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the price is definitely right. 

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Maternity Lingerie Tips 

the increased weight of the breasts and 

add to the comfort of the bra. 

How important is it for pregnant women 

to invest in maternity underwear? 

Essential - Changes to the breasts mean 

that a different size or style bra may be 

needed during pregnancy. is is also a 

time when comfort and support are of a 

great importance to allow for the 

changes which occur. 

What do you think are the most important 

things to include in your lingerie 

wardrobe, post-pregnancy? 

For those that are breast feeding, dedicated 

feeding bras with a drop cup are a 

must-have. I would recommend having 

both wired and non-wired styles, wired 

styles for daytime and non-wired for relaxing 

in. 

Have you got any tips for new mothers 

who may feel self conscious about their 

changing body shape? 

Shapewear is always a fail safe option to 

give a smooth silhouette, PrimaDonna, 

Miracle suit and Spanx are great brands 

for stylish but practical shapewear. Our 

Lingerie Stylists are trained to assist with 

all body shapes and can advise on styles 

and cuts of garments that will best suit 

your figure. 

houses, daily door to door baggage 

transfer, maps and route notes. 

To book www.macsadventure.com tel 

0141 5301950 

Whisky & Walking 

Blend the best whisky with stunning 

walking on this three night trip from 

Macs Adventure which takes in the 

Caledonian Pine forests of the Cairngorms 

National Park. 

e regions of Speyside and Strathspey 

are home to almost half of the 100 or so 

malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. is 

self-guided walk follows way marked 

trails between distilleries specifically 

chosen to provide the best combination 

of walking and whisky. Each day’s walking 

allows you to visit distilleries and experience 

the processes and products that 

have made the amber liquid of ‘Scotch’ 

world famous. 

is four day, three night trip covers 24 

miles and costs from £225 per person 

which includes all accommodation in 

handpicked hotels, luggage transfer from 

hotel to hotel each day, breakfast and all 

maps and route plans. 


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September 

2013 

Get Walking 

is August 

Bank Holiday 

With a bank holiday weekend coming up 

there’s still time to book a short walking 

break from Macs Adventure, including 

the following which are all available to 

book from Friday 24 August: 

Cotswolds Escape 

If you can take a bit more time, the 

Northumberland Coastal Path can be 

booked as a four or six night break, depending 

on how much walking you want 

to do each day. is is a beautiful walk, 

including sweeping sands, ancient castles 

and fresh sea air 

Starting your walking holiday in the fishing 

village of Cresswell and ending in 

Berwick-upon-Tweed, the path covers 

64 miles and highlights include pretty 

fishing villages, sandy bays and the castles 

of Warkworth, Dunstanburgh and 

Bamburgh. 

e trip starts from £365 per person 

which includes accommodation for four 

nights in handpicked hotels, luggage 

transfer from hotel to hotel each day, 

breakfast and all maps and route plans. 

Maternity Lingerie Tips 

With all the excitement around the arrival 

of the Royal baby Rigby & Peller 

have put together some of their top tips 

on maternity and feeding bras. 

What should mothers to be look out for? 

What makes a good nursing bra are key 

features like an easy-to-use drop cup 

(one that you can operate with one 

hand) - for a fuller bust this ideally 

should have a hidden A frame to support 

the breast when the cup is dropped. A 

stretch fabric on the cup is important as 

during breast-feeding it is likely that the 

breasts will alter in size throughout the 

day. And a nice wide back band and 

strap are important as they will support 

Experience the highlights of the 

Cotswolds Way on this short walking 

break. e Cotswold Escape starts in 

Chipping Campden and explores chocolate 

box Cotswold villages such as 

Broadway and Stanton as well as taking 

in interesting historical sights and spectacular 

views in quintessentially English 

countryside. 

e price is £285 per person which include 

accommodation for three nights in 

luxury handpicked hotels and guest‐ 


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Classic Meets Contemporary 

Linen Chesterfield Furniture 

New York Prints 

August sees New York in the spotlight at 

Sonic Editions with iconic images of the 

city that never sleeps. With sensational 

works by celebrated silent movie star 

turned photographer Harold Lloyd that 

capture the city in the early days of 

colour, to portraits of some of its modern 

cultural exports such as e Strokes 

and Run-D.M.C. 

Sonic Editions produces limited edition, 

high quality fine art photographic prints, 

many of which are available for the first 

time. Working with some of the world's 

best photographers and picture archives, 

the Sonic Editions online gallery offers 

prints of the greatest musicians, film 

stars, cult heroes and cultural icons. 

e complete collection of musicians, 

film stars and cultural icons can be 

viewed at soniceditions.com. 

Arden Windsor Chairs 

Online luxur y lifestyle retailer, 

H u m p h r e y s o f H e n l e y , 

(www.humphreysoenley.co.uk), introduces 

its stunning range of patchwork 

linen Chesterfield sofas and chairs. 

e Chesterfield is more than simply a 

sofa, it is a design icon synonymous with 

stylish luxury and guarantees unrivalled 

comfort in your home or office space. 

Relax in the comfort of our linen club 

chairs or the stylish elegance of our 

Queen Anne chairs and enjoy the style 

that they bring to your work or living 

area. 

For over 200 years, the term Chesterfield 

has conjured up one image, that of the 

Windsor style Chesterfield sofa. Our 

Windsor Sofa is built over our classic, 

solid mahogany and hardwood frame, 

and our standard finish detail includes 

renaissance studding with outside 

piping. e Windsor Sofa is classic English 

furniture at its absolute best. 

e patchwork linen covering of this 

stylish classic offers those with the desire 

for quality pieces with a modern twist a 

fabulous opportunity to own a very special 

piece of furniture. We hand make 

every piece in Britain and we will be delighted 

to offer you the colour designs 

that you see on http://humphreysoenley.co.uk/linenchesterfield 

or we will 

work with you to create the piece that 

enhances the colour scheme in your 

home or office. 

Handmade in our partner's British Factory 

by our specialist Chesterfield Crasmen, 

our Patchwork Linen 3 -seater 

chesterfield sofa has been lovingly craed 

from the ground up to ensure luxury 

and durability. Hand upholstered in 

linen, our modern variation on the 

Chesterfield provides a welcomed addition 

to any living space and is as striking 

as it is elegant. 

Height 28″ / Depth 34″ / Length 78″ / 

Seating Height 17″ 

Available in 2-seater, 3-seater, and 4- 

seater. Prices from £1,100 

Our Patchwork Linen Chesterfield Club 

Chair brings a welcome twist to the contemporary 

Chesterfield style. e Club 

Chair is wonderfully comfortable and 

covered in the finest linen it enhances 

the whole experience of sitting in it. 


Seating Height 17″ Prices from £700 

Our Patchwork Linen Queen Anne 

Armchair is a modern twist on the iconic 

British classic, made with bright and 

colourful linens and finished with elegant 

brass studs. 


Seating Height 18″ Prices from £750 

Our Patchwork Linen Chesterfield Footstool 

brings adds the final piece to this 

elegant set and serves wonderfully as a 

footstool or a coffee table. 

Height 12″ / Depth 17″ / Length 25″ 

Prices from £260 

Fruitful Harvest 

From picking to pressing Garden Trading 

has all the essentials to help you 

make the most of your apple harvest this 

year. Our ever popular apple press is 

back to help you produce your own 

homemade fresh apple juice or cider 

ready to bottle - a great gi for friends 

and family. Our practical peeler will ensure 

your crop is ready for pressing perfectly 

peeled and cored. 

Chichester is functional, understated 

e Arden chair, hand made in Britain 

from solid ash, combines the tradition 

and elegance of the Windsor chair, with 

more contemporary characteristics, resulting 

in a fabulous chair, which will fit 

well in to either traditional or modern 

rooms. 

e frills and fancy turnings of a traditional 

Windsor chair have been replaced 

by cleaner, sharper lines on the bends 

and the sticks, and elegantly tapered legs, 

giving a more contemporary look and 

feel. 

e Arden chair is available in a natural 

wood finish, or for a more contemporary 

look, it is also available in red, yellow, 

purple, lime green, grey 

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Ness Introduces e Coated Canvas 

Collection 

We are delighted to announce the arrival 

of MooMoo, Millie & Coin – a fantastic 

trio, new for Ness whilst still retaining 

the iconic styling and wonderful detail. 

e collection is produced in grained, 

coated canvas - a finish that many famous 

designer brands have been using 

and developing in their high-end, couture-led 

collections. Ness has strived to 

create a similar look, feel and quality and 

the new Coated Canvas Collection does 

it justice. 

e Coated Canvas Collection comes in 

2 colour-ways; Red a fantastic red Ness 

check print, with real leather finishes 

and also Pink, with brown leather finishes 

and details. 

ree statement pieces are available – 

MooMoo versatile cross-body handbag, 

with removable & adjustable body strap. 

MooMoo can also be used as a handbag 

and the adjustable side buttons can 

change the bag shape, depending on the 

occasion or style you want. All this for 

ONLY £49.99! 

Also in the Coated Canvas Collection 

are 2 styles of ladies wallets/purses with 

Millie a wonderfully versatile and statement 

wallet in both Red & Pink. Perfect 

for everyday use. 

Last but not least is the perfect little coin 

purse. A great addition to the Coated 

Canvas Collection, great when you only 

want the minimum and no fuss for your 

precious bits and bobs... 

Ness Coated Canvas Collection is a great 

new addition to the Ness handbag, purses 

and wallets offering and unlike the 

high-end designer brand similar styles,



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while keeping the flies out. 

www.iapetus.co.uk 

Jin Designs 

Launches Mug 

Collection for 

Couples 

Jin Designs has just launched a unique 

set of mugs, designed for couples. ese 

fine bone china mugs are of exceptional 

quality and are ideal gis for weddings 

and civil partnerships. 

Scottie Dog Porcelain Brooch 

Black Labrador Porcelain Brooch 

Golden Labrador Porcelain Brooch 

Warning - some of these mugs may 

cause a lively debate amongst couples. 

Brown Dog Porcelain Wine Breather 

e collection includes Mine and Yours, 

Mine and His, Mine and Hers, Hers and 

His and the very popular Posh and 

Common. ere is also a set of Hers and 

Hers and His and His offering more 

choice to the gay wedding and anniversary 

market in terms of clean, contemporary, 

quality gis and homeware. 

Jin Designs was established by Designer, 

Jinny Ursell, who is based in Hove on 

the south coast of England. Jinny has a 

particular style that appeals to those who 

like the simple things in life. In a world 

filled with noise and clutter the emphasis 

is on clean white space. 

Jin Designs is committed to supporting 

British made products. All products are 

made here in the UK by UK manufacturers. 

Visit www.jindesigns.com for further information 

and to view the Couples Collection. 

kitchen cabinetry, sideboards, dressers, 

occasional furniture and dining furniture. 

e iconic Suffolk dining chair 

which is based on an English design 

made in Suffolk between 1790 and 1840, 

is the key product and is an excellent example 

of enduring design. As with all 

Neptune kitchens the Suffolk uses the 

latest technology and innovations; mortise 

and tenon traditional framing with 

dowel locks, Neptune’s own magnetic 

door close system and dimmable lighting 

with concealed glass shelving. 

Brown Dog Porcelain Wine Breather 

Best in Show Cushion 

Neptune 

Kitchens 

and looks and feels bespoke. It combines 

traditional detailing, elegant crasmanship 

and sophisticated proportions and 

is a versatile design that sits comfortably 

in a contemporary space or looks equally 

stylish in a rustic farmhouse. 

Suffolk was designed with clean lines in 

mind and the efficient use of every inch 

of space available. e range features 

Henley is Neptune’s first oak kitchen and 

brings a fresh look to a classic kitchen, 

its natural timber finish contrasts and 

complements the Neptune natural paint 

palette. Detail is key, for example, all 

lower cabinets are in a drawer format, to 

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Christmas party outfit. 

e crystal bag collection features a 

range of classic and contemporary 

shapes in understated silver and gold 

palettes to blend with any outfit, and the 

love heart collection features designs in 

rich red, warm gold and cool silver. 

e Animalier collection includes flamboyant 

pieces, with a blaze of colour in 

the shape of Bengal Tigers, Peacocks, 

Butterflies and Dragonflies and the ontrend 

Tawny Owl. 

Positively dripping with seasonal glamour, 

the Duchess collection includes a 

fabulous 18 carat Rhodium gold plated 

clutch encrusted with pretty crystal flowers 

and butterflies. And, in designs using 

the finest black crystals features a playful 

royal blue panther and a strutting 

flamingo. 

All of the crystal bag collection is made 

to endure with a hard metal case, and 

come beautifully lined to keep things 

safe. All bags have a spare set of crystals 

and care instructions, and are delivered 

with free shipping in a black jewellery 

box inside a velvet pouch. 

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high quality yarns for different performance 

reasons; firstly the Scottish 

Lambswool - this a lovely traditional 

wool, bred and processed here in the 

UK. is yarn offers a real soness and 

warmth to final products, making it an 

ideal choice for my extra-long, extrawarm, 

chevron patterned scarves. e 

Italian merino is a lightweight yarn, with 

many amazing performance qualities, 

including being breathable, hypo-allergenic, 

and machine-washable, making it 

ideally suited for my babies blankets, and 

lighter weight scarves.’ 

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Keepsake 

Books - e 

Perfect Gi 

Keepsake Books announces its recent 

launch, offering professionally designed 

and printed memory books for a range 

of occasions. 

Keepsake Books came into being aer 

the sudden death of the Founder's brother. 

As a family, they did not want him to 

be forgotten and wanted the children of 

their extended family (who were still 

young) to know something about their 

uncle. e first tribute book was craed 

and Keepsake Books was born. 

ey now offer memory books for every 

occasion from tribute books to beautiful 

memory books painting the story of 

someone's life. e books are fully personalised 

and contain a mixture of photos 

and personal memories from those 

close to the recipient. 

Keepsake Books make the process of collecting 

material for the book as easy as 

possible with their extensive services 

such as contacting friends and relations, 

proof reading and ghost writing or researching 

relevant dates and events. For 

those choosing the deluxe service, you 

can even have a Senior Editor come to 

you to help collate and scan material for 

your book. 

“Sometimes finding the perfect gi can 

be a challenge, especially for a big occasion, 

such as a milestone wedding anniversary 

or a significant birthday,” commented 

Christine Smith, Founder, Keepsake 

Books. “A memory book is something 

that is extremely personal and will 

be treasured for years to come.” 

Keepsake Books is currently running a 

short survey to better understand photography 

habits and would value your 

opinion. To be in with a chance of winning 

a £50 Amazon voucher, please visit: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KeepsakeBooks 

Laura Ashley 

Opens Luxury 

Boutique 

Hotel 

Today quintessentially English lifestyle 

brand, Laura Ashley is delighted to open 

the doors to its first luxury boutique hotel 

- marking 60 years of the company's 

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Fairisle 

knitting for 

the digital 

generation 

Knitwear has undergone something of a 

revolution in recent years, with this traditional 

textile process being re-appropriated 

by the next generation of upcoming 

fashion & textile designers, whose 

modern take on this heritage cra has 

reinvigorated its image, making it relevant 

and fashionable again for a new & 

stylish audience. Sarah, of Sarah Elwick 

Knitwear, has embraced the use of cutting-edge 

Japanese Shima knitting technology 

to bring heritage knitwear stitch 

patterns to a modern audience in her 

new knitwear accessory collection for 

autumn/winter 2013. 

Sarah specialized in knitwear on her textile 

design degree at Winchester School 

of Art, where the machine-knitting bug 

first bit, and has never looked back. 

‘Since I was first introduced to machine 

knitting on my degree course in 2000, I 

have been fascinated by the millions of 

stitch combinations and structures that 

can be produced, and the different finishes 

that can be produced by using different 

yarns. Now with Japanese digital 

knitting technology, the possibilities 

stitch combinations, fabric structure, 

and knitted fabric weights are infinite. 

is enables me to produce intricately 

patterned lightweight fabrics, with the 

highest quality finish, that would not be 

possible any other way.’ 

Sarah’s new collection for autumn/winter 

2013 takes its inspiration from traditional 

stitch patterns such as Fairisles and 

chevrons, or for her machine knitted babies 

blankets from geometric patchwork 

quilt patterns. She mixes together her inspiration 

and influences with a contemporary 

eye for striking and unusual 

colour combinations, made from either 

100% finest Italian merino, or 100% 

highest quality Scottish Lambswool. 

‘e choice of a high quality yarn is 

hugely important to me as it is completely 

integral to the finish and quality of my 

final products. I have selected these two 

Gis for Dog- 

Lovers at 

iapetus 

Our newest ranges of handmade gis 

with a canine theme will delight doglovers 

of all ages. 

e Best in Show cushion (£26.00) is 

screenprinted on unbleached cotton with 

an original illustration of an adorable 

dog, proudly sporting a red and blue 

rosette. Its light colours will fit with any 

interiors scheme and it makes a fabulous 

gi. 

Fans of our four-legged friends will also 

love our little Porcelain Dog Brooches 

(£9.50 each). Handmade from fine 

porcelain and decorated with coloured 

glazes, these cute brooches are available 

in lots of different breeds of pooch and 

look fab pinned to a top, scarf or jacket. 

For that difficult recipient who seems to 

have everything, a Ceramic Wine 

Breather (£18.95) is the perfect solution. 

Topped with a sweet brown-eared dog or 

a patched black and white pup, these 

whimsical stoppers will let wine breathe



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Add Some Sparkle To Your Christmas Wardrobe 

design heritage. 

Nestled in the beautiful Hertfordshire 

countryside, Laura Ashley e Manor, 

Elstree encompasses 49 elegant rooms 

and suites each individually designed using 

the current Laura Ashley Home collections, 

providing the perfect showcase 

for the brand's prints and quality products. 

Laura Ashley e Manor is an impressive 

Tudor revival property, situated 

within close proximity to Central London. 

It stands on the site of an old house 

dating back to 1540 and is surrounded 

by 10 acres of natural woodland with 

landscaped gardens featuring classic English 

blooms. 

e Manor is the perfect venue for a 

number of functions such as business 

conferences, weddings and special occasions. 

To book a room at Laura Ashley e 

Manor, please visit: www.lauraashleyhotels.com 

or call 0844 736 8602. 

Man Cave Or 

A Woman's 

Retreat? 

Out Of e Ordinary Desks - Expect 

e Unexpected With Black & Key 

GENEVA DESK 

From London to Geneva this Sable bird's 

eye maple desk would take pride of place 

in a study or home office. 

complemented with sumptuous Molten 

metal drawer fronts and sides. e Midnight 

leather top and our polished nickel 

drawer pulls, Nick, add further layers of 

luxury. 

Cable management is cleverly concealed. 

A narrow shelf, designed to accommodate 

computer equipment, is accessed 

through a removable panel within the 

desk top. 

Add a splash of colour for fun with a 

slick swivel chair like Ronda from Aram. 

Sit a classic lamp like Cosmo from Original 

BTC to add light at night. 

Dimensions: 2165 x 690 deep x 750 high 

(mm) 

RRP: £12,450 inc VAT 

oughtfully designed - clutter free work 

top with six ample drawers and a practical 

yet luxurious midnight leather inserted 

top. Highlighted with polished nickel 

feet and handles. Sit a classic lamp like 

Cosmo from Original BTC to add light 

at night and the shiny Emeco Hudson 

swivel chair from LuxDeco. 

www.glamconfidential.com a portal of 

gorgeous haute accessories has got your 

Christmas wardrobe covered with dazzling 

designs and stunning statement 

pieces to bejewel, and add a touch of 

glamour to seasonal festivities. 

e confidential collection of crystal 

clutch bags, jewel encrusted pens and 

stunning triple A grade fresh water pearl 

jewellery offers the ultimate choice in 

stylish gis, and should be top of your 

Christmas stocking list for Santa. 

e designer clutch bags created by 

Chantal Arora, are emblazoned with 

semi precious stones, crystals and 

Swarovski elements making them elegant 

pieces of jewellery in their own 

right, and the ultimate adornment to any 

Dimensions: 1600 wide x 750 deep x 750 

high (mm) 

RRP: £9,150 inc VAT 

LUNAR DESK 

is elegant desk is beautiful as well as 

practical; it is designed to fit perfectly 

within smaller spaces. 

e Raven walnut frame and legs are


Jan Constantine Launches e Iconic London Collection 


Making you 

cook like a 

master chef 

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A new website has just been launched offering 

customers the opportunity to 

cook the ultimate dinner party with 

minimal effort. Foodelity provides a dinner 

party in a box, containing all the ingredients 

to make a delicious home 

cooked meal delivered to your door. 

ey have hand picked the finest suppliers 

from around the country delivering 

the same produce that is used by Michelin 

star restaurants including the Fat 

Duck, Waterside Inn and Le Manoir aux 

Quat'Saisons. 

All the ingredients needed to cook the 

dishes are included in exact quantities 

(except salt and pepper), meaning no 

measuring and no wasted food sitting in 

the cupboard for months on end. To assist 

in the cooking of the dishes, each 

recipe is accompanied by a step-by-step 

instructional card with photos showing 

the look of the dish at each of the crucial 

stages. 

LEMON AND LIME PANNA COTTA WITH HOMEMADE SABLE BISCUITS 

To add a finishing touch, Foodelity sells 

award winning cheeseboards provided 

by Bath’s Fine Cheese Company and 

have used a wine expert from Les Caves 

de Pyrene to match wines to each dish 

providing a ‘virtual sommelier’. 

Jan Constantine, who is renowned for 

her striking and patriotic home textiles, 

has launched her latest collection, e 

Iconic London Collection. 

Jan has created this new range as a follow-up 

to her previous, very successful ‘I 

Love London Collection’ of five years 

ago. is new collection pays homage to 

some of the grandest landmarks and 

most revered icons of the city. e designs 

are hand-embroidered onto cushions 

and depict Buckingham Palace, 

Saint Paul’s Cathedral and Battersea 

Power Station, all framed with ornate 

detail and stitched with a touch of gold. 

ere is also a delightful trio of cushions 

embroidered with e Queen’s Guards, 

e Household Cavalry and e 

Beefeater. 

Foodelity can be found online at 

www.foodelity.co.uk and are delivering 

UK wide with free delivery for all orders 

over £30. 

ROAST POUSSIN WITH SUMAC, 

CRUSHED MINTED POTATOES 

AND RED CABBAGE 

BACON WRAPPED MONKFISH TAIL WITH OVEN ROASTED CHERRY 

TOMATOES AND NEW POTATOES 

is collection offers the perfect keepsake 

or gi for London lovers and fits in 

perfectly with the current celebratory 

mood of the Capital. 

www.janconstantine.com 

GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND 

CHOCOLATE & ORANGE FONDANT WITH CREME FRAICHE

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