Lifestyle Archive
(March 2011)

1 March 2011

Lynn Igoea and Kelvin Hind

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 day! Lynn Igoea and Kelvin Hind were married at Lincoln Registry Office followed by a reception held at The Castle Hotel. The Read more…

This is a mans world

Men can remain stylish this season with shirts playing a major part. Choose from a wide selection of colours including green and blue checks, masculine shades of pink and the trustworthy black. Being so versatile, they can be taken from day-to-night. The day calls for a turned-up trouser with blazer combination whilst traditional men’s eveningwear Read more…

Fashion fresh

This season brings in some Hollywood glamour. Think Jackie Onassis with oversized buttons and cinched-in waists whilst floral detailing and structured prints bring the style right up-to-date. Pinks, creams, browns and jewel tones exude opulence and lace, satin and beading radiate femininity. Shift dresses and empire lines create womanly curves which define the style. Trousers Read more…

New born fashion

Fashion has a new lease of life this season. Pretty florals, deep blue hues and accessories galore feature in Lincolnshire Life’s trends for Spring/Summer 2011.

Barely there

Make the most of the improving weather with a colour palette of nudes and whimsical pastels. Floating chiffons and tumbling ruffles all bring together elements of romanticism and care-free adventure this season. Team together waterfall cardigans in shades of beige and khaki with pretty soft pinks and blues and don’t be afraid to experiment with Read more…

Blue as far as the eye can see

There’s a nautical feel to the styling of this season, taking influence from the vast oceans and blue skies of the world with the return of blue on the catwalk. Whether it is pale blue down to deep indigo, spring 2011 teams all shades of blue together to create a comfortable yet stylish feel. Denims Read more…

Accessorise me

Accessories this spring are sweet, minimal and natural featuring nudes, blues and embellished necklaces. Shopping bags are wicker proving that saving the earth can be fashionable and sandals carry on in the blue trend to go with shorts, skirts, trousers or dresses and carry you through the season. Evening shoes and bags complement each other Read more…

Sold because it is old

Auction sales have changed somewhat since my first in 1982, a rather grand occasion being the contents of Rauceby Hall near Sleaford. A young man fresh from school was instructed to lift and carry all manner of items to be catalogued into over 1000 lots ready to be contested over and new owners to be Read more…

Violets and mistletoe

Steffie Shields highlights a famous Lincolnshire antiquarian’s passion for gardening By all accounts, Dr William Stukeley (1687-1765) was an eccentric whose insatiable curiosity took him far from home. His detailed site surveys of Stonehenge and Avebury Circle, and his rationale that they were pre-Roman, brought great acclaim, and recognition today as one of the first Read more…

An outstanding natural beauty

Designed by renowned Victorian architect, S S Teulon, the Old Vicarage at Tathwell is a glorious period home. When Jean Cadman and her husband Tim talk about the Old Vicarage at Tathwell, near Louth, it is with the fondest of memories. For although they now live in America’s sunshine state, they cannot forget the stunning Read more…