Archive of ‘LIFESTYLE’ category

‘SOLACE’: A SCULPTURE FOR OUR TIMES

ABOVE: ‘SOLACE’ by glass and metalwork sculptors Layne Rowe and Ryan Harms For centuries the power of flight has influenced mythological creatures such as Pegasus and angels; these glass wings are a symbol of freedom, unity, strength and power – yet providing a sense of humility“ Layne Rowe The ‘SOLACE’ sculpture is statement piece for […] Read more…

MICHAEL TOMAN: STORY OF EVE

BY NICKY SUMMER As a visual story teller with a background in editorial design, Michael Toman of the boutique film and lifestyle photography studio ‘Story of Eve’ is renowned as one of the best, using his talent to wind intricate tales on behalf of dream clients that include The Luxury Collection group of hotels. A […] Read more…

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: MONANNIE CAKES

If you’d like to travel, meet fabulous people, work with the elite in your chosen industry and see all the best places around the world there are several careers to choose from including airline pilot, travel agent, private chef, photographer or… gourmet Cake Designer! As the founder of ‘MonAnnie’, Fen Bolodeoku creates elegant, bespoke, ‘flavour-first’ […] Read more…

SUMMER EVENTS: DOMINO PURCHAS CAKES

I had a client who hosted a diamond-encrusted themed event at the Victoria & Albert Museum; that was fabulously over-the-top and simply jaw-dropping…” Domino Purchas, Domino Purchas Cakes Domino Purchas is the Hampshire based owner of Domino Purchas Cakes and has created cakes for events all over the UK, with a focus on London and […] Read more…

WINTER WHITE: AWARD-WINNING GARDEN DESIGN

Beautiful gardens come with the territory when referencing dream homes, therefore we’re thrilled to feature the work seen here of Chelsea Flower Show award winning designer Richard Miers alongside luxurious residences presented by property expert *Charles McDowell in our New Year 2023 content (*see separate feature on the front page January 2023). Following on from […] Read more…

VALENTINE’S DAY: FROM PARIS WITH LOVE

Arlaux Champagne is best known for being served in Michelin star restaurants and the most exclusive hotels around the world – for example, Joël Robuchon in Hong Kong, Kikunoi in Tokyo  or the Gstaad Palace in Switzerland… We spoke with Pierre-Christian, the owner of Arlaux about how his Champagne is best served for Valentine’s Day: […] Read more…

LEOUBE: DREAMING OF A ROSE FUTURE…

Celebrating new beginnings with a glass of chilled rose is how many people envision the start of a new life, whether commencing 14th February or any other day of the year. Most often associated with relaxing summers in the South of France, Leoube can be enjoyed year round at all our favourite bars, hotels and […] Read more…

A HEALTHY START TO 2022: ‘WULF & LAMB’

BY NICKY SUMMER Wulf & Lamb is everything you’d want on a cold, grey winter’s day… I walked up to the restaurant through Hyde Park from Chelsea as I needed a breath of fresh air after New Year celebrations, underestimated the time it would take and also the freezing conditions, so by the time I […] Read more…

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