Photo credit - Rencontres Napoléoniennes de Brienne-le-Château, Jean-Marc Livet
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Napoleon Tinqueux festival in Reims

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Who? City of Tinqueux What? History buffs should head to Tinqueux this April where, to mark the 200th Anniversary of Napoleon’s French campaign in 1814, the city is hosting re-enactments of the Battle of Reims. During the two day festival, there will be a torchlight procession, parade, brass band, sound and light show as well as the re-enactment itself. There will also be a Napoleon village with markets and treasure hunts. When? 5th and 6th April Where? Around the city of Tinqueux How? For more information, see www.tinqueuxfetenapoleon.com Fly via British Airways

Lace dinnerware from Shabby Chic
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Lace dinnerware from Shabby Chic

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Who? Shabby Chic What? Ok, we admit it, this lace dinnerware set from Shabby Chic is totally twee but we just can’t stop adoring it. There has to be a time and a place for this right? Anyhow, it’s made from practical hard wearing earthenware and is microwave and dishwasher safe. Not too shabby. Prices start from £5.60. When? Available now Where? Available online from House of Fraser How? Buy now from House of Fraser

Design pick: The Bowie Collection from Made.com

Design pick: The Bowie Collection from Made.com

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Who? Made.com What? We love the raw power of the new Bowie lighting collection from Made.com. It’s simple in its style and yet there’s something very unfinished about the design. It’s also available as single lights, or as a whole set. You could really go all out on this design. Prices start from £25. When? Available now Where? Available online from Made.com How? Buy now from Made.com

Acne Studios and Liberty collaborate
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Acne Studios and Liberty collaborate

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Who? Acne Studios and Liberty What? You know when two design giants collaboration, the results will be good. Acne Studios and Liberty have come together to create the Acne Studios x Liberty collection, available exclusively at Liberty. The collection was curated by Jonny Johansson, Creative Director of Acne Studios, inspired by his long working relationship with the store and features archive prints from Liberty. When? Available now Where? Available online from Liberty How? Shop now at Liberty

Spring in Spain, in Exeter
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Spring in Spain, in Exeter

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Who? The Magdalen Chapter What? Stanley Park of Milton Sandford Wines will be hosting a wine dinner, entitled “Spring in Spain” at The Magdalen Chapter hotel to celebrate and explore wine making culture in Spain, France and Italy. The evening will be accompanied by Spanish tapas including Serrano ham, salt cod and Morcilla. Priced at £30 per person and includes a three-course supper plus wines. When? 27th March Where? The Magdalen Chapter, Magdalen Street, Exeter EX2 4HY How? For more information, visit www.themagdalenchapter.com 

GUESS unveils new ELLA range

GUESS unveils new ELLA range

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Who? GUESS What? GUESS have unveiled the latest addition to their range of sunglasses – ELLA. The new range is all about being fun and youthful without losing your chic. The sunglasses are available in two shades of tortoiseshell, blue, black, white and clear. Priced at £100 When? Available now Where? At GUESS stores and online How? For more information, visit www.guess.eu