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Art & CultureApril 23, 2014

Sabatina Leccia: painting and embroidery

By Jane

There are times when living in the city can make you long for a quieter, more peaceful way of life. Occasionally I fantasise about living in the country and owning a large light filled studio, where I can practice mindfullness… Read More

Things We LoveApril 22, 2014

Fornasetti’s Giardino Segreto and Flora Di Fornasetti scented candle collection

By Amanda

I’m a late-to-the-party lover of all things Fornasetti, I was never a fan of all that black and white crockery and the brand has been through some ups and downs in terms of success, but things have changed and I’m… Read More

Fashion & BeautyApril 22, 2014

Checks and stripes with Boden, Hobbs and COS

By Amanda

There’s something about spring that makes me want to wear a nautical stripe, this year the feeling’s been heightened by having seen the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition. JPG has always done stripes brilliantly well, the above couture silk stripe gown… Read More

Out & AboutApril 21, 2014

See this: The Advanced Style Documentary

By Jane

Bit of a late post today – due to technical difficulties and the bank holiday! If you are in London and a fan of the wonderful Advanced Style blog, you might want to get tickets for the special screening at… Read More

Things We LoveApril 19, 2014

Oxo mini measure from Lakeland- handy for cocktails

By Amanda

If you need help with measuring out cocktails, I can seriously recommend this neat little angled measure jug from Oxo, available from Lakeland, where else? It measures up to 2 fluid ounces (60 mls) clearly written on a slant, on… Read More

Home & GardenApril 18, 2014

Mixing Easter cocktails with The Women’s Room

By Amanda

Forget chocolate, people, this Easter, we’re going to tell you how to make a couple of delicious gin based cocktails that will make the weekend go with a delightful sense of stylish merriment. Our recipes also give you an excuse… Read More

Fashion & BeautyApril 17, 2014

The new retail: Clicks then bricks?

By Jane

Something we have been interested in for a while, is the concept of creating a brand that starts with an online audience, who eventually turn into customers. Could this be the way forward for successful blogs who have created a… Read More

Things We LoveApril 16, 2014

Print yourself in chocolate with Rococo and Harvey Nichols

By Amanda

This might be a wee bit late for Easter, as the process takes ten days, but this looks an awesome present for a chocolate lover. Harvey Nichols, 3D printers iMakr and chocolate experts Rococo (our favourite chocolate retailer) have got… Read More

Home & GardenApril 16, 2014

The new BBC Antiques Roadshow Magazine, a cracking read

By Amanda

We know we have wonderful readers here at TWR, many of you do amazingly interesting jobs too. So when Anna Lambert, deputy editor of the new BBC Antiques Roadshow Magazine, wrote recently asking about the newsletter (yes we will be… Read More

Fashion, We Are ReadingApril 15, 2014

Toss The Gloss, Beauty Tips, Tricks and Truths for Women of 50+, by Andrea Robinson

By Amanda

I’ve just ordered this from Amazon after reading about it in this excellent article by Bee Shapiro in the New York Times. For anyone with any interest in using cosmetics after 50, it looks a must read. She won me… Read More

Health & HappinessApril 15, 2014

See this: The Beauty Project

By Jane

The subject of beauty can bring out all sorts of feelings and opinions. What is true beauty, how has it evolved, how does it vary across cultures and sexes, and how do our views change as we age? These are… Read More

Art & Culture, Out & AboutApril 14, 2014

That Boro exhibition at Somerset House, close up

By Amanda

I promised images of the Japanese Boro exhibition by Gordon Reece and Philippe Boudin when it opened, so here they are. The show is extensive and inspiring and I’d recommend a trip to Somerset House, where it’s on in the… Read More

Things We LoveApril 13, 2014

Bjork & Berries, Swedish exo luxury for the skin

By Amanda

Here’s a heads up on a lovely, newish product from another cool Skandi brand. Bjork and Berries is an eco lux range of beauty products from Ebba Lugani, which launched in 2012, it takes a very serious view on using… Read More

Health & HappinessApril 11, 2014

Inspiration for ageing musically with Dennis and Lois

By Jane

More inspiration for growing older in the video for the Elbow single, New York Morning. I love the line “There aren’t a lot of, gee I should haves” . Have a lovely weekend.… Read More

Fashion & Beauty, Out & AboutApril 10, 2014

See this: The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier

By Amanda

Attention fashion people, sewers, fans of consumer culture and arty-folk. The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier, From Sidewalk to Catwalk at the Barbican is a MUST SEE exhibition. Beautifully executed, extensive (around 165 garments), socially ahead of its time… Read More

Fashion & BeautyApril 9, 2014

The Alchemist’s Dressing Table by Lauren Davies

By Jane

For her final 2013 RCA MA project, Lauren Davies created a collection of analog tools for the production of natural cosmetics at home, inspired by beautiful ancient rituals and the transformative powers of alchemy. “I believe this could be the… Read More

Home & GardenApril 8, 2014

Trying to tie bouquets, with Jamie Aston and Benetton

By Amanda

Sometimes we get to do lovely things on TWR and being invited to florist workshops is one of the best, there’s just something really fab about being in a flower shop surrounded by all those fragrant blooms. But regardless of… Read More

Health & HappinessApril 6, 2014

Inspiration for ageing beautifully with Linda Rodin

By Jane

The first of this weeks inspiring films about growing older, with the stunning Linda Rodin. Happy Monday everyone.… Read More

Novels & Biogs, We Are ReadingApril 4, 2014

The Signature of All Things, by Elizabeth Gilbert

By Amanda

I have it on very good authority (ahem, my sis) that this is a cracking read. I know, I know, Eat Pray Love wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but Ms Gilbert is one hell of a storyteller, and we’re thrilled… Read More

Things We LoveApril 4, 2014

Perfume review: Jack by Richard E Grant

By Amanda

Well, this is a turn up for the books, a ‘sleb fragrance that smells good. Actually not just good, really rather wonderful. Jack by Richard E Grant is the culmination of Mr Grant’s life-long love of fragrance (yes I know… Read More

Fashion & BeautyApril 4, 2014

Out of Reach clothing, from sizest Zara

By Amanda

Oh Zara! How we would LOVE to love you, but you make it so hard to when you only seem to want to sell to skinny people. I went shopping researching for blogposts in Zara this week and was, as… Read More

Fashion & BeautyApril 3, 2014

Beauty finds at Paks and Superdrug

By Jane

Teen daughter and I love nothing more than to poke around a Chemists or beauty department on a Saturday afternoon. We love searching out the hero products that are relatively unknown, usually cheap and have the potential to change our… Read More

Novels & Biogs, We Are ReadingApril 2, 2014

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

By Amanda

Looking back through our We Are Reading posts I am shocked to find no Donna Tartt. How the heck did we forget to put up The Secret History? One of our favourite books ever. Do read it immediately if you… Read More

Out & AboutApril 2, 2014

See this: Phyllida Barlow DOCK

By Amanda

Breaking news…Amazingly, older women artists can still do great things! You may remember we have a bit of a thing about how women in art are represented (ie, very badly). Well, here’s a bit of good news on that front.… Read More

Things We LoveApril 2, 2014

Perfume Review: Eau De Lacoste Sensuelle

By Amanda

I’m sure it’s quite wrong to review perfumes by assessing the bottle but hey, our blog, our rules. This is the latest launch from Lacoste, Eau De Lacoste Sensuelle, which is a sexy, pick-and-mix sweet, rosy fug, with a tiny… Read More

Out & AboutApril 1, 2014

The power of two: double acts

By Jane

Last weekend’s Vogue Festival hosted some really interesting talks and I managed to take in a fascinating debate on taste with Grayson Perry, Jasper Conran and Lilly Allen, as well as listening to Alexandra Shulman interview Jack McCollough and Lazaro… Read More

Things We LoveMarch 31, 2014

Perfume review: Nuxe’s Huile Prodigieux, Le Perfume

By Amanda

Fans of the excellent Nuxe multi purpose oil, a real wonder product if ever there was one, will be pleased to know that the deliciously rich, sunny aroma that scents the products has been turned into a perfume. If you… Read More

Fashion & BeautyMarch 31, 2014

Two things to buy from Topshop (whenever they arrive)

By Amanda

Occasionally, when I’m flipping through magazines or browsing blogs for inspiration, I get the clothes equivalent of ‘love at first sight’. My heart pounds, I feel my blood racing at flight speed through my veins and I come over all… Read More

Novels & Biogs, We Are ReadingMarch 30, 2014

The Last Runaway, by Tracy Chevalier

By Amanda

Attention all quilters, this is a book you might want to check out. You may all remember the lovely Tracy Chevalier wrote Girl With A Pearl Earring, this is her latest tale, wrapped up in quilts, applique, Quakerism and slavery.… Read More

Home & GardenMarch 28, 2014

Fashion & Gardens at The Garden Museum

By Jane

So who knew there was a garden museum in London? Not me, that’s for sure, but apparently there is. A self-funded museum which relies entirely on its visitors, the Museum’s garden was created in 1980 and is filled with flowers… Read More