Who? Optima Naturals
What? We think that Afternoon Tea just doesn’t happen often enough and that’s why we love this Optima Naturals tea hamper. Built for two, it has everything you need to take Afternoon Tea on the road. And that means cups, thermos, plates and even cutlery. Now you just need to make the finger sandwiches. Priced at £130.
When? Available now
Where? Available online from Amazon
How? Buy now from Amazon
Our favourite seats in the house are often not the spacious sofas but those stand alone armchairs. Why? Because we love the promise of personal space that comes from their made-for-one premise. Added to that is the fact that they are often much more daring in design. With that in mind, we’ve picked a few of our favourite contemporary armchairs. Maya armchair from Darlings of Chelsea The Maya chair from Darlings of Chelsea is perfect for those who like to lean. The slight asymmetric shape and the addition of a table top makes it a great seat for relaxing with a good book and a nice cup of tea. Oh,…
Who? ME by Meliá What? ME by Meliá opens its first hotel in London, ME London, in the building that previously housed BBC Radio. The hotel aims to be a design-led lifestyle hotel and is Foster + Partners’ first UK hotel project for which they have designed all of the interiors and exteriors. Room rates start from £340 per night, excluding VAT. When? Open today Where? 336-337 The Strand, London WC2R 1HA How? Book online at www.MELondonUK.com Ten photos from ME London
Who? Vacheron Constantin What? As a homage to the world of dance and the work of Edgar Degas, luxury watchmakers Vacheron Constantin have released a collection of three designs with ballerina enamelling. The artwork on the timepieces are reinterpretations of Degas’ works and were unveiled on the 300th anniversary of L’Ecole Française de Danse. When? Available now Where? Available at Vacheron Constantin boutiques How? Visit www.vacheron-constantin.com for more information
Preparing for the new year? Well, aside from the parties, we love getting ready with a fresh new notebook. It helps to have somewhere to put our thoughts and ideas as well as of course plans and things to do. With that in mind, we’ve picked ten of the best notebooks from Paperchase to get you started. Navy laser-cut leather notebook. Priced at £15. Doughnutz mini notebooks. Priced at £8 for a set of three. Lime laser-cut leather notebook. Priced at £15. Typewriter stitched notebook. Priced at £7. London Underground Map notebook. Priced at £5. Noto small black journal with ruled pages. Priced at £9. Cupcake hand-stitched notebook. Priced at…
Who? Montblanc What? Montblanc has recently unveiled the latest timepieces at SIHH in Geneva including the elegant Star Twin Moonphase, which shows moonphases for the northern and southern hemispheres. The timepiece features 27 rubies alongside black alligator strap and anti-reflective sapphire crystal watch face. When? Available now Where? Stockist list available at www.montblanc.com How? For more information, see website
Who? Waterford Crystal What? Make that celebratory glass of Champagne really stand out with these crystal flutes from Waterford Crystal. The Believe flutes, part of Waterford’s Wishes collection, are beautifully crafted with elegant shooting stars. Perfect for any occasion. Priced at £104.35 for a pair. When? Available now Where? Available online from Bloomingdales UK How? Buy now from Bloomingdales UK
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