Who? Cath Kidston
What? Planning summer breaks and weekend trips? This Kingswood Rose foldaway bag from Cath Kidston could come in handy. It’s big enough for overnight stay but also compact enough to be folded up into a purse, which it comes with by the way. Perfect for those extra purchases that you didn’t expect. Priced at £40.
When? Available now
Who? BrewDog What? Scotland’s largest independent brewery BrewDog has recently opened the doors to their Florence outpost. This marks the first craft beer bar in Italy and is the brewery’s fourth international launch this year. The new bar has capacity for 70 people and will have 12 beers on tap, including guest beers. The venue will also feature live music at the weekends as well as regular beer tastings. When? Open now Where? Via Faenza 21r, Firenze 50123, Italy How? For more information, see www.brewdog.com Fly via British Airways
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…
Who? The White Swan Inn What? Spend mid-week at The White Swan Inn in Yorkshire for a taste of an artist’s retreat. The boutique hotel has unveiled “A Brush With Hockney”, offering guests the chance to walk in the footsteps of the artist David Hockney. Rooms start from £199 per night, including dinner, breakfast and a David Hockney book. When? Available now Where? Market Place, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AA www.white-swan.co.uk How? Book online www.white-swan.co.uk
Who? Samsonite What? The Design My Samsonite competition is back. This year, one winner from each theme will be awarded a Cosmolite suitcase, and the overall five best theme designs will receive the grand prize of an exciting trip to a European city of their choice (up to the value of €1,500). Samsonite will also produce a limited edition of Cosmolite suitcases featuring one or more eye-catching designs from the five Grand Prize Winners. When? Competition runs until 14th March 2014 Where? Submit your entry online How? For more information, visit www.samsonite.com
Who? Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel What? We know that Ibiza is big for partying but where is the best place to go? Well a little bird told us the Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel is something of a legend when it comes to daytime parties on the island and this is in no small part to residencies by renowned international DJs such as David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren and Avicii. This year’s party season opened with sets from legends such as Paul Kalkbrenner and Sasha. So just what’s so special about this hotel? Actually, it’s two hotels. The Ushuaïa Club is where the story began and where all the main action is….
Back at work for the New Year? To get you back into that “rearing to go feeling”, we’ve picked ten things that will give your New Year a boost. Violet organiser from Temperley for Filofax Seems so obvious but you can’t start the year in style without a stylish organiser. We love this violet leather pocket organiser from Temperley for Filofax. It’s small, compact but will hold all your notes and appointments. Priced at £135. Available from Filofax Sonnet red fountain pen with gold trim from Parker Naturally, with a brand new organiser in tow, you’ll want a great pen. This Sonnet red fountain pen with a gold trim from…
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