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Things We LoveFebruary 15, 2016

Scented animals at Avery, who could resist?

By Amanda

I mentioned last week that the home scent market is getting more decorative, as stores try to tap our ever-growing love for a scented candle and a nice smelling room. Shortly afterwards, I got invited to the opening of the… Read More

Home & GardenFebruary 12, 2016

Fashionable and Bold Colour for the Urban Garden

By Amanda

In the second of her guest posts for us, garden designer Nicola Sweeting concentrates on getting bold with colour in the urban garden. For more inspiration from Nicole, check out her inspiring Pinterest boards. I’m peering out through the winter… Read More

Fashion & BeautyFebruary 11, 2016

What to wear to your wedding when you’re a grown up

By Amanda

Congrats to Jerry Hall, shortly to become Mrs Murdoch IV, and whatever your thoughts on the union, the two of them do seem to be having a blast. Spotted out and about at the Golden Globes and the rugby, they’re… Read More

Health & HappinessFebruary 10, 2016

We love Instagram and 93 year old models!

By Jane

I never fail to be inspired by the things I see on Instagram. The constant feed of images is not only a great way to find visual inspiration, it can also create real life connections, enabling creatives to generate interest… Read More

Fashion & BeautyFebruary 9, 2016

Heritage scarf maker Begg & Co

By Amanda

I need another scarf like I need another cookery book. I have enough of both to last me out. And some. I suffer from scarfitus, a highly contagious condition where you find it almost impossible to resist buying another… Read More

Things We LoveFebruary 9, 2016

Forget scented candles, it’s all about floral incense, with Fornasetti

By Amanda

If you are into scenting your home and have more scented candles than Jo Malone (ahem, me) then listen up. Incense is the future; posh incense, not those Nag Champa sticks you’ve still got left over from your student days… Read More

Health & HappinessFebruary 8, 2016

When soaps become real: The Archers

By Jane

Cooking dinner with the Archers in the background used to be a cosy, comforting thing, with nothing more to think about than how Ruth and David (the most annoyingly smug couple in Britain and don’t get me started on Pip)… Read More

Home & GardenFebruary 5, 2016

Fashionable Flowerbeds: Spring fashion trends as Garden Inspiration

By Amanda

We have garden designer Nicola Sweeting blogging for the next few Fridays to bring botanic cheer to the grim month of February. She’ll be covering all sizes of gardens, from balconies and small plots to those with bigger beds. Yes,… Read More

Home & GardenFebruary 4, 2016

Maximalist Interiors from Surface View & Texprint

By Jane

I have been a long time supporter of Texprint, the charity set up in 1972 to support textile design graduates get a start in the industry. Highly regarded as a unique incubator of textile design talent and innovative design, every… Read More

Health & HappinessFebruary 2, 2016

#womankind

By Jane

As part of the day job I have been researching macro trends for 2017/18. These are big picture ideas which bring together the most innovative and inspiring ideas from art, design, fashion, technology, interiors & architecture, food, the media and… Read More

Art & Culture, Fashion & BeautyFebruary 2, 2016

Street Style from Jaipur Literary Festival, by Ishtailista, Part Two

By Amanda

Street Style photographer Abhimanyu Singh Rathore has shot some terrific images from the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival for us this year. Today we’ve got scarves, chandelier earrings, pattern and layers. Do check Abhi’s fantastic Ishtailista blog out, as there are… Read More

Art & Culture, Fashion & BeautyFebruary 1, 2016

Street style from Jaipur Literary Festival with Ishtailista, Part One

By Amanda

In Rajasthan at the end of every January, the Jaipur Literary Festival takes place, closely followed by the Wonderful Workshops craft week, both a huge draw for arty and bookish types from both India and around the globe, keen for… Read More

Art, Culture & Craft, We Are ReadingFebruary 1, 2016

Saul Leiter, with introduction by Max Kozloff

By Amanda

There is a small but perfectly formed exhibition currently running at The Photographer’s Gallery in London that everyone should go to if they have a spare 15 minutes. It only costs £3.00 to visit and it will brighten your week,… Read More

Fashion & Beauty, Out & AboutJanuary 29, 2016

Guest Blogger from New York: Elena Bowes looks at Jussara Lee

By Amanda

Today’s guest blogger is reader Elena Bowes, a London based American cultural writer who finds herself in New York a lot. She has volunteered to search out interesting stores and events happening in NYC for us, for anyone visiting. Over… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJanuary 28, 2016

Beauty buys for January, including Omorovicza, Liz Earle and Ren

By Amanda

It’s January therefore we shall talk about beauty products…or so goes the traditional women’s magazine schedule. I guess this makes sense if we are trying to detox and cleanse everywhere else, why not overhaul our beauty routines? So here’s a… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJanuary 27, 2016

Face Gym: A work out for your face

By Jane

A combination of lack of sleep due to hot flushes and Christmas excess was beginning to take its toll on my dry winter skin, when I was offered the chance to try out Face Camp at Selfridges. A revolutionary “New… Read More

Home & GardenJanuary 26, 2016

What to serve during Dry January

By Amanda

Dry January. Are we really such a bunch of lushes that we need to take a whole month off to prove we’re in control? Denial only makes me want something more, so I’m unlikely to adopt this idea as a… Read More

Home & GardenJanuary 25, 2016

Lunch with Deliciously Ella and Method

By Jane

I have to admit I have been more than a little bit skeptical about the whole #eatclean movement. Having initially raved about the Hemsley and Hemsley cookbook, I gave up on it after several attempts at recipes which required expensive… Read More

Health & HappinessJanuary 22, 2016

Guest Post: Mid Life Moving with Lizzie from Auckland

By Jane

Todays mid life moving post comes from Lizzie – who is Bebe from Adventures Before Dementia’s daughter in Law. We are grateful to have such a talented, well travelled family to write for us. Over to you Lizzie……. Does it… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJanuary 21, 2016

Style Icon: Dolly

By Jane

Singer-songwriter, actress, author, businesswoman, humanitarian and all round camp cowgirl Dolly Parton turned 70 this week, so we have been playing her greatest hits on a loop and celebrating her unique sense of style. Here are five things you may… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJanuary 20, 2016

Sale Shopping for bomber jackets

By Amanda

It’s been a remarkable sale for retailers apparently. Due to it not actually being cold enough to need knits and coats, we all held back on our pre Christmas purchasing so much so, that by the time the sale did… Read More

Things We LoveJanuary 19, 2016

A stylish dog walking jacket from Uniqlo

By Jane

High-performance outerwear thats waterproof, windproof, durable water-repellent and has stretch properties – what’s not to like. The Blocktech coat from Uniqlo includes seam sealant to keep wind and rain from penetrating the seams and is excellent for outdoor activities where… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJanuary 19, 2016

Iris Apfel’s Wearable Tech

By Jane

It seems like everyone I know got a wearable tech wristband for Christmas. Couples are competing for the most amount of steps per day and constantly check the amount sleep/nutrition/activity they are getting. It makes sense to track our fitness… Read More

Home & GardenJanuary 18, 2016

January Style Crush: Ellen DeGeneres and her Home

By Amanda

While we’re all de cluttering our living spaces and tidying up our sock drawers Kondo-style, the collector in me still can’t help looking at a clear table surface without thinking ‘that space needs something on it’. However, the January ‘tidy-clutter’… Read More

Out & AboutJanuary 15, 2016

Lime Wood – A five Star Retreat

By Jane

Our guest blogger Rohini (remember her Cold Spring post – as seen in tv drama series The Affair) gets about a bit and today she brings us a little piece of luxury in the New Forest. Over to you Roh.… Read More

Fashion & Beauty, Health & HappinessJanuary 14, 2016

What To Wear To Yoga: More Inspiration and a Special Offer

By Amanda

I’m still looking for the perfect yoga outfit, regular readers may remember by recent post on the subject. Since I wrote about my struggles (ok, first world issues, hardly a struggle exactly) a number of readers have been in touch… Read More

Art & CultureJanuary 13, 2016

See This: Champagne Life, Girl Power at The Saatchi Gallery

By Amanda

Great news for better acknowledgement of women in art. Regular readers may remember we’ve been banging on about the appalling underrepresentation of women in art for some years now. Well, The Saatchi Gallery’s first exhibition of the year is Champagne… Read More

Art & CultureJanuary 12, 2016

David Bowie: An icon for our generation

By Jane

There’s no doubt the next few days/weeks will be filled with tributes to David Bowie, highlighting his contribution to art, music, fashion and culture. One of the most important musicians of his era he influenced so much more than just… Read More

Food, We Are ReadingJanuary 11, 2016

Ferment Your Vegetables by Amanda Feifer

By Amanda

I have no idea why January seems to be the month everyone goes on a diet. I get the Christmas overeating reaction, but January and February are often miserable months that require comfort food and cosy living in front of… Read More

Health & HappinessJanuary 11, 2016

Tech enhanced Nanna skills

By Jane

A feature on The Cassandra Report recently, highlighted how entrepreneurs are tapping into older peoples cooking skills and their desire to be part of a their community by setting up online schemes and apps which utilise their years of culinary… Read More