Hand-woven cloche and tray from The White Company

Home pick: Hand-woven cloche and tray from The White Company

ByJ.D.

Who? The White Company What? Take advantage of what little good weather we have by enjoying a spot of al fresco dining at home – even if it’s nothing more than cheeses, crackers and wine. We love this rustic looking hand-woven rattan cloche and tray from The White Company. You can stack up light bites inside and keep those pesky insects at bay until you’re ready to feast. Priced at £55. When? Available now Where? Available online from The White Company How? Buy now from The White Company

Nautical plates from Marks and Spencer

Home pick: Nautical plates from Marks & Spencer

ByJ.D.

Who? Marks & Spencer What? Tableware can be more than just a little boring and that’s one of the reasons why we love these nautical plates from Marks & Spencer. They give the feel of the seaside somewhere exotic, like Beirut or the Aegean islands. They’re perfect for serving up morsels of mezze, and if you like, there are matching bowls too. Priced at £15 for the set of four. When? Available now Where? Available online from Marks & Spencer How? Buy now from Marks & Spencer

Design pick: Lismore Connoisseur range from Waterford Crystal
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Design pick: Lismore Connoisseur range from Waterford Crystal

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Waterford Crystal What? Waterford Crystal has recently launched the new Lismore Connoisseur range, designed with the modern whisky drinker in mind. There are four different shapes available, each fine-tuned to the way that one might drink whisky. For example, the Flared Sipping Tumbler has a rounded bowl to warm and swirl the whiskey, a pinched middle to concentrate the bouquet, and a flared opening that releases the aromas. Priced at £120 for a set of four mixed tumblers. When? Available to pre-order now Where? Available online from Waterford Crystal How? Buy now from Waterford Crystal

Selfridges work it
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Selfridges launches Work It campaign

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Selfridges What? In case you haven’t already seen, Selfridges have launched their Work It campaign to celebrate the working life. The campaign includes workshops, beauty treats, work outs and products that are designed to help you work better and perhaps even changing the way that you work. Sounds good to us. When? Now until June Where? Selfridges stores around the country How? For more information and to see the list of events, visit www.selfridges.com

Life in Luxury’s guide to: Bertoni1949 Autumn/Winter 2015
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Life in Luxury’s guide to: Bertoni1949 Autumn/Winter 2015

ByA.F.

So we know it’s a little early to be talking Autumn/Winter 2015 when we’re barely out of spring but the Bertoni1949 AW15 collection is available for preview, and it’s gorgeous, so why not? Founded in 1949, Bertoni is a luxury Italian brand specialising in hard luggage and leather goods. And everything is handmade in Italy. The new collection, unveiled during Milan Fashion Week, is a fusion of contemporary and traditional shapes and materials. Expect everything from alligator and python to zebra-striped hair calf leather. The idea was to have a Women’s Collection that’s both feminine and forceful and to extend that into luggage and trunks. There are six designs in…

Design pick: Tisbury from Jasper Conran for Wedgwood

Design pick: Tisbury from Jasper Conran for Wedgwood

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Jasper Conran and Wedgwood What? Jasper Conran and Wedgwood have recently unveiled the new Jasper Conran for Wedgwood collection. Entitled Tisbury, it seeks to elevate every day dining with its simplicity. The entire collection is in a pale beige porcelain and uses gentle rivulets to draw the eye to its classic form. Prices start from £8. When? Available now Where? Available online from Wedgwood How? Buy now from Wedgwood