Lifestyle Archive
(December 2010)

1 December 2010

High Sheriff’s Harvest Supper

The High Sheriff of Lincolnshire, Mr John Godfrey CBE, hosted a Harvest Supper at Lincoln Cathedral in aid of the Lincoln Cathedral Fabric Fund. The guest speaker was Mr Peter Kendall (President NFU). The evening began in the Galilee Entrance of the Cathedral. Guests arrived via this entrance and entered the main cathedral, where there Read more…

Designed for living

If the saying ‘kitchens and bathrooms sell a house’ is true, Marie and Ian Williamson will have little trouble selling their family home. For Eastfield House at Stewton, near Louth boasts no less than two lovely bathrooms and an en-suite, all designed by Marie herself. But then she is at an advantage when it comes Read more…

Seeing Red… and Green!

Steffie Shields celebrates the colours of Christmas Forget New England, this autumn, we have seen the most spectacular ‘Fall’ colours I can remember. The Liquidambar tree my sister gave me is a fiery red pillar warming the garden view. As our time-changed days shorten, Nature finds a way to soothe the season, invigorating us with Read more…

Nicola Hamlet and James Davies

Nicola Hamlet and James Davies were married at St Boltoph’s in Boston followed by a reception at Boston West Golf Club. The couple went on to honeymoon in Egypt. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image of your choice Read more…

Clair Spencer and Dale Swinton

Clair Spencer and Dale Swinton were married at Hemswell Village Church. Following a reception at the White Heather, Caenby Corner, the bride and groom went on to honeymoon in Majorca. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image of your Read more…

Jane Lintin and John Pearson

Jane Lintin and John Pearson were married and held their reception at Washingborough Hall, near Lincoln. The bride and groom are touring Western Canada for their honeymoon. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image of your choice to editorial@lincolnshirelife.co.uk Read more…

Lucie Priestley and William Bryant

Lucie Priestley and William Bryant were married at St Andrew’s Church in Heckington followed by a reception held at the bride’s parents’ home in Heckington. The couple went on to a honeymoon in Italy. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on Read more…

When dressing down is really dressing up

We all get invitations which say the dress code is ‘smart casual’. This can be a hard balance for gentlemen. With no tie some might feel uncomfortable, for others jeans would be the answer every time. So what is the happy medium? This season there are smart and colourful fine knits which can be teamed Read more…

Oh Mademoiselle…

Shine with opulence at this season’s parties with French-inspired offerings from the catwalk. Rich baroque patterns and luxurious fabrics are teamed with billowing chiffon and pearls for captivating femininity. Choose a dusky palette with metallic detailing for mysterious elegance or for a more striking element add a pair of black patent heels.

Fight the Frost

As the fashion equivalent of a sweet shop, knitted hats and scarves are irresistible this season. Team a cosy cardigan with a snug scarf and over-the-knee socks in warming plum hues to radiate style. Time to get your gloves on and fight the frost this winter as the catwalk sees a cosy selection of accessories Read more…