Fashion pick: Hyde Park clutch from Torula

Fashion pick: Hyde Park clutch from Torula

Who? Torula What? The clutch bag can be the ultimate accessory to finish off an outfit and we love this one from Torula. The simplicity of the wrap-around leather ribbon means that you can change the design of your clutch to your heart’s desire, making it feel like a new clutch each and every time. Priced at £103. When? Available now Where? Available online from Carnet de Mode How? Buy now from Carnet de Mode

Hunan: A Lifetime of Secrets from Mr Peng’s Chinese Kitchen
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Hunan: A Lifetime of Secrets from Mr Peng’s Chinese Kitchen

Who? Qin Xie What? A rare moment of shameless self promotion here but we wanted to celebrate the publication of the book our Editor-at-Large Qin Xie has co-authored with chef YS Peng at Hunan restaurant in London. Entitled “Hunan:A Lifetime of Secrets from Mr Peng’s Chinese Kitchen”, the book contains some 70 recipes from the restaurant as well as tips and tricks on successful Chinese cookery. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Design pick: Wave SoundTouch music system from Bose

Design pick: Wave SoundTouch music system from Bose

Who? Bose What? We think the Bose Wave SoundTouch music system could be the ultimate alarm clock. It’s fully wifi enabled and has the usual AM/FM/DAB radio functions as well as CD and MP3 capabilities. To snooze, all you need to do is touch the top. And best of all? It’s got a speaker system that’s serious enough to be used as a standalone, or multi-room, entertainment system. Priced at £679.95. When? Available now Where? Available online from Bose How? Buy now from Bose

Nile Cruise with Discover Egypt

Nile Cruise with Discover Egypt

Who? Discover Egypt What? If you’ve ever wanted to visit Egypt, Discover Egypt are the specialists to go to. With regular flights running from London to Luxor once again, there’s no time like the present to make your travel plans. One of the classic ways of seeing what the country has to offer is by taking a river cruise up the Nile; that way you will see much of the historic centres in Luxor as well as the temples along the way to Aswan. Prices from £799. When? Various itineraries available Where? Departure according to itinerary How? For more information, visit www.discoveregypt.co.uk

Sukura at Sake No Hana
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Sukura at Sake No Hana

Who? Sake No Hana What? To celebrate spring and the cherry blossom season, Japanese restaurant Sake No Hana has turned its bar into a pop-up cherry blossom garden entitled Sukura at Sake No Hana. Guests can enjoy cherry-themed cocktails and teas, surrounded by cherry blossoms, as well as sukura inspired bento boxes and desserts. At lunch on the 26th of April, guests can also take part in Kagami Biraki where sake barrels and broken with a wooden mallet and sake is served in the traditional way. When? Available now until 19th May Where? 23 St. James’s Street, London SW1A 1HA How? For more information and to book, visit sakenohana.com

Fashion pick: Kingston jacket from Musto

Fashion pick: Kingston jacket from Musto

Who? Musto What? With the weather turning just that touch warmer in spring, it’s high time to ditch those long wintry coats. For something still fairly warm but also fashionable, we’re turning to this Kingston jacket from Musto. The classic cut and colour is the perfect thing to get you out of winter and into summer. Priced at £140. When? Available now Where? Available online from Musto How? Buy now from Musto