Ten of the best luxury and supercars for European travel
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Ten of the best luxury and supercars for European travel

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Europe offers some of the most diverse and thrilling driving experiences in the world. To fully appreciate them, you should drive the routes in a luxury or supercar. Or even better, try multiple routes in multiple cars. The reason is simple: each supercar will give you a different experience. For example, if driving down the Atlantic Road with the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, a drop top Ferrari will offer a completely different experience to an Audi R8, or Nissan GTR. But we appreciate that unless you’re a sheikh or Sultan, you may find yourself with limited options. With that in mind, our friends at iSuperdrive.com have suggested a definitive list of…

Ten pieces of jewellery that define a decade
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Ten pieces of jewellery that define a decade

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Jewellery trends come and go through the ages and many styles that fell out of favour have since returned to the forefront. With such a wonderful variety of styles to choose from, it is important to know which is which. Here, Charlotte Barnes has chosen ten pieces of jewellery which has defined a decade since the turn of the 20th century. Long multi-coloured freshwater pearl rope necklace from Winterson The 1920s. The era of the flapper girl – women of this time wore jewelled headbands adorned with beads and feathers and coupled these with long pearl necklaces and single drop earrings. Priced at £225. Available from Winterson Silver blue Burton…

Ten tips on skin care by Donna Glazer
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Ten tips on skin care by Donna Glazer

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DO NOT USE FACIAL WIPES – Their high content of preservatives and perfumes will harm your skin. DO NOT ASSUME THE SKIN GETS DIRTY – Dirt particles are too large to absorb into the skin and just sit on the surface. A harsh cleanser isn’t necessary, just a gentle cleanser to remove the top layer of grime should suffice. KEEP EXFOLIATION SESSIONS TO ONCE A WEEK – Scrubbing should be avoided as harsh scrubs remove the skin’s natural oils and can harm the skin in the long run. AVOID PICKING SPOTS – A spot takes on average 7 days to heal whereas a wound takes up to 28 days. LESS…

Ten tips for painting food by Anna Koska
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Ten tips for painting food by Anna Koska

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GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…

Linda Plant at home (shot by Rich Hendry)
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Ten tips on interior design from Linda Plant

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KEEP IT SIMPLE, MAKE IT INTERESTING – Don’t clutter. Mix traditional and modern; for example, a modern piece of art looks great in a classical setting. Don’t be afraid of bold colour and bold texture. SIZE MATTERS – Say goodbye to lots of little bits of furniture and hello to a couple of larger scale choice pieces. ACCESSORISE – The one accessory I couldn’t live without is white flowers – they bring life to a space. If in doubt, add white orchids – it never fails. I also love using groups of objects of different sizes as it creates interest. WALLS AND CEILINGS – Art is a must for creating…