Maksters’ classic slippers with a modern flair
In the Victorian era, the traditional British slipper became extremely popular and was known as ‘the Albert slipper’ or ‘Prince…
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See the millinery stars of the future at Kensington and Chelsea College
Author: Aoife Moriarty Pop down to Kensington and Chelsea College today or tomorrow and you just might discover the next…
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Review: Dialogues des Carmelites, Royal Opera House
It was a surprise to me to learn that this production was first seen in 1997. The stark staging, the…
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Vertu’s Signature Touch: The smartphone for smart people
As clever as it is stylish, the 4G Signature Touch features high-tech characteristics such as inbuilt Dolby® Digital Plus virtual…
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Highlights of Spear’s Wealth Insight Forum 2014
Experts discuss key issues in insurance, investment, family business, and tax on rural estates at the Spear’s Wealth Insight Forum.
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How the Derby raced ahead of Ascot
My wife and I were invited to the The Derby on Saturday as guests of Johnno Spence and Investec. So…
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Book review of The Downfall of Money by Frederick Taylor
The Downfall of Money: Germany’s Hyperinflation and the Destruction of the Middle Class Frederick taylor EX LIBRIS This is a…
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On your marks, get set, go: a music docking station with a difference
Author: Aoife Moriarty Motor racing fans with a penchant for home furnishings have truly been spoilt of late. From mirrors,…
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Hidden gems restaurant review: Made in China at the Grand Hyatt, Beijing
It seems odd that the best food in Beijing is tucked away in an unassuming hotel restaurant with informal service.…
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Emily Rookwood’s Spinach Oeufs en Cocotte recipe
Sometimes you just want something simple, quick but delicious for dinner and this fits the bill. You can vary the…
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Around Germany with a bottle: a wine buyer’s diary
Julian Campbell, a buyer at Justerini & Brooks, has just come back from a trip around Germany looking for the…
ByEmily Rookwood's Spinach Oeufs en Cocotte recipe
A fast but flavoursome meal ideal for when you’re short on time. With some good sourdough soldiers dripping with butter…
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Around Germany with a bottle: a wine buyer's diary
Julian Campbell of Justerini & Brooks visits Germany’s grand estates and new domaines searching for the best new wines to…
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Art dealers, the forgotten makers of art history
About three years ago I was talking with the art dealer Irving Blum in London. He was venting. Blum has…
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Book review of The Everything Store by Brad Stone
The Everything Store, Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon Brad Stone EX LIBRIS Amazon know what sorts of things…
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Rarest stamp in the world expected to sell for $10 million at Sotheby’s
Author: Aoife Moriarty It’s every collector’s dream: owning a stamp so unique that it is the only one of its…
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The best road bikes
The benefits of cycling are plentiful: from getting your daily exercise; breathing in some (semi) fresh air; saving your pennies;…
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Need the best wines to go with curries or Chinese food? Here they are
VINTAGE PARTNERSHIPS Unless you are a drunk, or a lush, or whatever epithet civilised people mutter behind my back, you…
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The future of radio stations lies outside the wireless
Radio has been under threat for years from MP3 players, online streaming, paid-for services and illegal downloading. The numbers of…
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Furniture for the high flyers
Author: Romy van den Broeke Based in Bath, Fallen Furniture is a design workshop run by two brothers. They reuse…
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