In Memory of the Carrousel, Alex Randall lights, photographs Claire Rosen

Alex Randall Artist Lighting

Who? Alex Randall Artist Lighting What? Alex Randall is all about the quirky side of lighting. She creates bespoke and one-off pieces for private and commercial clients using mixed media to create stunning light displays. Her previous work has included lights created from telephones, dresses and birds. When? Available now and by commission Where? Bespoke services and stockists at www.alexrandall.co.uk How? See website for more information Ten photos from the Randall & Rosen series

The ultimate water filter
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The ultimate water filter

Who? Sawyer Europe What? Outdoor specialists, Sawyer Europe, have recently released the ultimate water filter. The Sawyer water filter is small enough to be carried, designed to fit most water bottles and can be attached to a tap to filter mains water. Most impressively, it promises safe drinking water anywhere in the world with a guarantee of 1 million gallons of water. Priced at £60. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at sawyereurope.com How? Available online

Valentine’s Weekend At The Ice Hotel

Valentine’s Weekend At The Ice Hotel

Who? Untravelled Paths What? For Valentine’s Day, Untravelled Paths is offering a special Valentine’s Package at The Ice Hotel in Romania. Bran Castle, Peles Castle, Faragas Mountains by cable car and Brukenthal Palace are just a few of the sights you’ll get to experience. Priced at £390 per person for three or four night break including transfers, select meals, accommodation, excursions and bilingual guide. When? Departing 12th or 13th February Where? Transfer from Bucharest airport How? For reservations, call 0871 662 9521 Fly via KLM

Front Row cocktails at Light Bar

Front Row cocktails at Light Bar

Who? Light Bar at St Martins Lane Hotel What? The Light Bar at St Martins Lane Hotel is embracing the upcoming London Fashion Week by launching their new season of cocktails entitled “Front Row”. There will be six different cocktails featuring flavours such as Size Zero Hero, Plum a la Mode and $10,000 Breakfast. Priced at £12.50 each. When? Throughout February Where? St Martins Lane Hotel, 45 St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4HX How? Reservation advisable on 0207 3005 588

YSL exhibition at ING Cultural Centre
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YSL exhibition at ING Cultural Centre

Who? Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent What? The Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent has organised a new exhibition of the designer’s work in collaboration with ING Cultural Centre. The collection will include Haute Couture as well as Ready-to-Wear pieces. There will also be rare sketches, production drawings, patterns, client files, embroidery samples, magazines, and press articles from the archives. When? 30th January to 5th May Where? ING Cultural Centre, Mont des Arts/Place Royale 6, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium How? For more information, please visit www.fondation-pb-ysl.net Fly via Brussels Airlines

Where chefs eat
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Where Chefs Eat

Who? Joe Warwick What? Former editor of Restaurant Magazine Joe Warwick has released his latest book – “Where Chefs Eat”. Published by Phaidon, the book is the ultimate directory of restaurants from chefs and contains everything from local favourites to high end fine dining establishments. Priced at £14.95. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon Ten facts about Where Chefs Eat