Who? John Grindrod
What? Post-war Britain is not the poster child for fine architecture but in Concretopia, John Grindrod charts how the country moved away from crumbling buildings to avant garde designs. By exploring well-known landmarks and meeting pioneering architectures, the journey of change, renewal and innovation is brought to life.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
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? Fowey Festival What? The Fowey Festival has returned to the Fowey estuary this year, bringing with it an eclectic mix of literature, music and performance. The festivail will include a packed programme of talks, exhibitions, workshops, guided walks, river cruises and community activities. Ticket prices vary according to event. When? 8th to 18th May Where? Events are based around the town of Fowey in Cornwall How? Visit www.foweyfestival.com for more information
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? Mich Turner MBE What? Mich Turner MBE will be hosting a lunch at Coworth Park to discuss her books, her company, Little Venice Cake Company, and her life in baking. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the speaker before sitting down to a three course lunch. Priced at £50 per person including lunch, one glass of champagne, a glass of wine, coffee and petit fours. When? From 12pm, 11th February Where? Blacknest Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7SE How? For more information, see www.lvcc.co.uk
Who? Samsonite What? The Design My Samsonite competition is back. This year, one winner from each theme will be awarded a Cosmolite suitcase, and the overall five best theme designs will receive the grand prize of an exciting trip to a European city of their choice (up to the value of €1,500). Samsonite will also produce a limited edition of Cosmolite suitcases featuring one or more eye-catching designs from the five Grand Prize Winners. When? Competition runs until 14th March 2014 Where? Submit your entry online How? For more information, visit www.samsonite.com
Who? Parc de la Villette What? There’s nothing quite so chic and Parisian as an outdoor cinema in the park in the summer. That’s why Parc de la Villette will once again hold its “cinema en plein air”. A range of films will be shown, from the classic to the very modern. Admission is free but arrive early for the best seats. When? 24th July to 28th August Where? Parc de la Villette, Paris, France How? Visit www.villette.com for more information Fly via KLM
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