Luxury Faux Flowers and Greenery – New Luxury Showroom in Weybridge
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ith summer in full swing the gardens at Painshill are looking stunning. The landscape was designed in the 18th century to delight the promenading visitor at every turn and it has been used in TV shows like Bridgerton and Vanity Fair. As you walk around the park amazing views unfold before you, striking buildings can be glimpsed through the trees and you discover incredible surprises like a vineyard, picturesque bridges and temples. Head down to Brooklands Museum for an incredible day out for the whole family. Throughout the school holidays, there’ll be traditional lawn games, problem-solving trails, pedal planes, cars, vintage bus rides, and so much more. The UK’s favourite electric bike retailer, Fully Charged, has now officially opened in Guildford, and is here to help people go from A to Beyond! The brand new store is conveniently located in the centre of the town and is easily accessible whether it be via (e)bike, public transport or in the car from any local area. Silent Pool Gin, based on the Duke of Northumberland’s Albury Estate, is inspired by the surroundings of the Surrey Hills using local botanicals to create a distinctive recipe. The distillery is located next to the estate’s historic silent pool, a lake fed from a deep, natural chalk aquifer that plays a vital role in the business and represents the very essence of the gin.
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26 & 27 JULY PTITSEY PLACE GARDENS OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS One of the largest surviving historic estates in Surrey. Magnificent ancestral home and gardens of the Gresham family since 1534. Walled kitchen garden restored early 1990s. Golden Jubilee rose garden. Etruscan summerhouse adjoining picturesque lakes and fountains. 15 acres of formal and informal gardens in an idyllic setting. Titsey Place Gardens, Oxted, Surrey RH8 0SA
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THE CALENDAR 27 JULY CARS 3 - FREE SCREENING Bring your family along and relax on our deckchairs whilst watching a free screening of Cars 3 in Jubilee Square, Woking. Film starts at 2pm, no need to book, just turn up! Jubilee Square, Woking, Surrey GU21 6GH
9 JULY JACKFEST A charity day to raise money for Tonic Music For Mental Health. The day features live music, classic cars, entertainment, cratft fair and food & drink. Something for all the family. 12 till 7.pm £5 adults and kids go free. Miles Green Farm, Queens Road, Bisley, Surrey GU24 9AR 1 2 J U LY 2 0 2 2
17 JULY WATTS TOTS HIGH CLANDON ESTATE VINEYARD - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS Vistas, gardens, 1 acre wildflower meadow with rare butterflies, multi-gold award-winning vineyard, all set in 12 acres of beautiful Surrey Hills, AONB. Panoramic views to London, water features, Japanese garden, truffire and apiary. High Clandon Estate Vineyard, East Clandon, Surrey GU4 7RP
16, 23 & 30 JULY SATURDAY JAZZ IN THE GARDEN Listen to the sounds of Chi Jazz in the beautiful surroundings of RHS Garden Wisley. Hear them every Saturday from 11 June to 30 July. Even better, why not bring a picnic or purchase food at our Wisley Food Hall and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with all the family. RHS Garden Wisley Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
14 JULY WILDWOOD - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS Groups love the hidden surprises in this romantic cottage garden with tumbling roses, topiary and scented Magnolia grandiflora. Enjoy discovering a sensory haven of sun and shade with wildlife pond, hidden dell, fernery and loggia. Secret cutting garden with raised beds, vegetables, fruit trees and potting shed patio. Wildwood, Camberley, Surrey GU16 6HE
15-30 JULY THE TEMPEST 2022 - GUILDFORD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Shipwrecks, sorcerers and surprises, Shakespeare’s final play is an enthralling voyage of reckoning and redemption. For GSC’s 50th production, Guildford’s Stoke Park will be transformed into Prospero’s ‘island’ for a spectacular promenade production. GSC HQ, Astolat Pavilion, Stoke Park, Lido Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1FH
16 JULY HOLLYFEST 2022 Hollyfest is a live music and arts festival. Showcasing the talents of the students. We will have two stages for live performances, art exhibition, drama performance, zumba classes, kids zone, food stalls and so much more. There will be a firework display to finish the evening off. The Hollyfield School, Surbiton Hill Road Surrey KT6 4TU
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16 & 17 JULY GUILDFORD CHEESE & CHILLI FESTIVAL The Cheese & Chilli Festival offers a fantastic family friendly, fun-filled event. Spicing things up with all things cheese and chilli, the event will see a whole host of tasty treats, amazing entertainment and food competitions for those that can handle the heat. Shalford Park, Shalford Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8BL
FERN AND CARNIVOROUS PLANT SHOW Join two of our Plant Societies to enjoy displays of unusual tender and garden ferns and explore the fascinating world of carnivorous plants from the UK and around the world. Take part in free talks and demonstrations at Hilltop Live and meet our friendly experts for a chat and advice on the planting, care and use of these plants in the garden. RHS Garden Wisley Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB J U LY 2 0 2 2 1 3
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Summer at Painshill
Image: Abigail Evans Photography
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ith summer in full swing the gardens at Painshill are looking stunning. The landscape was designed in the 18th century to delight the promenading visitor at every turn and it has been used in TV shows like Bridgerton and Vanity Fair. As you walk around the park amazing views unfold before you, striking buildings can be glimpsed through the trees and you discover incredible surprises like a vineyard, picturesque bridges and temples. One such surprise is the incredible Crystal Grotto. Hidden in an island on the lake, the man-made cave is a work of art. Over 10,000 crystals were placed on the ceiling by hand when the grotto was restored in the early 2010s. They sparkle and shimmer with light reflected by the lake. It is one of Surrey’s most spectacular pieces of culture heritage, as well as the perfect spot for an Instagram shot! A visit to Painshill makes for a wonderful family day out. So if you are looking to keep the children entertained over the holidays why not go on an adventure to find a magical Gothic Tower or spot different baby birds around the lake. To really make the most of the day, bring along a picnic and find a beautiful location to relax while the kids run around in the meadows. Dogs are welcome on short leads. Painshill’s busy summer events programme continues into July with live music, stand-up comedy and outdoor theatre. Every Tuesday evening in the Walled Garden 1 4 J U LY 2 0 2 2
“If you are looking to keep the children entertained over the holidays why not go on an adventure to find a magical Gothic Tower or spot different baby birds around the lake”
Painshill offers a stellar line-up of comedians including Zoe Lyons, Ricky Grover, Ninia Benjamin, Sarah Keyworth and Fin Taylor. Every Wednesday and Thursday, a live band plays in the beautiful setting of the tree-lined Amphitheatre. Enjoy views over the vineyard and lake while listening to top cover bands and world renowned tributes like Dirty DC and Zinc Floyd. A highlight will be Rick Parfitt Jr, son of Status Quo legend, who brings his top UK event band on Wednesday, July 13. Painshill is also the place to see some outdoor Shakespeare this summer with a double bill of Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet on Saturday, July 15 and 16, Much Ado About Nothing on Saturday, July 30 and Othello Tuesday, August 2. To find out more and book tickets to any of the events head to painshill.co.uk
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The Monaco Yacht Show takes its “seducation” approach into 2022 T
he Monaco Yacht Show has announced new developments in its themed exhibition areas, once again proving its will to immerse visitors in the world of superyachting. The 2022 edition is set to confirm the status of the MYS’s “seducation” programme, which was launched last year. This three-year plan of action is designed to attract a new generation of yachting clients, thanks to two core concepts: “education” and “seduction” (aka “seducation”). Education: meeting trade experts in themed exhibition areas The show’s themed exhibition areas have been redistributed more efficiently, making it easier for the new wave of yachting customers to meet experts in their respective fields and to discover the range of products and services required to successfully complete their yachting project. The organisers are therefore revamping the
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Dockside Area, the Sailing Yacht Area and the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub, all three of which were launched in 2021. Be it in the water or on the docks, the Dockside Area features superyachts, tenders and all manner of services directly related to the world of yachting. Visitors can meet the shipbrokers, shipyards and designers who worked on the various yachts on display. The Sailing Yacht Area will be relocated to Quai l’Hirondelle, on the inner side of Port Hercule. The Yacht Design & Innovation Hub dedicated to future yacht design projects - is set to triple in size, including a 100-m² upstairs conference area. These areas will complement the show’s other themed exhibitions: • Parvis Piscine: yacht interior design and decoration companies, • Upper Deck Lounge (at Parvis Piscine): luxury products and services, • Quai Antoine Ier: yacht tenders, water toys, luxury cars and motorbikes, • Darse Sud tent: equipment manufacturers and yachting services, • Quai Albert Ier tent: yacht-related equipment, maintenance and service companies. The MYS has also announced the 6th edition of the Monaco Yacht Summit. Held on Tuesday 27 September 2022 at the Monaco Yacht Club, the event will address practical questions on the topics of yacht chartering, buying and building in front of an prequalified audience of experienced or new yacht owners and charterers. Seduction: an initiation to the superyachting way of life The Monaco Yacht Show aims to offer more 1 8 J U LY 2 0 2 2
comprehensive first dip into the world of superyachting. The Sapphire Experience offers concierge services - i.e. directly organising yacht visits hand-in-hand with exhibitors - and a range of other VIP activities and services throughout the show. The first day of the show (Wednesday 28 September) will be on invitation-only. Private clients - holding “Discover” passes or “Sapphire Experience” passes (the show’s official visit programme) - and their parties (“Advise” passes) will be granted privileged access to the Dockside Area while the other areas will remain open to all passes. From Thursday 29 September, the Dockside Area will be open to the public. General Manager of the MYS Gaëlle Tallarida had this to say: “The Monaco Yacht Show made its grand return to the international event scene in 2021, sporting a 3-year development programme with a clearly-stated goal: to promote superyachting among a new generation of clients”.
THE DETAILS Monaco Yacht Show 28 September – 1 October 2022 monacoyachtshow.com
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SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE AT WEST HORSLEY PLACE Tickets are now on sale for the Globe on Tour production of Julius Caesar Image © Richard Lewisohn
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ickets are now on sale for a startlingly new production of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare’s Globe that will be performed at West Horsley Place on 26 and 27 August. Significantly, it will be the first time that the nationwide Globe on Tour series has come to Surrey. Using Shakespeare’s great political play as a lens to look at leadership and power in the past, the production invites the audience to consider what this means now. How does power interact with race, gender and social class? Is power used and abused now as it was then? Are politics and powerplay the same now as they were then? Directed by Diane Page Shakespeare’s epic tragedy takes on startlingly new relevance and asks the question: in a world where the mark of one’s success is how great your country is, how far are our leaders willing to go to reign supreme? Director Diane Page says: “I’m so excited to bring my production of Julius Caesar straight from the Globe Theatre in London to tour across the UK. These past few years have revealed more than ever how betrayal, division, and cunning rhetoric are not just traits belonging to Ancient Rome. Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar will be on the road this summer and I look forward to visiting these fantastic venues.” The play will be performed in the walled gardens at West Horsley Place where, in 1559, Elizabeth I had a temporary theatre built and
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enjoyed a festival of entertainments. Clare Clinton, Arts, Heritage & Learning Manager at West Horsley Place, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Shakespeare’s Globe to West Horsley Place this summer – and what a moment to be touring Julius Caesar, at a time when many of its historical events seem closer than ever.” “We are determined that Grade I listed West Horsley Place and the surrounding estate should be a welcoming space for the community to share and enjoy, and the performing arts are at the heart of our vision.” She added: “We had originally planned for the Touring Ensemble to come to West Horsley Place in 2020 but, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the tour was cancelled. Now that we are able to come together once again, we are delighted to be making this happen!” The Tour also sees the return of Indiana Lown Collins to Surrey. Formerly Assistant Director and Producer at Guildford Shakespeare Company, Indiana is Assistant Director of Julius Caesar. Tickets (£20, U18s £10) are on sale now and available from westhorsleyplace.org. Ticket holders have access to the gardens at West Horsley Place from 4pm ahead of the performance at 6pm. Grade I listed West Horsley Place will also be open to Julius Caesar ticket holders for guided tours (£8, U18s free). For further information: westhorsleyplace.org
“Grade I listed West Horsley Place and the surrounding estate should be a welcoming space for the community to share and enjoy”
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Get up-close, go onboard and discover the amazing history of
Brooklands Museum this summer
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ead down to Brooklands Museum for an incredible day out for the whole family. Throughout the school holidays, there’ll be traditional lawn games, problem-solving trails, pedal planes/cars, vintage bus rides, and so much more. As well as all the fun of the fete, NEW for 2022, Brooklands will be brought to life by the new team of costumed characters. Meet the legends and pioneers of Brooklands past and experience what a day at the track would have felt like in the early 1900s. Get interactive in the award-winning Brooklands Aircraft Factory and have a go at making and designing your own aircraft or drive a bus around the streets of London in the new Bus Driver Training Simulator. Don’t forget to visit the McLaren: Driven by design exhibition which features the McLaren Senna concept and prototype cars alongside a lifesize LEGO McLaren Spyder 720S. Build your own race car at the LEGO building station, and then head to the Grand Prix Exhibition to drive around the Brooklands track in a Formula 1 simulator. Every year, Brooklands Museum hosts special event days dedicated to particular marques, and this summer, they’ll be celebrating the centenary of Aston Martin Lagonda with the Aston Martin Heritage Festival (14th August), where hundreds of James Bond-style cars will gather for displays and parades, topped off with a choice of pop-up food and drink stalls and live entertainment.
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“Every year, Brooklands Museum hosts special event days dedicated to particular marques”
For the first time ever, Brooklands will be welcoming the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, joined by classic Japanese car clubs (21st August). Then take a drive down route 66, as American Car Day (4th September) makes its return. Think Chevrolets, Cadillacs, Mustangs, trucks, stars and stripes, and a whole lot more. And the much-loved Emergency Services Day is back on 11th September. Say thank you to some of the heroes of our country and get up close to all conceivable emergency services vehicles. Plus Skye, Marshall and Chase from PAW Patrol will be joining the activities for the day! Easily accessible by car or train, parking is free and there’s a café and plenty of picnic space available. The great value family tickets start at £29.60 or enjoy Brooklands Museum for the entire year with family membership starting from just £60.00 for unlimited admission. For more information and to save 10% on gate admission by booking in advance visit brooklandsmuseum.com.
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Weir Rhodes
Celebrating 125 years of trading in Guildford
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riginally owned by two generations of the Weir Rhodes family, this luxury menswear store first opened in 1897 and has served it’s loyal customers through thick and thin ever since. It’s survived wars, depressions, recessions and even COVID. Indeed the only times the doors have been shut for more thank one day in a century and a quarter were during the 2020/2021 government lockdowns. In 1988 the Bowden family from Epsom bought the shop from David and Anne Weir Rhodes and have continued the tradition of excellence for nearly thirty five years. The airy and bright store offers a range of luxury brands including Canali, Ralph Lauren and Hackett. The professional and knowledgeable team always puts the customers needs first and aims to offer unrivalled choice and service combined with many years of experience. To celebrate this extraordinary milestone Weir Rhodes is currently offering a raffle ticket for every customer purchase. The many prizes include
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a luxury Italian Canali suit, a perfectly fitting English bench grade pair of Joseph Cheaney shoes or a superb handmade Swedish Eton shirt . The current owner Blake Bowden is a fourth generation menswear retailer and is always looking to innovate and improve whilst maintaining the highest standards of contemporary and classic men’s clothing . He travels across Europe and beyond to select the very finest products for his loyal and discerning customers. Many clients are regular visitors who have become friends over the years. Others are looking for a special outfit for a big occasion and are increasingly coming from far afield due to the impressive selection of quality tailoring always in stock and exciting ranges of exclusive casual wear . Everyone who shops at Weir Rhodes will be given a warm welcome by the team and the best possible service. Blake and his family are very proud to be custodians of Weir Rhodes at this momentous time and hope to continue offering an exceptional customer experience for another 125 years. weirrhodes.co.uk
“The airy and bright store offers a range of luxury brands including Canali, Ralph Lauren and Hackett”
Kitchens of distinction Showrooms: 80-82 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8DL Tel: 01932 856850 | whw.co.uk
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2022 Highlight Results
with Bellmans Auctioneers Marcel Dyf Cerpuscule en Bretagne
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s one of the UK’s leading regional auction houses, Bellmans holds specialist auctions as well as regular Home Interiors auctions, featuring sales of both Asian and European ceramics, silver, pictures and prints, jewellery, wrist watches and works of art. Each auction includes a wide range of remarkable items, with something to appeal to all, bringing a mouth-watering variety of treasures, consigned from Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, London, the Home Counties and further afield. 2022 has been no exception to showing the continued robustness of the market and Bellman’s has seen exceptional results from the regular monthly Interiors auctions to the specialist sales including, Old Master, British and European Paintings and Modern British and 20th Century Art. Bellmans has put together a selection of highlight results from the last six months to include; a pair of Chinese blue and white bowls which sold for £20,000* against an estimate of £250-£350, a rare and unique Royal Crown Derby sauceboat and stand sold for £5,500* and an Italian bronze bust of Plato, from the original filmset of Uncle Monty’s in Withnail & I, sold for £8,500*, over three times the high estimate. An unusual Black Forest carved linden wood coat hook, designed as hare in hunting clothes, surprised with a hammer price of £700* against an estimate of £50-£80 whilst a sublime George 2 6 J U LY 2 0 2 2
III silver cow creamer reached a £2,000* hammer price. Pictures and prints highlights included a charming seascape, Crepuscule en Bretagne, from French artist, Marcel Dyf, which achieved a hammer price of £7,500* against an estimate of £1,500-£2,500 and in Old Masters, British and European Paintings, an elegant oil on canvas, Portrait of a Lady, by German Artist, Adolf Heller, sold for four times the high estimate at £3,200*. In jewellery and watches, Bellmans saw a stunning Art Deco style diamond and ruby bracelet sell for £5,000* against the estimate of £3,000-£4,000 and an 18ct gold Patek Philippe Gentleman’s Automatic wristwatch, circa 1972 sold for the hammer price of £4,200* against an estimate of £2,000-£3,000. Alongside jewellery and watches, Bellmans’ 2022 auctions have continued to see ground breaking results, making it the perfect time to discover the value and sell. Bellmans is actively welcoming consignments and offers complimentary valuations at both West Sussex and London, Mayfair locations. Visit Bellmans’ website to find out more, subscribe to regular auction alerts or simply to browse and bid Bellmans’ auctions online at your leisure. *Sold prices shown do not include Buyers premium at 22%. bellmans.co.uk
Black Forest Carved Hare Hook
Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Bronze Bust of Plato
Royal Crown Derby Sauceboat
Silver George III Cow Creamer
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Always with a vision to create something unique…
Celebrating 20 years as specialists in luxury faux flowers, trees and greenery… award winning florist rtfact, have opened a brand new luxury showroom in Weybridge.
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tarting from her kitchen table back in 2001, Dawn Smith, owner and founder of rtfact, realised her dream this year by transforming a warehouse unit into a 2,000 sq foot showroom and studio. However Dawn, being Dawn, it was never going to be a “quick lick of paint “ type of makeover!… with her passion for interiors as well as flowers, she wanted to bring inspirational design elements to the showroom. Making the experience an extension of her creative thoughts, complementing her designs and providing the perfect backdrop for her pieces. One of the largest of its kind in the UK, the Weybridge showroom is brimming with hundreds of handmade floral and greenery arrangements with a vast range of pots and vases to choose from. With customers travelling far and wide to see the rtfact collections, Dawn’s clients often ask for advice about other aspects around the home and she loves to share her creative vision and concepts she has acquired from her travels and buying trips. “I love sharing my passion for design and strongly believe that when people take time to visit my showroom, I want to offer them a truly unique and special experience”
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What was the motivation behind the expansion? Dawn explained; “I’ve always wanted to create a point of difference. Somewhere with the space for clients to browse at their leisure. I loved my 17 years in Claygate on the Parade but as we grew, the business had become multi – sited and retail space was limited. As we expanded into larger pieces like interior and exterior trees, I wanted to display more of my work and inspire people with more of a room set layout.. making it more experiential. Equally as important for me, was having the team back together too… we’re small but beautifully formed! and it’s great to have us all in one building again. Spinning ideas off one another and having the beautiful florals and pots around us, just adds to the creativity.” So what services do rtfact offer? “In addition to our vast range of showroom pieces and online range, we offer a bespoke service, understanding that no two clients are the same. We take into consideration how you live, your colour accents and style, to ensure that the finished pieces complement but not overpower your space… just like selecting a piece of art.
“In addition to our vast range of showroom pieces and online range, we offer a bespoke service, understanding that no two clients are the same”
Aside from the free consultancy service at the showroom, for larger projects we’re also happy to carry out onsite visits. We also have great experience in outside planting projects, where our external planting team will make life easier for you and provide a white glove service onsite. Sometimes, we find a client would like us to use their own special vase for a project and we are always happy to work with these too. Personal service is at the heart of our ethos, be it for online, corporate, trade or private clients.” How has rtfact achieved the success it has over the last 20 years? “For us only the finest quality will do. We pride ourselves on over 20 years of sourcing only the very best! I have always maintained a very strict policy – if it doesn’t look real I won’t buy it. Creativity is also absolutely key for me – everything we do is made by hand by our expertly trained in house florists. We are always striving to think outside the box and show clients how far we can go with design ideas to fully complement their homes. The new showroom offers a larger selection
of floral arrangements than ever before, as well as individual hand chosen stems, greenery and trees. I believe we have the most diversely selected and finest range available within the UK…. a vast source of ideas for both internal and external spaces. Last but not least, I consider myself very fortunate to have a second family – my team. Without them rtfact would not be where they are today, it’s not all about me. I’m so blessed to have a family working with me that embrace the rtfact philosophy as if it were their own and I truly value their input and dedication. It’s hard graft, and stressful at times but we have fun along the way…. How lucky am I?”
THE DETAILS Rtfact flowers, 12 Trade City, Avro Way, Weybridge Surrey KT13 0YF To book a personal consultation contact rtfact on 01372 470580 or pop in to the showroom to have a browse. Find out more about their online range and home décor inspiration by visiting rtfactflowers.co.uk
What can we expect if we call in to the new showroom? “A relaxing and inspirational space, a warm welcome and plenty of expert advice on how to complement your home with faux flowers and greenery both inside and out. We pride ourselves on service and nothing gives me more pleasure than when a client tells us that they love their arrangements some 5/6 years later.” “From elaborate compositions to zen-like arrangements, RTFact is one of the world’s leading artificial flower brands when it comes to attention to detail. “ Luxdeco. J U LY 2 0 2 2 2 9
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Go forth and get charging this Summer with
Fully Charged Guildford
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Your new local eBike Specialist
he UK’s favourite electric bike retailer, Fully Charged, has now officially opened in Guildford, and is here to help people go from A to Beyond! The brand new store is conveniently located in the centre of the town and is easily accessible whether it be via (e)bike, public transport or in the car from any local area.
The multi-brand retailer is here to help individuals looking to improve the daily grind by having a great new transport option, treating themselves to a leisurely new friend or making a wise purchase to improve their health or recovery from injury, as well as families looking for a better way to get around or businesses looking to electrify their logistics operation. With expert in-store advice and guidance by people who really care about finding the right eBike for the right person, Fully Charged Guildford has a full range of commuter fold-up,
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How to find Fully Charged Guildford?
hybrid, eMTB and eCargo bikes, from the likes of Gazelle, Gocycle, Moustache, Riese & Müller, Tern, Urban Arrow and more! There is a full accompaniment of eBikes available to test-ride and buy at the Guildford store, with the team offering servicing on a continued basis to help people, families and businesses get charged and stay charged for years to come. The team is as happy if you book an appointment, as they are if you were to walk off the street with an inquiry. However, if you do want Guildford’s exclusive attention, please book your test-ride via the Fully Charged website, call 01483 808765 or email guildford@fullycharged.com Fully Charged Guildford will also be hosting an eBike Demo Weekend at Peaslake Village Hall on 21st - 22nd May (10:00 - 16:00), should you wish to try out some of the world’s best electric bikes!
A 10 minute walking distance from the Guildford train station, the new store on Woodbridge Road can be easily accessed for anyone coming up from the South and South-East of England, as well as from suburban areas in London. If you are coming by car, there are some spaces for parking on Church Road or Artillery Road, but you may be lucky enough to get one of the two spaces right outside our shop! The road is on a cul-de-sac, and is close to a Waitrose, should you wish to park your car there. Fully Charged Guildford Unit 1, 75-78 Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4QH Contact Us guildford@fullycharged.com 01483 808765
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An Artisan Distillery Based in the Surrey Countryside
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ilent Pool Distillers is winning customers and awards for its commitment to producing exceptional handcrafted products including their signature Silent
Pool Gin. Silent Pool Gin, based on the Duke of Northumberland’s Albury Estate, is inspired by the surroundings of the Surrey Hills using local botanicals to create a distinctive recipe. The distillery is located next to the estate’s historic silent pool, a lake fed from a deep, natural chalk aquifer that plays a vital role in the business and represents the very essence of the gin. The lake dates to the last ice age and the stunning azure crystal-clear water influenced the blue colour of the bottle while references to the medieval legend of the prince and the woodcutter’s daughter at the lake appear within the intricate bottle design. The recipe was created following over 600 iterations and after 18 months the distillers settled on a combination of 24 ingredients inspired by local flowers and plants such as rose, lavender and chamomile. The result is a very interesting, layered gin of subtle layers which allow people to pick up different flavour notes, including cardamom,
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coriander, and chamomile. For ‘mouthfeel’ it also features honey from hives in the biodynamic vineyard next door. As well as this best-selling spirit, Silent Pool Distillery produces a rare citrus gin, created with the help of a leading authority on citrus; a range of handcrafted small-batch spirits; and the ecofriendly Green Man Wildwood Gin. It’s the world’s first gin packaged in a fully recyclable cardboard bottle delivering a carbon footprint 83% lower than any glass bottled product. Sustainability measures are always kept high on the agenda at the distillery with eco initiatives which include turning organic waste into methane, then electricity; and firing one of the stills using hydro-treated vegetable oil. The team’s attention to detail in sustainability, sourcing produce and design has clearly paid off. They currently export to 47 countries, with the US, Germany, Italy, Australia and Japan among the most significant markets, while 2019 saw Silent Pool Gin win a gold medal at the prestigious Spirits Business Gin Masters. There’s a line on the bottle of Silent Pool Gin that reads ‘Intricately Realised’ which is very true – it is a gin which has been realised, with every stage overseen with precision, knowledge and exceptional care. silentpooldistillers.com
“Silent Pool Gin based on the Duke of Northumberland’s Albury Estate is inspired by the surroundings of the Surrey hills”
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Quintessentially British… in spectacular style
RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL T 4 - 9 July 2022
he greatest flower show on earth makes its highly anticipated return to Hampton Court Palace next month. In the grounds of Henry VIII’s magnificent Grade I listed Tudor Palace, be wowed by stunning gardens, vibrant floral displays, and endless shopping. RHS has revealed the gardens line-up and preview highlights from the very best garden designers and experts gathering to showcase cutting-edge design, thought provoking displays and innovative ideas with inspiration and colour.
2022 SHOW GARDENS INCLUDE: Sunburst - designed by Charlie Bloom and Simon Webster, built by HCDT mentored by Burnham Landscaping. A beautiful garden that celebrates teamwork, individual skill and craftsmanship with
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a stunning design, plants and vibrant colour. The garden will be created for those who love fun and theatre in a garden setting. Macmillan Legacy Garden: Gift The Future - designed by Sean A. Pritchard, Built by Agents Green. With almost one third of Macmillan’s income comes from gifts in Wills, the garden celebrates the incredible kindness of ordinary people who, in leaving a gift in their Will, giving a future of hope for those living with cancer. The Joy Club Garden - designed by Zavier Kwek, built by Robinson Arnold Landscaping. The Joy Club Garden is about raising awareness of the issues surrounding isolation and loneliness in later life and the importance of social interaction, community and friendship. The garden will take you on a journey through wisdom, longevity, exploration and reflection displaying increasing colour along the way.
An exciting time for homeowners and interior designers as the much-anticipated Cirrus Art Studio opens its online store. Handpicked artists from around the UK and Ireland have partnered with Cirrus Art Studio to provide gallery artwork at affordable prices to the public. Cirrus Art Studio have done everything possible to provide a comprehensive view of the paintings. Alongside the images, detailed videos have been captured by several artists giving buyers a perception of the size, texture and quality of each piece. For those wanting to learn more about the people behind the pictures you can also find a dedicated section on their partnered artists with an online biography detailing their professional qualifications and achievements. For the more personal touch contact can be made with Cirrus Art Studio to discuss each painting and potential viewing opportunities. Custom pieces can also be painted to order and for those struggling to make a decision or for those that just want the flexibility in rotating art, there are whispers of Cirrus Art Studio offering the ability to ‘rent’ paintings in the future. Any homeowners, interior designers or commercial buyers looking to enhance an interior with some unrivalled quality artwork should look no further than www.cirrusartstudio.com Summer Glory 61/61cm, £295 by Janice Rogers, sold through Cirrus Art Studio
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Connections - designed by Ryan McMahon, built by MontE Engineering and MUSA Landscape. Representing Alzheimer’s Research UK, the garden highlights the confusion and disorientation those with dementia may have. It looks at the change in dynamic within a family or friendship group when someone is diagnosed, and the effect it has on each generation involved.
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THE 2022 RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN SHOW EXPERIENCE
FLORAL MARQUEE
Immerse yourself in glorious colour at the Festival of Roses, take time to breathe in its glorious scents, choose a favourite then take a moment to pause and drink it all in at the Rose Afternoon Tea Garden. Expand your knowledge with inspiring talks, creative demonstrations and practical workshops on gardening, floristry, design, food, craft, health and wellbeing from some well-known faces, including Monty Don, Arit Anderson, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Kate Bradbury, For music lovers, listen to the sounds of talented artists on The Woodland and Sanctuary Stages, where you will be entertained by the likes of Soul Brothers and Sisters, Cristina Hart and others. Enjoy hundreds of stands offering a unique shopping experience with something to tempt everyone. You will discover a host of exhibitors, both new and established, selling their innovative and desirable horticultural-themed products, gardening paraphernalia, unique gifts and indulgent treats for sale.
Be greeted by a dazzling floral festival. Visit the many nursery exhibitors who are on hand with unrivalled knowledge for expert advice
FLOWERS AFTER HOURS, FRIDAY 8TH JULY 2022
RHS Forest Bathing Garden - designed by Dave Green. Be surrounded by nature for improved health and wellbeing and using the senses (sight, sound, touch and smell) to create mindfulness awareness. Forest bathing exercises can include noticing colours, patterns and distance, listening to sounds, touching bark and leaves to notice textures, and smelling leaf litters. Some exercises are carried out while walking and others while seated. The garden has been designed with these exercises in mind. Sarah Eberle – Iconic Horticultural Hero – designed by Sarah Eberle. From temperate rain forests to unforgiving arid environments and exotic meadows, this walk-through experience of sustainable landscapes features a blend of native and exotic plants selected for their health benefits or other practical uses. Alongside the use of sustainable and recycled materials, the garden is about protecting what we know and have,
A brand new twilight celebration, Flowers After Hours will be a spectacular night of music, food and botanical delights! Dig out your dancing shoes, party at a silent disco DJ’ed by Greg James (BBC Radio 1) and musician Fleur East amongst others. Enjoy a relaxed dining experience at The Waterside Restaurant or grab a bite to eat from a choice of tempting food stalls and chill out among the flowers.
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THE DETAILS For more details and to book tickets, visit rhs.org.uk/ shows-events/ rhs-hampton-court-palacegarden-festival/ Hampton Court Palace East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AU
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THE IVY ROYAL WINDSOR BRASSERIE “The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie will serve modern British classics from dawn until dusk”
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he Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie opened its doors on Tuesday, 31 May, with reservations now live. In celebration of the opening, The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie enlisted its very own Ivy band who took to the streets of the beautiful and historic market town of Windsor. Situated at 31 High Street, The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie is honoured to be located opposite one of the country’s most famous landmarks, Windsor Castle. The largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world, it was constructed in 1070 AD by William the Conqueror and has a rich tapestry of history, filled with heroic knights, royal princesses and more, making Windsor an idyllic setting for one of the newest additions to The Ivy Collection. The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie will serve modern British classics from dawn until dusk, including breakfast, coffees, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and cocktails. The brasserie’s extensive menus will incorporate a selection of classic, seasonal dishes including crispy duck salad with five spice dressing, toasted cashews, watermelon, beansprouts, sesame seeds, coriander and ginger, The Ivy shepherd’s pie, and salmon and smoked haddock fish cake with crushed pea and herb sauce and a soft poached hen’s egg. For those with a sweet tooth the brasserie’s dessert will be fit for a king, with
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creations including the much-loved crème brûlée, apple tart fine, and chocolate bombe, a royal blend of melting chocolate with a vanilla ice cream, honeycomb centre and hot salted caramel sauce. In celebration of this year’s Platinum Jubilee festivies, the brasserie will be adding a number of limited-edition cocktails to its already extensive menu. Cocktails will include Queen Victoria (£10.75), a smooth mix of Tanqueray 10, Vanilla Syrup, Lavender Syrup, Crème de Mure and Lemon Juice, while Lilibet (£13.50) features Tanqueray 10, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, Lemon Juice and Honey Syrup, topped with The Ivy Champagne for a true royal touch. The critically-acclaimed Martin Brudnizki Design Studio is consulting on the brasserie’s interiors, as with The Ivy Collection’s sister sites. Notable features include colourful artwork inspired by the local area, and floral designs curated by Art Consultant Adam Ellis, marble flooring, soft furnishings and pendant lighting – all creating a stylish, yet laid-back environment for all-day dining and cocktails. Whether visiting for a leisurely breakfast, working lunch, cocktails with friends or a threecourse dinner, The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie brings a taste of ‘Ivy magic’ to the beautiful and iconic town of Windsor. theivywindsor.com
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Claygate Flower & Village Show Returns Saturday 9 July 2022 from 1.30pm, Claygate Recreation Ground
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laygate’s biggest event of the year is back in full force after a two-year absence due to the Covid pandemic. A Great Day Out! • Exhibition Marquee – every year we have thousands of entries from Adults and Children in horticultural, art, photography, domestic and floral classes. Entries open weeks in advance and all judged and displayed in the main marquee with prize giving at the end of the day • Arena – our performance and display stage – outdoor entertainment from local music, Morris men, Scout band, dance & martial arts groups, • Attractions – something for everyone including a Funfair, Children’s Sports and
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Traditional Games and firm favourites such as the Dog Show, Classic Car Display and Tug of War competition. • Around the ground – The stalls village, with their offerings of goods to buy and local services and groups to join. Shetland ponies, Exotic Creatures, Farmyard Animals, Ferret-Racing and much more. Food and drink stalls including ice cream, beer, tea & cake! • Enjoy your day – wander around the ground where, a Balloon modeller and Disney characters amongst others will entertain you. We can’t wait – tickets will be available online and at local shops. For information on preparing and entering your exhibits for the main show and tips on presentation as well as further information on performers and attractions, please visit our website: claygateflowershow.co.uk The Claygate Flower & Village Show is a notfor-profit community group run by volunteers. This year we want to celebrate our village and our community, bringing everyone together for Claygate’s biggest event of the year. Margareta de la Touche, Claygate Flower & Village Show’s 2022 President Elect, said: “We are so thrilled to bring the Show back this year, for its amazing community spirit, and fun family feel”
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he much-anticipated live music nights at Sandown Park Racecourse are fast approaching this summer, with fans across the region snapping up tickets for some of the most talked about events in the social calendar. Music and racing fans alike come together to enjoy a thrilling spectacle of a six-card race followed by an unforgettable world-class live show. The informal and relaxed open-air setting of Sandown Park attracts some of the biggest names in music, with the line-up this year including double platinum and BRIT award-winning artist Paloma Faith, the funk and soul legend Nile Rodgers & CHIC, plus one of the best-selling British bands of all time, Simply Red. Paloma Faith will open the run of shows, headlining on Wednesday, 20th July. Performing hits from her extensive and much-loved repertoire, you’ll be sure to sing along to classics such as “Only Love Can Hurt Like This” and “Lullaby” as well as new songs from her fifth studio album “Infinite Things”. Nile Rodgers & CHIC will be returning to Sandown after their truly outstanding performance in 2018, where they entertained an audience of thousands. With a chart-topping music career
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spanning four decades, fans will be treated to some of the most acclaimed and much-loved pop anthems of all time. Finally, Simply Red, led by songwriter and bandleader Mick Hucknall, will be closing the season on Thursday, 4th August. Selling over 60 million albums worldwide - with five going to the number one spot in the UK – their catalogue of hits includes classic singles ‘Holding Back The Years’ and ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’. Their 2019 album ‘Blue Eyed Soul’ marked their 14th top 10 studio album in the UK. To top it off, Sandown Park Racecourse also features an array of award-winning restaurants that cater for all tastes, from fine dining through to delicious bistro food. Tickets are on sale now from thejockeyclublive.co.uk with prices and hospitality packages available to suit all budgets.
“I’ve spent most of my life going out and singing for people, and it has felt strange not to have that for such a long time. It’s wonderfully inspiriting that people can go and see bands again now, and we can’t wait to get back on stage” – Mick Hucknall
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The Secret Life of Trees
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lack Box Projects is proud to present The Secret Life of Trees, Adriene Hughes’ first solo exhibition in the United Kingdom. The multi-media artist’s practice focuses on grand landscapes and the effects of the changing climate on the environment using infrared technology, photography, and the inclusion of textile and embroidery. Hughes’ intricately embroidered interventions envision what the biochemical and electrical signals between trees and plant-life could look like if they were visible to the human eye. The Secret Life of Trees began as a series of photographs in 2017 taken during a forest fire in Washington State with the use of an infrared camera. The colours are an anomaly: they are the product of infrared light bending through smoke, combined with a chemical reaction in the leaves that registered a forest in the throes of distress. Through a phenomenon known as the mycorrhizal network, the communities of trees and plants communicate through a complex fungal system. The intervention of embroidery envisions what these biochemical and electrical signals would look like if they were able to be seen by the human eye. The process of making and spending time in and with the landscape has been a healing
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experience for Hughes, whose practice has been profoundly shaped by her survival of cancer. Since then, her artistic process has evolved towards a singular obsession of the photographic landscape. Environments that are struggling to survive, from the icebergs in the Arctic to the desert of California, have particularly resonated with the artist. Simply being in the presence of the land, the mountains and the trees of these sacred and endangered places has allowed for an intense primal connection to nature. The resulting works – all unique pieces - are both a witness to a changing environment and a celebration of the landscape, captured in an unexpected spectrum of colours and altered by the artist’s own hand with needle and thread. The Secret Life of Trees is on exhibition with Black Box Projects from June 22 through July 3 in their South Kensington based gallery. All works exhibited are available for sale and prices range from £ 1,000 - £ 5,000 for unique works.
Clockwise from top left: Adriene Hughes, The Secret Life of Trees IV, #1, 2021, Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Rag with Cotton Floss Embroidery, 20.3 x 30.5 cm, Unique; Adriene Hughes, The Secret Life of Trees I, #3, 2020, Archival pigment print on cotton rag with cotton floss embroidery, 12.7 x 17.8 cm, Unique; Adriene Hughes, The Secret Life of Trees IV, #2, 2021, Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Rag with Cotton Floss Embroidery, 20.3 x 30.5 cm, Unique.; Adriene Hughes, The Secret Life of Trees II, #001, 2021, Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Rag with Wool Felt, 30.5 x 45.7 cm, Unique; Adriene Hughes, The Secret Life of Trees I, #9, 2019, Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Rag with Cotton Floss Embroidery, 33 x 50.8 cm, Unique. All above works* are unique and offered for sale. (*except the artist studio still life) Credit and copyright: © Adriene Hughes, courtesy of Black Box Projects
THE DETAILS Black Box Projects, 4 Cromwell Place, London SW7 2JE Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 6pm; Sunday, 10 am – 4pm Instagram: @blackboxprojects @adriene_hughes Twitter: @bbp_art Facebook: @blackboxprojects
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Academy Salon Cobham 42 High Street Cobham Surrey 01932 864929 Academy Salons have been shortlisted in an incredible 4 categories • Business Salon: Academy Salons Hersham • Salon Team: Academy Salons Esher • Customer Service Salon Academy Salons Cobham Academy Salons Weybridge Sophisticated styling, vibrant colour, knowledge of the latest trends and great customer service come as standard at a professional hair salon. Couple those elements with a highly motivated, passionate and experienced team that takes pride in delivering outstanding hair and beauty treatments and you have the ultimate salon experience! We are Academy Salons. Salv Mulé – Director of Academy Salons said – “I am so proud of my teams, they deserve this recognition due to all their hard work and passion.”
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“To ensure the safety of women and their birth partners, The Kensington Wing have important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to, but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay”
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he Kensington Wing is the dedicated private maternity unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, providing women with around-the-clock clinical care, comfortable en-suite private rooms and hospitality services. Being located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital - one of the UK’s safest hospitals - the safety and wellbeing of mother and baby are reassuringly supported at all times. The Kensington Wing is immediately located next to the hospital’s outstanding and newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a consultant anaesthetist remains on site at all times, 24/7, dedicated to the needs of women on the Kensington Wing. In these uncertain times, expectant parents can have additional anxieties or concerns about childbirth or going into a hospital. To ensure the safety of women and their birth partners, The Kensington Wing have important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to, but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. Your individual room and en-suite facilities are a haven in these times and the catering and hospitality team ensures your stay is relaxing as well as safe. On the Kensington Wing the consultant obstetricians, midwives, nurses and maternity support workers provide care as a team. And are delighted to offer both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity packages. The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries from prospective women and the opportunity to discuss midwifeled care in more detail. These ‘meet the midwife’ sessions are always a relaxed and special time to
talk and discover more without any obligation. For those women who are appropriate for midwife-led care, the team provide full support throughout your pregnancy and the midwifery team are available 24 hours seven days a week for advice or concerns throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. The consultant-led care package allows you the choice of one of our experienced consultant obstetricians to personally guide you through your pregnancy and birth. Your consultant provides continuity and individualised expertise throughout your journey. They build a relationship with you and your partner through the antenatal period to give you confidence to birth safely with them in line with your birth preferences. They remain to support you through the postnatal period including your 6 week postnatal check. All consultants are available to meet you and your birth partner without any obligation. The Kensington Wing enquiry team are always happy to support with these arrangements and answer any questions. If you would like to talk to one of the team, call 020 3315 8616, email chelwest.kensington@nhs.net or visit our website thekensingtonwing.co.uk
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Glitter & shimmer through the summer
Metallics are having a make-up moment, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
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f you’re not afraid to shine bright, the glitter make-up trend is for you. A little sparkle goes a long way – and it’s an easy way to elevate your look for daytime, as well as after dark. “As we head into the summer season, metallics and glitters are going to be at the forefront,” says Charlotte Knight, founder and CEO of Ciate London, Lottie London and Skin Proud. It was a big trend on the spring/summer catwalks, “With Acne Studios, Etro and Tom Ford all showcasing stunning metallic or glitter looks across eyes, lips and body”, adds Knight. “These big statements, and what we’ve seen gracing our screens on the likes of Euphoria this year, will see us all trying to recreate the looks at home.”
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Subtle shine For a delicate look, Knight recommends adding a pop of glitter to your eyeshadow using a pigmented palette. “You could also take the eyeshadow lightly across the lips to give an extra touch of magic,” she says.
“Knight recommends adding a pop of glitter to your eyeshadow”
lightly dust over your cheekbones and the apples of your cheeks for an amped strobed skin look.”
Precise application
Melanie Barrese, head make-up artist for Illamasqua, says sparkle is a great way to add some texture to your beauty look. If you’re not sure where to start, she says: “I love to add some glitter to the centre of the eye [near the tear duct], in a similar colour to the rest of the eye make-up. So even if the rest of the make-up is matte, the eyes get a beautiful sparkle and added dimension.” Barrese says applying a light colour to your cheekbones is another soft way of adding some glitter. “Choosing a shade similar to highlighter,
When working with glitter, Barrese recommends using a flat, small brush, ensuring you’ve shaken off any excess, and using patting motions to apply to the skin. She also advises applying foundation and undereye concealer as your last step, “So you can wipe away any dropped glitter, ensuring your application is clean”.
Choosing your colours “The shade is up to you, but if you’re really unsure, a colour a few shades lighter than your skin tone will give your eyes some sparkle and open up the face,” says Barrese.
Having fun with glitter “For something more playful, you can also place glitter in more non-conventional areas around the eye, such as above the crease of the eye, on the outer corner, and along the lower lash line,” Barrese says. “Pair it with a natural, glowy skin to achieve a youthful, modern and fun look.” Knight says: “Another really easy wearable look is by adding a touch of metallic to your natural freckles – to enhance your natural beauty, and give all those catwalk and Y2K vibes.”
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How to get in on the trend for
SUMMER SUITING
From miniskirt suits to pastel tones, Prudence Wade picks out the best ways to wear tailoring this season. PALE BLUE CROC PU OVERSIZED BIKER JACKET, £25.50 (WAS £75); PALE BLUE CROC PU MID RISE STRAIGHT LEG TROUSERS, £36 (WERE £45), AVAILABLE FROM PRETTYLITTLETHING
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ew things are as classic as a suit – and tailoring has come a long way. Once the reserve of menswear (with women wearing the odd skirt set), it slowly made itself into womenswear on the red carpet, and is now firmly part of our everyday fashion vocabulary. However, suits can still be a bit daunting – you might think they’re only for formal events, or feel a bit heavy for summer, for instance. But one look on Instagram will tell you summer suiting is having a massive moment right now. It’s also an easy way to express your personality, while looking chic and put-together with relatively little effort.
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THIS IS HOW TO WEAR WARM WEATHER TAILORING THIS YEAR… IN PASTELS… Pastels for spring might not be ground-breaking, but there’s a reason it’s a classic look. Pale pinks, baby blues and spearmint greens are all perfect for standing out from the crowd in your tailoring. This year, the trend is overwhelmingly for slouchy, relaxed fits. These styles are incredibly versatile – wear with a crisp shirt for office days, a plain white T-shirt and trainers for the weekend, or you could even dress up with heels and silk vests, or corset-style tops underneath for nights out or summer weddings.
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PINK CO-ORD JACKET, £34.99; PINK CO-ORD TROUSERS, £26.99, AVAILABLE FROM M&CO
STAR BY JULIEN MACDONALD SNAKE JACQUARD FITTED BLAZER, £79; STAR BY JULIEN MACDONALD SNAKE JACQUARD TAPERED TROUSERS, £45, AVAILABLE FROM FREEMANS
IN SKIRT SUITS… Channel your inner Cher from Clueless or Fran Drescher from The Nanny in this year’s retro take on suiting. While the last few seasons have been all about suits worn with matching shorts, skirts are back in a big way – and the shorter, the better. In May, Selena Gomez showed us how to wear the modern skirt suit while promoting the new series of her TV show Only Murders In The Building, donning a yellow mini paired with a matching jacket. The look feels fresh with a short-sleeved blazer and pearl accent buttons – and Gomez turned to the high street for her look, nabbing the outfit from Mango. Either go for pastel colours like Gomez, lean into the retro vibe with checked prints, or go allout in bright colours for a really kicky look.
IN INTERESTING MATERIALS… Linen blend suits are perfect for summer weather, but what if you want to give your tailoring a bit of a twist this year? We’re seeing a growing trend for choosing classic silhouettes in interesting materials – and it would seem like faux leather snakeskin is having a particular moment. Lil Nas X first showed us how to style a snakeskin suit on the red carpet in 2019, wearing a blue two-piece with a black mesh top underneath. It’s taken a while, but the trend has finally made 6 2 J U LY 2 0 2 2
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INK SEQUIN FRINGE CROPPED BLAZER, £79; PINK SEQUIN FRINGE MINI SKIRT, £49, AVAILABLE FROM RIVER ISLAND
its way into womenswear – and for a more relaxed take on the look, choose brightly coloured snakeskin prints. Or opt for monochrome if you want a dressier vibe.
IN SEPARATES… Wearing a full suit can sometimes feel a bit formal, but if you separate the two pieces you’re basically doubling up on potential outfits in your wardrobe. Tailoring can add a bit of effortless cool to any look – so either try tapered trousers with a plain T-shirt and a light knit over the top, or wear the blazer on its own with jeans. It’s a chance to play around with the items you’ve already got in your closet, creating whole new looks to suit how you’re feeling on a given day.
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iving at Mountbatten Grange, our Good-rated Care UK care home in Windsor, is all about enjoying the finer things in life. Along with great care, our skilled team is passionate about providing varied and fulfilling activities, entertainment, and outings – all designed around your unique needs, interests and wishes.
Relax in luxurious surroundings Mountbatten Grange has everything you need to enjoy an enviable lifestyle, including its own café, hair and beauty salon, cinema, and bar. Every bedroom is spacious, beautifully furnished and has its own wet-room. Ground floor rooms even have their own patios and direct access to our landscaped gardens. We offer a lively and varied activity and entertainment programme, we’ll support you to make new friends, continue attending churches or groups in the community, or even take on a role around the home – resident ambassador or head gardener perhaps? And if there’s a wish you’d like to fulfil, we’ll even do our best to make it happen!
DISCOVER A FIVE-STAR LIFESTYLE If you’d like to find out more about the fulfilling lifestyle we offer at Mountbatten Grange please call us on 01753 336641 or email Tracey.VanZyl@careuk.com
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INTERIORS ON THE MAP Spring and early summer are generally the most common times to buy a house in the UK. This is a fact. Unisex, all gender suited personalised location gift, available in either vintage or contemporary map design. These mugs are beautifully presented in gift boxes and they are dishwasher and microwave safe. mapgiftsetc.etsy.com
SHELF HELP Storage might be a home essential, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Luxury online homeware retailer Naken.co.uk has unveiled its collection of unique shelving solutions, with options for every room in the home, from the living area to the bathroom. And while each piece is perfectly practical, great design is at the heart of these shelving solutions, ensuring they look fantastic in the home. “In fact, the funkier the better.” naken.co.uk
NATURAL BORN THRILLERS
WHAT’S YOUR INTENTION?
New Tom Raffield lighting that goes back to nature. Representing the first strong branch that is born from a mighty oak tree, the Tilow Lighting Range allows nature’s forms to enhance your interior’s personality. tomraffield.com
COOL FOR KIDS The NEW Flexi-Bed from The Headboard Workshop solves a myriad of parenting needs - from a great night’s sleep for their children to a pull out bed for guests, or storage solution. theheadboardworkshop.co.uk 6 6 J U LY 2 0 2 2
Intention candles have arrived at Manchester Home & Living and available in four powerful options. The range has been designed with the four things people most want to bring into their lives in mind. Each candle is topped with beautiful healing crystals and powerful botanicals, and has the potential to help you bring more of what you need into your life. manchesterhomeand living.co.uk
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The hottest design trends Pochette armchair by B&B Italia
Yves sofa by Porada
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f we’ve learned anything in the past few years, it’s that our homes are places for selfexpression and experimentation as well as retreat and sanctuary, the modern interior both exciting and full of life as well as a place to relax and unwind in. The new launches at this year’s Salone del Mobile – Milan’s fashionable furniture fair – echoed these dual desires; colour hovered around the natural end of the spectrum occasionally interrupted with flashes of more vivacious pigments; forms were sculptural yet soft; and materials channelled the organic as well as exaggerating and playing with it. Chapins’ edit of the top trends is a show and tell of the materials, colours, shapes and functions that will come to define the modern home over the next year.
ORGANIC OBJECTS After taking solitude in nature for so long, we continue to seek to recreate it in our homes via organic shapes, the imperfect and hints at natural intervention. Nature and the implication of time are quietly introduced, pieces created to look like manufacture never happened – did they grow out in the wilderness? Shapes have an accidental feel like they have slowly evolved and perfection is something left behind long ago. Top Pick: Yves sofa by Porada A dainty take on a classic bean sofa, Yves by G. & O. Buratti for Porada has a charismatic a grownon-a-stalk-in-the-garden shape, a reminder of the power of the organic. Comprised only of calming curves, its matching pouf neatly nestles into the front of the crescent like an oversized seed.
INSIDE OUT The outdoors is increasingly becoming an extension of our walled-in living areas, spaces to be used routinely and habitually, so it was no surprise to see a bevy of renowned Italian brands stepping into the fresh air and launching incredibly chic all-weather collections. With these new pieces, design comes first and being able to withstand the rain is a quietly integrated feature that’s barely noticeable. Top Pick: The A’mare collection by Edra The A’mare collection by Jacopo Foggini which includes tables, chairs, armchairs, a bench and a sunbed, is designed around a love of the ocean, comprised from flexible polycarbonate slats which embody solidified slices of water. Their vivid turquoise colouring playfully catches and throws light, transporting the user onto a sparkling sea, design that is both utterly minimalist and an audacious statement. 6 8 J U LY 2 0 2 2
The A’mare collection by Edra
“B&B Italia’s Pochette by Piero Lissoni combines unfixed cushions and a lowslung shape with a creamy grey-ish nude leather”
for 2022 and beyond EARTH TONES
Leggera chair by Cassina
Physically digging into the immersed-in-nature trend, the neutral hues set to dominate this year are drawn from the ground, spanning pale shades of sand, soft mid-tone clays, and red-tinted terracotta. Prompting images of bare feet on beaches and hands plunged into the earth, these colours are about connection to the elements, warm neutrals that are livelier and more varied than a classic beige. Top Pick: Pochette armchair by B&B Italia B&B Italia’s Pochette by Piero Lissoni combines unfixed cushions and a low-slung shape with a creamy grey-ish nude leather which is wrapped around the tubular frame, a shade easier to live with and more laid back than white or ivory but with a similar crisp, chic impression. In-Between dining table by Lema
embraces neutral shades as well as a vibrant watery palette for its move into the outdoors. The renowned seat’s original slimline frame is replicated in garden-proof stainless steel, the colourful option a peppy turquoise-tinted green with optional upholstery in blue recycled polypropylene, the makings of a spirited summery classic.
SCULPTURAL BASES
SEA SHADES Summoning visions of the ocean disappearing into the horizon, Mediterranean mornings and treasurelike pieces of sea glass, this season’s statement hues are gloriously fresh and enlivening, radiating the promise of sunnier climes and (like us all) calling out for adventure. Hovering between hazy shades of blue-tinged sage and turquoise tones, these are introverted colours which harmonise easily with their surroundings, tranquil and inobtrusive while radiating vitality and joy. Top Pick: Leggera chair by Cassina Gio Ponti’s 1952-designed icon the Leggera
These days, tables are all about looking down. The contemporary table is leaning heavily on leg work, its supports pieces of art in their own right able to sit in the home as standalone sculptural objects. Adding an element of surprise and delight to the dining room, each artful base feels like a discovery, something earned and a small secret waiting to be uncovered. Top Pick: In-Between dining table by Lema In-Between by Ximi Li asks the diner to focus on the space between the base’s forms and consider instead the chunky segments of air formed by the irregular legs. Arranged in a staggered position, the flattened supports stand apart, almost meeting in the middle, the rounded marble top drawing them together and making the decorative piece whole. We look forward to welcoming these fresh Milanese launches – and more! – to our curated collection of designer furniture, lighting and accessories both online and at our 25’000 sq ft luxury lifestyle showroom in Greater London over the coming months.
Pochette armchair by B&B Italia
THE DETAILS 477-507 Uxbridge Road Middlesex HA5 4JS 020 8421 1779 chaplins.co.uk
In-Between dining table by Lema
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Summer at Cult Furniture
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he Big Summer Sale has landed at Cult. Instead of the usual sale graphics, you might find floating around on sites this year, as you may have noticed, Cult has pulled out all the stops and is breaking new boundaries. To learn more about Cults Big Summer Sale, we sat down with Becka, our Creative photography & Styling Manager, to discuss further... Talk us through the initial concept and story behind the Summer Sale campaign? Instead of the usual graphic sale campaigns we see everywhere, we wanted to push new boundaries for Cult with our “Fashion + Floral” inspired Summer Sale campaign. We chose to shoot this in an artistic setting with a model to breathe some fun energy into the campaign and to connect with customers. As the leading Creative Photography & Styling Manager, tell us what makes this one different from the rest? Aside from shooting with a model for the first time (which was incredibly fun!) we produced our first social media campaign video, which allowed
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the high energy on set to be conveyed to our social audience. Where did you source/ gain inspiration for the styling, theme & photoshoot? When you think of Spring / Summer what comes to mind? Flowers, meadows, even freshly cut grass is up there! Our marketing team briefed in ‘red’ to convey the feeling of a sale, so it stemmed from there (mind the pun). In terms of inspiration the likes of Pinterest, Instagram, various interior and fashion magazines were all very instrumental in building the art direction and final look. Lastly, tell us your highlights from the days you spent shooting and working to bring everything together? The shoot itself was really high energy with such a positive feeling. The real highlights were watching the silliness of our lovely model Terri forward rolling over sofas and singing into floor lamps turned into a strong campaign - we even had a furry visitor sneak into the studio to come and say hello. cultfurniture.com
“The shoot itself was really high energy with such a positive feeling”
STUDIOHOOTON Exclusive Interior Design, Inclusive Conversations. Across Surrey and the South East. www.studiohooton.com studio@studiohooton.com / 01962 620491
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Thrive with Origin
Finding your best self this summer
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rigin knows that a swimming pool can not only add value to your home but to your home life as well. Swimming remains one of the most popular activities across the country, with its physical and mental health benefits exceeding expectations. In fact, a recent SwimEngland study found that those who swim regularly felt on average 12 years younger than those that don’t. The movement of water over your body creates a massaging sensation which encourages you to relax, just being in water increases blood flow to the brain, boosting your brain health, releasing endorphins and increasing your overall mood. For anyone wanting to take the plunge with the ultimate home life improvement, there are some key points to consider.
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What are the benefits? “Health is a state of body, wellness is a state of mind” Swimming has many benefits, as well as the obvious it improves the quality of sleep and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. Origin believes owning a pool is about more than the pool itself, by adding a spa, sauna or yoga room your swimming pool and pool house could be a centre of wellness. If you’re looking to increase family time, your pool house could become a new social hub for everyone to enjoy by adding a gym, lounge area or even a bar. Whilst jumping in can seem daunting, making the decision can bring measurable benefits. A new pool from Origin provides new ways of having fun, spending precious time together as a family, and even makes a staycation more appealing.
Can it be eco-friendly? If you’re concerned about the environmental impact of the pool or simply want to lower running costs, eco models are available. The ‘Eco-Swim’ range incorporates the latest building materials for energy efficiency and provides you with various options to lessen your carbon footprint. There are plenty of small changes you can make that can have a significant impact, many of them saving you money in the future. Whether you want to add an insulated pool cover or air source heat pumps, Origin will work with you to create the pool that you want.
Why Origin? It’s simple, Origin does it all. Building pools is a specialised field, it’s unlike any other building project and requires a holistic approach with all the key elements working together from the beginning. Origin has all the design and engineering expertise necessary and manages the whole building process for you, from initial concept, planning and design
to completion and beyond, eliminating the need for you to employ separate companies. Access to a pool right on your doorstep means it’s easy to swim every day in the privacy of your own home, either to maintain a healthy lifestyle or simply as a space to relax. Origin has been building award-winning swimming pools for over 40 years and in that time has successfully completed thousands of pools and pool houses to a wide range of specifications. Whether you’re looking for indoor or outdoor, wellness or fun, Origin has experienced it all and is available to help you create your home pool managing every stage from start to finish, giving you the confidence and freedom to enjoy finally swimming in your own home.
To speak to the experts at Origin Leisure call 01895 453996 or visit originpools.co.uk for more information and to subscribe to our newsletter. Check out our Instagram for the latest in swimming pool inspiration @originpoolsuk
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PORCELAIN SUPERSTORE
launch a trio of wood effect tiles
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ooden floors look stunning in the home. But they are not the easiest to maintain and can be quite expensive to install. A new floor tile collection from independent tile specialists Porcelain Superstore has the same great looks of a wooden floor but none of the drawbacks. The Bowland range, which is available in three finishes – Walnut, Oak and Grey – is a practical porcelain tile that has the same characteristics as a wooden board. A triple threat, these tiles combine classic styling with super durability and a budget-friendly price tag to offer a statement alternative to traditional wooden floors. Tiles can be laid straight for a sleek finish or in a parquet style for those who favour something a little more traditional. Abbas Youssefi, Director of Porcelain Superstore, said: “Bowland is a really stunning versatile tile that allows homeowners to enjoy the aesthetics of gorgeous wooden flooring without any of the worries about maintenance and upkeep. 7 4 J U LY 2 0 2 2
“And because these tiles can be used throughout the entire home, you can continue the look into more humid spaces where wooden flooring is a big no no.”
About Porcelain Superstore
“The Bowland range, which is available in three finishes – Walnut, Oak and Grey – is a practical porcelain tile that has the same characteristics as a wooden board”
Independent and family-run, the brothers behind Porcelain Superstore might have been brought up in the tile industry, but they aren’t afraid of shaking it up. Passionate about porcelain, they scour Europe and beyond for their curated collections, which are handpicked from only the most respected tile factories. Only the best-looking and top-quality tiles make it to their warehouse where bright, vibrant geometrics sit alongside more traditional large format tiles to offer customers the widest choice of quality porcelain tiles. Throw in exceptional customer service and fiveyear guarantees on all tiles and it’s easy to see why Porcelain Superstore are not afraid of breaking the mould. porcelainsuperstore.co.uk
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OUTDOOR LIVING
ALFRESCO DINING THE must-have for any pizza enthusiast - This fabulous Wood Fired Pizza Oven by DeliVita will allow you to create authentic wood-fire cooked pizza at home! Perfect for those who love outdoor living, this zingy orange blaze colourway is sure to bring a pop of colour to your garden! This beautifully designed and versatile garden oven from DeliVita offers superb performance and as it weighs only 30kg it’s easily portable meaning that you can enjoy fabulous fresh pizzas anywhere! A great alternative to BBQ’s for outdoor social gatherings. limelace.co.uk
PICNIC ESSENTIALS Luxury Scottish homeware brand ANTA is putting a sustainable spin on alfresco eating – as Brits obsess about upping their picnic game. ANTA’s collection of stoneware beakers is perfect for those who want to invest in pieces that not only look beautiful but can be reused time and again. anta.co.uk
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Cook a delicious summer bank holiday barbecue with your very own personalised BBQ tools. Presented in a cotton bag making it a unique gift for the BBQ master of the household. sundaysdaughter.com 7 8 J U LY 2 0 2 2
DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY! Heating & Plumbing London creates British lifestyle accessories to keep you warm, dry & cosy. We love being playful with everything we do, including our name! No matter what’s going on in your busy life or how the weather might surprise you, our colourful designs and touchy-feely materials will bring back a smile to your face and a spring in your step. heating-and-plumbing.com
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SHAKING IT UP
New ‘Cocktails’ Collection by Sophie Allport
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ritish homeware and lifestyle brand Sophie Allport is shaking things up for summer with their new collection Cocktails, which will launched last
month. We’re serving up a slice of sunshine with Sophie’s stunning Cocktails collection. Excellent for freshening up your home and getting into the summer spirit. With kitchen and table linens featuring a beautiful aqua ground colour dotted with delicious cocktails that will shake things up. You’ll also find a range of picnicware, perfect for sipping back and relaxing. With lots to choose from, this vibrant design is sure to add a pop of colour and a fun touch to any home, and with bold colours set to trend this summer, this new collection will not disappoint. “I loved designing this new summer collection”, explained designer Sophie. “It reminds me of
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summer evenings sipping cocktails, and is perfect for hosting summer dinner parties, picnics and adding a splash of vibrant colour to the home.” The new collection features a fun fine bone china mug, kitchen linens (including a double oven glove, tea towel, apron, pot grab an oven mitt), table linens (including napkins and a table runner), picnicware, handmade trays, hob covers and fabric by the metre. Since 2007, Sophie Allport has been creating timeless pieces for the home, inspired by the colourful ins and outs of day-to-day family life. Sophie’s designs draw on classic British heritage, with the occasional quirky twist to put a smile on your face. Quite often there is true contentment in the little things in life – from a cup of tea in your favourite mug to dressing your table for that special family occasion. sophieallport.com
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Sunshine Yellow
These bright buys are putting us in a sunny frame of mind, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Ready to step onto the bright side? These yellow accents are bound to boost your decor and your mood…
(Left) Benjamin Moore Aura Satin Paint in Pale Moon (289), from £34.95, Benjamin Moore Arguably one of the most versatile shades to paint your walls, not only will you channel all those positive vibes in this mellow yellow, but it works like a dream with practically anything you place in the room. (Above) Set of 3 Ceramic Tealight Holders, £14, Next With assorted patterns that look great grouped together or arranged apart, this tip-top tealight trio will enhance the ambience in any room.
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ere comes the sun! Heatwave or not, nothing spells summer like a shot of yellow – and it’s shining bright in homewares this season. Representing sunshine, happiness and warmth, summer’s sunniest shade is surprisingly easy to work into a wide range of schemes. What’s more, its positive personality can lift the smallest of spaces – and imbues a sense of solace wherever you furnish it.
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“Geared to entertaining al fresco, this bright, slogan tray has cheerfulness written all over it”
Yellow Slogan Serving Tray (12cm x 28cm), £8, Matalan Geared to entertaining al fresco, this bright, slogan tray has cheerfulness written all over it.
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Ella James Set of 4 Embossed Tumblers, £24, Embossed Glass Drinks Pitcher, Yellow, £32, Ella James These colourful embossed tumblers are made for sundowners, and the yellow pitcher is right on point for sangria and a fiery setting sun.
Orla Kiely Set of 2 Tea Towels in Atomic Flower Yellow, £16, Orla Kiely Let the outside in with these wonderful wildflower printed tea towels, which could be used to style up a kitchen wall hook – or even framed, if you fancy some trendy cotton wall art.
Citrus Fruit Recyclable Paper Napkins – 20 Pack, £4.50, Talking Tables Summer is the season to have paper napkins on hand, and this zingy citrus fruit design deserves a prime spot on your picnic spread.
Happy Embroidered Yellow Printed Cushion, £29.50, Oliver Bonas With its printed floral pattern, contrasting pink piping and navy embroidery, this cute cushion will switch any sofa up a notch.
London Brick Vase, £30 (was £36), MADE.com A funky brick vase in buttercup yellow is just about as cool as it comes – and can double up as a table cover clamp outdoors when the wind whips up. 8 6 J U LY 2 0 2 2
Busy Bee Lunch Bag, £6, M&Co Whether it’s canned drinks for the park or a pick-me-up sarnie when you’re on the go, this sweet lunch bag has the cool factor.
Laurie Velvet Click Clack Sofa Bed – Yellow, £229.99 (was £289.99), Homescapesonline If you’re doing up the spare room over the summer holidays or having friends and family to stay, this fold-out three-seater sofa bed marries function with flair and radiates hospitality and happiness. Yellow Outdoor Rug, £40, Talking Tables Lightweight and waterproof, this patterned rug has the freedom to look fantastic wherever you place it – and will work just as well in a hallway or sun room as it would on decking or styled with patio pieces.
CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Range of Tiles, Bathrooms and Showers from Thomas Crapper, Heritage Bathrooms and Burlington Bathrooms. Suppliers of Contemporary Ranges including Laufen, Roca, Vitra and Roper Rhodes. Open 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday Saturday 9.00am to Midday Sunday Closed
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Join McCarthy Stone’s Summer Spectacular at Campbell House, Weybridge
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ou’re invited to a Summer Spectacular at Campbell House on Wednesday 27th July from 11am-4pm. Come and experience all that this stylish development has to offer: sample tasty delights from the on-site bistro while listening to live music in the gorgeous, landscaped gardens, or treat yourself to a relaxing hand massage in the development’s very own Wellness Suite. McCarthy Stone’s expert team to will be on hand to welcome you and you’ll have the chance to enjoy a glass of fizz and a chat with the friendly homeowners – they’ll tell you all about life in this community.
Luxurious private apartments in a convenient location Exclusively for the over 70s, Campbell House offers a choice of one and two bedroom apartments in the heart of Weybridge, close to an array of local shops, amenities and excellent transport links. The contemporary kitchens have granite worktops plus integrated appliances and there are fitted or walk-in wardrobes to the Master bedrooms. Each apartment benefits from either a private patio or balcony with on-site parking spaces available to purchase*
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lounge or invite family to join you for lunch in the stylish chef run bistro - ideal if you don’t feel like cooking or just fancy a barista-style coffee while relaxing with a good book.
Safe, secure and relaxing It’s easy to relax knowing there’s friendly staff on-site 24 hours a day - and a lovely Manager to ensure everything runs smoothly. One hour’s domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge and you’ll have no worries about external maintenance, window cleaning or energy costs for communal areas, as we take care of all of that for you. When it comes to the beautifully maintained gardens, you can sit back and enjoy it without lifting a finger - although there is a potting shed and planters for green-fingered types to enjoy! The one and two bedroom apartments at Campbell House offer flexible occupancy options to suit all budgets, including part buy, part rent. Prices start from £495,000 to buy and £3,945 (including the service charge) for rental.
THE DETAILS To book your place at our Summer Spectacular call 0800 153 3424 or visit mccarthystone.co.uk/ campbell-house for more details *Additional charges apply. Subject to availability.
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CROWN PAVILIONS
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ince appearing on ITV’s Love Your Garden, the British public have sought out Crown Pavilions and their unique luxury gazebos and garden rooms. With a VIP list of discerning customers, including Lord Alan Sugar and Duncan Bannatyne, Crown Pavilions is often described by those in the know as the best in the business. So what makes a Crown Pavilions garden building so special? Crown Pavilion’s CEO Luke Dejahang attributes this to what is known within the company as the Crown Marque of Excellence. “We only use the finest sustainably sourced materials and craftsmen to create what we consider to be the World’s finest garden rooms. Underpinning everything is our meticulous attention to detail and five-star customer service.”
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Luxury Gazebos – Year round alfresco cooking, dining, lounging & entertaining A luxury wooden gazebo from Crown Pavilions creates a unique space in heart of your garden where you can entertain friends, cook, serve sumptuous suppers and party long into the night. Or, if you prefer the quieter life, a blissful space where you can relax over breakfast, laze away a summer’s afternoon or simply sit back and enjoy a good book. There are 14 models to choose from, for gardens of every size and shape. They all come with dining and lounging furniture and luxurious soft furnishings as standard. The marine grade canvas side blinds offer protection and flexibility – they can be dropped down and zipped together during inclement weather and rolled them up in the sunshine. You can also customise your cushion and blind colours to taste, add heating and even upgrade with a wood-fired oven for larger models. Garden Rooms – Insulated garden offices, gyms, bars, cinemas, teenage dens and more… A Crown Pavilions insulated garden room, built to residential standards is for those seeking additional living space. However, unlike a bricks and mortar extension a garden room can be built in just a few short weeks and in many cases planning
“Their buildings are undoubtedly the best that money can buy” -Lord Alan Sugar
permission is not required. With many still working from home, garden offices are still in high demand. A Crown Pavilions luxury garden room can be used for so much more than work though. “Garden bars, cinemas and gyms are three of our most popular projects. We’re also seeing more customers ask for multifunctional space”, adds Luke Dejahang. The use of traditional timber building methods sets Crown Pavilions apart. Their buildings are built on site with 6’x2’ and 4’x2’ timber studs, joists and structural steels where necessary. The company also holds a TRADA certification from the Timber Research and Development Association which means everything is compliant and correct – from the timber sizing, insulation and joist spacing through to ventilation, fixtures and fittings. The result is a residential grade living space on par with the rest of your home. To find our more and view their latest offers visit the Crown Pavilions website and download their brochures crownpavilions.com
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Guest-Ready Outdoor Dining W ith summer here, it’s not too late to create a stylish setting for alfresco dining with the Modish Living Outdoor Dining collection. There’s nothing more inviting than dining outdoors on a sunny afternoon where casual lunches and BBQs run into late-night suppers. Entertaining outdoors calls for the right setup, no matter the size of your space and the Modish Living Outdoor Dining collection has all you need to dine together effortlessly outside. From bistro sets for balconies to statement tables for large patios, discover the full collection and make the most of the long summer evenings. STATEMENT OUTDOOR DINING TABLES Crafted from a mixture of hardwearing and naturally water-resistant teak, dense and durable acacia and sustainable eucalyptus these stand-out dining tables will command an outdoor terrace or patio. Pair with matching dining chairs and have holiday living at home. SMALL AND STYLISH Don’t let lack of space cramp your style. Create your dream outdoor entertaining area with small, but perfectly formed, bistro sets and extendable outdoor dining tables. 9 4 J U LY 2 0 2 2
CASUAL AND FLEXIBLE DINING Relaxed dining is where it’s at when it comes to outdoor living. Make comfort the dish of the day with a sink-in faux rattan sofa and chair set and coffee table that transforms into a dining table or a clever rattan cube - perfect for afternoon lunches that roll into evening drinks. modishliving.co.uk
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f you’ve been inspired by RHS Chelsea Flower Show, your local garden centre teeming with fresh flowers, or just want to put your home in full bloom, timeless floral patterned bedding is one of the easiest ways to give interiors a fresh face. At M.M Linen there’s a wonderful mixed bouquet of styles in an array of delicate florals from vibrant pinks and moody blues to lavish lilacs and hot reds, each popping with glorious greenery undertones, which promise to make any space bloom with a touch of nature. Each design in the collection can be easily layered with cushions to create a full flower bed look, reminiscence of the seasons. Perfect for Spring the LISETTE, FLORIBUNDA, HATTIE and CARRIE designs all have light, pretty designs featuring garden and country flowers in soft and calming pastels on a pale background. For the height of Summer the VALENCIA, ISOLA, MAISIE and STELLA designs represent heat and colour with dramatic floral displays in the brightest of hues. For Autumn/Winter the JULIA, BRIAR and FIORI designs bring drama and depth whilst depicting floral displays from all four seasons.
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And to complement these gorgeous designs M.M Linen offer a range of embroidered velvet cushions depicting flowers, birds, animals and the most beloved of garden visitors, the honey bee! uk.mmlinen.com
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Set in one of Esher’s premier residential roads is this incredible development of just three lateral luxury apartments. The ground and first floor are approximately 2050sqft with the top floor in excess of 1700sqft, all with stunning specification, private outdoor space and within easy reach of the town centre and main line train station. The Langtons are due for completion summer 2022.
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