Lifestyle Archive
(October 2011)

1 October 2011

A hall with history

Many people will know the name of butchers George Adams and Sons for its famous pork pies, but fewer will know the family’s association with one of the most prestigious period properties in South Lincolnshire. Yet over the last thirty-five years, the Adams family have been custodians of Pinchbeck Hall near Spalding, a stunning Grade Read more…

A tale of two dressers

Leading the furniture section of Golding Young & Thos. Mawers’ September sale was a piece of oak furniture consigned from the well-known spa at Ragdale Hall, Leicestershire. The piece in question was an eighteenth-century oak cwpwrdd tridarn, a type of Welsh dresser. We have all heard the term dresser many times; the root of the Read more…

Love those leaves!

Steffie Shields highlights where to find autumn colour. ‘Autumn Leaves’, originally a French song entitled ‘Les Feuilles Mortes’ which translates, depressingly, as ‘The Dead Leaves’, was first performed in 1945, with music by Joseph Kosma and lyrics by poet Jacques Prévert. Two years later American songwriter Johnny Mercer penned English lyrics, and it became a Read more…

Kenwick Park Charity Golf Day

Beware: Party Animals Lurking Behind Green is the sign that greeted weary and wet golfers as they climbed the hill to the eighteenth hole during the eighteenth annual charity golf day held in August at Kenwick Park Golf Club. The rain, torrential at times, didn’t dampen the spirits of the 140 golfers as they enjoyed Read more…

Chunky Knits

Another harsh winter – bring it on! Snuggle up in chunky knitwear that will keep the cold at bay. Cabling, ribbing, cowl and polo necks – there is texture and detail created in luxurious yarns. Many palettes feature neutrals – from nude to winter white, from taupe to chestnut, the colours reflect the mood of Read more…

Wrap up warm

With winter just around the corner and the cooler autumn nights already setting in, the catwalk is bustling with this season’s coats and jackets. Animal print has been the main star of the show and is a big trend going into the winter season. Teamed with a pair of casual jeans this is a great Read more…

Topical tunics

There is more than a touch of the Sixties to the many tunic tops and dresses this year, but how versatile are they? And how well do they flatter every generation? Team with opaque or woolly tights and pumps for easy to wear fashion which is right on trend. Wear with slim trousers and boots Read more…

Sharp as a pencil

There are classic pencil skirts among collections this season. Figure hugging and flattering, they work with a jacket as a business suit or with a sheer, floral blouse for leisure or evening. The same silhouette features on dresses which can be teamed with towering heels for a real ‘Mad Men’ retro look and a sassy Read more…

Sally Smith and Rick Harrod

Sally Smith and Rick Harrod were married at St Michael’s Church, Swaton. They celebrated with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. 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 and congratulations on your happy Read more…

Victoria Parker and Alex Shaw

Victoria Parker and Alex Shaw were married at Hemswell Court. The couple honeymooned in Monte Carlo and are making their new home in Grasby. 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 and congratulations on Read more…