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My family + other bright sparks

Fireworks are slightly controversial.  Firstly, they are a bit ‘Marmite’.  You either love the BANG and smell of gunpowder or it totally freaks you out.  Then, of course, there’s the concept that you are potentially just burning through wads of … Continue reading

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resisting Chinti + Parker

I’ve never been very good at resisting.  A good strong coffee, the last chocolate in the box, that perfect pair of winter boots, yet another hardback book  and… now I can add a LUX cashmere jumper to my want/need list.  Girls, … Continue reading

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Berners Tavern at The London Edition

To my untrained eye, Old Berners Street Hotel was always a bit of a non-event.  But according to Mr S (Ian Schrager), the building 100m from Oxford Street was a real catch.  He literally couldn’t wait to sink his teeth … Continue reading

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WIN a day at Ragdale Hall!

Is the winter already getting to you?  Do you wish you could just roll yourself up in a BIG fluffy white towelling robe and escape your life for a day?  If so, this prize is for you! All you have … Continue reading

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