, tree-lined street ideally located between the Commons. The area is well served by a good choice of schools, in both the state and private sectors, with the shops and restaurants of the fashionable Northcote Road and Bellevue Road both close by.

Our Wandsworth expert, Sam Sproston, looks forward to helping you. sam.sproston@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0994 07825 386 882

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Coombe Park, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 • Integrated Elan ‘G’ home technology system controls security, audio, video, heating, blinds and lighting • Separate staff annex located above the adjacent triple garage • Garden landscaped by RHS Gold Medal winning designer, Anoushka Feiler Coombe Park is a sought after, gated community located close to Wimbledon, Richmond, Kingston and the A3. The area offers a wide range of recreational activities, including boating on the Thames, a variety of local golf courses, tennis courts and horse riding in Richmond Park, in addition to numerous superb restaurants, boutiques and shops in every direction.

Our Coombe expert, Dominic Pasqua, looks forward to helping you. dominic.pasqua@knightfrank.com 020 8115 9703 07795 454022

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Soames House, Coombe KT2 • An elegant country house set within one and a half acres of grounds • The magnificent orangery is both Victorian and Grade II listed • Pool house containing a 15m x 7m pool, studio, gym and changing facilities

Our Coombe expert, Dominic Pasqua, looks forward to helping you. dominic.pasqua@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 07795 454022

Coombe Hill Road is well located close to Kingston, Wimbledon, Richmond Park and central London via the A3. The area offers a wide range of sporting activities, including seven golf courses between Coombe and Wimbledon, and has great schooling nearby.

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Parkside Avenue, Wimbledon Village SW19 • A detached Edwardian house opposite Wimbledon Common • The roof terrace is astroturfed and has a small kitchenette • Separate summer house, pool house and steam room Parkside Avenue is located opposite Wimbledon Common and is convenient for Wimbledon Village high street. It is also well-situated for the town centre, with its excellent mainline and District Line tube stations.

Guide price £15,000 per calendar month Available part furnished or unfurnished

Our Wimbledon expert, Oliver Cooper, looks forward to helping you. oliver.cooper@knightfrank.com 020 3641 7650 07436 154696

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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees.

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WIMBLEDON VILLAGE his impressive new luxury home offers flexible accommodation over 4 floors and has been completed to an exceptional standard of finishing with fabulous space for entertaining.

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FUTURE BELONGS TO NINE ELMS Nine Elms, London’s envious neighbourhood

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ine Elms offers the best of everything – infrastructure, high quality lifestyle, excellent transport infrastructure, easy access to rest of London, and is the favourite destination of wellknown brands. Home to central London’s biggest regeneration area – Nine Elms on the South Bank of the River Thames – a multibillion-pound investment programme is transforming this largely industrial district into a brand new residential and business quarter.

Cycling lanes, parks, public squares and newly-created facilities for people are the hallmarks of Nine Elms and Vauxhall.

Restaurants, historic pubs, lounges and bars dot the River Thames waterside making Nine Elms an ideal location from all perspectives for a family.

Chelsea is located directly on the opposite side of the River Thames and doesn’t take much time to reach its high end, boutique shops. It is also home to some of the best fine dining places in London. In the neighbouring Pimlico, one can find London’s renowned, leading art and antiques galleries.

The iconic new footbridge links South and North banks at Battersea power station; the new Linear Park provides easy access to Vauxhall Cross. Recently, a new river bus service was launched at the power station bringing it within 20 minutes of the City and 40 minutes of Canary Wharf!

This prime central London location is attracting billions of pounds of investment from the private sector. The area is transforming on an extraordinary scale and is expected to bloom as a vibrant residential and business district in the coming decade.

The new US Embassy is also located in Nine Elms, further raising the profile of the area.

It boasts excellent connectivity and transportation links. With the Northern

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There is no doubt that Nine Elms is emerging as the favourite location for Londoners. Its growing popularity has increased the average value of a home from about £800 to £1,400 per square foot, with apartments in riverfacing developments reaching over £2,000 per square foot, in the last two years. The rental income is also growing gradually with properties commanding rent of £570 per week.

An integral part of Nine Elms is Sky Gardens – a 35-storey scheme providing panoramic views of London. Sky Gardens

by Strawberry Star Group, an international property company specialising in Capital, Development, Acquisitions, Sales, Asset Management and Letting & Management of London property to local and international investors, is already an iconic tower having been named in London’s Tall Buildings Survey 2017 by New London Architecture. A breathtaking statement of contemporary urban living, expect it to become the preferred choice for riverside living in London.

Designed to an exceptionally high

standard by the internationally-celebrated Yoo Design Team, Sky Gardens stands out among the neighbouring buildings. With two extensive gardens in the sky, the apartments also benefit from their own winter gardens and a private residents gym on the 8th floor mezzanine level. The rococo-style entrance tower, which has been named Best Housing Project at The Sunday Times British Home Awards, is inspired by historic Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens – a park in South London which was a centre of art and architecture for 200 years.

Taking into consideration the growing demand for quality homes in Nine Elms, Strawberry Star is delivering another scheme – Bronze – on Buckhold Road in Wandsworth. Bronze will provide 77 apartments, including one-bed, two-bed, three-bed, studio and penthouses with price ranging from £ 465k to £ 1.5m.

The commercial space available at the development totals 25,000 sq ft, which will be occupied by Workspace, the flexible office space operator.

Well-known architecture firm Rolfe Judd achieved planning for Bronze, while the detailed design is by the renowned ACG – Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt. Work on the scheme has already commenced and the completion is expected in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Increasingly, people are moving into Nine Elms, which offers multiple options for a high quality of life while maintaining the London standards. Sky Gardens and Bronze will remain integral to the ongoing transformation of Nine Elms stretching from Vauxhall to Wandsworth in South West London.

For more information please contact : Strawberry Star on (0) 203 072 0040 or nineelms@strawberrystar.com Please visit our Sky Gardens Development at www.skygardensnineelms.com and Bronze Development at www.bronze-london.com

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LINDEN HOMES Battersea from a different 'viewpoint'

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merging from its 18th Century industrial exterior, Battersea has undergone something of a facelift.

Known for its iconic London landmarks including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Battersea Park, the South West London district has benefitted from a wealth of investment in recent years.

The new £9 billion Battersea Power Station opened its doors last year, Apple and the new American Embassy will soon be setting up shop, and a host of restaurants, shops and housing signal Battersea casting off its industrial past.

One of the area’s newest investments is Viewpoint, a £100 million mixed-use housing and commercial scheme from Linden

Homes and Lookers Volkswagen Battersea.

Award-winning housebuilder Linden Homes is investing £90 million (together with an additional £10 million from Lookers Volkswagen Battersea), building a collection of new apartments at 98 York Road, along with a new state-of-the-art showroom for the motor retailer.

Matching the area’s stylish café culture and fashion hotspots, many of the 130 one, two and three-bedroom apartments have riverside or cityscape views, that can be appreciated from a balcony or terrace.

On top of perusing the ever-evolving London skyline, Viewpoint buyers will be able to capitalise on the development’s great prices. Starting from £554,950, the onebedroom apartments at Viewpoint are also available with Help To Buy London. Offered

on new homes with a maximum purchase price of £600,000, the scheme enables first time and next time buyers to secure a home with just a 5% deposit. The government will provide a 40% equity loan, so all you’ll need to secure a 55% mortgage.

Darren Maddox, managing director at Linden Homes South East, commented: “Homes at Viewpoint have come to market at a time when Battersea is evolving. It’s clear to see the area becoming more affluent and accessible with developments like the Northern Line extension launching in 2020 and the total reconstruction of the Power Station. What’s more, it’s home to London’s only licensed heliport.

“Now is an ideal time for buyers to invest in this hub of regeneration before property prices and interest rates rise again. 90 new jobs are being created at Lookers Volkswagen Battersea alone with the installation of the new showroom, in addition to the abundance of other businesses being drawn to the area. It’s a real opportunity for professionals or families to create a life for themselves in the capital.”

Centred around attractive landscaped outdoor space, the four buildings at Viewpoint offer contemporary, stylish new apartments. The ground three floors of the 16-storey building will be occupied by Lookers Volkswagen Battersea. Underneath the showroom will be a basement car park with 87 resident spaces, and 200 cycle parking spaces on the ground floor.

Wandsworth Council has created a cycle docking station and a new bus shelter on York Road, as part of Linden’s Section 106 contributions.

For more information about Viewpoint, the Help to Buy event or to book an appointment to view the show homes, please call 02037 332 975 or visit www.lindenhomes.co.uk

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Why rent when you could buy?

• These wonderful new homes in buzzing Battersea will enjoy stunning views, as well as managed courtyard gardens and a 12 hour concierge service • Just a short stroll from Clapham Junction for quick links into the City and beyond • Selected homes available with Help to Buy London.* Join us at our event on 16th June to find out how you could get moving

Help to Buy London event Saturday 16th June VIEWPOINT

York Road SW11 3RD 1, 2 & 3 bedroom luxury apartments from £554,950

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Eligible applicants will be offered an equity loan up to a maximum of 40% of the purchase price (based on the open market value). Applicants are required to fund at least 60% of the purchase price by means of a conventional mortgage, savings/deposit where required. The equity loan is provided by the HCA and held as a second charge. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other promotion. Full details will be provided on request. Price and details correct at time of going to press.

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SPRING PURCHASE Battersea Reach Discovery House unveils its new selection of modern apartments

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he final phase of new homes at Battersea Reach have recently been released for sale.

The site of a former distillery, St George has transformed a once derelict site into a thriving riverside location.

Discovery House features a stunning collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments set within beautifully landscaped gardens and moments from the cafes, shops and

restaurants of Battersea Reach. All new homes have access to a private terrace or balcony and will include custom-design fitted kitchens, elegant bathrooms and open-plan living areas and floor to ceiling windows.

Resident’s facilities include a 24 hour concierge, fully equipped gym, a private resident’s business centre and a selection of onsite shops, cafes and restaurants.

Over six acres of award-winning landscaped gardens and mature trees run though the development.

“Over six acres of award-winning landscaped gardens and mature trees run though the development.”

Quiet courtyards have been incorporated into the development to provide spaces for residents to relax and unwind in a scenic location, and a 300m riverside walk provides a continuous pedestrian connection from Battersea Park to Wandsworth Bridge.

Contributing to the established nature of the development is a rich mix of shops, bars and restaurants, including Cycle Republic, Scandinavian furniture retailer BoConcept, and a range of restaurants and cafes from celebrity chef Eric Lanlard’s Cake Boy to Young’s Waterfront Bar & Restaurant.

Carefully designed to link Wandsworth Town with the River Thames, since 2002 St George has transformed this 13-acre waterside development into a flourishing mixed-use destination.

Prices for the apartments start from £565,000 for a one-bedroom apartment.

For further information, please contact the Battersea Reach Marketing Suite on 020 3797 4889 or visit: www.batterseareach.com

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DISCOVERY HOUSE FINAL PHASE OF BATTERSEA REACH NOW LAUNCHED Battersea Reach is an award-winning development situated on the banks of the River Thames. With excellent transpor t links into the City and a host of on-site facilities and amenities, this thriving community is the perfect place to enjoy London riverside living.

A selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apar tments available.

Prices from ÂŁ638,000* Call now for further information or to arrange your private appointment 020 3797 6946 or email batterseareachsales@stgeorgeplc.com Battersea Reach Marketing Suite and Show Apartments: Unit 3 KingďŹ sher House, Juniper Drive, Wandsworth, London SW18 1TX www.batterseareach.com Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of companies

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his handsome Victorian semi - detached residence offers 2,200 sq ft of wellproportioned family accommodation arranged over three floors. The property has been beautifully designed by a renowned interior designer offering an elegant and stylish home.

Situated to the front of the property is a wonderful bay fronted double reception

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room with high ceilings, period fireplaces and sophisticated cornicing. To the rear of the property is a generous, extended shaker style kitchen and dining room with a centre island and ample entertaining space. Two skylights fill the room with natural light. French doors open out to the pretty South West garden with a patio area perfect for al fresco dining.

The property further benefits from a 21 sq ft cellar, accessed from the ground floor hallway.

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master bedroom with a large en suite bathroom. A second double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a guest cloakroom are also on this level. Three further bedrooms are arranged over the top floor, all with fitted storage, and a family shower room.

Set on a fantastic tree - lined avenue in the heart of Abbeville Village, the property is ideally located for the local shops and restaurants of Abbeville Road. Recreationally there are an abundance of health, fitness and yoga classes whilst the wide open space of Clapham Common is moments away offering extensive green space.

“Set on a fantastic tree-lined avenue in the heart of Abbeville Village, the property is ideally located for the local shops and restaurants”

Good transport links can be found close by at Clapham South tube station on the Northern Line, providing an easy commute into the City, West End and Canary Wharf.

Overground services are located on Clapham High Street and there are a number of bus routes running along Clapham South Side.

There are a number of outstanding schools within the area in both the private and state sectors.

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EVERSLEIGH ROAD, BATTERSEA Amazing two bedroom first floor maisonette positioned within the Shaftsbury Conservation area a short walk from Clapham Junction and sandwiched between Clapham Common and Battersea Park. EPC = D

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HOLDEN STREET, BATTERSEA This unusually large and beautifully presented four bedroom Victorian cottage is located in the sort after Shaftesbury Conservation Area, close to Clapham Junction, Clapham Common and Battersea Park. EPC = E

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£999,950 BATTERSEA 020 7228 2278

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WANDSWORTH COMMON This unusually large two bedroom apartment offers the discerning buyer a light, bright open plan living space living space and private parking. Close to Clapham Junction station, St Johns Hill and Battersea. EPC = C

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LATCHMERE ROAD, BATTERSEA This expertly designed and fully extended period house is positioned conveniently on Latchmere Road between Battersea Park and Clapham Junction. EPC = D

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