Belmond La Residencia
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Belmond La Residencia launches creative writing retreat

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Belmond La Residencia What? Ever fancied yourself as a novelist? Well now you can explore that at Belmond La Residencia on their new creative writing retreat. The week-long course will be led by acclaimed author Diane Redmond and include workshops on various genres as well as a visit to the house of novelist Robert Graves. When? Dates will be available in May and October Where? Son Canals s/n, 07179 Deià, Mallorca, Spain How? For more information, see www.belmond.com/la-residencia-mallorca

VIP armchair from Moooi
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Ten of the best contemporary armchairs

ByJ.D.

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,…

Monteverdi Tuscany
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Wine Festival Tour from Monteverdi Tuscany

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Monteverdi What? Embrace Tuscany living at Monteverdi through their six day luxury Wine Festival Tour. Taking place over Benvenuto Brunello di Montalcino, where there will be over 1,000 wines to taste, the tour will include wine tasting, vineyard tours, cooking lessons and six nights accommodation. Priced at €7,000 per person or €10,000 per couple. When? 20th – 26th February 2015 Where? Castiglioncello del Trinoro, Provincia di Siena (SI), Toscana, Italy How? For more information, see www.monteverdituscany.com

Ten pieces of jewellery to add a sparkle to your wardrobe this January
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Ten pieces of jewellery to add a sparkle to your wardrobe this January

ByA.F.

There’s a bit of a magpie in all of us when it comes to jewellery and there’s some great pieces this season. So to help combat the dreary weather outside (trust us, it works), we’ve picked ten pieces that will bring with them the feel of spring. Neo Bourgeoise metal lace and embroidery earrings from Les Nereides Inspired by Art Nouveau, these Neo Bourgeoise earrings from Les Nereides combine delicate brass lace with rhinestones, glass, pearls and beads. It’s as bohemian as it is glamorous. Priced at £209.45. Available from Forzieri Palazzo Tahitian pearl ring from Zangara Italian design Zangara has thoughtfully used the natural feel of coral, created from…

Aultmore 12 year old single malt whisky

John Dewar & Sons launches Aultmore single malt whisky

ByLife in Luxury

Who? John Dewar & Sons What? John Dewar & Sons has unveiled a new range of single malt whiskies from the Aultmore distillery, forming part of its Last Great Malts of Scotland range. Aultmore of Foggie Moss is said to have the moniker, “rarest of Speyside”. The new range includes at 12 year old, 21 year old (travel retail only) and limited quantities of the 25 year old. When? Available now Where? Available online from The Whisky Exchange How? Buy now from The Whisky Exchange

Ten of the best clutch bags for 2015
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Ten of the best clutch bags for 2015

ByA.F.

We’re happy to see the end of the January sales because it means we get to see a whole new collection. Right now, we’re in love with some of the smallest bags out there – the clutch. With room just for the necessities, design is more important than ever and these ten bags are simply the cream of the crop. Black glitter heart clutch from Love Moschino This cute little black glitter heart-shaped clutch from Love Moschino is just adorable. You might struggle to squeeze in your phone but then a little lipstick and powder is probably all you need. Priced at £120. Available from Forzieri Marble print clutch bag…