Belmond Afloat in France launches Wine Academy
|

Belmond Afloat in France launches Wine Academy

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Belmond What? For guests travelling aboard the Belmond Afloat in France barges in Burgundy this year, Blemond has launched a new Wine Academy program. The new offering gives guests the opportunity to explore the Burgundy wine region on tailor-made itineraries while enjoying a luxury canal cruise. A week’s private charter starts from £26,400 on an all-inclusive basis. Wine Academy is available for an additional £700 per person. When? 29th March to 18th October 2015 Where? Departure varies according to itinerary How? For more information, see www.belmond.com

Ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara
|

Ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara

ByJ.D.

Have you ever felt like cushions are the dowdiest part of any living space? Faintly reminiscent of your grandma and, well, basically really, seriously, uncool? We’ve been browsing cushions lately and… we’re impressed by some of the fanciful designs out there. Amara, in particular, have surprised us. They have over 1,000 different cushions to choose from! And we should know – we’ve been through them all. But rather than boring, run down prints, they have some wonderfully quirky designs that really shout “I’m alive!!!”. So, without further ado, here’s ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara. According to us anyway. Hjatar Tre silk cushion from Kristjana S Williams Priced…

The Glenrothes releases third Extraordinary Cask

The Glenrothes releases third Extraordinary Cask

ByLife in Luxury

Who? The Glenrothes What? The Glenrothes have recently released the third whisky in its Extraordinary Cask Collection. The Glenrothes Single Cask 1968, bottled from a second-fill hogshead cask, is a limited release of just 145 bottles. Measuring at a sturdy 41.9% ABV alcohol, it’s said to boast notes of rose petals, apricots in syrup and mirabelles in honey. Prices start from £5,500. When? Available now Where? Selected outlets around the world How? For more information, see www.theglenrothes.com

Watch: The Guest, a short film from BoConcept
| |

Watch: The Guest, a short film from BoConcept

BySponsored

So you’ve seen The Call, the first short film from BoConcept with Mads Mikkelsen. Well, the second installation is now available. Entitled The Guest, this new short film features Serbian-Danish actor Dejan Čukić alongside Mads Mikkelsen. Without giving anything away, it’s similarly comedic but with a furnishing design twist. Click play to watch this second, tongue in cheek, short film from our sponsors, BoConcept. Post sponsored by BoConcept

Ten of the best lace dresses
|

Ten of the best lace dresses

ByA.F.

Lace is not the easiest of fabrics to wear – you’re always in danger of looking too frumpy or too much in the opposite direction. But worn well, lace can be wonderfully elegant and feminine and it works from spring to summer through to autumn and winter. With this in mind, we’ve picked ten of our favourite lace dresses right now that will make you picture perfect. Lace cocktail mini dress from Notte by Marchesa Priced at £342.50. Available from The Outnet Placed lace dress from Karen Millen Priced at £215. Available from John Lewis Carry lace dress from Coast Priced at £135. Available from Coast 1971 Rosalin dress from…

The Syngenta Photography Award 2015: Scarcity-Waste

The Syngenta Photography Award 2015: Scarcity-Waste

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Syngenta Photography Award What? Head now to Somerset House to see the entries for this year’s Syngenta Photography Award, the theme of which is Scarcity-Waste. Photographers and amateurs all over the world have been invited to submit their entry to the award, which seeks to stimulate dialogue around key, global challenges. It promises to be a most stimulating exhibition. Admission is free of charge. When? Exhibition is on daily from 10am to 6pm until 10th April 2015 Where? East Wing Galleries, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA How? For more information, see www.somersethouse.org.uk