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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Turner Contemporary at Margate
This year I have made a conscious decision to spend more time exploring England (as opposed to far-flung corners of the globe) and it’s amazing just how many places I’ve yet to discover. East Kent is one such region and with the opening of the Turner Contemporary earlier … Continue reading
René Magritte: The Pleasure Principle
Tate Liverpool is currently hosting the most comprehensive exhibition ever staged in the UK of the Belgian Surrealist René Magritte. The Pleasure Principle brings together over 100 paintings, some never seen in the UK, as well as a rich selection of his little-known photographs, home … Continue reading
Cruising to Kelmscott Manor
A lovely way to reach Kelmscott Manor - the former country Cotswold home of William Morris – is to hire a motor boat at Lechlade, enjoy a relaxing cruise down the Thames for approx. 90 minutes and then hop off at Kelmscott for a short amble to … Continue reading
Curtain Call at the Roundhouse
As part of Bloomberg summer at the Roundhouse, internationally renowned artist, architect and designer, Ron Arad has invited his favourite musicians and friends to create unique work for his 360 degree interactive installation. He has created a curtain made of … Continue reading
La Pausa: Chanel’s Riviera Villa
Coco Chanel’s Riviera villa, La Pausa, is now on sale for £35m. Beyond most people’s budgets of course, but for one lucky buyer, there will be an opportunity to procure not just a house, but an intriguing slice of history too. Situated between Monaco … Continue reading
The Royal Wedding Dress: A Story of Great British Design
Last week I slipped behind the gilded gates of Buckingham Palace to view the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress which, this year, is part of the Summer Opening. When The Queen departs for her summer holiday, Buckingham Palace throws open its doors for two months … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Culture, Fashion
Tagged Alexandra McQueen, Buckingham Palace, Carrickmacrosse, Cartier, Cluny lace, Duchess of Cambridge, Halo Tiara, Kate Middleton, Princess Elizabeth, Robinson Pelham, Royal Wedding Dress, Sarah Burton, State Rooms, The Ballroom, The Queen, The Royal Collection, The Royal School of Needlework, Van Dyke, Vermeer
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Victoria Plum Tree
“ … And I assure you I am quite as fond of jam now as I used to be …” Picture of Dorian Gray My plum tree (Victoria) … Continue reading
Ryan Mosley at Alison Jacques Gallery
I recently popped in to Alison Jacques gallery (just opposite the Sanderson Hotel) to see the Ryan Mosley exhibition. This artist has been garnering great reviews of late and it’s easy to see why. The canvases are infused with the ebullient energy of the theatre, … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Culture
Tagged Alison Jacques Gallery, Ryam Mosley, Sanderson hotel
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Hotel du Vin & Bistro, Birmingham
Surprisingly, this is my first stay at a Hotel du Vin hotel and I’ve chosen to stay at their largest property: the beautifully ornate Victorian red building which in a former incarnation, was the Birmingham & Midland Eye Hospital. Many striking original features remain … Continue reading
Prestat’s New Praline Truffles
Prestat’s new and very yummy praline truffles are both a chocoholic’s and an aesthetic’s idea of heaven. Nestled in royal purple coloured tissue paper, discovering the red and chocolate-brown (but of course) box covered in golden swirls is my comparable version of finding a golden ticket in a Wonka bar. Prestat’s design … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Wine
Tagged Antoine Dufour, Chamberyy, Chocolate Week, Praline Truffles, Prestat, Royal Chocolatiers, The Queen
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