Archive for June, 2008
If, like me, you are a complete novice at DIY, it can be helpful to have a knowledgeable person on hand. Thankfully my other half has lots of experience in renovating properties and managing land. We’re currently doing an overhaul of a small cottage so I’ve put together some useful tips and pointers to handy [...]
June 24th, 2008 | Posted in DIY | 2 Comments
We’ve found some fantastic bridesmaid dresses over at Yoox, where you can pay anything from £10 to £3,000!! Thankfully, you can filter by colour, size and designer – making it easier to fit a group of women according to a colour scheme.
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Fashion, Weddings | Comments Off
If you can’t make it to the banks of Henley-on-Thames in time for the regatta, you may well want to make alternative arrangements to get out onto the cooling waters and escape the summer heat. In fact, you can have an entire sailing boat to yourself for the same price as tickets to a Henley [...]
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Events, Gift Ideas | Comments Off
Henley Royal Regatta is amongst the top events of the summer season for those who wish to be seen. A keen rival to Royal Ascot and the Chelsea Flower Show, Henley fiercely guards entrance to the Stewards’ Enclosure in the same way that Churchill was famed for protecting the Royal Enclosure at Ascot from 1901. [...]
June 21st, 2008 | Posted in Events, Fashion, Food | 3 Comments
A unique opportunity has arisen for gardening enthusiasts in the form of a plot designed by a Tatton Flower Show Gold Medal Winner. Paul Hensy’s creation includes a permanent sail structure and landscaping inspired by Lanzarote. A tasteful water feature trickles into the distance and there are several established fruit trees, tomato plants, brambles and [...]
June 18th, 2008 | Posted in Garden, House & Home | Comments Off
A unique opportunity to make a mark on British Racing and fashion at the same time. Here’s the lowdown on how to get your foot in the door of modelling: RACECOURSE & MODELS 1 SEARCH FOR ‘THE FACE OF ASCOT 2009’ For the first time in its near 300 year history, Royal Ascot will become [...]
June 16th, 2008 | Posted in Events, Fashion, Tickets | Comments Off
When shopping for men, the easiest guide is: “Something to eat, something to wear or something to play with”. So, his favourite sweets, a new top and a gadget or game of some description. Here are our top picks: Something to Eat From flying saucers to refreshers, these sweets are certain to remind your Father [...]
June 11th, 2008 | Posted in Events, Gift Ideas | Comments Off
If, like me, you are a complete novice at DIY, it can be helpful to have a knowledgeable person on hand. Thankfully my other half has lots of experience in renovating properties and managing land. We’re currently doing an overhaul of a small cottage so I’ve put together some useful tips and pointers to handy [...]
June 1st, 2008 | Posted in DIY | 2 Comments