Linda Plant at home (shot by Rich Hendry)
|

Ten tips on interior design from Linda Plant

ByGuest

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…

David Beckham, Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime
|

David Beckham, new face at Breitling

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Breitling and David Beckham What? David Beckham is now the face of Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime. The luxury travel watch, launched earlier this year, has patented technology which enables it to give readings of all 24 time zones. When? Available now. Where? From various distributors around the world How? The list of distributors is available to view at www.breitling.com/en/TransoceanUnitime/

InspiremyCase REWIND collection
|

InspireMyCase rewinding couture

ByLife in Luxury

Who? InspireMyCase What? InspireMyCase has recently released their new “Rewind Couture Collection” phone covers for iPhone, Samsung and Blackberry handsets. The collection is inspired by vintage print designs from the likes of Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood. Priced at £21.83. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at inspiremycase.com How? Buy online

Mobiado Grand Touch Executive Marble

Mobiado – a marble mobile phone

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Mobiado What? Canadian mobile phone company Mobiado, creators of the first phone to use meteorite, has recently released the Grand Touch Executive. This is the first mobile phone to be created from a stone hybrid material with solid wood options also available. The Grand Touch Executive is available in 5 styles: Burl, Cocobolo, Ebony, Granite, and Marble and features 50 carats of sapphire crystal. When? Available now. Where? From various distributors around the world How? The list of distributors is available to view at www.mobiado.com/distributors.html

Rustic and country-style, Vintage Fridge Company

Rustic and country-style, Vintage Fridge Company

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Vintage Fridge Company What? For a rustic country-style refrigeration unit, look no further than The Vintage Fridge Company. The Kent based company builds and refurbishes “Ice Boxes” and vintage refrigerators for bars, restaurants and homes. Prices vary according to origin, material and size. When? Available now. Where? The Barn, Preston Farm, Lower Road, Bookham KT23 4EF www.thevintagefridgecompany.com How? Purchase online at www.thevintagefridgecompany.com, warehouse visit by appointment only.

Gordon’s Gin, Conran’s design
|

Gordon’s Gin, Conran’s design

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Gordon’s Gin What? Gordon’s Gin has teamed up with Sir Terence Conran to create “Ten Green Bottles”. The limited edition of 100 bottles features 10 designs created by Sir Terence Conran himself, printed onto 100% cotton fabric and hand sewn on to the bottles. The bottles are priced at £425 each or £4250 for the set of 10 designs. When? Available now Where? Exclusively in Selfridges How? Purchase in store